Travel Blog

Crossing Australia by Rail: The Ghan Expedition

Back from her Australian expedition, our Head of Worldwide Product, Liz, recounts her memorable journey on board The Ghan rail journey through…

Sunday, 9th December 2018

Liz

Aurora Predictions from the Experts

The coronal hole that has caused strong auroral storms since August 2018 remains open and has resulted in some spectacular aurora sightings...

Thursday, 6th December 2018

Jess Weatherson

16 must-see highlights in Australia and New Zealand

Discover Australia and New Zealand's 'eight greats' with our in-house Travel Writer, Will Gray.

Friday, 23rd November 2018

Will Gray

Wildlife Encounters in Gold Harbour, South Georgia

Back from our Peninsula, Falklands & South Georgia voyage, Polar Travel Specialist Jo talks of her encounter with penguins and elephant seals…

Saturday, 17th November 2018

Destination Specialist

Q&A with ICEHOTEL’s Michelin Star Chef: Alexander Meir

We spoke to Icehotel's chef, Alexander Meir; the Michelin-trained head-chef of the twelve-course Chef's table at the Veranda, Icehotel The Chef’s Table is…

Wednesday, 7th November 2018

Becky Masih

5 minutes with Arne Bergh, Icehotel Creative Director

Sculptor Arne Bergh became the Creative Director of the Icehotel in 1997 and oversees the annual selection of the international team of…

Tuesday, 6th November 2018

Destination Specialist

Introducing: Bear Cave Suite at Iso Syote

Wake up from a hibernation of your own in the comfort and style of this exclusive Bear Cave at Iso-Syote

Friday, 2nd November 2018

Becky Masih

How to pick your perfect polar expedition vessel…

There’s an increasing range of expedition ships cruising in polar waters these days, so how on earth do you pick the right…

Wednesday, 31st October 2018

Liz

How to Plan a Polar Holiday

Thinking about planning a trip to the polar regions, but not sure where to start? Read our step by step guide to…

Monday, 15th October 2018

Liz

Traveller Q&A: Hiking in East Greenland with Cathy Harlow

Two of our clients, Andrew and Anne travelled on our Hiking in East Greenland escorted holiday! We caught up with them to…

Sunday, 7th October 2018

Becky Masih

Australia vs New Zealand Holiday

How to these two extraordinary countries stack up as travel destinations?

Monday, 1st October 2018

Pam Forrest

All aboard the Rocky Mountaineer

Travel Specialist, Lauren, travelled between Banff and Vancouver on the iconic Rocky Mountaineer.

Saturday, 29th September 2018

Lauren Shorney

Top End Top Ten

Australia's Top End in the Northern Territory is a land of rich red earth, canyons, endless floodplains, fascinating culture and compelling wildlife.…

Friday, 28th September 2018

Liz

Where to Find Polar Bears

Discover the kingdom of the ice bear with our guide on where to travel to see the Arctic's most impressive creature...

Tuesday, 25th September 2018

Destination Specialist

TIME Magazine’s World’s Greatest Places 2018 Round-up!

Not one, but five of our incredible hotels were picked as TIME Magazine’s world’s greatest places: Here’s a roundup of which ones…

Wednesday, 19th September 2018

5 Reasons to Spend New Year’s Eve in Reykjavik

It’s the time of year that Icelanders look forward to - fireworks, parties and tradition. Spend New Year's Eve in Iceland's Reykjavik.

Tuesday, 18th September 2018

Becky Masih

Gros Morne National Park, Newfoundland

Canada Travel Specialist, Sarah, visited Newfoundland’s Gros Morne National Park to find out why the locals say that photographs just do not…

Thursday, 6th September 2018

Destination Specialist

Volcanoes and Northern Lights Escorted Tour (In Pictures)

Debbie travelled to Iceland’s Highlands on an 8WD Truck adventure – and here’s how it looked.

Wednesday, 29th August 2018

Debbie Smallwood

Meet the Designers of ‘The Living Ocean Suite’

Meet Father and Daughter Duo, Jonathon and Marnie Green. Designers of 'the Living Ocean Suite' in the 29th edition of Sweden's Icehotel. …

Thursday, 23rd August 2018

Becky Masih

3 Gourmet Western Australia Ideas

Western Australia is home to the Margaret River wine region; the location of food and wine festival, Gourmet Escapes. This is a…

Tuesday, 14th August 2018

Becky Masih