Europe Explored

The four-star Is Benas Country Lodge is a traditional, charming hotel in the beautiful, relatively untouched countryside of the Sinis peninsula – a protected marine area on the western coast of the Italian island of Sardinia. This small INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (only 18 bedrooms) and peaceful lodge feels like a real home away from […]

Santorini is a location quite unlike any other and a fantastic destination for a holiday of peace, tranquility and extraordinary natural beauty. The island is formed of an almost completely submerged volcano, of which only a slender crescent rises out of the Aegean, its sheer rock faces draped in sleepy little villages. It is at […]

The five-star Daios Cove Luxury Resort and Villas slopes down the hillside of a secluded cove on the north east coast of Crete. Overlooking the remarkably clear blue waters, with access to a private sandy beach, a scuba diving centre and INSERT INTO `wp_posts` VALUES (if you happen to have your own chopper) a private […]

The original playground for the rich, Monaco is the mother of European glamour. A tumble of grand hotels and penthouse apartments between the Maritime Alps and the Mediterranean sea, it remains one of the chicest destinations for a long weekend.Columbus Monaco is located on the Avenue des Papalins in Monte Carlo and boasts coveted waterfront […]

Hugging the easternmost tip of the Indochina Peninsula, Vietnam boasts miles of shock-white coastline and some of the most phenomenal scenery on the planet. The picture of conical hats bobbing through paddy fields and sailing boats gliding past mystical islets is accurate – this is a country that will put your imagination in a spin.Your […]

Whoever said good things come in small packages was right. Abundant in lush vegetation and fascinating creatures, Tobago is a beautiful beach destination with a low-key, tiny-island vibe and swathes of pale Caribbean sand.The island's four-star premium Magdalena Grand Beach & Golf Resort has a fantastic oceanfront location with two miles of beach, complimented by […]

With sunny skies, warm breezes, ice cold cocktails and a feel-good, easy going vibe, there are very few places that match Barbados in the relaxation stakes. Spend your days relaxing on the palm fringed beaches or take to the water to explore the stunning coral reefs.That is of course, if you can manage to drag […]

To start this exotic 10 or 14-night holiday, you’ll be whisked away to the four-star Ramada Jumeirah hotel in extravagant Dubai for three nights, before moving on to the Paul et Virginie Hotel in Grand Gaube on the heavenly island of Mauritius, for either seven or 11 nights. Between these two destinations you’ll enjoy the […]

For a real escape to exotic luxury, there is no where better than Dubai – an emirate synonymous with stylish, contemporary opulence. Stay in one of Dubai's architectural icons – the Jumeirah Beach Hotel – which has been designed in the shape of an ocean wave. As the sun sparkles off the hotel's impressive facade, […]

Facing the picturesque snow-capped Atlas Mountains and lines of palm groves, the four-star Kasbah Le Mirage is set on the banks of the Tensift River. In a hamlet of mud-walled houses, you’ll get the charm of a historic property and the comforts of a luxury hotel.There’s an extensive list of activities including a fitness centre, […]