Here at luxuryholidayideas.com my overriding preoccupation is quality first; experiencing and sharing my thoughts on luxury holidays and travel ideas from around the world. This doesn’t however mean that, especially in this day and age, I don’t appreciate a bargain when I see one and some of the readers who do contact me often ask if there are ways to enjoy a little luxury but at a more affordable price. With this in mind I have been looking at affordable luxury holiday properties and specifically what is on offer for less than £100pppn Caribbean Club, Cayman Islands £96- One of the newest...

Today is a joyous day for many South Africans who will not only be partaking in a worldwide celebration but commemorating the life of one their country’s greatest sons, former president Nelson Mandela. Nelson Mandela Day is a call to action for people across the globe and asks the question, ‘What can I do?’ what can each if us do to change the world for the better? Considering what an auspicious day in the South African annual calendar today is, I feel rather obliged to concentrate this weeks post on the land they call the Rainbow Nation. South Africa is an excellent place to enjoy a luxury...

After a recent trip down to the capital I was reminded what a wonderful luxury holiday destination London can be. Like any other big city London certainly has its pitfalls; the traffic can be a nightmare, the underground is too hot and everything is that bit more expensive but I think you can forgive it all for that undeniable sense of energy and buzz that is symptomatic of any journey to the city. Few other modern metropolises can boast the kind of culture and history that is on offer within one square mile of London’s bustling boroughs; where gleaming skyscrapers are juxtaposed against classic...

A luxury holiday is certainly an occasion in itself but coinciding your trip with a world renowned celebration can be the ideal way to make your experience truly unforgettable. Incorporating a festival or national celebration into your holiday is not as unusual as it may seem and can serve as the perfect compliment to a wider tour of a region or area. Festivals and carnivals give people the opportunity to express themselves, cut loose and have a great time and what better way is there to gain an insight into the true culture of a nation than by immersing yourself in such an extravaganza. So what...