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...

People are motivated to go on luxury holidays for all kinds of different reasons; simply a need for rest and relaxation, a yearning for the exotic or a need for far flung adventure. One of the most popular and rewarding activities that is often coupled with a luxury holiday is diving; the underwater exploration of the Earth’s hidden depths is a truly magical way to spend your vacation. The common consideration is that we know more about the surface of the moon than we do our own planet’s oceans and beneath the tranquil waters of places like Fiji, Egypt and Thailand a whole other world lies...

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...