When planning a luxury holiday, the choice between staying in a villa or a hotel can greatly influence your experience. While hotels certainly offer their own appeal and convenience, villas provide a range of benefits that often make them the superior option for a lavish getaway. Here are five reasons why a villa might be …
This autumn, set your palette alight with some of Europe’s best food-centric stays. We have gathered together award-winning resorts that have chosen to elevate their in-house dining experience to such heights that they are truly food destinations in their own rights. From Venice to Ireland, here are our favourite collection of culinary stays that will add a new layer of indulgence to your autumn escape.
Resilient Lady, the newest ship in Virgin Voyages’ award-winning fleet, has arrived in Portsmouth for her inaugural UK season following a summer of island-hopping through the Greek Isles. From Pompey, she’ll set sail on a collection of late summer, sun-soaked voyages to Amsterdam, Bruges, Lisbon and beyond.
Well-seasoned travellers may know that September is the new July – perhaps even better. Not only is the weather still perfect for a getaway, with temperatures sitting within the mid to high 20’s, but the sparser crowds mean that you can truly take in the culture of the city without having to deal with jam-packed tourist hotspots.
Golfers seeking to experience Mauritius’ only 45-hole destination can choose between the resort’s two five-star hotels (Heritage Le Telfair and Heritage Awali), enjoy championship golf on both of its DP World Tour hosting courses (La Réserve Golf Links and Le Château Golf Course), and discover a wealth of activities on the island’s south-western coast.
