There are family holidays… and then there’s Four Seasons — where everything feels elevated, effortless, and genuinely fun for everyone. Our Luxury Travel Associate, Hollie, had the pleasure of a four-week stay in Mauritius, where she revisited some of the island’s top resorts with her family in tow. But it was her time at the Four Seasons Resort Mauritius at Anahita that really stood out.
If Sri Lanka isn’t on your radar yet, it should be — and at Swords Travel, we’ve long known it’s a destination that delivers far more than just pretty beaches (though those are exceptional, too). Think sacred temples, scenic train rides, rolling tea plantations, ancient ruins, and national parks teeming with elephants — all wrapped up in warm hospitality and wildly good food. It’s the kind of place that suits a lot of different travellers: wellness seekers, culture lovers, coast-chasers, and honeymooners looking for somewhere with a bit of soul.
From golden savannahs to snow-dusted mountains and wild coastline, Kenya is a country that captivates you long before you arrive. It’s the land of the Big Five, of sweeping game drives and red-cloaked Maasai warriors. A place where the rhythm of the bush replaces the noise of daily life — and where the wildlife feels just as much a part of the landscape as the acacia trees that dot it.
Dreamy Aegean views, beachside fine dining, and an atmosphere that manages to feel both discreet and ultra-luxurious — Mandarin Oriental Bodrum had been on our radar for a while, so we sent our luxury travel expert Carla to experience it first-hand. From multi-bedroom villas to coffee bars at breakfast and gullet boat adventures across Paradise Bay, here’s her full low-down — and why this slice of Turkish coastline might just deserve a spot on your wishlist.
Lake Como doesn’t really need an introduction — it’s long been a magnet for elegance, romance, and those picture-perfect lakeside moments. But hidden within its shoreline curves is a hotel that feels more like a cinematic dream than a place you can actually check into: Passalacqua. Last April, we had the joy of slipping away from the buzz of daily life to spend two nights at this extraordinary retreat — and honestly, we’re still thinking about it. So, here’s a peek into our time there, what we loved, and why we think this is one for your must-visit list.
Megève is the kind of place that makes you want to swap your ski helmet for a chic beret and pretend you’ve been coming here for generations. Nestled in the Haute-Savoie region of the French Alps, just an hour’s drive from Geneva, it’s long been a favourite of well-heeled Parisians seeking a more refined take on mountain life.
Canada is a land of cinematic contrasts—where sleek cityscapes give way to vast wilderness, and five-star indulgence sits comfortably beside raw, untamed nature. As Audley Travels number one independent agency, our Co-Founder and Creative Director, Stuart, was invited by the team to journey through this extraordinary part of Canada, swapping skyscrapers for snow-capped peaks, seaplanes for jeeps, and luxury hotels for remote lodges where grizzly bears roam the shores.
When it comes to Caribbean escapes, few pairings are as effortlessly glamorous as Antigua and St. Barths. Our founder, Mark, had the privilege of experiencing these two islands in the most spectacular way—on a FAM trip with the Oetker Collection, staying at the iconic Jumby Bay and Eden Rock. A week of indulgence, adventure, and breathtaking scenery, this is island-hopping at its absolute finest.
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