It is coming up to the start of a new year and we hope that Xmas went without a hitch. The New Year has the potential to be great for holiday goers across the world with an excellent long summer predicted by the Met office (accuracy still unknown). We thought that it might be worth mentioning some early January sales just in case you’ve been promised a holiday for a Christmas present. (Fingers crossed) Six senses have announced a great last minute deal for the Hideaway Ninh Van Bay in Vietnam offering free nights as well as a complimentary dinner for two, the resort has exquisite views of the...

Explore Jordan Day 1: Amman Join the tour on arrival at Queen Alia International airport or as an addition to pre-existing travel arrangements in Jordan. At the airport you will be met by our local representatives who will assist with customs and immigration formalities. You will be escorted to your car and transported to your chosen hotel in Amman. Those guests with pre-existing travel arrangements in Jordan will check-in at their chosen hotel in Amman. Following check-in, your luggage will be delivered to your rooms. Overnight in Amman. Day 2: Amman|Mt Nebo|Dead Sea|Petra Following breakfast...

La Residence is the epitome of a luxury South African safari, a luxury Safari with a difference. The French Region of South Africa “Franschhoek” specializes in luxury high end holidays offering some of the finest cuisine and native wines of South Africa, many restaurants and hotels boast Michelin star menus and world renowned kitchens. It doesn’t sound like the stereotypical safari by any stretch of the imagination; it does however have startling similarities, with the sense of discovery existing in the wine glasses rather than the plains. The wine regions of Franschhoek are breathtaking...

Inaugurated last year and after just a few months in business, Senzone Restaurant at Madrid’s brand-new Hospes Madrid luxury & boutique hotel, has made a major name for itself on the gastronomic scene of the capital of Spain. One good indication of this fame is the Restaurant Revelation of the Year 2007 award that it picked up during the fifth Metrópoli Awards gala ceremony. This was not the only title scooped by the restaurant. It also received the Best Sommelier prize, awarded to Rut Cotroneo, who is in charge of the surprising and very complete wine selection at Senzone, boasting labels...

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...