Lara Dunston 
Give the gift of travel this Christmas – whether it be an epic journey, a creative retreat or a weekend staycation – and you’re giving so much more than a holiday. You’re helping to create precious memories that will last a lifetime – and outlast a life. Imagine yourself reclined on that cushioned banquette above … Read more
The best Dubai beach resorts range from romantic luxury retreats that sprawl along squeaky-soft stretches of sand to big family-friendly hotels with water sports galore and gob-smacking views of Dubai’s iconic sail-shaped Burj Al Arab. It’s that time of year when I start getting questions about Dubai. The first is always “what are the best … Read more
These Christmas gifts for picnic lovers are the kinds of Christmas presents any picnic enthusiast will appreciate – from a classic wicker picnic basket with the works and a snazzy collapsible drinks bin for all those bottles your generous friends bring, to wonderful picnic recipe books and a cool picnic blanket. I confess: I am … Read more
Our one day in Dubai itinerary takes you on a discovery of Dubai’s heritage and culture in its historic heart, which for us is the soul of city, Old Dubai. Focused around the atmospheric Al Bastakiya quarter, dating to the late 1800s, and Shindagha, the area of earliest settlement, our itinerary will show you the Dubai … Read more
How to get from Bali to Java and Yogyakarta now Mount Agung volcano has erupted is a question a lot of travellers who have been stranded on the Indonesian island have been asking. Here’s the lowdown on how you can get off the island. Bali’s Mount Agung volcano, 70kms from tourist hotspot of Kuta, which has … Read more