Like night and day, the Anantara hotel Chiang Mai and the Anantara Golden Triangle in Chiang Rai have personalities all their own. It felt like I had left the lush, green jungle and stepped into the pages on a glossy magazine; into a beautifully polished postcard of a city, at Anantara Chiang Mai. Pat Bailey Luxury…
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X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort: A Luxury Boutique Hotel
Impeccably modern and perfectly situated in the heart of Chiang Mai along the Mae Ping River is the X2 Chiang Mai Riverside Resort. This five-star, luxury Chiang Mai hotel offers the perfect quiet oasis while exploring Northern Thailand. The Lanna red brick facade sets the stage for the simple elegance within, and this red brick is the…
Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary: A Luxury Detox Retreat, Koh Samui
The science of medicine is simple. It begins with an investment at the cellular level with and to everything we know in our hearts to be good. I felt this investment in me from the moment I began to plan my visit to Kamalaya Wellness Sanctuary and Holistic Spa in Thailand for a detox retreat Koh Samui…
Culinary Tour on a Canal du Midi Barge Cruise, France
After spending one evening on board our Canal du Midi barge, the luxury Savannah, there was one word I was confident of never hearing. That word was hungry. For seven nights and six days, our eyes would feast on the beauty of the Canal du Midi in southern France. Equally, our stomachs and our bodies…
Tours and Activities on Our Luxury Barge Canal Cruise in France
A luxury canal cruise in France elicits images of tree-lined waterways, sipping champagne, and generally sitting back, relaxing and having a good time. There were plenty of moments like this aboard the barge Savannah. For those who like a little more adventure, this barge cruise offers a suite of daily activities ranging from visits to…
Cruising the Canal du Midi: A Luxury Barge Cruise, France
Ancient stone villages built right on the water’s edge pass you by and large iron barriers groan under the pressure of the water that is pushing against them. You are sitting back in a deck chair, relaxing with a glass of French champagne in your hand, watching the sun set on yet another glorious day…
The Ranch at Laguna Beach, California
Nestled in the heart of the Aliso and Woods Canyons, you’ll find the ultimate in Californian cool, The Ranch at Laguna Beach. A short drive from downtown Laguna, the entrance is opposite the sparkling sea and tucked away from those who are yet to discover what is arguably the best place to stay in Laguna…
Montage Laguna Beach, Luxury Hotel and Spa, California
Laguna Beach is the sort of place that is as pretty as it sounds. Home to the rich and the beautiful and undoubtedly one of the most picturesque parts of the United States west coast, it’s the kind of California every one dreams about when they head for the state so synonymous with sunshine and…
COMO Uma Ubud, Luxury Retreat Resort, Bali
Whether a sun-worshipper, a food fanatic or a yogi, add COMO Uma Ubud to your Bali bucket list. Just north of Ubud’s bustling centre, COMO Uma Ubud will bring a feeling of peace and tranquillity to anyone staying at this stunning luxury retreat resort that overlooks the Tjampuhan Valley. Lucy Pearson COMO Uma Ubud Review As…
Things to Do in Surfers Paradise: Where to Stay, Eat and Play
For many years, mention of a trip to the Gold Coast conjured up images of the bright lights of Surfers Paradise and its reputation as a partygoers playground. But there are so many fun things to do in Surfers Paradise aside from its famed nightlife offerings. With water sports and active pursuits aplenty, a focus…
20 Photos of Indonesia to Inspire You to Travel Beyond Bali
Like many, my first travel experiences in Indonesia were based in Bali. While I still visit Bali often and even got married on the island, I have been fortunate to have travelled well beyond Bali, discovering that Indonesia has so much more to offer visitors than the one, very busy destination. I hope this Indonesia photo gallery…
5 Incredible Luxury Hotels That Should be on Your Bucket List
Like most people, I get very excited about the thought of staying at a luxury hotel, particularly in a destination that I see on Instagram feeds countless times a day. Being in luxury travel means I have now been fortunate enough to create my own enviable Instagram portfolio of photos, taken during our 5-star stays…