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High heels and extreme sports: luxury sports breaks in the French Alps
Sophisticated ladies be advised; hiking boots are obligatory when visiting Samons, a deceptively sweet French village that hosts a range of Alpine adrenalin sports.Winter or summer, Samons is bustling with activity yet this authentic, friendly French village remains relatively undiscovered.A
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Top 10 cold weather active North American vacations to renew your spirit
For many people fall and winter vacations arent so much about money, they areabout time and escaping the eternal screech of the smart phone ringer. Some ofthe best fall and winter luxury vacation spots will let you trade in the phone for apair of skis, hiking shoes or scuba gear and come bac
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The Serengeti, home to the greatest army of them all
The Serengeti in Tanzania is the home to the largest African army on earth. Between December and March the majority of game animals of Eastern Africa are in the Ngorongoro Crater Conservation area in the Southern Serengeti in Tanzania. When the animals are grazing in the Serengeti, the anima
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North American riding holidays with a touch of extravagance
Rough and ready riding holidays that appeal to your rustic side? Yes, there are endless options, and any hard-core movie buff heading to North America could pick up John Waynes reins in an instant (or at least try!). As it stands, the working ranch will continue to be a main staple of the we
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7 great places to experience a luxury family safari in Africa
Africa is a wonderful holiday destination for families and a great way for children to see animals of all kinds in beautiful natural environments. On a safari you and your family will be taken to the very heart of Africa, staying at the most luxurious camps and lodges. On your activities you
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An Australian first: hot air balloon flights launching from Uluru
For the first time ever, visitors to Ayers Rock – aka Uluru – will be able to enjoy one of the best views as dawn falls over Australia’s Red Centre. The service will begin in March 2012, courtesy of Outback Ballooning. Flights will last around 30 minutes and pass over the P
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Key questions to consider for luxury travel in Africa
Is it safe to travel to Africa?
Wherever you travel in the world safety is always a concern. There are risks associated with any travel and Africa is no exception. East and Southern Africa are generally very safe but we would recommend using an experienced and reputable tour operator to mak
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Wildebeest calving season in the Serengeti
The first reports came in last week from the guides in the Serengeti; the Great Migration has started calving!Is now the very best time to be in the Serengeti? Many experts believe this is the finest time to witness the herds. Travel now and the Serengeti is lush and green, alive with wildl
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Top 5 up and coming destinations
Croatia
Were seeing a real rise in bookings for Croatia, and this must be due in no small part to the emerging presence of impressive design hotels like the dramatic Monte Mulini in Rovinj and the stunning Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik. I visited Pula many years ago when it was part of Yugosla
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Luxury travel links of the week
A weekly pick of luxury travel links for your perusal…
The best African vacations from Safari Guide Africa
The simplicity of innovation: Panerai
Beachy-chic dining from Sean’s Panorama
Because speed matters: Piaggio Aero
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The central appeal of San Ignacio Resort Hotel
While many of the resorts I stayed at in the Cayo District of Belize are miles away from anything, San Ignacio Resort Hotel is right in the town of San Ignacio. The resort has been around since 1976 and is prestigious enough to have hosted Queen Elizabeth II in 1994.
You can use San Ignacio
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Chaa Creek: beautiful, accessible Belizean nature
Chaa Creek is a well-known commodity in Belizean tourism, due to their dedication to sustainable tourism.They’ve received recognition from Green Globe, Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, Travel & Leisure, and many more respectable institutions. Last year, Chaa Creek was awarded the Hotel
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Botswana
Botswana has such a wide range of landscapes, climates, wildlife and scenery that it is arguably the most well rounded and authentic African experience that a safari goer could possibly ask for. For someone who seeks adventure and unforgettable experiences, a true African safari is something
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The best way to explore the African bush
I quite often get asked whats the best way to view animals and get close to nature. My answer? The mobile safari is by far the best way to enjoy a true African safari experience.
Some of you might be wondering what a mobile safari entails. Well, its a safari that packs up every few nights an
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Now you can explore the Great Barrier Reef courtesy of Google Street View
You may recall back in 2010 that Google Street View extended to parts of Antarctica. Now they’re going a step further and taking us underwater to explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef.Thanks to a partnership between the Catlin Seaview Survey and Google Maps, it’s now possi
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3 of the best luxury watches for diving and snorkeling
There are many different things to consider when it comes to selecting the perfect luxury accessories to any hobby; style, luxury, dependability and usefulness are all factors that come to mind, and diving watches are no different. When you are going to be diving or snorkeling, you want a wa
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Interview with Jake Grieves
Jake Grieves Cook has been involved in the Kenyan tourism industry for more than 35 years. He founded Porini Safari Camps back in 1989, is a former Chairman of the Kenya Tourist Board and is a passionate advocate of sustainable and responsible tourism.These camps operate under a unique commu
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The 4 best tour guides in the world?
Wanderlust magazine, the bible for independent-minded travellers, has announced the four winners in its annual World Guide Awards, which honour the very best tour leaders from across the globe.
In a ceremony at London’s Royal Geographical Society, Italian Luca Alfatti from Dragoman, Bu
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Spectacular leopard kill
The following footage was shot on a game drive from the exclusive Mala Mala game reserve lodge in South Africa. There’s a leopard on the left and a herd of impala come rushing in from the right, presumably as a result of some kind of disturbance. The footage was captured by mipix Fine
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6 adventurous things to do on a trip to Cornwall, UK
Cornwall is one of Britains best-kept secrets. Just a 5-hour trainride from London, you can have over 300 miles of stunningcoastline and a whole heap of other adventure terrain at yourfingertips. And whats better is the train journey down throughDevon, into Cornwall is up there with the pret
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