Luaus, leis and coconut cocktails. Welcome to island life in Hawaii, where you can be as laidback or active as you like. With secluded beaches, active volcanoes and lava flows and lush green jungles filled with hidden waterfalls, Hawaii’s scenery is nothing if not diverse. From the thrilling volcanic hikes of Island of Hawaii and dramatic

Did you know that the warm Indian Ocean waters around Sri Lanka’s coastline are home to five of the world’s seven species of sea turtles – six of which are in serious danger of extinction? The southern beaches of Sri Lanka have long been a source of retreat for Green, Leatherback, Hawksbill, Loggerhead and the

Sitting very quietly in the landrover, the lionesses primed their cubs on how to hunt; the target was a couple of young warthogs that were lazily grazing nearby. Almost with military precision, the cubs rose, crouched and then darted off in search of their prey. Unfortunately for them, due to their over-exuberance and lack of

Some things will never change in Havana, like some of the city’s landmark hotels full of history and character such as the Nacional (favoured by the celebs back in the day) or the authentic Sevilla (basic in parts but its 9th floor restaurant boasts amazing views and the patio bar serves a mean mojito). The

A few steps from the powder-white sands of northern Phi Phi Don and it’s as though you’ve teleported to a jungle somewhere in South America. Leafy green trees provide shelter from the sweltering sun and friendly staff are quick to supply cool, crisp hand towels and a tasty berry-red welcome drink. Kick off your shoes

Tucked beneath leafy green foliage, the Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort & Spa is a quiet barefoot luxury retreat in Krabi. Backed by the Hang Nak Mountain and leading directly onto a private stretch of beach overlooking 13 islands in the Andaman Sea, this blissful resort promises peaceful living and beautiful warm and sheltered waters. During

Kata Rocks’ stunning photos on our website spoke volumes of its elegance before we’d even started planning our trip to Thailand, so naturally staying here was at the very top of our list. Perched on a hilltop, Kata Rocks stands out as one of few ultra-modern hotels in the area – perfect for those who

The almost palpable aroma of spicy street food, a blur of colourful tuk tuks and the all en-compassing hubbub of vendors and tourists doing the song-and-dance of a typical Thai barter… Thailand is a feast for the senses. There is simply no destination quite like it. This buzzing country promises an adventure around every corner – whether

Now Open! Discover the excitement of Dubai‘s new world-class theme park destination, packed with over 100 fun-filled rides and attractions for all ages.  Spread across 25 million square feet, Dubai Parks & Resorts is the Middle East’s largest integrated theme park resort with three exciting theme parks, one waterpark and an incredible themed retail and dining destination.

We asked Best at Travel founder, owner and MD, mother of two and international globetrotter Rita Sharma to give us the inside tips on getting the most out of your multigenerational family break. We all love to travel, but it can be a tricky balancing act. None of us have enough time to see as