Time for a holiday? I’ve found 10 of the best vegan hotels from around the world By Noa Ben-Moshe If you had asked me about fully vegan hotels only a few years back, I wouldn’t have even imagined they…
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Feel like you need a getaway to revive and rejuvenate? Try one of these Caribbean holidays for wellness! By Chere Di Boscio A place of true natural beauty, there are few places better in the world to rejuvenate the…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi It’s well known that Marie Antoinette so missed country life that her husband, Louis XVI, offered his beloved wife an escape from the ritualized public life in the Palace that she found so suffocating. This…
Who needs planes? We’ve found 10 great no fly holidays from the UK that save money, and the planet By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi We all love to travel, there’s no doubt about it. But as conscious travellers know well,…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi I was really excited to be able to go to the United Kingdom this summer, and I got pretty lucky: the weather was amazing for a change! But the thing is, a visit to London…
Bored by beaches? Sick of cities? These unusual travel ideas may appeal to you! By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi If you ask me, travelling is all about learning. Getting acquainted with different traditions, customs, ideas. Voyages allow us to overcome…
By Arwa Lodhi Once a part of the former Yugoslavia, Croatia was pretty much off the radar for most Western holiday makers until fairly recently. It was the centre of several wars in the 20th century, and was considered…
By Adam Jacot de Boinod Is there a more beautiful place to spend the springtime – or anytime, really – than the Italian lakes? This is where I found myself just before Easter this year – ahead of the…
The continent is already known for its beauty and seduces all who visit. Here are some of the most romantic getaways in Europe By Diane Small Romance plus luxury equals the vacation of a lifetime, and there’s really no…
By Chris Hill I never thought I’d live to say this, but it seems for many, the typical beach holiday is becoming a bit of a bore. According to the latest research by Virtuoso – arguably the leading network…
By Chere Di Boscio Southern California has a beautiful reputation. When people think of this sunny locale, they normally associate it with youthful, good looking people, healthy, fresh food and loads of fun outdoor activities – and indeed, all…
Travel to Saudi Arabia isn’t on the top of everyone’s list. But we went. And here’s what happened By Kenny Jackson-Forrest Travel to Saudi Arabia isn’t yet very popular, and with good reason. It’s difficult to get visas to…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Here’s a fun fact: did you know that Portugal may be the oldest country in Europe? Its name first appears in 868, during the Reconquista over the Muslims, and Phoenicians settled in its capital around…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi The World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) has stated that tourism is one of today’s key driver for socio-economic progress: “Over the decades, tourism has experienced continued growth and deepening diversification to become one of the fastest…
By Chere Di Boscio I have a confession to make: I am not much of a beach person. I don’t know how to swim very well, and avoid the sun at all costs to protect my skin. Sand and…
By Chere Di Boscio There are some hotels in the world that are blessed with privileged locations: the Gran Melia in the heart of Iguazu Falls, Argentina; the Fairmont, on the base of Canada’s stunning Lake Louise, and the…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi For those who are well travelled – who have been there, done that – there’s one hotel that must be on your bucket list, and that’s Icehotel Sweden. Once reserved only for the intrepid, Icehotel…
By Diane Small Animal lovers around the world have been enchanted by BBC’s latest natural history hit, Dynasties. But it’s one thing to behold beautiful creatures on the screen – it’s an entirely different experience to see them in…
By Chere Di Boscio Wellness tourists are increasingly flocking to the Andes for healing. They immerse themselves into ayahuasca, San Pedro, plant diets and shamanic rituals, which can sometimes be harrowing, though effective, ways of overcoming personal, physical and…
By Chere Di Boscio It may be well best known as a honeymoon destination, packed with lavish, sustainable hotels, sugar-fine sandy beaches and spectacular diving, but now there’s something new and exciting on offer for adventurous luxury travellers: glamping…
By Mikaela Oliviera When most people think of hotels in the United Arab Emirates, the bling-bearing 7 star resorts, packed with football players, Russian oligarchs and Saudi princes, usually come to mind. But one of the lesser known emirates…
By Chiara Spagnoli Gabardi Florence is visited by throngs of tourists, no matter what the season. Tuscany may seem more ‘authentic’, but the truth is, in summer, there are more Americans there than Italians. You can barely move for…
Already thinking about winter holidays? We found 6 hot and cold eco friendly resorts to inspire you! By Tazine Bogue Summer holidays have ended for many, and for those of us who are already tired of city life, it’s…