The Galapagos islands are a world of extremes, silent uninhabited coves and bustling little towns. Some parts look more like the surface of the moon and others like idyllic Caribbean beaches, with powdery flour-like white sand and mesmerising turquoise waters. Our recent visit to the Galapagos is up there with one of the best trips…
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If you’re looking for a lovely, laid-back retreat abroad, look no further than the ‘Retreat to Crete’, a yoga and cookery retreat that nourishes the mind, body and belly! Set amongst a rustic and beautiful backdrop of the majestic Cretan sea in a gorgeous, Greek-inspired villa, the retreat offers a lovely space to have some…
The Santorini of North Africa? The seaside town of Essaouira is the antithesis to everything I had yet experienced in Morocco. THE MOROCCO DIARIES, PART 10 of 10 – ESSAOUIRA My tour of Morocco was approaching its zenith. After a week on the road that took me in a circle from the coast across the…
Former residence of Prince Roland Bonaparte located in the upscale 16th arrondissement of Paris, Shangri-La Hotel, Paris is the epitome of Asian hospitality and French art de vivre. This 19th-century architectural gem has been listed in the French « Monuments Historiques » registry since 2009 and officially awarded the « Palace » status in 2014….
Season Six of The Great Southern travels from Adelaide to Brisbane over 3 days and 2 nights and departs from the Adelaide Parklands Terminal on a Friday. The journey includes three off-train experiences, including the Grampians Experience, the Canberra Icons and Coffs Harbour. On its way back from Brisbane to Adelaide, over 4 days and…
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Sulphate free shampoos and conditioners, or sls free, are everywhere now and since I took the plunge, I never looked back. But one thing I do, is not use the same hair products over and over again? Why? In my opinion (and that is the only I can share), my hair benefits from a little…
An extraordinary residential property, located in Dubai’s most famous building, has entered the market with an asking price of $49,500,000 (Dh180 million). The residence has been dubbed a “once in a lifetime opportunity purchase.” It is currently the tallest apartment in the world. Positioned on the two highest residential floors of the Burj Khalifa, this…
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Reading Time: 6 minutes For 110 years, CHANEL has embodied the pinnacle of haute couture—where boundless creativity, impeccable craftsmanship, and an unwavering dedication to excellence converge. Since Gabrielle Chanel opened her couture house in 1915, the brand has remained a beacon of sophistication, setting the standard for the world’s most refined fashion. Every season, CHANEL…
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Planning a Holiday Trip to Switzerland? You’re in for a treat! According to recent statistics Switzerland welcomed over 7.04 million visitors in 2024 – a number that truly underscores the country’s magnetic pull on travelers worldwide. Interested in going to this majestic country? Here’s a one-week itinerary, designed for those who want to experience the…
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Think of your dream property and then think a little harder and you’ll begin to get an idea of what the most expensive homes in the world look like. Because what happens when you bring together an architect limited only by gravity and an owner with a bottomless wallet? These million-dollar homes know no limits…
