If you're a regular reader of our site, you'll notice that we feature content about Richard Branson and his Virgin empire. He never sits still - his latest venture is a Mach 3 airliner. And he always tries to instill a feeling of fun in all that he does. With that in mind, did you…
Many of us approach dining at a Michelin-starred restaurant as almost a religious sabbatical. Our best trousers and dresses, shoes shined, hair recently coiffed, we cross the hallowed threshold into a world of inconceivable bliss. And, the next thing you know, the entire month's paycheck is accounted for. Well, it's time to wake up. It…
This looks grueling. Put on your best pink tutu, peacock feathers or Viking hat and get ready to run – and drink! Held on 11 September in 2021– just in time for wine harvest – the annual Marathon du Médoc brings contestants to more than 30 vineyards in the wine region of Médoc in France,…
Meet The New Concorde - Virgin Galactic Mach 3.0 Supersonic Jet. Richard Branson is always pushing the envelope and, in this case, that means literally. He has already embarked on his edge of space efforts, his land-based Hyperloop and his resorts and cruises are legend. But, now he is heading into the next frontier with…
This is worth taking a special trip, especially if you love retro mid-century-modern design like we do. MCR and MORSE Development have reignited the magic of Eero Saarinen’s landmark 1962 TWA Flight Center at JFK Airport, restoring and reimagining it as a first-class hotel. At the center of the hotel is Eero Saarinen’s iconic TWA Flight Center, where restaurants, bars and…
The long-accepted queen of the skies, the Airbus A380 is on its way to retirement. And if you want to fly in one, you may want to book your tickets, soon. The same goes for the Boeing 747 The A380 is a modern icon that has flown over 500,000 revenue flights carrying over 190 million…
If you really want to get away, then we have the place for you. Those in the know realise that Colombia is now shining in the sun, again. Most of its troubles are in the past and it is fast becoming a top destination. Lovely, friendly people, an endless array of activities throughout the country,…
Ask a few Texans, and chances are you won’t find a strict consensus about what counts as the region of West Texas. Some draw a line from Wichita Falls down to Abilene and then Del Rio to mark the west-east boundary of the state. Others go by a map of where oak tree growth stops…
As you may or may not know, Andorra is a small, mountainous country in the Pyrenees mountains between France and Spain. For 715 years (1278 to 1993), Andorrans lived under a unique co-principality ruled by the French Chief of State and the Bishop of La Seu d'Urgell. As of 2019, its population is 77,142. Tourism,…
Everyone loves a cruise. Romance, food, the water and dreamy locations. It pulls us with little or no effort. But how about something even more special? How about a cruise of your own - just you and your friends and / or family - in some of the most picturesque locations on earth. Our affiliate…
EasyJet - easy get! New holidays to the Italian lakes We're super happy to welcome EasyJet Holidays to our group of affiliate friends. If you know Europe (and if you know us) EasyJet is a travel brand that we not only feature, but have also used again and again in our travels. And now they…
If you're an avid traveler, you've probably been to all of the top spots: Venice, Paris, Buenos Aires, New York etc. But you may have only scratched the scratch of what the world has to offer.
This article highlights some of the world's least travelled locations. Some of them are big names - Monaco, for…
The Belize Tourism Board (BTB) is pleased to announce that Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel &Tourism Council (WTTC). The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp, was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the country’s enhanced health and safety protocols. The…
A few months back, we published an article about some of Europe's low-cost airlines, such as EasyJet and Ryanair. They offer some super deals to jet your way across the continent and are worth checking out. It was somewhat cumbersome to book them if you were outside of the EU. But, now it's easy peasy…
As of 26 March, 2021, there are two pieces of welcome news for British people looking to buy an overseas property or prepare a home for rental. From March 29th the ‘reasonable excuses to travel’ abroad allows journeys from the UK ‘in connection with the purchase, sale, letting or rental of a residential property’. This…
Like other artists, the actor is a kind of shaman. If the audience is lucky, we go with this emotional magician to other worlds and other versions of ourselves. Our enchantment or immersion into another world is not just theoretical, but sensory and emotional. How do actor and audience achieve this shared mysterious transportation? This…
Travel is slowly peeping its head outside the door - and what do we see? Cruises are on the horizon! And Royal Caribbean has a pretty nice online brochure to whet your appetite. The brochure will make it easy to view all of their cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska or Europe. Featuring videos and ship…
As of this writing, the dark Covid clouds are starting to disappear and people are dreaming about traveling again. And, many are looking forward to all-inclusive resorts. While some travelers look at all-inclusive resorts as an exciting opportunity to let all their normal rules and restrictions go hang, others may find the bounty overwhelming, even…
Prince Rogers Nelson (Prince) was a pretty popular guy when he was still in the land of the living. He passed away in April 2016 and still leaves quite a considerable legacy. So much so that his home, Paisley Park, an extraordinary estate and production complex in Chanhassen, MN is offering tours. Fans have the…
...you could be flying from New York to London. The Concorde was a dream come true for those who were able to afford it. New York to London in four hours. An incredible machine - aspirational and an overall success. But what if you need to get to London in faster - say one hour. …