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...

In the fast paced and competitive global community that we find ourselves living in today it can be extremely difficult to truly relax and unwind. The stresses of work, of relationships and family as well as the general vicissitudes of life can all contribute towards and manifest feelings of anxiety, tension and frustration. Sometimes stress management techniques and a few simple pleasures are enough to ease the burden but there are always those occasions when you just want to get away from it all. With this in mind I have taken a closer look at some of the best and most exclusive spa retreats...

Mark Twain once said that a game of golf was a good walk spoiled, but there is no denying that today the ol’ pitch and putt is one of the most popular leisure activities on the planet. Once seen as the pass time of the retired and aging golf has a global market and has produced recognised celebrities such as Tiger Woods, Phil Mickleson and old masters such as Jack Nicklaus. Today golf is an international industry worth billions of pounds a year and therefore it is no wonder that luxury holidays centred around golfing activities have become so widely available. Combining a luxury holiday with...

Often when deciding upon a luxury holiday the main difficulty arrives when we are forced to specifically define the type of vacation that we want. Whether travelling as a couple or a family, each individual will inevitably possess their own idea of what an ideal luxury escape should involve; from the exhilarations of a safari holiday to a relaxing beach break, remote island resorts to metropolitan penthouses, everyone is different and so often some sort of compromise must be reached. The beauty of a twin centre luxury holiday is that the best of both worlds are available to either party. Instead...

After the hangover of the Christmas and New Year celebrations a lot of us are in the mood for a little pick-me-up and how better to chase away those winter blues than with a luxury holiday to an exotic location. From African safaris to Australasian adventures, winter breaks are no longer favoured exclusively by snowboard or ski enthusiasts, as more and more couples and families look to revitalise mind, body and soul with a luxury escape to a far flung clime. Particularly popular are vacations to the southern hemisphere where, due to opposing seasonal patterns, the days are longer, warmer and brighter. With...