Winter vacation ideas

The world is divided into two groups – those who start thinking about their Summer vacations on 1 June and those who start looking at amazing winter vacation ideas around the same date.  The spontaneity of the first group is much to be admired as it opens up the world of last-minute adventures.  But realistically,… Read more

Harbour Island Bahamas Rentals

Harbour Island in the Bahamas is truly one of the most unspoiled and beautiful natural places on our planet. It is no wonder then that Harbour island villas are also some of the best Bahamas vacation rentals and why some of the world’s most discerning clients choose to spend their vacation here. These rentals have… Read more

Last Minute Travel Tips

As much as we like to have our lives neatly organised and planned, sometimes it makes perfect sense to seize the impulse of the moment and have an exciting break from the routine. Here are my last minute weekend getaway ideas that might help you not just master the art of the quick getaway but… Read more

Spring Break Destinations

Before you wince at the idea of a vacation that focuses on the best Spring Break destinations, let’s take a look at the reasons why travelling February to April makes a great deal of sense for the whole family. Technically, what to do for spring break seems at first glance to involve a mass migration… Read more

Best Honeymoon Destinations 

Ah, honeymoons.  That magical journey where you get to test-drive life as Forever Partners.  Regardless of your age, gender or nationality – what attracts newly weds to some of the best honeymoon destinations around the world distills down to the same key ingredients.  Romance features quite high on every list – even for the more… Read more

Costa Rica Beaches

Within the top ten list of any spectacular holiday destination lies the enigmatic country whose name literally translates as ‘Rich Coast’.  In addition to its many natural charms, Costa Rica’s beaches – limitless and untainted – are an all-year-round lure for eager travellers to its ambient shores. Any map of Costa Rica beaches will highlight… Read more

Mexican Cities to Visit

If you are one of the millions of tourists that visit the diverse and captivating county that is Mexico, you may have only explored the dazzling Caribbean and Pacific coastlines.  This country is more than just a collection of gorgeous beach resorts and luxurious Mexican Villa Rentals.  In fact, some of the Mexican cities to… Read more

Venice Italy Wedding Venues

Are you scanning the globe looking for that special place to memorialize your Happy Ever After?  Then let me introduce you to some Venice Italy wedding venues and luxury villas in Venice Italy that promise a backdrop, unrivalled anywhere in the world, for your special day. Introduction Weddings, by definition, are meant to be romantic… Read more

Safest Places in Mexico

With the concept of safety as a deciding factor for your proposed trip, let’s take a look at some of the safest places in Mexico with beautiful Mexican Villa rentals for you to stay.  This blog will also focus on safest resorts in mexico, the safest cities in Mexico and of course, the safest beaches… Read more

Dominican Republic Tourist Attractions

Christopher Columbus wasn’t wrong when he weighed anchor off the Dominican Republic coast.  In 1492, Spain grabbed this luscious corner of the Caribbean and established the first New World colony in this untouched paradise. Modern day Dominican Republic has come a long way from those early days of the Conquistadores.  It has evolved into one… Read more

Best Beaches in France

It’s hardly surprising for the country that invented the bikini to find out that it is an incredible beach destination.  Some of the best beaches in France could easily be described as some of the best beaches in the world.  What elevates the French beach experience to such lofty heights is not only the clear… Read more

Best Restaurants in Venice Italy

Dining in Italy is always a feast for the senses.  If you want your senses to have the ultimate Italian rush, then the ingredients of delicious dishes and extraordinary surroundings, combine to make a trip to any of the best restaurants in Venice, Italy an unforgettable experience.  What exactly constitutes ‘best Venetian restaurants’, you might… Read more

Best Beaches in Mexico

Mexico is vast.  It is a country of 31 states and if you view a map of Mexico beaches you will see they occupy positions on the coastlines that greet the Pacific, the Caribbean, the Gulfs of both Mexico and California.  As you can imagine, trying to identify the best beaches in Mexico is a… Read more

The Best Dominican Republic Beaches

The sovereign state that is the Dominican Republic commands a glorious position with coastlines that embrace both the Atlantic and Caribbean.  It’s no surprise that some of the best beaches in Dominican Republic find a happy home along the coastlines of this 18,500 square mile paradise.  In addition to the array of unspoiled beaches, the… Read more

Grand Cayman Diving

What are the ingredients that make a diving holiday a success?  Well, it simply has to be something worth getting wet for!  Grand Cayman diving can certainly offer this.  Incredible reef structures, dramatic walls, an array of marine life and a good wreck – there’s more than one reason to take a splash around the… Read more

Fishing in Turks and Caicos

Whether you are an avid angler who has mastered the art of freshwater trout fishing or a new-recruit to the thrill of chasing a blue marlin, Turks and Caicos fishing will provide the perfect setting from which to cast your line into the unknown.  The beauty of the islands where nature and man can commune… Read more

Places to visit in Costa Rica 

I am very often asked, what’s the best thing to do in Costa Rica.  I then take a deep breath and start on the endless list of things to do and places to visit in Costa Rica that just goes on and on … and on.  This unique country is so many things …. It’s… Read more

Restaurants in Costa Rica

Costa Rica has become one of the most desirable vacation destinations in the world. It is a country that offers a myriad of fun, action packed activities with gorgeous beaches, mountains, jungles and luxury Costa Rica Villas. A holiday can be busy or relaxing but certainly never dull. Each day’s activities can be interspersed with… Read more

Turks and Caicos Resorts

Getting it right!  That about sums up everything you need to know about Turks and Caicos luxury Villas and Resorts.  This island chain came to the Caribbean destination table a little later than a lot of other islands and so had the intelligence and foresight to cherry-pick all of the elements that inter-weave to make… Read more

Things to do in Antigua

It’s pretty likely that the prospect of 365 beaches to choose from has been a definite influence on your booking Antigua.  So now let’s take a look at some of the other amazing things to do in Antigua that might involve the mesmerising beaches or Villas in Antigua but can also include a wide world… Read more

Where to Stay in Costa Rica

It is said before you build your dream home, you should walk through as many other houses as possible.  Download images off Pinterest, trawl through architecture magazines and talk to just about anyone with knowledge about what you should include and consider in your quest for the perfect home.  This analogy could so easily be… Read more

West Indies Cricket

The West Indies Cricket team is rather lovingly referred to as the Windies.  Since 1928, when it attained Test status, this remarkable team has entertained and intrigued the cricket world.  With players coming from any of the 15 Commonwealth, from Barbados to the Jamaica, or Overseas Territories that combine under the Windies banner, it is… Read more

Things to do in Playa del Carmen

Mexico is a vast country – stretching from the Pacific across to the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean.  Its many States offer a very different tourist experience and the wonderful state of Quintana Roo is host to some of the most spectacular coastline, and luxurious Mexico villa rentals in the whole of the Americas. … Read more

Things to do in Cancun 

Introduction In 1974 a sleepy fishing village, sitting prettily on the shores of the Caribbean attracted the interest of property developer visionaries who built the very first hotels to accommodate lucky visitors to this exceptional location. Modern day Cancun has evolved through the years, now including a wide range of Mexican villa rentals. From its… Read more

Best Places to visit in Mexico

Without casting any major shade on both Canada and the US, it is unequivocally Mexico that scores all the points as a tourist destination in North America. This extraordinary country still celebrates its ancient greatness, mingled with its colonial past, all wrapped up in a modern and vibrant package. It’s a vast country that has… Read more

Direct Flights from London to Caribbean

With daily flights from London to the Caribbean, you can reach the stunning white sandy beaches and crystal-clear waters within 9 hours from London to many exotic islands. The main airlines flying non-stop from London to the Caribbean are British Airways and Virgin Atlantic, and most of the flights depart from London Gatwick. If you… Read more

Barbados Holiday Rentals

 THE HISTORY OF SOME OF THE BARBADOS BEST HOLIDAY HOMES Barbados is one of the most popular islands in the Caribbean for British, American and Canadian Holidaymakers.  The destination first became incredibly popular when Concorde chose this stunning island as its only holiday destination. The first Concorde flight to Barbados was in 1977. With a… Read more

Facts About Costa Rica Every Visitor Should Know

Costa Rica is fast becoming one of the most fashionable and popular places to visit on the planet for a very good reason. Costa Rica is full of culture, wilderness, wetlands, colourful cities, stunning beaches, volcanoes, beauty, incredible food, national parks and history all waiting to be explored. If Costa Rica is not already on… Read more