High tea is a centuries-old English tradition of late-afternoon delights: a cup of freshly-brewed tea accompanied by a selection of pastries and bite-sized sandwiches….
Velvet Escape travel blog
Plane views: Innsbruck
Innsbruck is the largest town and capital of the state of Tirol in western Austria. Located in the heart of the Tirolean Alps, the…
Enchanting spots: Jameos del Agua, Lanzarote
Lanzarote is a volcanic island that is part of the Canary Islands off the coast of Morocco. The island is famed for its bewildering…
Five glamping luxury safaris
Camping is one of those activities that’s a bit like marmite, you either love it or hate it, but if you’re not a camping…
Reasons to visit Riviera Maya
Ever since it first appeared on the map of Mexico in the late 70s – a sun-kissed location in the north-east corner of the…
Exploring the Italian Riviera
The Liguria peninsula in the northwest of Italy, a short drive east of Genoa, is a gorgeous region of colourful fishing towns, beautiful beaches…
Enchanting spots: Tracy Arm fjord, Alaska
Imagine a fjord with water the colour of jade. Littered with thousands of icebergs, the fjord is surrounded by mist-shrouded mountains and countless waterfalls…
Watching the sunrise from the Zugspitze
Watching the sunrise from the top of any of the mighty peaks in the Alps is a popular activity for both locals and tourists…
Summer in Tirol Zugspitz Arena
The Tirol Zugspitz Arena, located in the Ausserfern region in western Austria, is a stunning valley bordered on all sides by the imposing peaks…
