I just completed one of the most unique cruises through some of New Zealand’s most sensational scenery. It was a once-in-a-lifetime experience for me. There are places in this world that render you speechless, not because I have nothing to say, but because the landscape impresses me more than my own words ever could. I […]
Most travelers move through Peru confined to the same itinerary and rhythm. Like being stuck on a conveyor belt, they check off Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu, and done – shuffling unquestioningly along the same well-worn path and snapping the same prescribed photos. It’s efficient, yes, but mind-numbingly predictable and familiar. Smart travelers, however, are the […]
If you collect Avios, there’s no better way to make them count than by booking a long-haul British Airways Business Class reward flight. With lie-flat seats, premium dining, and access to relaxing airport lounges, you can enjoy the full luxury of premium travel while paying far less than the average cash fare. These redemptions are […]
There is something quietly theatrical in the way a well-cut blazer settles across the shoulders: a moment of poised ambition, of subtle authority, of perennial style. With its latest campaign, Holland Cooper invites us into just such a portrayal – one where craftsmanship and character converge. Rooted in heritage fabrics and British tailoring, the Holland […]
We have always enjoyed our Vietnamese luxury travel adventures and being based in the region, this enchanting country remains one of our favourite destinations, especially the bustling capital city of Saigon. The cuisine has always excited us, the wellness offerings are professional and plentiful, whilst the choice of luxury hotels and resorts is wide and […]
So, you’ve decided to commit to the ultimate big animal adventure. Good choice! Forget the crowded reefs of the Caribbean; we’re talking about the Revillagigedo Archipelago, a spectacular chain of four remote volcanic islands—Socorro, San Benedicto, Roca Partida, and Clarion—that stand defiant in the vast Eastern Pacific. Because of this extreme isolation, you can only […]
Iceland rewards those who travel on their own terms. With black sand beaches, volcanic valleys, and waterfalls around every bend, the country offers the kind of raw beauty that’s best explored at your own pace. A campervan makes that possible, offering shelter, mobility, and spontaneity in one. For first-time visitors, it solves both transportation and […]
In a city of mostly low buildings, Florence’s Duomo stands tall and can be seen from afar. The structure looks even more impressive when bearing in mind that it was built in the 15th century, without internal scaffolding. The distinctive green marble facade and colossal brick dome attract millions of tourists each year, and it’s […]
It seems that the Brits just can’t get enough of Cape Town: UK visitors constitute South Africa’s biggest foreign visitor constituency, with over 300,000 visiting annually. As a relocated Capetonian, I don’t blame them – I take every opportunity I can to return and below I share a few insider favourites. Eat at Terrarium Restaurant […]
In the heart of Franschhoek, widely recognised as South Africa’s gastronomic capital, Pink Door Franschhoek by the Oyster Collection stands as a lesson in exclusive accommodation. Five friends and I headed to the Winelands to experience everything the home had to offer. The welcome Driving into Franschhoek is always a treat. Leaving the city of Cape Town […]
We’re half-way through Riviera Travel‘s epic Rhône River cruise. A journey from Avignon to Lyon, through vine-clad hills and the ghosts of Roman civilisation. Countless stories of history and art, accompanied by superb cuisine and excellent wines, continue as we join the Saône after Lyon. History is being ticked off; we’ve seen the majesty of […]
I have dreamed of visiting Kenya and Tanzania since I was a very small child. Wild places like the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater have been top of my bucket list for more years than I care to remember – and despite working in the luxury safari industry for nearly thirty years, […]
Sailing upstream on the Rhône from Avignon to Lyon, on Riviera Travel‘s MS Thomas Hardy, is one of the world’s epic river cruises. It is an eight day voyage from Avignon that concludes in Lyon. Cruising through time from caveman’s woolly rhino drawings, past crumbling relics of Roman conquests to Second World War destruction, this […]
Built as a flagship for Leeds railway station in 1937, and enjoying a Grade-II-listed art-deco façade, The Queens has undergone a £16 million transformation that has gently lifted it into the 21st century whilst still retaining its original glamour. It’s a renovation that sees the original art-deco flourishes now sitting alongside modern furniture and local touches […]
The peace and excitement of freshwater fishing cannot be equated with any other experience by an angler. The US is home to great freshwater fishing locations, whether you are fishing the lakes of the South in pursuit of the largemouth bass or fishing the mountains of the North in pursuit of trout. From gigantic reservoirs […]