Destinations

Naina’s Sri Lanka Travel Diary

October 23, 2019

Our very own Naina Karsan has just returned from a twin-centre break to the Maldives and Sri Lanka. Land of leopards and elephants, hot tea and hotter curries, ancient architecture and timeless scenery, Sri Lan... Read More...

My Orlando Travel Diary – A Wild Ride

October 18, 2019

After hearing I’d be spending a week in Florida on an educational trip, a few images sprang to mind: alligators, roller-coasters and leathery-skinned octogenarians in Hawaiian shirts just to name a few. A few w... Read More...

Sweater Weather Wonders: 5 cities to visit for Autumn Foliage

October 11, 2019

As we say goodbye to summer, we welcome a season of pumpkin spiced lattes, cosy knitwear and the changing coloured leaves. While Kenwood Travel offers a chance to bask in the sunshine all year round, we also wa... Read More...

Spilling the beans: A Guide to Drinking Coffee in the Middle East

October 4, 2019

Famed Scottish academic, Sir James McKintosh, once claimed, "The powers of a man’s mind are directly proportional to the quantity of coffee he drinks." Thanks to Starbucks, Costa and myriad other high-street ou... Read More...

Holidays You Never Knew You Needed: Quirky & Unique Hotels

October 2, 2019

We’re all in desperate need of a holiday at this time of year – that much is obvious. I mean, have you been outside lately? It’s 50 shades of grey with no chance of t-shirt weather until next year. Fortunately ... Read More...

Rugby world cup cities in Japan: What to do in-between games

September 27, 2019

The 2019 Rugby World cup kicked off last week at the Ajinomoto Stadium in Chofu, Tokyo, Japan, with fans from all over the world flocking to the Land of the Rising Sun. With 12 Japanese cities playing host for ... Read More...

Travel With Teens (Before They Rush Off to Uni)

September 18, 2019

So, it’s almost that time of year when students reluctantly return to university and a whole new batch of fresh-faced, unknowingly unworldly teens are dropped into the mix. This also means there are a few paren... Read More...

The Kenwood Travel Bucket List

September 11, 2019

Here at Kenwood, we (mostly) take travel seriously. And we definitely don’t just bandy around the phrase ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ willy nilly – when we say it, we tend to mean it. So in the spirit of things, we’ve ... Read More...

Are these the most affordable luxury holidays in the world?

September 6, 2019

The Kenwood Travel crew is known for the tailored recommendations and destination knowhow we bring to our friendly holiday service. We call it the art of escape. But we wouldn’t be able to truly deliver this le... Read More...

School’s In: Holidaying without the Kids

August 30, 2019

As schools around the country reopen for the autumn term, kids arrive at the gates still giddy with memories of family escapes and endless summer days. But while they reluctantly swap sand castles for calculus,... Read More...

An Inside Look into Manila’s Premiere District: Bonifacio Global City

August 27, 2019

As the metropolitan hub of the Philippines, Manila has attracted visitors and Filipinos for many years, whether it’s for a city break or business trip. With towering skyscrapers and luxury megamalls, it’s no wo... Read More...

Time to Make Some Waves: 6 Mermaid Experiences to Dive into

August 19, 2019

The majestic creatures of the sea have inspired centuries worth of legendary tails. With their colourful fins, sea salt hair and mysterious demeanor, it’s no wonder that plenty of men and women have dreamt of b... Read More...

5 Must-Try Afternoon Teas Around the World

August 14, 2019

At the risk of reinforcing a stereotype about Brits, we can all admit that tea time is nothing short of a sacred institution. Tea is an everyday beverage with supernatural qualities: a healer of broken hearts, ... Read More...

A Book Lover’s Guide to East Asia

August 9, 2019

From Marco Polo to Anthony Bourdain, the spirit of East Asia has captured the minds of explorers and writers with its mesmerising coastlines, tropical jungles and vibrant cities. To celebrate the great literatu... Read More...

In Search of Authentic Mexico: Cancún & The Riviera Maya

August 7, 2019

Whilst remaining unapologetically glued to a sun lounger on one of the world’s most knee-weakening coastlines is admittedly the stuff of dreams, there is simply more to a break in Cancún. We’re not just talking... Read More...

9 Amazing Things You Didn’t Know About Malaysia

August 2, 2019

As you may or may not have heard, at the end of the month is Malaysia’s National Independence Day. On August 31st each year, this super diverse country comes together for some good old fashioned flag-waving, tr... Read More...

Where Does the Royal Family Stay in the Caribbean?

July 31, 2019

The Royal family are keen visitors of the Caribbean islands, for both business or pleasure. It just goes to show that even if you grew up in a palace, it’s nice to escape to the tropics every now and again. Our... Read More...

La La Land: A 24-Hour West Hollywood Travel Diary

July 17, 2019

After spending the first few days of her California trip in San Luis Obispo, one of our travel experts, Angie, spent her last night in the Los Angeles neighbourhood of West Hollywood. She recounts her short and... Read More...