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’

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

Valletta, the capital of Malta is a city I have always wanted to go to and when I finally got the chance to visit Malta back in August, I wasn’t disappointed with Valletta. The city is compact, ideal for a city break and is peppered with luxury hotel options ranging from small boutique hotels within the historical city walls to larger resort style properties outside the city walls. The latest luxury hotel option in Valletta is The Barrister, a boutique hotel which was a former lawyers office, just moments away from Republic Square. We were lucky enough to spend a night there enjoying a top floor hot-tub terrace suite. Read our review to discover more about this luxury hotel. … [Read more...] about The Barrister Hotel