Travel Guides

Cruising north, back towards the Scandinavian lands of the midnight sun, we’re sailing from Tallinn towards the Swedish island of Gotland. Half-way through our Crystal Cruises‘ Baltic exploration of medieval cobbled alleys and contemporary eco-architecture, on seas once sailed by Vikings and then Czars, the Serenity has become more than our palatial retreat, it has […]

So, why the name – voco Hotel and Spa Winchester? voco loosely translates from the Latin for an invitation and a coming together. And no, that isn’t a typo. voco, doesn’t want a capital letter. It’s as as much a state of mind as a hotel.  A unique contemporary name, free of grammar protocols and

Certain destinations seem like secrets the planet itself tries to conceal. The Galapagos Islands — remote, timeless, exotic — is such a destination. As if flung some 600 miles off the coast of mainland Ecuador, this legendary archipelago is not your typical vacation spot; it’s a portal into the distant past, an age when the

From luxury train journeys through Italy’s picturesque golf courses and the British countryside to the thrilling Monaco Grand Prix experienced from a superyacht, the world of high-end travel continues to offer an array of unique experiences. This roundup of luxury travel news highlights new properties in the French Alps and Portugal, groundbreaking expeditions to the

In recent years, English sparkling wine is really starting to make its mark. In recent years, its production and reputation has soared, and it’s become an increasingly firm favourite on the global wine stage. Thanks to climate change, the southern regions of England — particularly the counties of Kent, Sussex and Hampshire — now offer

Uganda is the source of the Nile, home to Africa’s highest mountain range, and has the highest concentration of primates in the world. It is a truly unique and incredible destination, especially for the some of the best wildlife encounters. It is particularly famous for its gorilla and chimpanzee trekking, some of the best birdlife

Having returned from yet another incredible trip to Greece, I thought I’d share with you some of our favourite places to eat from our latest spell in the South Ionian. This is by no means exhaustive – after all, we had just two weeks and were only able to visit a handful of different islands

The last day of a holiday can feel a little strange when your flight is not until late. We needed to allow plenty of our time to travel from Fiskardo in the north to Kefalonia’s airport in the south, but equally didn’t want to spend more time than necessary simply waiting in departures. With our

Built in 1846 and re-imagined in 2024, Lamda Casual Dining occupies a lovingly restored home with a sun-faded stone façade, situated directly at the water’s edge in the heart of Vasiliki. The history of the building is there for all to see but what’s happening there now is anything but old-fashioned. Instead, it’s a culinary

Langkawi is the Malaysian holiday island that continues to call us back. We’ve been lucky enough to visit many times, staying in everything from luxury hotels to boutique hideaways and budget friendly guesthouses. There’s so much to love, past trips have seen us explore the island on a motorbike, chasing hidden beaches, soaking up breathtaking