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Travelling with other couples can change the way a trip feels. Instead of rushing between attractions, the focus is on shared spaces, long meals, and exploring neighbourhoods together. Large private…
Rail travel offers a perspective that feels increasingly rare in a fast-moving world. The steady rhythm of a train, the changing scenery and the uninterrupted time to look outward create…
If you are planning a once-in-a-lifetime journey and want nothing but the best, personalised travel experiences can ensure that you transform something beyond a holiday, but rather a seamless, luxurious…
Alright, let’s get straight to it. Italy and yachts? Classic combo. Now, toss in some of the country’s most jaw-dropping festivals, and you’ve got yourself a killer trip that’s more…
For many people, travel is one of the most personal aspects of life and creates unique memories that are unlike any other experience. A customized approach to discovery, private tours…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit the Sicilian Capital Palermo to unearth much of its history and the nearby countryside. We had fond memories of our first visit to Sicily…
For travellers who prefer to take their time and enjoy the richness of each destination, cruises offer a thoughtful way to explore the world. In 2026, those aged 40 and…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise review the Adler Spa Resort on their trip to Sicily in Italy and discover it to be a shining light for sustainability. On a lovely…
In the fast-paced world of business aviation, where time is money and efficiency is paramount, selecting the right aircraft is crucial. The Cessna Citation XLS, a mainstay in the mid-size…
As we get older, travelling becomes more about chasing meaningful and well-balanced experiences. Of course, you still want excitement, but not at the expense of comfort or rest. That said…
A silly part of me was hoping to find the Saint-Tropez France my parents had described, even though I knew it was no more. A louche scene of artists and…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise find country-house intimacy, striking art, and royal connections at The Milestone Hotel and Residences Kensington London The white painted, cast-iron stone road sign standing outside…
Its setting is sublime, its 950-year history as rich as any English country house, and the restoration work carried out on it in the last 30 years exceptional. Combermere Abbey…
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews his luxurious short stay at Hotel Barrière Le Majestic Cannes—where cinematic glamour meets real-world comfort on the Côte d’Azur. It was my first visit to Cannes…
The Maldives has long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting in search of the ultimate getaway…
The idyllic Indian Ocean islands of the Maldives have long been a haven for honeymooners, but a new trend is emerging – families and groups of friends are now visiting…
Many assume traveling (alone, with family, or friends) loses appeal as you age. However, your 40s are a fantastic time to enjoy travel! Sure, the wild adventures of your 20s…
Lucy Daltroff travels Switzerland by train to experience the country’s sustainable tourism initiative – Swisstainable I had never even heard of the term “urban golf” when I visited Chur, (pronounced…
Mark Bibby Jackson goes on a Nova Scotia road trip taking in UNESCO old town Lunenburg and Peggy’s Cove while discovering the amazing warmth of the locals even in the…
Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise stay at the InterContinental Maldives Maamunagau resort to swim with manta rays. It’s 10.30 on a Saturday morning on a boat in the middle of…
Mark Bibby Jackson checks into L’Hotel Barrière Le Westminster Le Touquet and falls in love with this Anglo-French gem on the Opal Coast. For the past hundred years there has…
Mark Bibby Jackson ignores weather warnings to travel to Pas-de-Calais France during Storm Darragh with his mother. Does he live to tell the tale? The plan is to visit the…
On the first leg of their whistle-stop tour through Sri Lanka, Roger Hermiston and Eileen Wise visit Uga Ulagalla in the island’s Cultural Triangle. The teardrop of India, or the…
Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Montigo Resorts Somerset at Charlton House, a beautiful Georgian country house that has been given a fresh spice of life. Sometimes I find myself…
Forget five-star hotels, butlers on every corner and linen so soft you could lie there for ages. Luxury travel is no longer about the service, it’s about the experience. That’s not to say we don’t all like the occasional dose of five-star pampering, a candle-lit dinner on a beautiful white-sand beach, perhaps. But how about transforming that table to a deserted temple in the Cambodian jungle, and swap the beach villa for a bit of glamping with the glorious Mount Fuji as your backdrop. Luxury travel can be the traditional image of a five-star resort, but it is also so much more than that, providing you with an insight into the everyday lives of the people who are hosting your travels. At Travel Begins at 40 we understand this, which is why on our pages you will discover tales of the unexpected rather than the run of the mill. Luxury is a state of mind, let yours be inspired.
