Travel Guides

Quito’s dining scene is defined not by quality, but choice. Set high in the Andes, the city draws from all of Ecuador’s regions – the coast, the Amazon, the Highlands, and the country’s Galapagos Islands – offering everything from elegant fine dining restaurants to savory budget spots. Here, market street stalls sit alongside refined tasting-menu […]

When travellers arrive on the shores of New Zealand something happens; it may not be the exquisite sites of snow-capped mountains from the air, it may not be the natural forests they see as they look down. It might actually not even be the moment they are greeted by a smile as they enter our

Windstar‘s Star Legend threads her way through the Mediterranean, sailing through time itself. Millennia of Phoenician legends, Roman roads, Moorish courtyards and Spanish crowns as we cruise from Malaga to Barcelona. Windstar deliver warm and intimate luxury. A small ship journey that begins amongst Málaga’s palms and Picassos, pauses at Gibraltar’s improbable outcrop of red postboxes and

Perched on the Luštica peninsula, The Chedi Luštica Bay is part boutique retreat, part thoughtful marine village — low-slung, limestone-touched buildings that frame a sheltered marina and a private beach. With 111 rooms and suites, an Asian-rooted spa with indoor and outdoor pools, multiple dining venues, and a sustainability programme that is unusually robust for

The magical island of Bali is a place that has welcomed us many times, and our latest visit reminded us just why that unique Balinese hospitality keeps us coming back for more. We’ve stayed in every type of accommodation across the island from boutique guesthouses and private villas to luxury hotels and resorts, always on

As a small ship, with a maximum of 312 guests, the all-suite Windstar‘s Star Legend, has slipped right into the heart of Malaga. We are in pole position for exploring the sun-blessed city.  Windstar offers luxurious small-ship cruises, taking us into harbours beyond the mega-cruisers on our seven day exploration of Southern Spain.. Sometimes we

The mountain resort of Madonna di Campiglio in the Dolomite Mountains is experiencing a wave of restoration, renovation and creativity. Family-owned hotels, shops, mountain restaurants and other businesses vie with one another to offer the best in luxury accommodation, dining and  shopping. Amazing views and beautifully groomed slopes ensure a sense of top quality winter activities.

Africa’s wild heart beats in rhythm with the wildlife that roam its plains, forests and coastlines.  Exploring different ecosystems and conservancies across Africa allows for unique opportunities to spot different species in spectacular wildlife havens where they truly flourish. These sightings can be very memorable.  For instance, I will never forget the spine-tingling roar of

The Palacete Severo has thrice been inspired by love. Ricardo Severo, Portuguese polymath – architect, engineer, political Republican and writer — designed the Palacete Severo in 1902, as a home for his Brazilian wife Francisca. In the library’s wood panels their initials are intertwined. Returning to Portugal from political exile in Brazil, the design of

Wherever Crystal Serenity sails it is a beautifully curated voyage of refined luxury: spacious interiors, impeccable service, exceptional culinary experiences and, obviously, as it says on the hull, serenity. On Crystal Serenity every day is a memorable occasion. Whether you are seeking sun-drenched decks, elegant lounges, cultural enrichment or simply the perfect vantage point to