Maldives Much has been said about the beauty of the Maldives and its true that by air, the islands offer a truly dramatic sight, so if you can, choose a seaplane transfer to get the most impressive views. An underwater camera is also recommended as you really shouldnt pass up the chance to go sn[...]
Archive for the ‘United Arab Emirates’ Category
November 24th, 2011 - 6:48 pm § in Destinations, United Arab Emirates
Top travel tips for 5 fantastic honeymoon destinations
Abu Dhabi: not what you think it is
OK, well maybe it is a little. There is desert, there are camels, and the locals do wear dish-dashes. But to say Abu Dhabi is developing as luxury holiday destination is something of an understatement. Gradually, the make-up of the landscape of Abu Dhabi is evolving into a cosmopolitan, dynamic r[...]
September 5th, 2011 - 10:25 am § in Destinations, Greece, Hotels Reviews and Deals, United Arab Emirates
Luxury travel with the kids in tow
Well, after ten months away from my desk on maternity leave I have returned to work a changed woman. Well, changed in the way I am now looking at holidays that is. As a new Mum, my focus has moved away from the romantic island getaways I have previously favoured to something firmly focused on family[...]
Top 10 most luxurious stag destinations
Whether you want a calm and upscale stag holiday or a more rambunctious occasion where the drinks flow freely, you can find whatever you are looking for at some of the best stag destinations around the world. From Asia to Europe, there are countless attractions, bars, and nightclubs to entertain you[...]
August 30th, 2011 - 8:21 am § in Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Spain, United Arab Emirates
Extra touches to make your stay special
We’ve all been to hotels and received little freebies on arrival or departure, but in the luxury hotels it is something of a challenge for them to be original and provide guests with memorable tokens to help enhance their stay. Items like pens, extra towels and welcome chocolates are all lovel[...]
5 of the best restaurant views in the world
1. Ngorongoro Crater Lodge – Tanzania, Africa This one is a personal favourite of mine as we spent a few nights of our honeymoon here. A truly incredible location with a restaurant that overlooks one of the finest locations in Africa. 2. Skyline Restaurant – Queenstown, New Zealand A [...]
A hidden jewel of the Middle East
Earlier this year I was fortunate enough to visit Dubai and Abu Dhabi on a work educational trip, taking in many of the beautiful luxury hotels that provide such a strong lure to travellers worldwide. As a destination rapidly on the rise, Abu Dhabi is beginning to make significant waves in the indus[...]
May 17th, 2011 - 3:44 pm § in Belgium, Destinations, France, Greece, India, Italy, Mexico, Thailand, United Arab Emirates
The 10 most romantic restaurants in the world
Looking for somewhere really special to take your partner out for dinner? Tripadvisor have announced their 10 most romantic restaurants and for once there’s a good geographic spread with not one country represented more than once. Here’s the list they came up with, but please tell us yo[...]
February 17th, 2011 - 5:43 am § in Destinations, France, Hotels Reviews and Deals, United Arab Emirates
5 of the most luxurious hotels in the world
For some, the perfect holiday involves relaxing and getting away from the stresses of modern life. For those people, staying in a luxury hotel is a great way of achieving this. Whilst this certainly isnt a cheap holiday option, it is one of the best. If you are planning a trip to a luxury hote[...]