Walking and Gourmet holiday in Sicily, Italy
Walking and Gourmet holiday in Sicily, Italy Sicily is an island almost constantly bathed in sunshine and culture-rich as a result of a succession of Mediterranean powers that have ruled its shores for two millennia. This tour allows you to slow down and to absorb the essence of the island on foot. What is revealed is Sicily’s deeply rustic culture - mountain villages, farms,... Read More
A walking holiday from Florence to Siena, Italy
A walking holiday from Florence to Siena, Italy No matter how many times you travel to Italy, you will be moved by its rich cultural heritage and the sublime beauty of its landscape. Tuscany offers exceptional cuisine, and many of Italy’s greatest wines. Virtually every village possesses a noteworthy trattoria where you can enjoy food of refined simplicity. In June the countryside... Read More
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy
Toasts of Tuscany - Villa accommodation in Italy In Florence we know the restaurants where real Florentines go to enjoy some of the best traditional food in the city. Chianti is a region where there is an embarrassment of restaurant choices and we have previously extolled the virtues of a self-guided Chianti walk that takes you from Florence to Siena. The walk skirts some... Read More
Remote sophistication in the Himalayas, India
Remote sophistication in the Himalayas Elisabeth loves the cities and landscapes of India. Its hotels and resorts are the most opulent and lavish in the world and are a perfect foil for its heady and remote regions. She guarantees a journey into a colourful, spiritual and very seductive culture. We partner with a clever boutique company that offers exclusively designed tours everywhere... Read More
Exquisite Bhutan - Uma Paro
Exquisite Bhutan - Uma Paro - Worth conquering mountains for Exquisite Bhutan will redefine your concept of pleasurable travel. Uma Paro, one of the remote kingdom’s only boutique hotels, offers the pampering of a Como Shambhala spa amid mind-bendingly beautiful scenery with rooms, suites and butler-serviced villas that calm every nerve in your being. Add to this mix food... Read More
Walking tour in France - A walk in alpine meadows
Walking tour in France - A walk in alpine meadows For anyone who enjoys a blend of raw outdoor beauty, fresh air, delicious food and indulgent inns, John Chekian reckons that this Alpine walk is unique. The walk begins in one of the most beautiful lakeside towns in France – Annecy and finishes in the alpine village of Chamonix. Annecy is a postcard city of canals and Michelin... Read More
Luxury walking holiday in Tasmania - Maria Island
Whet your appetite with an island walk - Luxury holiday in Tasmania Tasmania is a cornucopia of wilderness and gourmet treasures and an island that continues to grow increasingly popular. Much of Tasmania is already well-loved by walkers but there is an island not so far from Hobart that can lift your soul. The Maria Island 4 day walking holiday in Tasmania allows for the... Read More
Victoria short break at Meringa Springs – The Grampians
Victoria short break at Meringa Springs – The Grampians Enjoy stylish accommodation in one of Victoria’s most attractive environments Three hours west of Melbourne and overlooking Wartook Valley is a sumptuous retreat on the border of the Grampians National Park. The lodge and four villas enjoy an uninterrupted view to a mountain. The buildings are of stone, tile and wood... Read More
Inca Hiking Trek, Peru
Inca Hiking Trek, Peru This hiking tour offers an intimate introduction to Peru’s culture and geographic treasures. Trace the path of an ancient civilization, beginning in Cusco. Suggested Itinerary: Days 1-2: Cusco Meet in Cusco, which rests at 3,415m. Take a guided walk through the cobbled stairways of the historic city centre and view the remains of Coricancha, once the Inca... Read More
Inca Trail Trek, Peru
Inca Trail Trek, Peru In these high valleys beneath towering peaks and icefields, you will see traditional Quechuan highlanders tending herds of alpacas. Porters carry your gear, so you walk with just a daypack and your camera. We recommend that before setting off on any Andean Trek, you have 2 or 3 nights in Cuzco. This time at leisure will allow you to acclimatise to the high... Read More
