Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs lies one of the continent’s most revered hotels. Once a prestigious private home, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has for the past 25 years, welcomed guests from around the world, including a fair share of distinguished […]
Chase the sun: Summer holidays with Avios
Summer is the season to trade your daily routine for golden beaches, buzzing streets, and sunsets that make your heart skip a beat. It’s the perfect excuse to feel the sun on your skin, wander somewhere new, and let adventure find you. Whether it’s listening to waves kiss a Caribbean shore, larking around in the […]
How to take a romantic multi-day train trip through Italy
Italy has long felt synonymous with romance, whether it is drifting through Venice by gondola, lingering over wine in the Tuscan hills, or wandering cobbled streets long after dinner. Yet travelling through the country by train introduces a different kind of intimacy, one shaped by time, movement, and the quiet pleasure of watching landscapes shift […]
Planning a Weekend Ski Getaway Without the Stress
Organising a short ski break requires a different approach from a traditional week-long holiday. Every hour matters when you only have two or three days on the mountain. The aim is to minimise friction, those time-consuming logistics such as long airport transfers or queuing for lift passes, so you can spend more time actually skiing. […]
Your Complete First-Time Guide to Georgia
Over the past few years, Georgia has quietly become one of Europe’s most compelling destinations for travellers looking for something a little more real. Tucked into the Caucasus, the country blends ancient history with a fast-evolving creative scene, dramatic landscapes, and traditions that feel deeply lived-in rather than curated. For a country its size, the […]
Planning Active Adventures Without Overpacking Your Gear
A hiking trip can trigger a worry loop: a storm rolls in, the route changes, or a buckle snaps. To quiet that uncertainty, many travellers add gear until the bag feels like a safety net. That urge is often less about realism and more about control, which is why overpacking shows up even on short […]
Top 5 family friendly stays in Kenya and Tanzania
Kenya and Tanzania have long been among those destinations which people regarded ideal for honeymooners, adventure getaways and so on. Rarely did they include the younger people in the household. However, there is little more rewarding than taking your kids on a safari in Africa, or showing them some of the most stunning tropical beaches […]
Review: Amora Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand
Amora Beach Resort looks like the sort of paradise that only a combination of AI and Instagram could create. A 5* Phuket paradise with an irresistible aroma of coconut sun lotion and sundowner cocktails. Sunbathing, almost paddling in the Andaman Sea, the Amora Beach Resort, on Bang Tao Beach, relaxes on Phuket’s west coast. With […]
Central Otago for food and wine travellers: Pinot noir and beyond
If you are visiting New Zealand’s South Island from overseas, it’s understandable for you to have visions of lakes and mountains, hopes of spotting whales, dolphins and kea, and you’ll doubtless know many Marlborough sauvignon blanc brands. Central Otago is the bit that often surprises people, so much so it’s often missed entirely or just […]
Coming soon to Zambia’s Kingdom
South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, combining exceptional game viewing with authentic wilderness. Covering just over 9,000 square kilometres, the park follows the course of the Luangwa River, whose oxbow lagoons and sandbanks form the lifeblood of its ecosystems. The river supports one of the […]
10 luxury travel gifts for Valentine’s Day – UK & Europe edition
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate your favourite travel partner. If your love story is best told through passport stamps and weekend road trips, you’re in the right place. We’ve handpicked a selection of premium gifts designed to make every mile more comfortable and every destination more stylish. […]
Review: Paradox Singapore, Clarke Quay, Singapore
Past and present effortlessly meet at Paradox Singapore. Set along the South Bank of the Singapore River, this stylish property is perfectly placed, whether you choose to explore by boat gliding along the water, on foot through historic streets, or via the city’s seamless web of MRT lines, buses and taxis. As an urban resort, […]
The power of three: Why there are no wrong choices in Les 3 Vallées
Les 3 Vallées boasts the world’s largest linked ski area, encompassing three distinct resorts, each with its own DNA. In the morning, you can be a downhill racer at Val Thorens, for lunch you can hobknob with celebs at Courchevel, and in the afternoon you can cruise some easy runs, family-style at Méribel. Why go? […]
Things to think about before you embark on a road trip
The open road calls, and the excitement of hitting the highway is hard to beat. Whether you’re heading to a distant landmark or simply exploring new corners of the country, there’s something liberating about a road trip. But before you get too carried away with the thought of endless horizons, take a moment to make sure […]
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer You Can Trust
According to federal records, there have been 6,335 motorcycle fatalities in the US in 2023. This record is the highest figure ever recorded since the start of the recording in 1975. Motorcyclist deaths represented nearly one-fourth of the yearly total traffic deaths, or, more precisely, about 15%. The number confirms that motorcycle accident fatalities are still […]