If someone mentions island-hopping, Greece or even the Caribbean might spring to mind. But with an archipelago of over 7,000 stunning islands and temperatures in the high twenties (°C), the Philippines is a tropical paradise waiting to be discovered this February. Despite its astonishing natural beauty, the Philippines has remained largely untouched by the often adverse effects of the tourism industry, making it one of the world’s most enticing destinations. No island-hopping tour is complete without taking in the spectacular Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park, a marine area located in the Coral Triangle known for its unparalleled biodiversity. With a plethora of marine life, including over 500 species of fish, as well as whales, dolphins and turtles, it is not surprising that the park has established a reputation as one of the world’s leading scuba diving sites. Just 50km northwest of Tubbataha lies the archipelagic province of Palawan, home to some of the most picturesque … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –
Holiday 2018
Don’t stop the clock at midnight, nightlife seekers tell Hanoi
"We went into this restaurant one time at 10:30 p.m. and they refused to serve us," Monish said. Ravenous, the young tourists decided to buy instant ramen from a convenience store instead. After eight previous nights spent in Hoi An, Ninh Binh, and Sa Pa – Vietnam’s major tourist destinations where they experienced similar food choice deprivation, the young tourists had resorted to using 24-hour convenience stores to down their hunger pangs. … [Read more...] about Don’t stop the clock at midnight, nightlife seekers tell Hanoi
North Coast 500 has helped ‘boost Scottish economy by £22m’
Sign up to our Weekly newsletter More from the Sunday Post Scottish Tourism Secretary reveals multimillion-pound boost for industry North Coast 500 unveiling named ‘one of greatest moments in Scottish tourism history’ Almost 70% of Scots choosing to holiday at home Young travellers flocking to Scotland fuel £820m tourist boom … [Read more...] about North Coast 500 has helped ‘boost Scottish economy by £22m’
A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico
There are dozens of rooms, secret passages, and interactive objects that you can play with. The premise is that something mysterious has happened inside of a Victorian house which has caused it to dissolve the nature of space and time. A highlight for me was entering through one of the passages that looks like a vintage refrigerator! Thankfully, photos and video are allowed and it is open to the public every day except for Tuesdays. … [Read more...] about A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Barrister Hotel
Background & Concept This is one of the newest properties to open in Valletta having opened earlier in 2019, the space was a former lawyers office and has been renovated and enhanced to offer a luxury boutique experience right in the heart of Valletta. The hotel was the brainchild of owner Mark (who we had the pleasure of meeting during our stay). Mark has spent a long time in and enjoying the hospitality industry from his early days as a tour operator for Thomsons, through to his years in the oil and gas industry staying in cities and countries across the world including Spain, Libya Dubai, Vietnam, Sweden and Scotland. … [Read more...] about The Barrister Hotel