During the numerous lockdowns we all experienced over the last 18 months or so, we had plenty of time to think and reflect. This gave us all opportunities to read and learn about places we may never heard of or even maybe did but didn’t think of travelling to. Now,
Portugal – Facts About Port Wine
This week saw the travel gateway open between Portugal and UK. When we think of Portugal, what springs to mind? For many it is the golden beaches of the Algarve, Golfing holidays, 15 of the world’s UNESCO sites, Portuguese tarts or is it the Port Wine? Well, since its said
Holi – The vibrancy of colours.
The vibrancy of colours is something that brings positivity in our lives. Holi gets its name as “Festival of Colours” from the childhood antics of Lord Krishna, a reincarnation of Lord Vishnu, who liked to play pranks on the village girls by drenching them in water and colours. It is
Art for All
Street art or graffiti? Some may say graffiti disfigures a city’s beauty. But over the years and probably more so since the early 90s there are many fine artists who have transformed neighbourhoods and turned them into a destination by creating superb art for everyone to admire. Not only has
Venice Carnival – Carnevale di Venezia
One of the most famous and probably one of the oldest running carnivals in the World. The elaborate masks, costumes and the immense entertainment usually takes place this time of the year. Lasting a couple of weeks, culminating with the most important days being those between the last Thursday and
Swam with pigs before?
If you are looking for a surreal experience, then one which is probably the oddest is to swim with pigs in the sea. Set to the north of the Exuma’s in the Bahama Islands is the white sandy beaches and glassy waters of Big Major Cay. An uninhabited island forming
Deck The Halls With Boughs Of Holly
There are those who put up their Christmas decorations up as soon as November begins and there are those who wait for the 24th of December, just like the movies we used to watch as children. When do you raid the attic, unpack the decorations and turn your home into
Off The Beaten Track
As many people are now taking advantage of the air bridge between the UK and UAE, we wanted to share somethings you can do that are little more off the beaten track. The UAE and in particular Dubai is synonymous for its lavish beach hotels, great restaurants and outstanding shopping.
Polar Lights – Iceland
We thought we would not be writing this as the World dynamics have changed dramatically since we took our last trip to Iceland to see the Northern lights. But since last week Iceland was added to the air bridge with the UK and no longer require a 14-day quarantine coming
Canary Islands – Boutique
Last week new destinations were to the UK air bridge and one of these were the Canary Islands. These touristic destinations in the Atlantic Ocean just off the coast of Morocco immediately conjures images of the typical bucket and spade brigade heading to get some winter sun. However, we wanted
Private Events & Social Bubbles
The UK experienced some drastic changes to its social regulations during the pandemic this month. It has meant that many restaurants and bars saw hundreds and thousands of cancellations. This has also affected those wishing to have gatherings or celebrations. The turmoil has been relentless for many consumers and has
Travel Books To Inspire Our Wanderlust Passion
While many of us are still grounded and planning where we will travel post pandemic We have listed below some of what we feel are great reads to fuel the wanderlust in us all and maybe even help to create a new bucket list for you? We have added various
London Cocktail Week
London Cocktail Week is an enormous celebration of the city’s fantastic cocktail scene and the biggest event of it’s kind in the world. Currently London’s best bars are facing their most challenging year. However, this years’ one-week event has been extended till 31 October, whole month event rather than the
Events During Pandemic
Social distancing and keeping within our social bubbles seem to be part of life now. Many of us have embraced this new way and having small dinner parties and events at home are becoming ever more popular. These are forming a new social scene which allows many to remain within
Mega Yachts Choose Turkey
Recently there has been a surge of mega yachts in Turkey with the uber rich opting for Turkey or even Croatia than the traditional locations of Spain or France. All eyes are now on the turquoise coast and what better time to go than now in September. The dedicated team
An Indian Summer
Warm weather during Autumn can be a welcome respite from those usual frosty mornings. While Autumn doesn’t officially start till 23 September, we are experiencing a mild time right now and with a few warmer days recently has prompted us to call this period an Indian Summer. The exact origin
