Welcome to your essential round-up of the latest in luxury travel! This month’s edition brings a wave of innovation and indulgence, from groundbreaking partnerships in private aviation and yachting to the highly anticipated debuts of ultra-luxury cruise ships and hotels. Prepare for a paradigm shift in cruise travel as Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils its…

Imagine leaving the office for your next trip… the emails have been sent, the out-of-office is on and you’re ready for whatever adventures lie ahead. Travel nowadays is very different to how it was a a few decades ago – flights are faster and cities seemingly closer. But as the world seems to accelerate with…

For over 25 years, Amazing Global Travel has been introducing visitors to Egypt, Jordan and the Middle East and beyond. Founded by Egyptologist and luxury travel specialist Ahmed Nagy, the company remains owner-led. At the time of writing, AGT has 246 reviews on Tripadvisor, of which 241 (98%) are 5-star rated. This isn’t achieved without a…

Cape Town is often referred to as the culinary capital of South Africa, and with good reason. The food scene here blends African, European, and Asian flavours in exciting and unexpected ways, with the end product being something entirely of its own. Surrounded by the winelands, the sea, and some specialised small-scale farms, the city…

In my last post, I talked about the merits of booking vacation rentals directly versus via a third party website such as Airbnb or VRBO. I concluded that the listing sites are useful for being able to research what properties are available but pointed out that, once you’ve found a property you like, it can…

Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other parts of the world) – like us at Kendal Holiday Cottages – will invariably tell you that it’s best to book directly. The reason for this is quite simple… third party booking sites take a cut…

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I used to think “home” was a dirty word. Out there — on the road — was where life happened, full of exciting adventures, fascinating people, and endless possibilities. No dreary commutes, 30-minute lunch breaks, mind-numbing meetings, or endless lists of to-dos squeezed into a rushed weekend. Why would anyone want to be home, the…

If you belong to an airline loyalty programme, or you’re a frequent flyer with a particular airline, you can unlock some seriously good travel treats by using your status whenever you travel. And, as you move up the tiers of your scheme, the perks get better and better. Free lounge access – sure, priority boarding…

With over 200 courses to fit all budgets and handicaps, Malaysia is a golfing destination waiting to be discovered, from hill country courses away from the heat and humidity to city centre courses and beautiful landscaped courses next to the ocean there truly is something for everyone. Once you’ve chosen where to play you’ll have…