Seven Quirky Spots in Setouchi, Japan
Giant red pumpkins, the best whirlpools in the world, an island full of rabbits and foot stomping noodles, the Setouchi region (Japan’s inland sea) is full of unusual activities and…
Most Romantic Buildings for Valentines
Romantic places come in all shapes and sizes and are found throughout the world. From buildings made in the memory of a lost love to popular proposal places and fairy-tale…
Setouchi: Taking Japanese Wellness to the Next Level
This year more than ever, wellness and travel will be at the forefront of people’s minds but in Setouchi Japan you can combine the two trends…
Beat the Blues with Last-Minute Winter Rail Journeys
The UK’s leading escorted group rail tour operator, Great Rail Journeys has a selection of winter tours with late availability. From Cambodia to Canada there are twenty of the most…
Aman Celebrates 30th Anniversary with New Experiences
A milestone year for Aman, 2018 marks a much lauded celebration of 30 years since its first ‘place of peace’ Amanpuri, was opened on Phuket’s secluded west coast. Now embracing…
Experience the Real Japan in Setouchi
From classic oysters to bean throwing, Setouchi – Japan’s inland sea – hosts myriad events throughout the year to suit all visitors. Here are just some of our top picks…
Titan Unveils Worldwide Brochure with New South Africa Tours
Multi-award-winning travel company, Titan has unveiled the second edition of its Worldwide brochure of escorted tours, featuring Titan’s flagship collection of escorted tours for 2018, 2019 and even into 2020…
Hot New Destinations for 2018
Want to be amongst the first to explore these hot new destinations for 2018? TravelLocal – the ‘buy local’ expert in tailor-made holidays – puts independent travellers in direct…
TravelLocal Introduces Tailor-made Japan for Independent Travellers
TravelLocal: the new way to book your trip to Japan – with direct and responsive local know-how. TravelLocal puts independent travellers in direct contact with tried-and-trusted travel companies in 40+…
Explore Beyond the Ordinary
Adventure travel specialist Explore has announced nine new ‘Beyond’ trips for 2018. Getting back to our pioneering roots, the Explore team has designed a collection of exciting new trips for…
Japan Travel: Glamping, Zip-cords and Samurai
On a mindfulness trip, Mark Bibby Jackson is surprised to discover the Japan travel scene confound all his expectations, and picks up a few tips towards enlightenment along the way…
Tokyo Tops Readers Poll
The results of the 30th annual Readers’ Choice Awards were announced today with Tokyo recognized as the #1 top large city in the world, with a score of 91.35, and…
Niseko Ski Japan 40-year-old Virgin
First-time skier, Mark Bibby Jackson decides to ski Japan, well past his fortieth birthday, when he really should know better, but finds the experience rewarding. I keep on hearing the…
