Alongside all-inclusive resorts, luxury cruises, safaris, and tastefully curated castle tours, a new niche is emerging in the global travel industry – Dark Tourism, also known as ‘thanatourism’ or black tourism. As the name suggests, taking this type of vacation involves visiting specific areas or…

It’s the rarest of places—a hidden safari camp in the white sand dunes of Western Australia’s Cape Range National Park. Sal Salis is twelve hundred kilometres north of Perth and a few salty feet from a magical two-hundred- metre-long reef, called Ningaloo.  Beside the red…

Vintage rail journeys that offer travellers the comfort and convenience of staying on board in a stylish way have made a remarkable comeback and are increasing in popularity around the world. Southern Australia All aboard for stunning natural landscapes, vibrant marine life and a chance…

Ocean air, salty hair and tropical flair In the middle of nowhere, sun-kissed elegance meets out-island adventure at Kamalame Cay, the ultimate great escape destination. An invitation from the Hew family to unplug and explore their romantic, off-radar sultry island jewel is, indeed, paradise found.…

Beneath the trees, Tilda is a Fordingbridge self-catering hideaway that invites guests to shed life’s frenetic rhythms and attune themselves to the cadence of nature, regardless of the season. A haiku of design, the interiors of this botanist’s lair are a masterclass in clean line…

Making the best of its enviable reputation, the Drake Devonshire in Prince Edward County seems as popular as ever during my recent visit. Expanding this year to add more rooms, the retro chic property in Wellington remains one of those see-and-be seen spots in the…

Spectacular natural landscapes and world-class beaches graciously blend with ancient Buddhist temples and vibrant urban centres in this tourism-friendly land that welcomed more than 35 million international visitors last year. Hosted by warm and smiling locals our time here had us visiting local festivals, journeying…

A monastic, fresh-air retreat In the spiritual heart of the country, Eremito Hotelito del Alma—a little hotel of the soul—is a unique eco-resort set on 3,000 hectares of protected forest, immersed in serene surroundings. Marcello Murzilli a barista turned fashion designer turned pioneering hotelier is…

Nestled into the perfect position by the sea, this instantly captivating, effortlessly simple family home cleverly morphs into a glamorous holiday villa as and when required. We’re morning people,” says Linda Robertson, “so, our favourite time of day here is definitely just before sunrise, and…