Your essential guide for tipping in Europe

Are you visiting a country where tipping is customary or required? Appreciated but not expected? Or practically unheard-of? The truth is, tipping rules vary from country-to-country, from region-to-region, and from scenario-to-scenario. For example, a simple rounding up of the bill may be fine in some places, but insufficient, or even rude in others. These kinds of uncertainties […]

Discover Asia And The Land Of The Komodo Dragon With Star Clippers From December 2016

Star Clippers is returning to Asia in 2016 with their famous itineraries to take the savvy traveller off the beaten track. Star Clippers will take you to a hidden corner of the Orient that adventurous travellers treasure for its unspoiled beaches and dream-like natural beauty. Sailing from Phuket in Thailand, explore the pristine white sands of the […]

Angama Mara Offers Traditional Maasai Wedding And Renewal Of Vows Blessing Ceremonies

Angama Mara offers traditional Maasai wedding and renewal of vows blessing ceremonies. Imagine donning a beaded white or red garment over which the the beaded marriage necklace sits whilst your fiancé wears the traditional Maasai regalia and participates in a jumping competition with other warriors. Joyful singing chanting and dancing accompanies your special day. Perhaps you would […]

Le Boat introduces a new wave of innovative pleasure cruisers following a €15M agreement with Delphia Yachts

Demand for inland waterways boating holidays is at an all-time high, and Le Boat, Europe’s largest operator of self-drive boating holidays, understands that to thrive in the competitive boating holiday market, innovation and investment is key. Which is why they’ve decided to shake up the industry with a €15M agreement with luxury boat builder Delphia Yachts. Together they’re bringing a new wave of elegant and innovative pleasure cruisers […]

Sun Herald – June 21st 2015

A wonderful mention of illumination solar in the Sun Herald. illumination solar is a philanthropic organisation run by Melbourne surfer Shane Thatcher, fighting energy poverty and providing international aid and disaster relief through the distribution of over 500,000 solar products, in conjunction with their unique ‘Buy One Give One’ (BOGO) program. Buy a solar light, and give […]

5 reasons you should ski the French alps with France Montagnes

Appointed three stars by the Michelin Guide this year, the baroque Le Bouitte is nestled at the entrance to Les 3 Vallées, the largest ski area in the world. Taste the winter creations of father and son team René and Maxime Meilleur, from crozets with beaufort “risotto style”, chanterelles and wild sorels, to fresh strawberries, […]