Posted by Jim Walker in Cook IslandsJun 4th, 2010 | No Comments
Looking for somewhere to go for your second honeymoon? Or perhaps you just want a destination brimming over with romance, luxury, and elegance? The Cook Islands are the perfect place for a holiday full of picture perfect moments to last in your memory for a lifetime.
The Cook Islands don’t have a massive amount of tourism, so your romantic holiday is sure to be a private one. If you agree that nothing is more annoying than a beach full of people, you’ll rejoice in the laid back and quiet atmosphere of these beautiful islands. Of the fifteen islands, only two have the capabilities to...
Posted by Jim Walker in DestinationsMay 7th, 2010 | No Comments
If you love the vibrant city life, Hong Kong is the luxury holiday destination for you. The island city is all about style and changing culture, with plenty of hidden nooks and crannies to explore, a high street to rival New York City, and is brimming with history and culture.
Hong Kong was formerly a fishing village on the island where Chinese emperors sent the officials they chose to punish. After the opium wars, Hong Kong was ceded to Britain, leading to a century of relative prosperity. Wealthy Europeans moved in but kept totally separate from local Chinese people, only hiring them for...
Posted by Jim Walker in Destinations, General News, Indian Ocean, The MaldivesOct 23rd, 2009 | No Comments
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...
Posted by Jim Walker in Indian Ocean, The MaldivesSep 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Located in the warm Indian Ocean, Maldives is a cluster of tiny islands, 26 to be exact, home to a wonderful blend of exotic cultures and traditions. As a testament to the culture, the word Maldives means “Mountainous Islands” in the exotic local language of Tamil, still spoken by many local natives. Because of the mountainous topography, only the small low lying inlets are inhabited. It is on these small quiet inlets that breathtaking ocean views, white sand beaches and lush palm trees are available for all who come to enjoy luxurious Maldives holidays.
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Posted by Jim Walker in MauritiusSep 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
Mauritius is one of the idyllic holiday islands in the Indian Ocean, situated near African coastline but it has deep impacts of Indian, British & French historical cultures. Mauritius holiday resorts are very attractive for the commercial businesses as here are a lot of casino halls, cinemas, shops, hotels, bars, museum and markets of all important goods for the holidaymakers.
Mauritius is a wonderful dreamland for the holidaymakers who want to enjoy their leisure in the most exquisite natural scenery of thick forests, crystal-clear waters, high-peaked mountains, pliable white sandy...