Travelling in Peru is a bit like taking a lightning bolt to the senses, over and over. From the dark thrills of the Amazon rainforest to the breathtaking views of the Andes and the mysteries of ancient Inca life in Machu Picchu, our neurons were...
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Cherry blossom season had just opened, and Japan was in a pink frenzy when BT boarded the Hello Kitty Shinkansen at Kansai airport and whooshed into Kyoto Station. We were heading to a ryokan (traditional Japanese inn) in the nearby mountains, but famished, and −...
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Recently BT took time out for a bit of self-care and enjoyed a few days of R&R at RAKxa Thailand. Located in Bangkok, RAKxa is a fully integrated wellness and medical retreat. RAKxa ’s state-of-the-art facilities include a modern fitness centre, a holistic wellness centre...
Read MoreAs the leading small ship cruise line with 190-guest river vessels and identical all-veranda 930-guest ocean ships, Viking takes you closer to the heart of the destinations you want to visit. But they're not for everyone which is precisely the point, the Viking Way of exploration means you're...
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One has high expectations travelling on Qatar Airways’ multiple award winning ‘World’s Best Business Class’. With a focus on putting the passenger’s travel experience first, Qatar has certainly set the benchmark high, with its unparalleled level of service, spacious suites, and the ‘dine on demand’...
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The romance and adventure of sailing into a small port certainly provides a different perspective on travel and a keen understanding of the cultural identity of some of the world’s most beautiful small coastal towns. The larger ports that line the Dalmatian Coast of Croatia...
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The South of Spain was an Islamic Caliphate for over 700 years. Before that it was the home to Visigoths, Romans, Greeks, Phoenicians and the prehistoric wetland civilisation of the Tartessos. Their indelible marks of the landscape, architecture, food, art and music make this one...
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No amount of African film, literature or annual camping experience can quite prepare you for what is one of the most thrilling and adventure filled travel experiences, especially when your guided by Abercrombie & Kent, pioneers of the luxury African safari. With their signature blend of authenticity and...
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STAY at the Witt Istanbul Suites; this 17 room luxury boutique hotel is diminutive, discreet and designer without being garishly so. It all makes for the perfect pied-a-terre in the vibrant Beyoğlu neighbourhood, a great location. We liked the cool, friendly (nothing is a problem)...
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STAY at the Modern Honolulu, at last a luxury boutique hotel that combines Hawaii’s mainland style and natural splendour with sleek and sophisticated design, cleverly avoiding any island kitsch! Located at the west end of Waikiki it sits on the marina close enough to experience...
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