Solar eclipse triggers surge in Mallorca’s luxury villa market
All eyes are on the Balearic Islands this summer for a solar event that only happens once every 400 years! The 2026 solar eclipse in...
Category : Vacaction
Why 2026 marks the definitive pivot from luxury hotels to private villas
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...
Review: Pink Door Franschhoek, Winelands, South Africa
In the heart of Franschhoek, widely recognised as South Africa’s gastronomic capital, Pink Door Franschhoek by the Oyster Collection stands as a lesson in exclusive accommodation. Five...
Review: Wressle Grange Farmhouse, East Riding of Yorkshire, UK
Finding good-quality holiday accommodation for a large gathering is charming in theory, but logistically fraught in practice. Throw in guests travelling from Cumbria, Northumberland and...
Review: Angel Pools Villa, Kastro, Kefalonia, Greece
The sixth largest island in Greece, and the biggest in the Ionian, Kefalonia has the drama of Corfu’s cliffs, the charm of Ithaca’s myths, and...
Booking vacation rentals directly with owners to save on additional fees
In my last post, I talked about the merits of booking vacation rentals directly versus via a third party website such as Airbnb or VRBO....
Booking vacation rentals directly with the owner versus via a third party website
Owners of vacation rental accommodation (or self-catering accommodation as it’s more commonly known in the UK and some other parts of the world) – like...
5 luxury New Zealand staycations
Every year, I have the privilege of spending a month in New Zealand with family and always seize the chance to scout out luxurious new...
Review: Linden Barn, Orton, Cumbria, UK
Nestled in the Cumbrian village of Orton is Linden Barn – a beautiful 3-bedroom property lovingly converted by owners Fiona and Brian who live next...
Review: Summit on Quarter, Cape Town, South Africa
Pretty much every South African itinerary includes the Mother City – and with no shortage of accommodation options, it can be confusing as to what...