Bacau Bay Resort Coron, Philippines, the gateway to natures wonders in Palawan
As I wandered down the pier towards the ocean, the sun was slowly setting. I grabbed a G&T from the bar and settled down in one of the comfy cushion-filled cargo net hammocks suspended above the water and soaked in the changing colours of the sky. The view across...
Top 10 influencers to inspire your next UK holiday
Have you got itchy feet? Are you longing to escape somewhere new, somewhere you can look out from to see a different view? Love it or hate it Instagram is still one of the top places people look to for inspiration when planning a holiday. While some travel influencers...
5 great benefits of spending time in nature
As summer gets underway, days are long and with a bit of luck, sunny too. After being stuck in lockdown for months, you’re probably going a little stir crazy. How people have coped with the challenges of the last few months varies greatly from one person to the next....
Why Dorset should be on your summer holiday bucket list
Dorset on the south coast of England boasts one of the countries loveliest coastlines. Known as the Jurassic Coast, long stretches of beaches are backed by stunning fossil-filled cliffs with fascinating rock formations displaying millions of years of geological...
Top 10 treehouse holidays around the world
Where better to escape the stresses of work and your everyday routine than by heading up into the treetops? From a luxurious suite with a hot tub in the grounds of an English country house hotel to a rainforest eco-lodge with 360° views of the jungle, there's no place...
Five fun and fascinating things to do in Mykonos, Greece
Mykonos, a stunning island in the Aegean Sea, is famous for its windmills and beaches but there's a lot more to do here besides sunbathing with your nose in the latest best-seller. Here we take a look at five fun and fascinating things to do in Mykonos. 1. Join a...
Top UK road trips to take this autumn
Autumn is a fabulous time to head off on a road trip. Here in the UK, the weather is generally mild, the roads quieter, the hotel prices cheaper and the trees that line the roadsides look glorious in their autumnal hues. Sunny days at this time of year are...
Hampshire glamping at the Pigsty near Winchester, England
The Pigsty is really anything but. It’s stunning, both in itself and also in its location. We were lucky to be one of the first guests to stay, and it was perfect! Let me tell you more. ...
How to make your next trip the best one yet
We all know the dip you get once you’ve made your way back home after your most recent trip – so it’s not long before you dive into planning the next one! But instead of your usual routine, how about going one further and doing everything you can to make sure your...
Why you should visit the stunning island of Mykonos
As one of the top destinations to visit in Greece, if you’re looking for a holiday of a lifetime, Mykonos may be the perfect spot for you. The island oozes glamour and sophistication, with a thriving party atmosphere, beautiful Mykonos beaches as well as...
Why you should go on a cruise at least once in your lifetime
Are you yearning for adventure or seeking relaxation? Maybe you’re looking for the perfect family holiday? Do you care about the environment? Have you considered a cruise? It’s time to dispel a few myths about cruising. The variety of cruises available and the type of...
Immerse yourself in Madeira in a historic hotel in Funchal
Madeira is the perfect island for beautiful almost-tropical scenery, whether you're walking in the mountains high above the clouds or enjoying the sound of the waves by the coast. When we visited last December, we were lucky enough to stay at two stunning and tucked...
Top 6 boutique hotels in Switzerland
Setting out on a journey to Switzerland is like embarking on a trip of a lifetime. The magnificent blend of meadows, lakes, and Alpine peaks as a backdrop to medieval towns and world-class attractions is arguably unbeatable anywhere else in the world. And in this...
How to plan the perfect honeymoon
Relaxing on a secluded palm-fringed beach for two weeks, a short break skiing in an exclusive Alpine resort or an extended glamping expedition on safari in Africa, honeymoons come in many different shapes and sizes. Surprisingly, the average honeymoon is planned and...
Hotel Lungarno | Riverside luxury with a view of the Ponte Vecchio
For over 50 years, the elegant Hotel Lungarno has been welcoming guests on the banks of the River Arno in the centre of Florence. As the flagship establishment of the exquisite Lungarno Collection of luxury hotels, charming apartments, villas, and world-class...
Enjoy British eccentricity in these wonderfully quirky hotels in the UK
If like us, you enjoy staying somewhere with a bit of character, somewhere different from the norm, then you'll love these beautiful, quirky hotels in the UK. Perhaps you'd like to treat a loved one to surprise getaway with a difference. Which would be your idyllic...
5 fabulous luxury holidays around the world
Luxury around the world comes in many different shapes and sizes and in a vast variety of stunning locations from mountain tops to coastal plains. We’ve hand-picked our favourite holiday villas and apartments in each of five very different settings. Whether you’re...
Boutique ocean cruising aboard the Viking Sea
I’m aboard the floating-boutique-hotel called the Viking Sea. Viking Cruises has six of these stunning ships, all almost identical, with more coming over the next few years. I’m first impressed with the beauty of the Viking Sea’s Nordic design, then with the luxury...
Le Germain Charlevoix Hotel & Spa, Quebec
Imagine the rural Quebec of a storybook. Tall evergreens and maple trees that blaze crimson in autumn and drip sap to be made into syrup in spring. Farmland, dotted with farmhouses and animals, rolls up from the mighty St. Lawrence River. There’s likely a charming...
Belle Mont Farm, St Kitts | Luxury accommodation on an organic farm
On the slopes of Mount Liamuiga with stunning views down the hillside to the Caribbean Sea, the exclusive resort of Belle Mont Farm offers so much more than other luxury hotels. It’s a celebration of the local community, on the unspoilt West Indian island St Kitts....
