Thailand has an undiscovered side. Its secluded beaches, exotic location and lively cities have been popular for some time with those lucky enough to have unearthed its hidden depths, and recently there’s been an emergence of chic hotels to accommodate a growing number of visitors. Phuket, Chiang Mai and Koh Samui are all enjoying an influx of tourists who have an eye for design. And in Bangkok, swanky restaurants and bars – such as Vertigo at Banyan Tree and Bed Supperclub – are attracting a sophisticated crowd. Activity-wise there are golf ranges nearby and the capital’s Siam Paragon...

These days more than ever before, the world is our oyster. But it can feel a little overwhelming to be faced with a choice of holiday destinations, each of them more enticing than the next. That’s why it’s important to put yourself in the hands of those that understand luxury travel inside out. If you’re after incomparable service and attention to detail, look to Turquoise Holidays, who specializes in bespoke luxury holidays for the contemporary traveller. Turquoise Holidays have a collection of the finest hand-picked hotels in the most desirable destinations. A small team, with over 120...

• South Africa • Vietnam • The Maldives As winter creeps in, we thought that we’d show you the best way to avoid the cold snap. We have 3 destinations which will make you forget the impending sleet, slow traffic and inevitable cold. We needed places that would offer the climate we’d be craving whilst giving you time to relax and start planning Christmas (too early?) South Africa South Africa is quickly becoming one of the finest holiday destinations in the world. With holidays suiting everyone from Safaris and wildlife to opulent resorts it doesn’t matter if you’re David Attenborough...

“Tanda Tula” “To Love the Quiet” “A South African hideaway, a tented treasure…a piece of paradise” In the middle of South Africa there is a place which is so secluded, in touch with nature and serine, you’d be fooled in thinking that it had never been discovered before, but in the distance there is a camp, standing firm against the plain, a destination, a viewpoint. Tanda Tula is based amidst the beauty and picturesque surroundings of the Timavati Reserve, within Kruger National Park. Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers more than just a roof over your head and a hearty breakfast, they...

There is a point where the Zambezi River reaches the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia and stretches to 1708m across and the plummets 100m down a chasm creating the largest face of water and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, of course, I’m talking about Victoria falls. The falls are known as “Mosi oa Tunya” which translates as “the smoke that thunders”. The falls have so many beautiful views and breathtaking vistas that it is not surprising that year on year more people are coming to visit this wonderful natural event. Sir David Livingstone is said to be the first european...