Our Travel Blogs
At c+l we love to keep you up to speed with what’s going on in our three regions of expertise (and anything else which we think you might find interesting).
Luxury Travel Blog
Our blog is a mixture of insightful ancedotes from our guides on the ground and from our brilliant team of Destination Experts buzzing to share with you their impeccable knowledge. Keep up to date with what’s hot and what’s not. Read about our favourite destinations, new accommodation, exciting activities and fantastic experiences.
Oliver’s Twist
Oliver Bennett is currently our resident guest blogger, a world renowned journalist who always has a very incisive perspective on the world of luxury travel. He will keep you updated on his latest adventures around the globe and will share any useful insights and tips with you.
Amsterdam Behind Closed D...
June 18, 2013
By Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell A Glazed Door It was far too late for dinner but far too early for bed. You check into a hotel, have the vaguely uncomfortable tipping conundrum with the porter and vaguely sort out your stuff. I …
Category: A view from over there
Explore the Grandeur of O...
June 13, 2013
By Oliver Bennett The centre of Cuba’s capital, Old Havana, is one of the most beautiful urban districts in the world. Known for its 16th and 17th century architecture, it suits being slightly decrepit, which gives it a fabulous salty …
Category: Oliver's Twist
Amsterdam Behind Closed D...
June 10, 2013
By Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell A Warehouse Door We got out of the vehicle in a warehouse area and were greeted by the harsh screech of metal on metal as a train passed by on a cast iron bridge behind the wharf …
Category: A view from over there
Emily's Colombian Highlig...
May 30, 2013
Emily Stephenson, Destination Expert for Central+South America travelled to Colombia earlier this year to research the country as our newest holiday destination. Here she tells us of some of her trip highlights: Favourite dish: For lovers of hearty soups this …
Category: A view from over there
A Return Trip to Zimbabwe
May 28, 2013
By Claire Dicken, Head of the Africa + Indian Ocean Department My very first trip to Africa was a family safari organised by my father post a rather hectic British Lions rugby tour in South Africa. Three matches (and an …
Category: A view from over there
Amsterdam Behind Closed D...
May 23, 2013
By Christopher Wilmot-Sitwell A Grand Door We walked along the cobbled pavement and stopped outside a grand, immaculately restored 17th Century house with views across the River Amstel. One of the joys of Amsterdam is to walk and to glance …
Category: A view from over there
Testing out the Sea Explo...
May 22, 2013
By Sophia Constant, Destination Expert The opportunity to spend a night aboard the Sea Explorer came as a complete surprise and was an absolute dream come true invitation; the Antarctic ship just so happened to be stopping off at Dublin …
Category: News
South Africa's Hottest Re...
May 17, 2013
By Laura Marsham, Destination Expert Africa+Indian Ocean I recently returned from a whistle – stop tour of Cape Town and The Winelands which re-established my belief that the South Africans really know how to cook. There has been a huge …
Category: News
Istanbul Bar Crawl
May 10, 2013
By Oliver Bennett, Guest Blogger In the daytime in Istanbul you go and see the Topkapi Palace, the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque – of course you do. Then you have the evening to fill, and hummus won’t be enough. …
Category: Oliver's Twist
Highlights of Indonesia
April 25, 2013
Indonesia is a nation of diversity; from the dry islands and crystal seas East of Bali through to the tropical foliage and volcanic mountain ranges of Java, it is easy to have an interesting and varied holiday here which combines …
Category: News
Set Sail On Alila Purnama...
April 25, 2013
This Summer set sail on a luxury boat and get off the beaten track to explore the stunning, undiscovered waters and islands of Indonesia. There are currently few luxurious boats to choose from, but this Summer the Alila Purnama has …
Category: News
The Rise of Photography a...
April 24, 2013
By Oliver Bennett, Guest Blogger As can be seen on user-generated sites like Flickr, the holiday photograph remains a beast of little imagination. There are, when you scroll through them, very few new ideas or arresting images. When at a …
Category: Oliver's Twist
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