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This post was originally published on this siteI have dreamed of visiting Kenya and Tanzania since I was a very small child. Wild places like the Masai Mara, the Serengeti and the Ngorongoro Crater have been top of my bucket list for more years than I care to remember – and despite working in the luxury safari industry for nearly thirty years, somehow I had yet to experience the Serengeti or the Crater! So when I finally had flights booked, I set about arranging some of the additional experiences I had been told were not-to-be-missed, just in case it’s another 30 years till I get back! Embracing Maasai history and culture In addition to the obvious wildlife highlights of the Masai Mara, what can truly make a trip even more memorable is immersing yourself in the regional culture and meeting the local people.  At Mara Bushtops, you know you are in Kenya the minute your ALS flight touches down at Siana airstrip, as your Maasai guide and spotter/tracker welcome you in full traditional costume including bright red Shukas and adorned with beautiful beadwork!  Our Maasai guide Daniel and spotter Frederik guided us throughout our stay, spotting game effortlessly, having lived

This post was originally published on this siteBuilt as a flagship for Leeds railway station in 1937, and enjoying a Grade-II-listed art-deco façade, The Queens has undergone a £16 million transformation that has gently lifted it into the 21st century whilst still retaining its original glamour. It’s a renovation that sees the original art-deco flourishes now sitting alongside modern furniture and local touches that keep the hotel feeling like a city hotel rather than a corporate retrofit. Read on to learn more about our visit. The welcome This was my second stay at the hotel and, like last time, we opted to arrive by public transport over the headache of city driving — the hotel’s adjacency to Leeds railway station makes that choice a joy rather than a compromise. Having navigated the lobby’s mix of book-lined nooks and plush seating, the reception team made our arrival go smoothly with a warm, brisk and friendly handover of keycards, before we made our way up the building via the art deco lifts (which also have Grade II-listed status), with their signature pillar-box red doors and striking brass trims. The room We stayed in a Superior Family City Square View with a thoughtful 29 m²

This post was originally published on this siteNew Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine through more than in New Zealand’s one-of-a-kind glamping experiences. Picture lying under the stars in isolated mountain stations, or relaxing in wood-burning hot tubs with Alpine views, these experiences redefine nature connection while still being encased in luxury comfort. The following selection is the very best compilation of New Zealand’s glamping experience, each property selected for its potential to deliver that perfect blend of backcountry excitement and high-end amenity that visitors desire. New Zealand’s reputation as a home to truly exceptional luxury experiences is well known, but nowhere does this shine through more than in New Zealand’s one-of-a-kind glamping experiences. Picture lying under the stars in isolated mountain stations, or relaxing in wood-burning hot tubs with Alpine views, these experiences redefine nature connection while still being encased in luxury comfort. The following selection is the very best compilation of New Zealand’s glamping experience, each property selected for its potential to deliver that perfect blend of backcountry excitement and high-end amenity that visitors desire. North Island Heartwood Hollow: Earth house magic in Bay of Plenty