Ya! Life in a Treetop

Welcome to the landscape hotel where nature and imagination run wild... At this resort in Sweden, you gaze out at spectacular natural scenery from the lavish comfort of your one-of-a-kind treetop accommodations. Watch the Northern Lights illuminate the sky above you, or explore the surroundings on a snowmobile, or take a family fishing trip and …

Harmony in the Land down Under

Where World Heritage Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef... Thala Beach Nature Reserve is located on a private headland between Cairns and Port Douglas, Australia.  A rainforest backs onto Thala’s private beach frontage providing a natural setting for guests to unwind in nature while still being within easy access to The Great Barrier Reef. Recently …

Down Under Romance

Escape to a tropical paradise as you enjoy the company of the one you love. This romantic adventure takes you down under and offers plenty of secluded space. Lizard Island Resort located in the Great Barrier Reef, Australia offers 24 beaches and accommodations for only 40 couples. Open-plan suites are done in royal blue, turquoise, and stark …

What’s Your Big 5?

SAFARI  |  CULTURE  |  ROMANCE  |  ADVENTURE  | ENTERTAINMENT   How to have it all on your safari vacation... Safari is just one of the Big 5 South African experiences you will surely enjoy as you explore untouched landscapes in search of majestic wild animals, but how about adding some culture, romance and spa to …

SPA SPOTLIGHT: Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda

Lefay Resort & SPA Lago di Garda the first jewel of the collection, is located in Gargnano, in the heart of Lemon Riviera and stretching on a natural park of 11 hectares of rolling hills and natural terraces rich in olive groves and woods. However, this post is to boast about the spa which offers a wide …

The Real Old Country: Unique, Affordable Europe Lodging

If you're looking to tap into the local pulse on your next trip to Europe, one of the best ways to do it is by choosing your lodging wisely. The difference between staying in a heavily starred "guidebook hotel" and staying in an agritourism farm at the edge of an ocean cliff on an unmarked …

Best Places to Rest: Fiji

Tadrai Island Resort, Fiji: With just five guest villas, an Australian chef and panoramic ocean views, Tadrai Island Resort is Fiji's latest adults-only hideaway. In the Mamanuca archipelago, west of the gateway city of Nadi and the resort enclave of Denarau, and south of the Yasawa group, Tadrai is on the northern side of Mana …

When Fashion Designers Create a Hotel

Published December 7, 2011 | By solotraveler Missoni is an Italian fashion house that’s famous for its knitwear and colorful patterns. But that’s not all. Over it’s almost sixty year history it has branched out to home furnishings and perfume as well. And then, in 2009, the company moved into the hotel business with the …

Saint Lucia: Tropical island that’s a king of Creole

Saint Lucia's luxury resorts and idyllic beaches are undoubtedly impressive, but it's the traditional culture that makes a visit so special. Posted By:  Arifa Akbar / The Independant 'This your first time to the Caribbean?" asks the driver as he putters his way around the narrow mountain steeps from Hewanorra airport at the southern end …

Hot in Hawaii

As hurricane season approaches the Caribbean Islands, Hawaiian vacations become a popular destination for summer travel.  Several new properties are available this year, and many others have renovated from top to bottom. For family travel, we are happy to suggest Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa scheduled to open August 29th.  The property will feature …