Sleep beneath the stars in a hammock over the ocean in the Maldives
1 min read • Jul 26, 2019
If you fancy an unusual sleeping experience, you may be intrigued by the idea of sleeping in a flat hammock bed suspended over the ocean in the Maldives.
Beaches
- Mustique: what you need to know about the Royal Family’s favourite Caribbean island
1 min read • Jul 23, 2019
Never heard of the Caribbean Island of Mustique? Don’t worry, few have. The exclusive paradise, home to just 3000 people, is part of the St Vincent and…
- This idyllic Greek island was looking for residents, and wanted to pay them to move there
2 min read • Jun 28, 2019
One Greek island was reportedly looking for residents, but unfortunately, the municipality says this is no longer the case.
- An idyllic Irish island is looking for new residents
2 min read • Jun 5, 2019
An Irish island is looking to reverse over a century of emigration that has seen its population drop to just 469 people.
- The lesser-known Greek islands gaining popularity this summer
2 min read • May 20, 2019
Greece's lesser-known islands are growing in popularity. Hidden gems like Karpathos and Tilos may not dominate your Instagram feed like Santorini just yet…
- An active lighthouse in the Canary Islands is now a luxury hotel
1 min read • Apr 17, 2019
An active lighthouse has been transformed into a luxury boutique hotel in a quiet part of La Palma in Spain's Canary Islands.
- Stay in Tulum's village of eco-lodges in the heart of the jungle
1 min read • Apr 8, 2019
You can be at one with nature at a new eco-boutique resort in Tulum where clean lines blend seamlessly with the tropical jungle on the doorstep.
- Inside the Turks & Caicos resort where A-list celebrities are snapping up properties
2 min read • Mar 28, 2019
For years movie stars, models and music moguls have retreated to Turks & Caicos for its unspoiled beaches, coral reefs and laid-back attitude. One resort,…
- Belize unveils a budget-friendly eco-resort in the heart of the jungle
2 min read • Mar 22, 2019
Belize is the fastest-growing destination in the Caribbean and tempts all sorts of travellers with its abundance of rainforests, beaches, nature reserves…
- Planning to island hop in Greece this summer? Seaplanes are set to make it a lot easier
2 min read • Feb 23, 2019
It may soon become easier than ever to plan your perfect Greek island-hopping adventure, especially if you’re short on time, not keen on working out the…
- This idyllic Australian island only allows 400 people to stay each night
1 min read • Jan 18, 2019
If you're seeking a holiday destination that is unspoilt and not thronged with crowds, Lord Howe Island in Australia might fit the bill for you. The…
- Palau’s incredible Jellyfish Lake is once again welcoming travellers
1 min read • Jan 16, 2019
Among the stunning islands of Palau, a landlocked lake filled with swarms of jellyfish is once again ready to welcome eager travellers.
- Hop between islands in Greece with this expanded ferry pass
1 min read • Jan 10, 2019
If you want to spend a month hopping between sun-soaked Greek islands, a new ferry pass will make it easier to get between more than 50 different spots.
- These are the beaches voted the best in the world for 2018
1 min read • Dec 4, 2018
There is nothing more synonymous with travel as the beach, and it's one of the biggest assets to any holiday destination. Canadian-owned online travel…
- Get a sneak peak of Richard Branson’s newly reopened private island
1 min read • Nov 28, 2018
Richard Branson is one of the most famous names in travel and so, naturally, he is also the owner of a luxurious private island. Necker Island in the…
- Why you may start to see Scotland's Shetland Islands in a new light
1 min read • Oct 9, 2018
Scotland’s remote Shetland Islands retain a certain mystique thanks to their subarctic location and Viking history, but a new law may help more people…
- Thailand’s most famous beach is now closed indefinitely
1 min read • Oct 3, 2018
Thailand isn’t short on idyllic beaches but one in particular probably springs to mind. Maya Bay on Koh Phi Phi was the setting for The Beach starring…
- You can now enjoy a Greek island cruise with a Mamma Mia! twist
2 min read • Jul 24, 2018
A new, seven-day cruise is bringing passengers to some of the sparkling Greek highlights featured in the original Mamma Mia! movie.
- Swim in the world's largest seawater baths in Denmark
2 min read • Jul 13, 2018
The city of Aarhus in Denmark has had much to celebrate of late. A popular destination for travellers from all over the world, 2017 saw it being named as…
- Could this be the most beautifully-located football stadium in the world?
1 min read • Jul 12, 2018
As we reach the World Cup final, football fever has gripped the planet, and all eyes are on the 12 Russian stadiums that are playing host to the matches…
- Mexico’s magnificent new rustic beach hotel is designed with wellness in mind
2 min read • Jun 20, 2018
A stylish new rustic resort has opened in Mexico that allows guests to stay in beautiful seaside huts on a private beach, as well as take time to relax…
- Abandoned Monte Palace hotel in the Azores to reopen after 27 years
2 min read • May 22, 2018
Closed for 27 years, and completely abandoned for the past eight, hotel Monte Palace in São Miguel island (Azores, Portugal) is set to reopen as a newly…