Jet Wings at Forefront of Sri Lanka Ecotoursism
Jetwing Hotels, one of the most respected and recognised tourist organisations in Sri Lanka, is a forerunner in eco and sustainable tourism. Blending green innovation…
Latitude 0° Opens in Kampala, Uganda
Latitude 0° – named after its position on the equator – opens this summer in Kampala, Uganda. Located on the outskirts of the lively city of Kampala, atop the peak…
Ride the Glacier Express in Excellence Class
The Glacier Express has long been considered one of the world’s great train journeys but now, in its first summer season, the introduction of Excellence Class has placed it firmly…
Your Own Private Island in Croatia
Olive Tree Villa (sleeps 14) is situated on the private island of Zizanj, just 8km from the Croatian mainland. This little island in the Adriatic Sea is fringed by beautiful…
Orestone Manor: Fawtless Towers
Mark Bibby Jackson ventures to the English Riviera to sample the local fare at Orestone Manor, award-winning restaurant and hotel, wondering whether he will encounter an ill-tempered, moustachioed proprietor. I…
Lord Howe Island; Australia’s Paradise Found
Set in the Tasman Sea between Australia and New Zealand UNESCO-listed Lord Howe Island truly is an island paradise a short flight from Sydney. Excellent diving, walking and biking awaits…
Philippe Kjellgren: Around the World in 800 Days
Author of seven travel books and founder of the Kiwi Collection, luxury travel guru, Philippe Kjellgren (or PK), is currently travelling around the World in 800 days…
La Residence Hue Celebrates Azerai Opening
An historic 122-room boutique hotel on the south bank of the fabled Perfume River in the one-time imperial capital of Vietnam officially observed its emergence today as…
Luang Prabang View Hotel, Laos
On his trip through Laos from Luang Prabang to Nong Khiaw, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Luang Prabang View hotel and discovers there is much more to the luxury…
Outrigger Koh Samui Adds 16 New Experiences
Outrigger Koh Samui Beach Resort in Thailand has added 16 innovative in-house activities and options for its guests who appreciate the finer points of Thai hospitality…
Belmond Cadogan London Opens
February 2019 sees the highly anticipated opening of Belmond Cadogan Hotel, a 54-bedroom property in the heart of Chelsea. Belmond’s first London property…
Bingham Riverhouse Richmond Officially Opens
Now officially transformed into the Bingham Riverhouse, the month long overhaul has seen each of the 15 guest rooms transformed, alongside the dining rooms and bar; with a wash of…
Six Hot Travel Trends for 2019
It is the time of year when traditionally we make our predictions for the ensuing 12 months. So, Travel Begins at 40 has gazed into our collective crystal ball to…
Castello di Vicarello: New Look for 2019
Castello di Vicarello, a luxury castle hotel situated between Rome and Florence in the untouched Maremma region of Tuscany’s rolling hills and Tyrrhenian Seaside…
Destinations in Paradise Launches Private Villas
Destinations in Paradise is announcing their exclusive launch as the new luxury retreat company that offers a five-star living experience in three breathtaking locations…
Apurva Kempinski Bali To Open February
Kempinski Hotels is ushering in a new era of first class hospitality with the opening of The Apurva Kempinski Bali, a luxurious haven that captures the essence of Indonesian culture…
Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit Opens
Hyatt has announced the opening of Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit, marking the Hyatt Regency brand’s entry into the Thai capital. Located on bustling Sukhumvit Road…
Koh Samui Re-Opens After Storm Pabuk
No casualties were reported on the popular tourist island of Koh Samui as Tropical Storm Pabuk passed through the Gulf of Thailand on Friday and dissipated as it hit the…
Reliving History at The Swan at Lavenham
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise fill their boots on local history while staying and dining at The Swan at Lavenham in Suffolk, as well as enjoying the most blissful spa…
Shinta Mani Wild Opens in Cambodia
The hotly anticipated Shinta Mani Wild – Bensley Collection opened 21 December 2018, crowning a transformative year for Cambodian luxury tourism. Nestled deep…
Redefining Luxury Travel in Vietnam
Anantara Quy Nhon Villas – a brand new all-villa resort in Vietnam – has opened its doors, ready to welcome guests to this undiscovered part of the country. Located in a secluded bay on the south…
Babington House, Luxury Somerset Retreat
On a weekend jaunt to the depths of Somerset, Eileen Wise discovers in Babington House a luxury retreat familiar to many a star. A country retreat set in 18 acres…
Reinventing the Blue Train, South Africa
Recently voted Africa’s Leading Luxury Train at the 2019 World Travel Awards, South Africa’s iconic Blue Train is reinventing itself too. Not only has its second train set been given a makeover and extension…
Take a Snowmobile to Your Hotel on Skis
A new totally immersive Arctic adventure has been launched allowing guests to embark on an epic snowmobile adventure through Norway, Finland and Sweden – before ending up at an iconic…
