The magnificent five star Ashford Castle is set in 350 acres, on the picturesque shores of Lough Corrib. Dating back to 1228, the castle now enters a new chapter in its history, as part of The Red Carnation Hotel Collection. With 82 spectacular rooms, suites and the Hideaway Cottage, a wealth of activities and […]
There is a lot to think about when preparing for a vacation, and planning what to o while on the plane is an important part of that process (specially when travelling with children!) . While many travellers will have their own games and movies loaded onto their portable devices, there is also the entertainment provided […]
Why do you love to travel? Here are the top 10 motivations. Challenging yourself You might feel like you’re stuck in a rut in your daily life. Or you’re yearning for something exciting and different. You’re craving new experiences and new challenges. Travel is the ideal place to test yourself. It pushes people to […]
We all love looking at the travel brochures and online at the tempting active travel packages, but did you know that the “published” trips are just the beginning? Because almost all active travel companies work with small groups (usually max 16 travellers), they tend to be much more nimble on their feet than the big, […]
Usually, the number one reason for travellers to visit Africa is to embark on a safari or to climb Kilimanjaro, and while Africa certainly does have some of the most prolific wildlife viewing opportunities and one of the seven summits, there are SO many more reasons to visit Africa! The continent teems with unique landscapes, […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”11754,11764,11758,11756,11762″][vc_column_text]Every year Virtuoso awards the Best of the Best in 10 Categories. Here are the Virtuoso 2016 Best of the Best winners. Best Achievement in Design Faena Hotel Miami Beach, Florida, U.S. Highlights include: Floor-to-ceiling murals by Juan Gatti through the lobby “Cathedral” A 24-karat gold-plated woolly mammoth sculpture by Damien Hirst guards […]