​The mention of Newlands, near Cape Town in South Africa, automatically means the famed Newlands Rugby Stadium to many devoted rugby fans around the world.  But Newlands has much more going for i...

The San Juan Islands are located just off Washington State's coast north of Seattle and east of Victoria, British Columbia. Sailing among the 172 named islands of the San Juans offers the chance to vi...

Known for its stunning oceanfront location and views, the Pantai Inn, La Jolla, California, has just completed an extensive renovation and redesign. After a multi-year and multi-million dollar floor t...

Natural Habitat Adventures has added the 16-passenger M/C Ocean Spray to its fleet of privately chartered ships in the Galapagos islands. As the newest privately chartered expedition yacht in fleet, t...

Having your fortune told by a white java sparrow is the thing to do in Taiwan's capital. Big Luck Master flits out of his cage toward me so I can lean in to whisper in his ear. I feel ridiculous commu...

Head tilted skyward, the rim of the glass hits my lips and the Malort slams into my mouth in one violent shot. I grimace, my eyes water slightly and I finally gag a bit. The disgusting taste lingers. ...

Photographs provide an essential component in the travelling experience. At the outset, they offer the visual information needed to help determine if and when to visit a particular destination. And, h...

OK, I know this is going to sound pretentious. But, wine tasting at 39,000 feet really is the best. You see, on a recent Taipei-to-Vancouver flight on Air Canada's new Dreamliner 787-9, my wife, Kerry...

The Yasuni National Park in the Ecuadorian Amazon is one of the world's most biodiverse regions. Sea kayak adventure specialist Tofino Expeditions guides kayakers, just 10 at a time, through this UNES...

​ Mirihi Island Maldives, in the Indian Ocean, which offers clear night skies, is inviting guests to enjoy a series of night-time activities that make the most of the stars. This takes in starlit beac...

The Daios Cove Luxury Resort & Villas, a privately owned, five-star beach resort in Crete, has launched a four and seven-day 'IMMOT Detox Programme'. IMMOT - Intelligent Metabolic Mediterranean ho...

​The Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton's luxury brand of landmark hotels, has opened the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills, on the intersection of Wilshire and Santa Monica boulevards. Adjacent...