From the narrow lanes of Bampton Village to the lofty halls of Highclere Castle, UK specialist Andea outlines the best way to see filming locations and other sights important to fans of Downton Abbey, both the show and the movie.
The final season of HBO’s hit show Game of Thrones premieres on 14th April, the final chapter of the sweeping epic about dragons, dark magic, lost heirs and violent passions. Places like King’s Landing, Meereen and the Water Gardens of Dorne might be fictional, but much of the show was shot on location in cities you can visit.
How to escape the crowds and experience Peru’s Inca heartlands in a more authentic way? Peru specialist Anna suggests an itinerary that gives you a sense of all the possibilities for exploration in Cuzco, the Sacred Valley and Machu Picchu.
From stately castles overlooking windswept lochs to bucolic manor houses tucked into the hills of the Cotswolds, we suggest hotels that offer you the chance to stay in places once occupied by the royals and aristocrats of Scotland, Ireland and England.
Fly to the other side of the world, or a country without a major airport, and you’re likely to need to stop along the way. Rather than simply gaze out from an airport lounge window, take a few nights to explore. Our specialists explain how a stopover to explore the hawker stalls of Hong Kong or Wadi Ghul, Oman’s own Grand Canyon, can complement your overall trip.
Audley’s UK and Ireland specialists suggest unique ways to experience the many facets of the British Isles. Explore the Cotswolds with a professional photographer, share a pint with a traditional Irish storyteller, marvel at the rugged beauty of the Scottish Highlands, and much more.
From Thailand to The Philippines, these award-winning properties can only be reached by speedboat or small aircraft. Whether you’re enjoying spa treatments in Sumba, Indonesia, scuba diving the pristine coral reef in The Philippines or simply taking in the ocean views in Cambodia, these luxury stays lend themselves to a quiet and care-free vacation.
Thrills can be found anywhere around the world, whether you’re wandering through ancient pharaoh tombs in Egypt or looking for ghosts in the windows of a haunted South African hotel. Stray off the beaten path and discover centuries-old mysteries and abandoned towns frozen in time with these eerie experiences from Japan to Peru.
