Luxury Holidays

From private villas in Santorini to safari lodges in Botswana or five-star chalets in the Swiss Alps, explore the very best luxury holidays the world has to offer.

Spain

What is a Spanish paradors and how can we stay in one?

Spain is jam-packed with astonishing old palaces, castles, forts and monasteries, and the best thing is that you can stay in them.

Maldives

Could this be the most chill place on Earth?

Oceania

Paradise found on Conflict Island, Papua New Guinea

The best way to witness the exotic world of Papua New Guinea is on a cruise to its eastern islands and a place of legendary beauty, Daniel Down almost finds.

Oceania

Steve Jacobs insider’s guide to Vanuatu

South Africa

Five surprising Garden Route stays that’ll blow your mind

While a diving holiday may take more planning than your average snooze-by-the-pool resort variety, the rewards are more than worth it.

World

How to prepare for an international scuba diving holiday

A holiday spent scuba diving is becoming ever more popular with intrepid travellers and novices alike. Here is what you need to know before you take the plunge.