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Nestled on a gently sloping cliff overlooking the crystalline waters of the Red Sea, the Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is an oasis of luxury, blending impeccable service with stunning natural beauty. Our recent visit, accompanied by our two teenage daughters, showcases the resort as an ideal destination for both relaxation and adventure, making it the perfect holiday getaway. Read more…
From the moment we arrive at The Datai Resort Langkawi, we are enchanted by its magical atmosphere. Nestled at the northwestern tip of Langkawi Island, Malaysia, this luxurious resort seamlessly blends into its 10-million-year-old rainforest surroundings. Read more...
Our weeklong stay at Villa Baan Panwa, nestled in the breathtaking Sri Panwa Resort on the island of Phuket, Thailand, was nothing short of magical. Read more…
Nestled along the mesmerizing Dutch coastline of Noordwijk, the Grand Hotel Huis ter Duin stands tall, a testament to timeless elegance, history, and luxury. For anyone venturing to this part of the Netherlands, the majestic structure is hard to miss. But what lies within its walls and its surroundings is a tale that begs to be told and experienced. Read more…
The Netherlands is not really a big country. Yet we are on our way to our destination for three wonderful days by the sea: Strandhotel Cadzand. This beautiful seaside resort is located close to the border with Belgium in Zeeuws-Vlaanderen. Read more…
It is perhaps one of the most special things I have done in all our travels. At sunrise I get up and cycle across the island. Slowly it awakens. There is a light breeze, and I can smell the faint mist rising from the jungle on the steep slopes. I take it all in; trying hard to imprint the impressions in my memory forever. Our trip to the Seychelles takes us to La Digue Island, the third largest island of the archipel. Read more…
We can't help it, but our first association is Jurassic Park: jungle overgrown granite rocks flow seamlessly into the deep blue-green ocean. At any moment we expect to kick a sleeping T-Rex on its tail. It's like walking into a movie set. But this is all real life. We start our experiences off right with a four-day stay in one of the best hotels in the world on one of the most beautiful bays, Petite Anse, the Four Seasons Seychelles. Read more...
When British officer Charles George Gordon visited the Vallée de Mai nature reserve on Praslin, he was convinced that this had once been the site of the Garden of Eden, the residence of Adam and Eve. We have the same feeling arriving for our visit to Raffles Seychelles. Surrounded by pristine beaches, framed by forests and clear ocean waters, it is no wonder we get visions of paradise. Our daughters are also extremely excited, especially about the fact that the resort features the largest swimming pool in the Indian Ocean with a length of forty-five meters. Read more…
Villa Koket is a self catering accommodation and we are having an amazing time here. The owners are a local family, running a complex of 8 newly built modern apartments located on the northern coast of Mahe in a quiet surrounding in the village of Northeast Point. Read more…
This marvellous resort in the Algarve region of Portugal has it all; a staggering range of accommodations, 10 restaurants and six bars, a wine cellar – stocked with more than 11,000 bottles, 54 acres of subtropical gardens, a 20 meter long private yacht, a dedicated kids park, special family packages, its own golf course and the list goes on and on. Read more…
With a whole world of new opportunities to discover, it is not often we visit a destination more than once. But in the case of the Martinhal Sagres resort, didn’t even hesitate for a second. Yes of course we want to go for a second time! Read more…
The beach is an explosion of brightly colored sun umbrellas against the fine sand. We just arrived in the pretty town of Deauville in the province of Normandy in the most Northwestern corner of France where we stay at the Hotel Barrière Le Normandy in France. Read more…
Perched just up the hill, the Swallows Nest house is situated beautifully. Read more…
Just outside the small village of Rockanje, not far from the port city of Rotterdam, we found an old dune farm that until recently doubled as a forester home before it was transformed into a unique and comfortable holiday home for 7 people. The house is managed by Buitenleven Vakanties, … Read more…
A slightly distinct experience of a holiday between children and parents is quite normal we suppose. As enthusiastic as we are of the approach of staff around the Danai Beach Resort in Greece, … Read more…
Okay, you do expect a lot when a hotel promises to deliver 5-star experience; so we are curious to find out when we enter our next destination in Greece: the beach front Pomegranate Hotel. Read more…
The Potidea Palace Hotel brands itself as an “Ultra All Inclusive” holidays destination for families and couples alike. Read more…
When travelling from the Grand Tetons to Jackson Hole, we enjoy a few days at Lakeside Lodge in Pinedale. Read more...
After being rained away during a short camping trip a nice hotel always seems like a luxury, but Cheyenne Mountain Resort surprised us in a lot of ways. Read more...
When we arrive at St Moritz Hotel, we first notice the surfboards in the lobby. In addition, there are baskets with all kinds of beach toys, umbrellas and rain boots. Read more...
