Antarctica is a bucket-list destination and a once in a lifetime experience for so many. The White Continent is... The post The best Antarctica fly-cr ...
Snow Peak\'s GORE-TEX Rain Series includes a Rain Cap, Rain Hat, Rain Jacket, and Rain Pants, each made from 100% recycled polyester treated with a PF ...
Nirvana House is a two-level home that blends with its topographical setting by using natural elements of concrete and wood and incorporating a green ...
The allure of the stars has long captivated humanity, inspiring poets, artists, and watchmakers alike. Omega, the Swiss master watchmaker, continues i ...
Tamburlaine Cambridge opened on 20th March 2017 in the vibrant, new city quarter close to the railway station in Cambridge. Named after a play by Cor ...
We have reviewed many golf resorts on Luxury Travel Diary and now we introduce the ultimate gift for the golfer. It should also save you from ever ha ...
Set along the coastline of the glittering Cote D’Azur in the South of France, the chic Tiara Miramar hotel sits in a rocky cove looking out up ...
Ian Fleming wrote all 14 of the James Bond novels at the lavish Goldeneye resort in Jamaica, just an 8-minute drive from Ian Fleming International Ai ...
South African Airways recently launched their new short-Haul Business Class seat and cabin. The final look is great (see picture above). Symbolizing ...
If you are looking for a luxury hotel near Gare du Nord in Paris, i have the perfect place! Nestled between Gare du Nord and Gare de l’Est, th ...
UAE is an increasingly popular tourist destination but so far, it?s been Dubai that gets the majority of the attention, lesser known Sharjah to the n ...
I reviewed the South African Airways Business Class airport lounge in Cape Town before boarding my South African Airways flight from Cape Town Intern ...
In my recent trip to Singapore, I stopped by the British Airways lounge on my way out of the country. The lounge is located in the upper floor of the ...
In this article I pick 5 unusual resorts in the Caribbean that you haven’t heard of. These luxurious but hidden gems offer amazing beaches, st ...
New Zealand?s varied landscapes and unspoiled wilderness made it the perfect setting for JRR Tolkien?s Middle-earth in the The Hobbit and The Lord of ...
One of the best ways to visit a winery in Australia is simply to turn up at the cellar door (tasting room) and sample a glass of their vintages. But ...
Start planning your dream getaway now. I have picked 44 of the best and most beautiful beaches in the world, based on my travel experience and love o ...
Whitehaven Beach is protected by the Whitsunday Islands National Park, and in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef. It’s white sands and clear ...
If you are looking for the best, exclusive, luxury wilderness lodge for your next retreat, you will find some of the world’s best in Australia ...
There are 4 Starwood hotels in Zurich where you can spend (and earn) SPG loyalty Starpoints. Atlantis By Giardino (pictured above), Sheraton Zurich N ...
Etihad Airways is a flag carrier and the second-largest airline of the UAE (after Emirates). Its hub is Abu Dhabi International Airport. Emirates Air ...
Hapuku Lodge is a treetop resort situated in Kaikoura, South Island, New Zealand. This is the perfect place to whale watch or to watch dolphins, fur ...
In this trip report I review my flight on United B777-300ER Polaris Business Hong Kong To San Francisco. I have already reviewed United?s New Polaris ...
The Marlborough Sounds is a water world of valleys drowned by ocean. Long fingers of ridges stretch out into the Cook Strait as the land mottles and ...
Sri Lanka, an island south of India in the Indian Ocean, is famed for its diverse landscapes, where rich rainforests sit alongside arid plains, with ...
Atlantis by Giardino Hotel is a 5 star luxury resort, set on the mountainside overlooking Zurich. It offers gorgeous rooms, an amazing 2 Michelin sta ...
The Farm At Cape Kidnappers wilderness retreat is located in Hawke?s Bay, Near Napier on New Zealand’s North Island. New Zealand?s temperate H ...
A perfect base from which to explore the stunning Musandam peninsula in Oman with its mountains, rugged coastline and fascinating, ancient culture, i ...
With Dubai and Abu Dhabi now on everyone?s been-to lists, it?s time to look at the rest of the Arab world to find an discovered tourist gem; and we c ...
The best way to get to Fire Island is to park your car at the ferry and leave it there. Once on the island, walking and bicycling will get you around ...
Some toilets have incredible views. In this article we take a tour of 12 of the world’s best loos or lavatories that just might be worth hoppi ...
Just 45 minutes from Queenstown, Kinloch Lodge is a wilderness retreat nestled in Glenorchy on the northern shores of Lake Wakatipu & is the gateway ...
There are still some “secret†hidden beaches in the world, some are more remote than others, but more often than not; the more effort you ...
Did you know you could stay in a luxury hotel in New York, Paris, Sydney and Hong Kong for around $200 a night" Let me share with you some hidden gem ...
Is there anything more dreamy than lazing in a bath full of bubbles under the night sky. The hotels and villas below offer amazing outdoor bathrooms ...
Florida’s beautiful New Smyrna Beach is also known as the “Shark Attack Capital of the Worldâ€. With a total of 238 attacks in and ...
If you feel the need to escape New York City and Central Park simply will not do the trick, we have picked 5 amazing beaches within a short drive of ...
Prepare to be blown away. In this review we share 10 amazing vacation villas which offer such extravagant surroundings that your eyes might just pop ...
Genevieve Sweeney is a premium British knitwear designer, and our latest passion at Luxury Travel Diary. She designs massively high quality leisurewe ...
Shelter Island is a 2 hour 30 minute drive from New York. It has 20 miles of coastline that range from sandy beaches with shallow waters and lifeguar ...
I just returned from Zurich on British Airways in (cough!) economy and hardly anyone purchased food from the Buy On Board M&S Menu. Yes BA’s N ...
Manchester is a culture-rich, cosmopolitan city with a with a rich industrial heritage. A popular business hub, it?s also great for a weekend city br ...
Gasbaai beach in South Africa is a place where you are likely to get a close encounter with a great white shark. Named the ?Great White Shark Capital ...
One of my greatest joys when travelling is buying unique pieces that tell a story; perhaps I met the designer when choosing or it was from a market s ...
There?s nothing quite exploring somewhere by sea; the wind in your hair, unique glimpses of hard to reach coves and that feeling of total freedom. Ev ...
Africa is well known as THE location to catch a glimpse of the Big 5 safari animals, but these are of course land based animals; South Africa has a g ...
Playa Zipolite, Mexico is a low-key beach resort on Mexico?s Pacific coast. The beach has glorious golden sands and is set in a tiny and beautiful co ...
Colonial-era townships and undulating farmland meet the aquamarine Pacific in this Northland bay. Around 144 islands, which give the bay its name, ar ...
Unless you fancy boiling up – literally sizzling up in the seawater around the black sand beaches of Kilauea, these beautiful beaches are best ...
Chowpatty Beach in Mumbai is one of the world?s most polluted beaches. Located at the foot of Malabar Hill, this is where locals come to promenade an ...
In March, I had the opportunity to stay at Naumi Hotel in Singapore during a short weekend trip. Located centrally in Singapore, Naumi Hotel is a bou ...
I write this article from the sun drenched slopes of the pretty Alpine resort of Lech. It is April and the slopes are still dripping with snow. The r ...
If you fancy following in the footsteps of James Bond and you like your Martinis shaken but not stirred, here are 10 stunning luxury hotels where you ...
I am ashamed to admit that rather than having a digestive with my morning cup of tea, I like to munch on posh chocolate. It is not much good for dipp ...
Can you keep a secret" If so, I want to share my favourite secret beaches on earth with you. After more years of travel than I like to mention, I fee ...
Mandarin Oriental is returning to Hawaii in a new Honolulu tower next to Ala Moana Shopping Centre, on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. The hotel will be ...
If you are travelling to the Maldives, why not pick a brand new luxury hotel for your stay. In this article we review the 10 best new luxury hotels i ...
There are still some “secret†hidden beaches in North America, some are more remote than others, but more often than not; the more effort ...
For a luxurious and spacious home from home environment when you stay in the fabulous UK city of Manchester; check out CitySuites – luxury ser ...
Would you like to vacation Like a Diva" Take a peek inside Casa Fryzer, Mariah Carey?s $25 million vacation villa in Cabo San Lucas where she celebra ...
London is a wonderful city and by heading off the beaten track you will unearth historic side streets and quirky corners that will help you to create ...
With the Easter school holidays coming up, I thought I would share my tips on easy ways to save money on peak season vacations, both for Easter, but ...
Next door to the well known Virginia beach, this beach is located south of the main resort area and is backed by immaculate dunes. Hidden away from t ...
Roque Bluffs State Park offers visitors rustic scenery and a huge diversity of coastal landscapes. The beautiful, half-mile crescent of sand and pebb ...
Offering a choice of one, two and three bedroom villas, each with private pool, The Villas Bali Hotel and Spa is the perfect luxury retreat for those ...
North Carolina’s Carova Beach is hidden away in the Outer Banks, and is only accessible by boat or by four-wheel drive, as the area does not h ...
I have already outlined 5 of the best luxury resorts in the Maldives, however if you like a hotel that is brand new, you must choose one of the below ...
My favourite resorts are on a beach and set far away from the crowds, such as Sal Salis, which is the resort to choose if you want red kangaroos graz ...
Brussels is one of the most underrated cities in Europe. It is the centre of the EU and offers incredible gourmet dining. It is also worth visiting f ...
Continuing our series of the best beaches & luxury hotels in the world, I am now looking at the best wilderness retreats and resorts in Utah. Imagine ...
These stunning luxury hotels from across the world are literally in the middle of nowhere. From Australia, across the great continent of America and ...
Almost completely covered in jungle and mangrove swamps, Iriomote is a wild island. Its few villages are sparse and predominately focused near the fe ...
Let me knock your socks off with an insider look into some of the most incredible beach houses in the world. As you would expect, all of these villas ...
Being brutally honest, in looks and seating alone, the First class lounge at Gatwick South is no better than the Business Club Lounge at Gatwick Sout ...
El Questro Homestead in the Kimberley, Northwest Australia, is a frontier, a place where cattle ranches are the size of European countries. It has oc ...
Switzerland has a lot to offer; spectacular mountainous scenery, lakes, ski resorts, quaint villages and historic cities; and of course, chocolate! F ...
Only 75 miles off the coast of Taiwan, is the island of Ishigaki and few visitors to Japan make it this far out, despite a direct flight from Tokyo. ...
Travel not just for travel?s sake but to learn a new skill or develop an existing passion is hot stuff right now. Retreats for yoga or meditation, ar ...
Regularly voted Japan?s best beach by travel publications worldwide, it?s hard to be disappointed with the 7 km (4 miles) of sand so white that it gl ...
Experience the earth’s beauty at its most basic form in this red-rock, rugged desert-scape. Beyond the few pine-clad mountains, there’s ...
This time of year, I?m pretty constantly focusing on improving my holiday wardrobe; looking great while travelling helps me feel great so it?s really ...
The most northerly reef island of the Great Barrier Reef, and a national park, Lizard Island combines a reef experience with an intimate getaway and ...
We prefer to look at the best beaches in the world but I couldn’t resist sharing the 3 most creepy and strangest beaches in the world. There a ...
In my review of the UK Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG) American Express credit card I explain why I choose this card as my preferred Amex. I use 3 cre ...
Have you ever fancied having your own country pile" A historic stately home where you can invite your friends for glorious drinks and croquet parties ...
I always try and take a cruise or boat trip on my travels but a company in Sydney is offering something a little bit more special than the norm. Sydn ...
Miami Beach is split into North and South. South beach offers art deco buildings forming the iconic neon skyline which most people imagine when they ...
Chic Ipanema beach is where the summer happens in Rio, and who doesn’t love the ’60s song about the girl From Ipanema" Ipanema beach wa ...
International Airlines Group is launching LEVEL – a new low cost long-haul airline brand which will enable you to fly to Europe from ?99 (abou ...
If your definition of a big tourist attraction is the attraction with the largest visitor numbers, then get ready to be surprised by the biggest tour ...
When I first visited Bondi beach i was horribly disappointed. Because of it’s fame, i was expecting a tropical bounty-style beach bordered by ...