By Chere Di Boscio After a 12-hour flight, 8 time zones away, all any traveller wants is a refreshing drink, a cold towel, and the knowledge that the journey has been worth it. We got all of those things…
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By Anisha Shah ‘Why not Costa Rica?’ ask my friends. It’s an understandable question, given Costa Rica’s huge lead on tourism in the Central American isthmus. Having heard on the grapevine whisperings about Nicaragua over recent years, I ventured…
These sustainable holiday ideas for animal lovers are guaranteed to make you a bunch of furry new friends! By Diane Small After living in frantic, gray cities where the only sign of wildlife may be a pigeon, one of…
By Lucy Stickling They say a marriage is built on happy memories, so why not get started building happy recollections on your honeymoon? Exploring new forms of cuisine, witnessing novel cultural traditions and mixing with the local people are…
LUX La Reunion isn’t the best known eco hotel in the world. But it’s certainly worth a visit! Here’s why By Chere Di Boscio One of the best holidays I’ve ever had in my life was at a LUX*…
By Diane Small We’ve all been there: tired of the exhausting circus of city life, we dream of waking up every morning to white sandy beaches and sunshine, breathing in fresh, salty air and going down to a sumptuous,…
By Anisha Shah Cragged sandstone spires with cinched waists jut into the sky, richly tinted burnt orange and blood red, to create haunting inverted towers. Gigantic rocks rest on baby boulders, defying gravity in a balancing feat. Driving through…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Hollywood legend Marlon Brando was extremely fond of three things: women, food and Polynesia. In fact, back in the swinging sixties the ‘On The Waterfront‘ actor invested about $200,000 to acquire the island that belonged…
By Diane Small Did you know that one of the best ways to help animal conservation is to go on holiday? From watching gorillas in Rwanda to admiring herds of elephants in Tanzania, you can have the time of…
By Electra Gillies At the ends of the earth off West Papua lies Raja Ampat, a group of paradise islands, almost unimaginable in beauty. Raja Ampat means ‘The Four Kings’ after the majestically stunning four main islands of Misool,…
By Cain Nunns The Maldives has long been synonymous with over-the-top extravagant travel. An aquatic playground for moneyed honeymooners, celebrities, business barbarians at the gate and the glitterati set. Each year, new resorts try to outdo each other with…
By Andrea Feick I must confess: as a resident of Paris, the closest thing I get to anything organic is possibly some salad, and the only animals I ever see are cats, dogs, and pigeons (often on a plate!).…
By Laura Dance The quality of luxury will always be differently by different people: some would say it’s defined by excellent quality or rare materials, whilst others would say it’s key characteristic is plentitude or exquisite beauty. Personally, in…
By Electra Gillies Meandering around a gorge, with stunning plunging views of the Ayung River, lies the sustainably forested reserve that is The COMO Shambhala Estate. Spilling from the heart of a Balinese village down to the picturesque flow…
By Katherine Stansfield With its vast landscapes, welcoming people, the glorious sandy beaches of Lake Malawi and plenty of incredible wildlife, Malawi makes the perfect exotic holiday destination. Rather than just lounging on the beach reading a paperback, you…
By Chere Di Boscio Imagine this: 80 cabañas sprawled along a pristine 800-metre beach, with dramatic views of the turquoise waters of the Caribbean Sea. Incredible sunrises greet you every morning and gentle breezes rock you to sleep in…
How would you like a holiday that can be best described as ‘caveman luxe’? That’s what Kayakapi Premium Caves offers! By Smitha Sadanandan The sun climbs into the sky and shines down on the village of Cappadocia. The narrow…
By Matt Mellen All I saw was the curved, beak-like head break the surface of the water, followed by the long back and short dorsal fin, but it was enough. A small part of this rare creature’s daily goings-on…
By Yohan Powell Going to Tulum is always an inspiring adventure, infused with mystery and culture. After all, apart from the white powdered sand beaches and crystalline turquoise waters, Tulum has long been considered a sacred place, deeply rooted…
By Diane Small Thanks to a certain cartoon, Madagascar is probably most famous for its animals. Due to the fact that this African island is separate from the rest of the continent, its species have evolved in isolation from…
By Andrea Feick Let’s face it: Mexico is all about excess. So too much tequila, too much sun and too many tacos means a visit to the Banyan Tree’s Mayakoba resort is a must for anyone who needs to…
By Electra Gillies With breathtaking views over the ancient Ayung River that stretch out across emerald padi fields, Bambu Indah is a magical intimate boutique hotel perched on the side of a ridge in Sayan, outside Ubud in Bali.…
By Electra Gillies From the stunning Serengeti to the sweeping shores of Zanzibar and the surrounding islands, Tanzania is the perfect destination for those seeking anything from a relaxing beach holiday to an unforgettable adventure in nature. We began…