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A wonderful serenity has taken possession of my entire soul, like these sweet mornings of spring which I enjoy with my whole heart. I am alone, and feel the charm of existence in this spot, which was created for the bliss of souls like mine.
Are casino resorts making a comeback?
For decades, the casino resort was the ultimate getaway. Neon lights, late nights, endless buffets, headline acts and the promise that,...
Don’t Visit Ko Lipe
After 19 years, I finally went back to Ko Lipe, the Thai island I spent close to a month on in 2006. Back then, it was one of those super...
Review: Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs lies one of the continent’s...
Chase the sun: Summer holidays with Avios
Summer is the season to trade your daily routine for golden beaches, buzzing streets, and sunsets that make your heart skip a beat. It’s...
Top 5 family friendly stays in Kenya and Tanzania
Kenya and Tanzania have long been among those destinations which people regarded ideal for honeymooners, adventure getaways and so on....
Review: Amora Beach Resort, Phuket, Thailand
Amora Beach Resort looks like the sort of paradise that only a combination of AI and Instagram could create. A 5* Phuket paradise with an...
How I Got My Visa to France
I’ve been in love with France ever since my first trip to Bordeaux in 2010. Friends I had met back in Thailand showed me around the area...
Central Otago for food and wine travellers: Pinot noir and beyond
If you are visiting New Zealand’s South Island from overseas, it’s understandable for you to have visions of lakes and mountains, hopes of...
Coming soon to Zambia’s Kingdom
South Luangwa National Park in Zambia is widely regarded as one of Africa’s finest wildlife sanctuaries, combining exceptional game viewing...
10 luxury travel gifts for Valentine’s Day – UK & Europe edition
With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, it’s the perfect moment to celebrate your favourite travel partner. If your love story is best...