From the team of Boutique Travel Blog, three very different suggestions for a great holiday this spring. Hunt the Northern Lights, explore Catalunya or unwind on the Mayan Riviera Which would be your perfect spring break?
A Treasure in the Siem Reap Countryside: Trésor d’Angkor
Hotels in the centre of the Siem Reap tend to be noisy. Those who come to the area to relax as well as to see the magnificent Angkor temples will appreciate the peacefulness of Trésor d’Angkor Suite, a boutique hotel in the countryside in between the airport and downtown Siem Reap.
Where to find your perfect romantic escape
Looking for a romantic hotel? From a luxury tree house in England to an eco-friendly Peruvian spa, here are five very different places, each perfect for a cosy escape for two. Don’t save the romance just for Valentine’s Day this year!
Top 5 hotels from a year of travel, when only the best will do
It's hard to believe that a year has gone by since we at Boutique Travel Blog shared our favourite hotels from amongst all the wonderful places we'd stayed in during the previous year. In 2017, as we searched to find the very best holiday accommodation worldwide....
Top 10 Medieval Castles, Citadels and Fortresses to visit in Romania
Step back in time through a turbulent history and discover the ten best medieval castles, citadels and fortresses to visit in Romania.
Desert Bliss: Grand Solmar Land’s End, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
The atmosphere at Grand Solmar Land’s End is zen-like. Though the resort is almost full during my visit, the gardens, pools and beach are quiet. I gaze out from one of several infinity pools to the sea, lulled by the rhythmic crashing of the waves. A fish leaps out of the water, foreshadowing the humpback whales which will soon make their winter appearance at this point where the Sea of Cortez meets the Pacific Ocean.
Top 10 historic hotels in the British Isles
It’s always a pleasure to stay in a hotel with a bit of history behind it and in the British Isles, namely the islands of Great Britain, Ireland and over six thousand smaller isles, there are plenty to choose from. The region is rich in historic buildings - castles...
Why you should visit Costa Rica
Costa Rica: a land of incredible biodiversity, awesome landscapes and seemingly endless white sand beaches. Mother Nature’s generosity aside, Costa Rica has established itself in recent years as a world leader in conservation tactics and well managed eco-tourism.
Where to find some of the best coffee in the world
If you’re a coffee drinker, you’ll no doubt want to taste the world’s offerings wherever you go. However, some of the best coffee can be found in unexpected places – here are some of our favourite countries where you can expect to taste some incredible cups of...
Our Top 10 Favourite Boutique Hotels
Between us, the team at Boutique Travel Blog have stayed in some pretty special hotels around the world. Here we bring you a collection of our favourite boutique hotels, from charming riads in Morocco to elegant contemporary hotels in England. Our Top Ten Boutique...
Why you should visit the laughing land of Thailand
Thailand is a wonderful country to explore. From the hustle and bustle of Bangkok to the sleepy villages and lush green landscapes of Chiang Mai to the stunning white sand beaches of Phuket and Krabi, Thailand is a land of many contrasts and great natural...
Sustainable driving with Toyota, Prius Plug-in Hybrid Review
She’s sleek, she’s stylish……and, most importantly of all, she’s sustainable. ‘She’ is Toyota’s newest, state-of-the-art Prius Plug-in Hybrid car, and earlier this year I was given the opportunity to drive her on a 1-day #50kmRoadTrip through the coastal and...
Top 6 wildlife lodges around the world
Our writers have visited all kinds of wildlife lodges around the world – from floating lodges in Canada to tree houses in Peru, here are our top 6.
Na Nirand, a peaceful oasis in the heart of Chiang Mai, Thailand
In central Chiang Mai in northern Thailand, the Na Nirand Romantic Boutique Resort is the epitome of calm and elegance, perched on the riverbank. This article contains affiliate links. For more information about affiliate links, please visit our Affiliate DIsclosure...
Top 6 food and drink tours in the UK
We at Boutique Travel Blog love food tours, so we’ve brought together a collection of the very best food and drink tours in the UK. Eat, drink and be merry!
Top 10 Beauty Tips for Looking After Your Skin on Long Haul Flights
Flying regularly as part of your work may sound glamorous but, as every long term business traveller or, in my case, travel blogger will tell you, flying, especially long haul, really takes its toll on how you look, feel and function. Having worked in the travel industry for over twenty years, I’ve done more than […]
Best spa hotels from around the world
There's nothing like a great massage and some pampering 'me' time to de-stress and reinvigorate you while travelling, be it for work or pleasure. The team from Boutique Travel Blog have been lucky enough to have stayed in some outstanding spa hotels around the world,...
Restaurant Review: OX of Belfast – surprisingly affordable Michelin star dining
Where can you get Michelin Star quality for under £30? At OX, in Belfast. Read on to see if this award-winning restaurant is worth the hype.
Our Top 8 Hotels from a Year of Travel
We went everywhere from India to Argentina last year, visiting some truly spectacular hotels. Here are our top 8 favourite hotels of 2016.
My Top 10 Instagrammers to Follow in 2017
Yet another year has flown by in a blink of the eye and I've had a wonderful year travelling around the globe, starting in Belfast and ending in Venice via Canada, the Caribbean and West Africa to name but a few. It's been a great year on Instagram for me too, growing...
