Seeking seclusion from the Songkran (Thai New Year) water-splashing madness that occurs every year around this time, I looked to a name that inspires thoughts of luxury, sustainability and calm... The Soneva brand is synonymous with effortless luxury, and Soneva Kiri, on Koh Kood, with its 'no news. no shoes' policy, was exactly what I was craving. Songkran is an incredibly fun time in Thailand, but sometimes I only want to get wet on my own terms, swimming in a pool, untroub
Hawaii, with its remote Pacific location, blissfully far from everywhere, is an adventure-seeker’s paradise… Hawaii is more accessible than one might think, especially Oahu, the island home to the city of Honolulu and an international airport. With one beautiful vista after the next and then some, Oahu makes for an ideal holiday destination, with more activities and attractions than anyone could shake a home-grown Dole pineapple at. Numerous airlines fly into Honolulu, from a
A magical winter wonderland like no other, Niseko sits aloft on Japan's island of Hokkaido, famed for its onsen, cows, summer golf and, of course, winter recreation. Niseko is a region of particularly heavy snowfall, which makes for an increible destination for winter sports; snowboarder or skier, it is certainly not to be missed. Annually, there is about 15m of snowfall, which can pile up three metres or so. The season begins in late November and continues, usually, through
The south of Thailand is a rockclimber’s mecca. Avid enthusiasts flock year upon year, season after season to the Krabi province. Some of the most thrilling places to climb include the walls scattered around the bays of Railay and Tonsai - neighbouring beaches. Not only is there a plethora of mostly titanium-bolted, well-maintained routes for all levels, but climbers also get to enjoy spectacular views and stunning sunsets. This makes for a rather spectacular climbing experie
The ideal view point over San Diego, California, with a great lookout over the enormous US naval base there, is the Cabrillo National Monument. I took a drive up there, as there's plenty of parking and an information centre, to learn more about the history of the city and its close ties to Mexico... Despite the cloudy photo, San Diego is a sunshine city! Just in case you didn't believe me when I said sunny - here's the proof - Pacifi cPark Beach, San Diego - Loved it! x:o) #