Exploring the pristine ocean of Raja Ampat on a private catamaran expedition June 2, 2020 | Sponsored For the ultimate in escapist travel, embark on a sailing adventure on-board a private fleet of catamaran with Meridian Adventure SAIL. This private members club arranges exclusive voyages on some of the world’s most spectacular stretches of ocean. One such remote destination is Raja Ampat in Indonesia, the richest marine habitat in the world. Extending across the [...]
Reconnecting with nature at a private safari lodge in South Africa June 2, 2020 | Sponsored Nature has a timeless way of rebalancing the mind and spirit, not following any schedules or time demands. Setting out on the twice-daily morning and evening safaris at Sabi Sabi Private Game Reserve in South Africa is a genuine adventure, with no guarantee as to what animals may be sighted or what behaviour they may [...]
Tourism industry pushes for October bank holiday to fill £37bn hole May 19, 2020 The government is considering plans for an extra bank holiday in October to give some respite to the UK’s battered tourism industry. The proposal has been spearheaded by Visit Britain, the UK’s tourism agency, whose acting head today told MPs that the industry was on course to lose £37bn this year. Speaking to the Digital, [...]
Carnival lays off staff after suspending operations May 14, 2020 Cruise operator Carnival has announced plans to lay off staff to conserve cash after suspending sailings due to the coronavirus pandemic. Carnival suspended operations of some of its brands in March, but said workforce changes were put on hold “to forestall the financial impact on its employees.” At the start of the coronavirus pandemic, two [...]
EU unveils plans to reopen borders in bid to salvage tourism season May 13, 2020 The EU has lain out new guidelines for member states to use to reopen their borders and encourage tourism as the bloc seeks to begin its recovery from the coronavirus pandemic. It is hoped that the measures will salvage at least some of Europe’s summer holiday season, which brings in around €150bn in the average [...]
Travel industry calls on government to extend refund payment timetable May 5, 2020 The UK’s leading travel association has called on the government to extend the time period in which holiday firms must refund customers or risk “huge job losses”. Under current rules, travel firms are legally obliged to refund customers within 14 days, a timeline that ABTA chief Mark Tanzer described as “impossible” in the current circumstances. [...]
Experiencing the finest of the Alps on a golf, wine and wellness exclusive adventure April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Leo Trippi’s exclusive golf, wine and wellness itinerary across Switzerland is the perfect escape for friends and family to enjoy the fresh mountain air this autumn. Accompanied by a PGA golf professional (upon request), the ten-day bespoke itinerary will take guests on a golfing odyssey like no other – honing driving and putting techniques against [...]
Indulging in a private sanctuary for absolute luxury in the Maldives April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Just a 20-minute catamaran ride away from Malé International Airport, Jumeirah Vittaveli offers multi-generational guests an idyllic setting in which to lift their spirits, spend quality time, kick back and relax. Seamless service shapes the character of this resort paradise, with every detail meticulously crafted to inspire journeys of reconnection and enjoyment. For the ultimate in luxury, [...]
Retreating to a luxury villa in Ibiza with cutting edge yachting April 30, 2020 | Sponsored Ibiza, long known as an exclusive destination of healing and spirituality, is the ideal balm for a sense of adventure without straying too far from home. A reassuringly small island, it may be easily explored yet with a variety of settings (from rugged mountain tops to turquoise hidden coves), it has may places to reunite [...]
Acclaimed chef Virgilio Martinez and Explora Peru come together to showcase the unique culinary identity of the Sacred Valley March 25, 2020 When most people think of Peru, it’s the ancient citadel Machu Picchu that comes to mind. And when you mention the Sacred Valley, it’ll likely conjure up similar images of hiking through misty mountains to equally mystical Incan ruins. This is, in fact, exactly what I’m doing. But I’m not only here for the archaeology; [...]