10 Best Weekend Getaways in the Mid-Atlantic Region
Don’t be fooled into thinking that the Mid-Atlantic is just a blur on the Acela Express between power-broker cities. This dynamic region, stretching from the thundering falls of New York to the historic shores of Maryland, is a treasure trove of diverse and exciting weekend getaways. It’s where America’s story was written, where megacities pulse […]
11 Rainforest Resorts for the Ultimate Nature Escape
It’s time to trade concrete jungles for real ones, where the soundtrack is a symphony of exotic birds and the alarm clock is the gentle morning mist rolling through the canopy. We’re talking about a true escape, a deep dive into the planet’s most vibrant and vital ecosystems, without sacrificing an ounce of comfort. From […]
10 Best Islands to Visit in September
As the fever pitch of the peak season has broken, the crowds have thinned, the world’s most beautiful islands seem to put on their comfortable shoes. You get more beach for your buck, a better chance at that coveted seaside table, and a more authentic connection to the place itself. From the emerald cliffs of […]
12 Best European Cities to Visit in September
The great European summer holiday rush is over. The crowds have packed their tanning lotion and gone home, the scorching August heat has mellowed into a pleasant, golden warmth, and the entire continent seems to heave a collective, contented sigh of relief. This, right here, is the sweet spot. September is the month the travel […]
10 Best Countries to Visit in September
September is the month when the world collectively exhales; the summer frenzy subsides, the crowds thin out, and a golden, mellow light seems to cast a magical glow on everything. Whether you’re chasing the last warm days on a Mediterranean beach, witnessing the vibrant awakening of a Southern Hemisphere spring, or hiking through mountains ablaze […]
12 Best U.S. Cities to Visit in September
By September the oppressive summer heat has finally taken a bow, but the chill of deep autumn hasn’t yet arrived, leaving behind a month of sun-kissed afternoons and crisp, cool evenings. The throngs of summer tourists have returned to their routines, leaving more room on the sidewalks, shorter lines at attractions, and often, better deals […]
Our favourite places to eat in the South Ionian
Having returned from yet another incredible trip to Greece, I thought I’d share with you some of our favourite places to eat from our latest spell in the South Ionian. This is by no means exhaustive – after all, we had just two weeks and were only able to visit a handful of different islands […]
Galapagos grandeur: Luxury cruising for the discerning traveler
Certain destinations seem like secrets the planet itself tries to conceal. The Galapagos Islands — remote, timeless, exotic — is such a destination. As if flung some 600 miles off the coast of mainland Ecuador, this legendary archipelago is not your typical vacation spot; it’s a portal into the distant past, an age when the […]
Crystal Cruises’ Baltic: Days 5 to 9 – Visby to Copenhagen
Cruising north, back towards the Scandinavian lands of the midnight sun, we’re sailing from Tallinn towards the Swedish island of Gotland. Half-way through our Crystal Cruises‘ Baltic exploration of medieval cobbled alleys and contemporary eco-architecture, on seas once sailed by Vikings and then Czars, the Serenity has become more than our palatial retreat, it has […]
Review: Sea Salt, Svoronata, Kefalonia, Greece
The last day of a holiday can feel a little strange when your flight is not until late. We needed to allow plenty of our time to travel from Fiskardo in the north to Kefalonia’s airport in the south, but equally didn’t want to spend more time than necessary simply waiting in departures. With our […]