Travel

By Rosie Benson No longer just for the super-rich, Mauritius is reinventing itself as a wellness mecca – at least, that’s the idea at Heritage Le Telfair where wealth and health are rapidly becoming one and the same. Located in Domaine de Bel Ombre, a village on the southern coast of the island, the resort is boutique luxury meets back-to-nature wellness. In other words; a butler service is available for every suite, but you’d better make sure you’re up for...

If you dream of immersing yourself in Speyside whisky country then a trip to Rothes would be a good measure of your success.  Set in the heart of the malt whisky trail with distillery pagoda turrets sprouting up at every turn, it is a perfect base for exploring the many attractions on its doorstep. Whisky, salmon fishing and castles - what more could you want?  We set up base camp for one night, and the best part of two days, at...

We head to the 'SkiBig3' ski resorts in and around Banff, Canada, to bring you the fundamentals of snowboarding.

Just as I’m about to tuck into a wildly over-elaborate breakfast, I’m joined by an uninvited guest. As it hops towards my plate I shout, “Bugger off”. It takes off into a nearby bush. I take a sip of my tea then look around. A few hundred metres away waves clatter a solitary wooden hut, which is sitting on a jetty beside a secluded cove. Behind it, a blanket of dense, thorny bushes climbs a steep bluff, punctuated by jagged...

It's no surprise that London has its fair share of hotels (1876 according to one online hotel booking site). Options range from boutique luxury hotels and high-end continental big hitters to family B&B’s and budget guesthouses. More recently, however, the big smoke has seen a rise in aparthotels, which combine hotel comforts with apartment-style independence. TLE recently visited Rockwell East in East London to test drive the concept.  Location 4/5 Rockwell East is located around a 20-minute taxi ride from...

Amateur photographer Wayne Lewis, 38, was driving when he saw the U.S Air force F15E 'Strike Eagle' Fighter jet so pulled over and grabbed his camera

Passengers only realised the error when the plane landed and the "welcome to Edinburgh" announcement was made, it was said

The habits and preferences of world travelers have evolved enormously over recent years. Luxury travel in particular has opened the door to the most remarkable opportunities to see the world in new and interesting ways.  Going into 2019, it’s interesting to see how luxury global travelers are setting their sights on adventure and exploration over the coming months. Certain trends have already stood out as the big movements of the year - including but not limited to the following: Condensed...

An onlooker at Charlotte Douglas International Airport, US, as 'genius'