By Paul Johnson on Feb 16, 2023 in Accommodation, Europe, France, Greece, Honeymoons, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe As a luxury villa company, The Thinking Traveller knows a thing or…
As the world reawakens and travellers start to rediscover the wonders beyond their own borders, one enchanting Indonesian island is gearing up to welcome guests back to paradise with a wide smile and a wealth…
New Zealand is one of those destinations best explored by car or campervan. Public transport is limited outside cities, and so much of what you'll want to see and do is off-the-beaten-track, immersed in New…
Malaysia is well known for its iconic Petronas Towers and glitzy capital city, but there’s a lot more to the country than commercial high-rise buildings. Some of the best Malaysian islands are also home to…
Having opened its doors more than five years ago, Sailrock South Caicos in Turks and Caicos has perfected its combination of luxury, sustainability and service to offer a unique Caribbean experience that’s hard to find…
Travel industry executives attribute the increase in luxury cruise bookings that include the chance to see penguins in their natural habitat to “the Sir David Attenborough effect”. After viewing Sir David’s wildlife programs on the…
The ultimate tropical getaway, the Caribbean conjures images of palm-fringed beaches, rum-fueled dancing and lush jungle excursions. Pick any of the 700-odd islands that form an arc between Florida and Venezuela and you’ll get all these…
Charles Darwin founded his theory of evolution in this place, whilst others know it as one of the natural wonders of the world; truth be told, the reasons that make the Galapagos Islands special are…
You’ll see lei at birthdays, weddings, graduation parties, luau, even at the airport when you arrive. Defined as a garland or wreath, lei is so much more than just a beautiful adornment. In Hawai'i, it’s…
As the midwinter blues set in, low-cost flights to the Canary Islands beckon. Deciding to head for the airport is an easy choice; which island to pick is the hard part. We’ve narrowed it down to Lanzarote and Fuerteventura –…