What is it about islands that makes them so appealing? Is it the seclusion and a sense of escapism, or simply the nearness of the sea? When we fantasise about island escapes they tend to be of the tropical, far-away variety, yet here in … Continue reading 
In case you didn’t know, something major is happening in the North East this year. The cultural conurbation of NewcastleGateshead is gearing up to host the pioneering Great Exhibition of the North (more below) which means an 80-day frenzy of fantastic events, street performances, cutting … Continue reading 
Las Vegas is not the kind of city where you’d easily run out of things to do, but Sin City regulars are always hungry for something different. If you’ve already traipsed the Strip, been to the museums, explored the revitalised Downtown, seen Red Rock and … Continue reading 
Are you an old hand when it comes to New York? If so, then you may have already visited MoMA, the Met, the Natural History museum and the rest. Admittedly you could visit these temples of art and culture every week for the rest of … Continue reading 
Drive alongside the beaches of the Caribbean coast for a bit, then through the vibrant capital where the cruise ships dock. A left turn takes you through the rainforest at the top of the island, then down the craggy Atlantic coast. It’s not a bad … Continue reading 
Washington, DC’s National Cherry Blossom Festival has got off to a slow start this year, with the peak bloom date put back twice due to the cold weather. But earlier this week the National Park Service announced the blossoms are now in stage three of … Continue reading 
From winter 2018, we’re adding a second daily service between London Heathrow and Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport. The new flights will go on sale on 24th March and will be operated by a Boeing 787-9 offering our latest cabin interiors and inflight entertainment, as … Continue reading 
Seeing New York for nothing might sound like an impossible task, but there are hundreds of free and nearly-free ways of experiencing the Big Apple. The best, of course, is to spend as much time as possible walking the streets, remembering to look up at … Continue reading 
It’s hard to keep up with Hong Kong’s hospitality landscape – an army of fresh hotels and restaurants seem to burst onto the scene every month. From the recently opened to the brand spanking new, we delve into the buzziest venues currently hogging the limelight … Continue reading 
One of the world’s most exciting cities, Hong Kong is a seductive mix of glittering skyscrapers, mountainous hiking trails, hectic night markets, incense-filled temples, isolated beaches and an incredible dining scene, all linked together by a brilliant integrated public transport system made up of MTR … Continue reading