Holiday 2018

Since being chosen to feature on the iconic WWF logo over 50 years ago, the giant panda has become synonymous with the animal conservation movement and there is no better place for animal lovers to learn about crucial giant panda conservation work than at the Chengdu Panda Base, located in China’s Sichuan province. Following its foundation by the Chinese government in 1987, the centre has become a global reference point for the conservation of endangered species and you can gain an in-depth understanding of the cutting-edge scientific research being carried out here by visiting the centre’s very own museum experience. The centre also doubles as one of the only places in the world where you can get up close and personal with these beautiful animals, ensuring a unique day out for all the family. In 2020, the beginning of February is the perfect time for your visit to China as you will also be able to join in the famous New Year celebrations. As host to the International Panda … [Read more...] about Best Luxury Holiday Destinations in February 2020 –

At the dawn of the 21st century, when the Internet was just becoming a thing in Vietnam, Hanoi youth spent time watching TV (33 percent), listening to music (27 percent), reading comics/books (24 percent), and hanging out with their friends (14 percent) on an average of two hours and six minutes of spare time per day, according to a study conducted by Dr Dinh Thi Van Chi, a lecturer at the Hanoi University of Culture. Young people then sought recreational spaces in or near the home. … [Read more...] about Don’t stop the clock at midnight, nightlife seekers tell Hanoi

David Whiteford, chair of the North Highland Initiative, said: ‘From the very beginning, the North Highland Initiative’s aim in creating the North Coast 500 was to market the North Highland area’s wonderful tourism offerings in a way that would stimulate economic growth. … [Read more...] about North Coast 500 has helped ‘boost Scottish economy by £22m’

My top suggestion for a fabulous dinner spot would be the Coyote Cafe. This is an elegant eatery which features local, Southwestern cuisine. I’d recommend starting off at their rooftop bar with delicious cocktails. Coyote Cafe is easily one of Santa Fe’s most renowned restaurants because of their creative menu by celebrity chef Mark Miller. Start with their Seared Diver Scallops and then try either their Telicherry Peppered Elk Tenderloin or the mouthwatering Pan-Seared Sea Bass as your main course. You cannot leave without ordering their Banana Cream Pie or Caramel Creme Brûlée. … [Read more...] about A Weekend Guide to Santa Fe, New Mexico

Rooms & Suites Boutique in size the property has 18 rooms ranging between 15sqm and 28sqm, all guest-rooms can cater for two people and extra beds can be put in any room if required. A luxury in Valletta, all the rooms at the hotel have a view outside, many hotel’s in the city offer rooms with a courtyard or internal view. If you want extra space, head to the rooms on the top floor which include terraces, with two of the terrace rooms also having hot tubs, which are pure luxury to wind down in after a day exploring the city. … [Read more...] about The Barrister Hotel