A touch of luxury – and then some!
THE phrase five-star luxury is much overused when it comes to holiday accommodation. But it’s not until I’ve considered it an inadequate description for somewhere I’ve stayed. Winchcombe Farm Holidays...
View ArticleVisit Markleeville, California – January 2022
Located seemingly the ‘middle of nowhere” this alpine community of approximately 200 people dates from the 1860s including a post office that opened in 1863. Located within the very sparsely populated...
View ArticleThis British man builds an Eco lodge to promote environmental sustainability...
Originally from Stratford-Upon-Avon, England, Howard first came to Sabah in 1995 as the pre-opening recreation manager of a new Shangri-La hotel in Sabah. He was there for 3 years and fell in love with...
View ArticleWINTER IS WONDERFUL ON THE MENDOCINO COAST OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA
Enticing Packages and Offerings Allow Guests to Revel in the Season’s Delights, Get Back on the Wellness Train or Get Away for Five Whole Days, Enjoy a Redwoods Railbike Adventure, or Cozy Up in Front...
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A heavenly Oasis at Plas Robin Rural Retreats in Wales
The word ‘luxury’ is overused – as are ‘tranquility’ and ‘unique.’ Yet, as I discovered at Plas Robin’s retreats in the heart of the rural Wales, sometimes justifiable. A picture, it is said, paints a...
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5 ways to support Mountain Gorilla Conservation
According to IUCN, there are close to 8410 critically endangered species in the whole world. These include but not limited to African savannah elephant, African wild dog, western lowland gorillas, and...
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The Noisiest Place I’ve Ever Stayed At
In choosing the title for this post, one would think the noisiest place I ever stayed at would be in a city somewhere, with a room above a nightclub or in a part of town featuring endless partying. But...
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Jo Carroll, co-owner of Winchcombe Farm Holidays
Husband and wife Jo Carroll and Steve Taylor run Winchcombe Farm, a unique collection of six luxury holiday lodges in Upper Tysoe, Warwickshire. For more information, visit www.winchcombefarm.co.uk or...
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It’s Never too Early to Book a Winter Dude Ranch Vacation!
It may seem too early to start thinking about snow and winter! That means holidays, winter break, the new year and some craziness thrown in with all of that! Here at the Dude Ranchers’ Association, we...
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Cast a Line into the Trout-Laden Waters of Topaz Lake this Winter
TOPAZ LAKE, Nev. (February 2023) – At 5,000 feet elevation and located just 15 minutes south of the communities of Minden and Gardnerville in Carson Valley, Nevada, Topaz Lake’s glimmering waters bring...
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5 Reasons to Visit Romania in 2023
Probably the most underrated destination in Eastern Europe, Romania has a lot more to offer than just the ‘land of Dracula’ tag it’s so famous for. The country has a rich Game of Thrones-like history...
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Isla Grande, Colombia – the Island of Total Tranquility
A friend and I discovered a sign indicating ‘restaurant’ near our eco lodge, a metal shack located behind the owners home. An elderly woman who we call grandmum lives there with her husband and her...
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Flyover, the Highly Anticipated Attraction Hitting Navy Pier, Officially...
CHICAGO – (February, 2024) – Flyover, the immersive attraction that transports guests to the planet’s most epic places through exhilarating flying journeys, announced today that it will officially...
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10 Inns offer to pay tank of gas for guests – Leap Day campaign
New York — Ten beds and breakfast across the United States are banding together to encourage travelers to take a leap, fill their tanks, and see what it’s like to stay at a B&B in a nod toward Leap...
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Eight Fresh Ideas for Spring Break
Places Off-the-Beaten Path Hawks Cay Resort While crowds flock to Orlando and Miami every spring, travelers looking to avoid the chaos of an over-packed beach can still get their Florida fix by heading...
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