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Review: Hotel Gotham, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK

by Rowdy Rathod | Mar 6, 2026 | Blog

Nestled on Pilgrim Street — one of Newcastle’s oldest thoroughfares, once trodden by 13th-century pilgrims heading to venerate relics at Grey Friars and Our Lady’s Chapel — stands Hotel Gotham, a five-star jewel in the crown of the city centre. Housed within a...

5 vegan friendly luxury hotels in Southeast Asia that should be on your radar

by Rowdy Rathod | Mar 3, 2026 | Blog

During our most recent vegan luxury travel adventures throughout Southeast Asia, we have been impressed by how seriously luxury hotels are taking plant based dining. In Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Singapore, Bali, and Saigon, we found hotels that don’t just offer a token...

Why 2026 marks the definitive pivot from luxury hotels to private villas

by Rowdy Rathod | Mar 1, 2026 | Blog

The landscape of high-end travel is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. For decades, the five-star hotel served as the undisputed benchmark for luxury, offering a reliable, if somewhat predictable, blend of quality and service. Yet, as we move through...

Luxury safari romance in Africa

by Rowdy Rathod | Feb 26, 2026 | Blog

With February, the month of love, drawing to a close, what could be more romantic than heading off to Africa for a safari for two? Picture open plains dotted with incredible wildlife, sundowner bubbles in the bush – and just the right mix of romance, relaxation and...

Are casino resorts making a comeback?

by Rowdy Rathod | Feb 24, 2026 | Blog

For decades, the casino resort was the ultimate getaway. Neon lights, late nights, endless buffets, headline acts and the promise that, just maybe, lady luck would smile upon you. In the 1990s and early 2000s, these venues were to go-to for weekend getaways and short...

Review: Saxon Hotel, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

by Rowdy Rathod | Feb 21, 2026 | Blog

Johannesburg’s Sandton area is known as Africa’s financial hub, and at the heart of one of its grandest suburbs lies one of the continent’s most revered hotels. Once a prestigious private home, Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa has for the past 25 years, welcomed guests...