Malawi: a diamond in the rough
Approximately one sixth the size of neighbours Mozambique and Zambia and five times smaller than Botswana, relatively speaking, Malawi is a slither of a country. Despite this modest stature the region actually enjoys incredible natural and cultural diversity, a characteristic which is quickly establishing it as a rising star of African tourism.
8 Historic Explorers Who Changed the World
The Urban Oasis
Situated in Palma, the Mediterranean metropolis and capital city of Mallorca, the Puro Hotel (Puro Oasis Urbano) stands as a mecca to those seeking a luxurious and exclusive retreat. Titled as an urban oasis, this chic boutique hotel embraces the perfect blend of old and new, rural and cosmopolitan, that radiates throughout the compact city of Palma itself.
$22,000 luxury Valentine’s Day suite in Mexico on auction
Off & Away, a luxury hotel deals website is kicking off February 2011, the traditional month of love with gusto thanks to one of the highest-value auctions ever. The fun new auction site for travel connoisseurs seeking luxury travel experiences will auction off a special three-night stay in the ME Cancun Hotels Suite ME prior to Valentines Day. The winning bidder will receive an all-inclusive stay in the luxurious 9,757 square foot, bi-level Suite ME, home to the cast of the 22nd season of The Real World, for up to 10 friends and family members.
The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort awarded Green Globe Certification
Luxury always comes with a price. However, the folks at The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica in Montego Bay are ensuring that price doesn’t affect our planet or the environment. In light of a recent press release, The Ritz-Carlton Golf & Spa Resort, Rose Hall, Jamaica has been awarded Green Globe Certification for its continued environmental conservation efforts.
Top 10 sultry island escapes
Tripadvisor have emailed me with their “top 10 sultry island escapes”. What do you think of their selection? Any notable omissions?
12 of the World’s Most Gigantic Plants
Top 10 luxury hotels in the world
It’s that time of year again when Tripadvisor come up with their Travellers Choice Awards based on ratings given by users of their site. There are all sorts of categories for the awards, whether they be sorted by region, by budget or by something else. Naturally, I headed straight for the luxury category to locate their ‘top 10 luxury hotels in the world’. Congratulations go to the Czech Republic – and more specifically Prague – who manage to be represented three times in the list. In fact, they have a stranglehold on three of the top four! Without further ado, here’s the list:
Top 10 most beautiful villa rental locations on the French Riviera
The French Riviera has long been one of the most sought after destinations for those seeking the warm sun and azure waters of the Mediterranean. Since the mid 19th Century the region, when the region was discovered by the Victorians, the French Riviera has been a playground of the rich and famous.



