For some people, the thought of an African safari with only two of the ‘big five’ showing up would be a pretty average experience. Whilst you’re ecstatic to be out of the office and away from work, you can’t help but feel cheated especially if the big five are your main reason that you went on an African safari. Unfortunately the very same parallels can be drawn from the up and coming Africa Cup of Nations in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon. Egypt, the most successful African Cup of nations side will be absent from this year tournament in Equatorial Guinea and Gabon as well as continental giants,...

Although some may argue that it is the destination itself that truly defines a holiday by means of the local culture, people and heritage; with innovation and thought, a masterfully designed and crafted hotel can provide just as much spectacle and add a real element of occasion to a trip. A beautifully designed building can live long in the memory, its sense of scale, grandeur, insight or even peculiarity serves as a catalyst to the overall experience of a luxury break. In this post I will focus more upon contemporary architecture but researching this topic has already inspired me to write a follow...

It’s never too late to jet off on a luxury holiday to some far flung corner and with the last few flickers of summer sun behind us why not indulge in a little extra warmth this autumn with an impromptu break. October is a fantastic month in which to travel, a period of transition in many areas in marks the shift from humid summer heat to cooler drier temperatures in South East Asia for example and in the southern hemisphere it is now that the days are beginning to grow longer and warmer. Marking a fantastic shift between the off and peak seasons October can in many instances promise an enviable...

Historically bays have had an incredible impact upon the evolution and socioeconomic architecture of the modern world. In an age when the globe was ruled by oar and by sail the calm waters and safe anchorage offered by natural harbours were pivotal to establishing trade links and founding colonial communities. It is no wonder then that today some of the most recognised metropolises in the world were originally established at these strategic sites. Not only that but there is something about the juxtaposition of land and sea that awards an individual with a sense of perspective and peace; as well...

Following on from yesterday’s post regarding the murder of David Tebbutt and the kidnap of his wife Judith, a British couple holidaying at a luxury resort on Lamu Island in Kenya  I thought it was right to post an update on current events. Kenyan officials have drafted in more police and members of the Kenyan army to search for the kidnappers who raided the exclusive Kiwayu Safari Village in the early hours of Monday morning. Though no group has claimed responsibility for the act Kenyan investigators believe that the nature of the attack is likened much more to a pirate or bandit raid than an...