Brett Collins, Author at Kenwood Travel Blog

The Burj Al Arab Just got better

June 10, 2016

A Dubai holiday to Burj Al Arab Jumeirah takes you within Dubai’s dhow sail. Its modern design is already a city landmark. Since 1999, the ‘world’s only 7-star hotel’ possesses the same romance, style and impac... Read More...

Timeless Havana: In Pictures

June 6, 2016

Art & Culture, Travel Photography

Thinking of booking a Cuba holiday to Havana? Word of advice: don't forget your camera. Havana is a must for anyone with an eye for architecture, classic motoring and mojitos, but for now we'll kee... Read More...

The 5 best Coastal Breaks In The World

June 1, 2016

Environment, Featured, Hotels

From man-made marvels to natural wonders, there's a lot of coast packed into our planet. As a result, you’ll find some incredible escapes to sit back and relax in the sun. Whether it's the isolated a... Read More...

How Etihad Airways have reimagined flying

May 20, 2016

Featured, News

Houston, we've reached cruising altitude. Somewhere below my Etihad Airways flight is a mosaic of deserts and mountains, and in our wake lies the patchwork farms and cities of Belgium, Germany, and Tu... Read More...

What makes Ferrari World so unique?

May 16, 2016

Featured

Our guide said, ‘Ferrari World has the world’s fastest roller coaster. Some say it goes faster than the speed of light.’ And there it was. The chrome red shell of Ferrari World glistening in the Abu D... Read More...

It’s big in Japan: 4 Tokyo musts

May 9, 2016

Destinations, Featured, Lists

Tokyo is a wise old man beneath a childlike veil. It’s easier to refer to the metropolis in Japan as a world rather than a city, because Planet Tokyo features over 700 kilometres of surprises and secr... Read More...

8 Unmissable Things to do in Antigua

May 7, 2016

Featured

Life's a beach in Antigua, but what else is there to do besides lounging around on the pristine white sands all day (not that we have a problem with that of course)? The answer is... loads! Despite be... Read More...

Our top 5 cultural holidays & worldwide wonders

April 27, 2016

Art & Culture, Featured

The best part of a holiday is immersing yourself in local cultures, visiting ancient historical sights and getting lost in a different world from our own. To help plan your next escape, we've found fi... Read More...

Mauritius top 6: a sightseer’s guide

April 20, 2016

Featured

Life in Mauritius is lolling on a sun-soaked beach and letting the azure waters wash over your toes. It’s all about relaxing, leaving the world behind and stepping into paradise. But di... Read More...

How Maldives resorts unveil an underwater world

April 13, 2016

Destinations, Featured, Hotels, Lists

The Indian Ocean has a secret. It’s called Lemuria, and millions of years ago it was speculated to be a land of mountains and jungles. Nowadays mythical Lemuria is submerged beneath the waves but traces of i... Read More...

What makes a St Lucia holiday so groovy?

March 29, 2016

Art & Culture, Destinations, Featured

The Caribbean St Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival is here for 2016, and it's celebrating its 25th anniversary. With a line-up of blazingly hip performers, it’s the perfect time for music lovers to visit... Read More...

Why these resorts rock our world for Caribbean holiday romance and luxury

March 15, 2016

Destinations, Featured

Strands of sugary beach, sunset vistas and poolside cabanas: The Caribbean oozes with romance and luxury. For couples needing an escape, or those in search of a little opulence, Kenwood travel will gu... Read More...

Why Caribbean holidays top the charts for family fun and value for money

March 11, 2016

Destinations, Featured

Tall ships, swashbucklers, pirate gold, and seasoned navigators. The wild seafaring days are long gone, but Kenwood Travel’s own experts can still charter a holiday for your dream Caribbean escap... Read More...

How Kenwood Travel can inspire your next holiday

March 3, 2016

Featured

You know what they say: life is a book and those who do not travel read only a page. Hallmark hokum aside, there’s an important message here. Seeing the world is arguably the only true way to broaden our horizo... Read More...

Why your Oman holiday could be magic this summer

February 26, 2016

Environment, Featured, Hotels

Do you want to see a miracle? During your holiday to Oman, you can bear witness to Mother Nature working her wonders at the easternmost point of Oman’s rugged peninsula. Every year the beach sands flow in pe... Read More...

Big Buddhas and James Bond Boats: Thailand Tour Diary

February 24, 2016

Destinations, Featured

With a portfolio of the world's finest beach and spa resorts at his disposal, the owner of a leading UK tour operator would be forgiven for holidaying at only the most exclusive and relaxing luxury hote... Read More...

Which Arabian holiday resort makes the biggest splash?

February 19, 2016

Hotels, Sport & Activities

Rugged red rocks, sizzling sands and dazzling dunes. Mother Nature painted Arabia’s beauty herself; the landscapes are so vivid they’ve become a breeding ground for myth and legend. Nowadays, a holiday to the M... Read More...

The spirit of sanctuary with Banyan Tree and Angsana Resorts

February 17, 2016

Featured, Hotels

Historically a symbol for shelter, the banyan tree defines the spirit of sanctuary central to its eponymous hotels. At Angsana Resorts, on the other hand, contemporary living, tranquil ambience a... Read More...

Author Brett Collins