Luxury safari romance ​in Africa

With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for a safari for two? Picture open plains dotted with incredible wildlife, sundowner bubbles in the bush – and just the right mix of romance, relaxation and adventure. The perfect recipe for celebrating love! Africa […]

Ski New Zealand: Make Wānaka your alpine resort base

When winter comes to the Southern Alps, Wānaka transforms from lakeside retreat into alpine resort and the epicentre of New Zealand’s most accessible skiing. All being aligned on the weather front, from June through October visitors and locals alike trade the lake for the peaks. What sets Wānaka apart: you can ski New Zealand’s largest […]

Top 5 must-see remote luxury lodges in Latin America

Latin America is famed for its plethora of wild and remote landscapes. From the lunar rock formations of Chile’s Atacama Desert to the ice-clad peaks of Tierra del Fuego’s deepest southern reaches, travellers in search of a humbling encounter with Mother Nature are never disappointed with a trip to this diverse and vibrant region. Luckily, […]

What to wear at the Races

With the Cheltenham Festival less than a month away, you might well be looking ahead at the Flat racing season with an element of anticipation. After all, there is nothing quite like a day at the Races – it’s one of those occasions when heritage meets high fashion and so, who better to advise you […]

Stubai Valley: Austria’s best winter sports playground

The Stubai Valley is only a bus ride from Innsbruck but it is a journey into another world. A world where the traditions of the Tyrol thrive amongst the pretty Alpine villages strung along the floor of this valley. A valley that is a haven for lovers of winter activities. The Stubai Valley Since the […]

Are casino resorts making a comeback?

For decades, the casino resort was the ultimate getaway. Neon lights, late nights, endless buffets, headline acts and the promise that, just maybe, lady luck would smile upon you. In the 1990s and early 2000s, these venues were to go-to for weekend getaways and short leisure breaks worldwide, especially within domestic travel markets. They were […]

Your Essential Camera Kit for Off-the-Beaten-Path Adventures

If you’re the kind of traveller who finds themselves scrambling up muddy ridgelines before sunrise, navigating souks at dusk, or sitting cross-legged in a village where the electricity flickers on for just a few hours each day, your camera kit needs to keep up. That means rethinking everything from your choice of camera body to […]

Review: Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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 […]