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Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for February, 2015 Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa The city where almost anything is possible is now home to over water villas. This brand new five star resort looks like it should be sitting on an atoll in the Maldives, but instead perches on the… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – Feb 2015
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista, Italy. From the churches and chapels to fashion houses and fine dining, you can expect to find plenty of flair expressed in Italian creativity. That also extends to the hotels. This very special hotel is located outside of Verona, in a… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Byblos Art Hotel Villa Amista, Italy
With the awareness of responsible travel on the rise, travellers are seeking deeper travel experiences. While fun is most definitely on top of our list, many of us also want to do our part for the people and places we travel to. Travel, if done mindfully, can leave a positive impact on both the travel… Continue reading Tread Lightly: A Guide to Eco Travel
Although I’ve lived in Sydney for seven years, I always enjoy a trip home to the UK and can’t resist the magic and inspiration of shopping in London. Expedia’s Kiwi travellers love spending a few days in the city too – 3 days is plenty of time to explore. Few cities have more design and interiors hotspots… Continue reading London Design Guide
The Spanish capital of Madrid is made up of more than 128 different neighbourhoods, or barrios, each with its own distinct personality. To help you uncover the city’s best sides – from historic buildings to contemporary galleries, and lush green spaces to luxury shopping strips – we’ve rounded up our top five areas. 1. Old-world splendor in… Continue reading Madrid’s best barrios
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Peninsula Paris, France. There’s luxury travel and then there’s luxury travel in Paris. The City of Light is in the midst of a major shake-up at the pointy end of its tourist market, with prestige hotels including Hôtel de Crillon, Plaza Athenee and The Ritz undergoing… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: The Peninsula Paris
Does the thought of braving the big shopping centres this festive season give you the shivers? It doesn’t have to be about battling the crowds on escalators and fighting your way to the escalator. From gingerbread houses to handmade ornaments, there’s something special about gifting a goodie you won’t find anywhere else. Here’s our pick… Continue reading Listopedia: Christmas Markets Bucket List
Making sure the little ones in your life have a good time on holiday is often key to ensuring you have a good holiday. If you don’t want to sacrifice your creature comforts for the kids, here’s our listopedia of luxury kids hotels. Soneva Kiri, Koh Kood High above the shores of Koh Kood, just… Continue reading Listopedia: the best luxury hotels for kids
As a beauty editor, frequent flyer and now mother, I highly advocate you adopt the golden rule of travel beauty: keep it simple. Preparation is king. Travel isn’t the time to be wasting precious minutes on boring stuff like applying mascara, blow-drying hair, fake tanning, manicures and so on. So, do all you can before you… Continue reading Travel Beauty Commandments