Arusha – Tanzania’s coffee gateway to the wild
On your way to or from your dream safari in Tanzania why not linger a while longer in Arusha where a couple of lodges we’ve found, in the middle of coffee plantations, could really invigorate your trip? There’s a tendency when going on safari to head straight to the wildlife and miss out on some of the local life. Safari can also be exhausting and we think that a couple of nights either before or after your wildlife adventure can...
Exploring the mysterious Mekong
The mighty arterial Mekong River in Vietnam provides a fascinating vein through which the lifeblood of Vietnam flows. As we motor along the Mekong, through small villages, between trading barges and floating markets it can only give us a brief insight into the resources concealed within that influence the daily lives and culture of over 60 million people—people who depend on its water for transportation, fishing, trade, manufacture,...
A haven from the hub-bub of Hong Kong
In a city that powers through every 24hrs as if it was its last, Lanson Place offers a peaceful escape for the traveller who seeks some quality down-time but still wants to be part of the action. There’s no shortage of luxury accommodation in Hong Kong but there is a shortage of peace, quiet…and space. With space at such a premium on an island of finite size, it’s inevitable that hotels go higher but rooms don’t seem to get any...
Five fascinating places to stay in Cape Town
Our collection of boutique, bold and beautiful places to stay that will make any stay in Cape Town extra special. Thinking of a trip to Cape Town? This cross section of fascinating places to stay can’t fail to satisfy your own preferences for luxury and service. They’re in no particular order as they each meet a differing set of criteria according to taste. Manna Bay It’s not often that we stay in a place and...
Al Maha – desert oasis in Dubai
Leave the action and altitude of Dubai city centre and experience a luxury oasis of calm in the Arabian desert next time you’re there. With Dubai one of the most significant hubs for air travellers around the world its surprising that more don’t spend a little time exploring beyond the high-rise glitz of the ever-changing city skyline that constantly seeks to touch the stars; when a few nights under the stars in the...
