Say ‘hello’ to Spring – March in Provence
Winter in northern Europe can feel like it drags on and on. With the excitement of Christmas over, Spring can feel a long way off. And, with more clement weather…
Introducing Cabarete, Dominican Republic’s Coolest Bohemian Beach Town
Where we’re at: I’m recapping my 2019 travels, which included this trip to the Dominican Republic in February. Need a Caribbean break of your own? Nab one of the last…
Top 5 wine estates to stay in South Africa
The Western Cape of South Africa attracts tourists from all corners of this globe, and for good reason. One of the main attractions at the winelands and who doesn’t like…
Top 5 ski resort for celebrities
I guess one of the appeals of skiing for celebrities is that on the slopes they can be anonymous. They can don a helmet and a pair of goggles and easily blend in with…
ETIAS: the new visa waiver program for the Schengen Zone
Are you thinking of one day visiting one or more of the Schengen member states of Europe? Whether you’re drawn by the dramatic landscapes of Iceland, the sunshine and beaches…
Fiji
Tropical Cyclone Sarai is expected to make landfall in Fiji on 27 December. Anticipate high winds, flooding, and storm surges. Stay in touch with friends and family, monitor local media…
Tonga
We've reviewed our travel advice for Tonga. We haven't changed our level of advice: Exercise normal safety precautions in Tonga.
Photograph of the week: Borobudur Temple, Indonesia
Standing in the middle of the grandeur that is Borobudur, it’s hard to believe that this massive temple was ever ‘hidden’. Covering an area of 15,129 square metres, reaching 10…
The Amazon is under siege
There are many different groups of indigenous people who live within the green walls of the Amazon rainforest, which spans nine countries in South America. These self-sufficient communities, each with…
Highlights of the 5 sparkling Greek Island chains best visited by yacht charter
With over 6,000 Greek islands sprinkled over the azure Aegean and Adriatic Seas, one is spoiled to choose exactly which islands to visit and in which island chain; either the…