Rising from the Indian Ocean is a volcanic landscape dating back eight million years. Its circumference is encircled by pristine beaches that glimmer proudly with a hint of divine beauty, while its rugged core flits between silent forests and deafening waterfalls, sprawling gorges, and foreboding wildlife. The island of Mauritius effortlessly lends itself to a…
Hotel Review: Amara Hotel, Limassol, Cyprus
Located on the beach and sea views from every room, the elegant The Amara Hotel Cyprus has restaurants from two Michelin starred chefs says Judith Baker. The Amara Hotel – Amara is a Greek word meaning everlasting – is just a 50-minute taxi ride from Paphos international airport and 10 minutes from the quaint town…
Hungary Becomes The 9th Country To Remove All Entry Requirements
Travelers will no longer be required to take tests or show proof of vaccination Right after Ireland announced the removal of all its travel restrictions, Hungarian authorities took similar actions. As of March 7, 2022 Hungary lifted covid restrictions for travelers, becoming the 9th country in the world to do this. On Friday, the government…
What is There to See and Do in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria
Gran Canaria is famous for its long sandy beaches in the south of the island, and most people never get far from their all-inclusive resort. Yet in the north, Las Palmas, is well worth a day trip, or a few night’s stay, and it has its own beaches right in the centre of the city.…
This Cancun Hotel Will Make You Think Twice About Staying At A Luxury All Inclusive
We have covered all-inclusive resorts extensively and they’re usually the first choice among American travelers headed to Cancun. While the thought of unlimited food and boozy drinks may be appealing, the skyrocketing price of the luxury all-inclusive experience has many travelers reconsidering their options. I wanted to experience the other side of Cancun in a…
The Best Markets in Stone Town, Zanzibar
Zanzibar is a fascinating romantic island, with an exotic blend of Indian, Arabic and European architecture and influence and a mixture of crumbling buildings and palaces, sadly juxtaposed. From visiting the markets in Stone Town to snorkeling in the blue ocean and relaxing on the wide open beaches – there is something for everyone to…
The Maldives Removes Testing Requirement For Vaccinated Travelers
The Maldives has become the latest destination around the world to completely remove its Covid-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated travelers. The island nation, famed for having some of the clearest seas and most beautiful beaches in the world, made the exciting change to their Covid-19 related entry requirements over the weekend, becoming the latest…
Review: That Gin Company, Warwick
I am a big fan of a cuppa, but at That Gin Company, the new watering hole in Warwick, tea makes way to a G&T alongside the traditional British. Afternoon Tea. As serendipity would have it, I am a big gin fan so I had to try out the fare. That Gin Compay hides behind…
Mexico Government Committed To Ending Long Wait Times At The Cancun Airport
The Mexican government has pledged its commitment to ending the long waiting times that arriving passengers have been experiencing at Cancún International Airport. Being the nation’s second busiest airport, Cancún International Airport continues to welcome tourists – with record numbers continuing to arrive into the city – famous for its stunning weather, beautiful white-sand beaches…
Hiking on La Palma, Canary Islands, Spain
La Palma’s Cumbra Vieja volcano started erupting in September 2021, spewing out ash and sending out rivers of lava that engulfed more than 1000 homes. It continued for 85 days but was declared officially over on Christmas Day and 2000 evacuated residents were allowed to return home. Now all is back to normal, although there’s…