Kasbah Tamadot

The Elders visit the High Atlas

1st July 2009

During May we were honoured to welcome an exceptional group of guests for the weekend - The Elders. Brought together by Sir Richard Branson and Nelson Mandela, The Elders are an independent group of eminent global leaders, who offer their collective influence and experience to support peace building, help address major causes of human suffering ...

Ulusaba

Travel Trade adventure to wild Africa!

26th June 2009

Natalie Odenbreit, Virgin Limited Edition's International Sales Manager recently hosted an action-packed travel trade familiarisation at Ulusaba Private Game Reserve. Natalie gives us the lowdown on the group's South African adventure... The catchphrase for the trip was "It just doesn't get better than this!" I was delighted to host the Tour Operator familiarisation ...

Ulusaba

An exciting few weeks in the African bush

26th June 2009

Well, we're now officially passed the shortest day of the year, and with a little shower of rain over a couple of days in the middle of the month and very warm midday temperatures of around 28C, the bush seems to think that spring has sprung. Of course this is not true, as we're still ...

The Lodge

Summer time, and the living is easy.

19th June 2009

Hello wide world of avid blog readers, we have been closed for the past 6 weeks, and in that time we have had no snow, and plenty of sun. We have had 3 exclusive hire groups through in the close down period, 2 birthday parties and a company trip saying thanks to their staff. As of Monday, we ...

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A little bird told us...

On this #NationalBurgerDay we’re going meat-free with a vegan burger at #MontRochelle 🍔 Named the ‘Impossible Burge… twitter.com/i/web/status/1…

2019 January
2nd January 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Guest blog by Kait Hanson

After spending time in Tsavo West National Park, Kait and her husband took a Safarilink plane to ...

3rd January 2019

The Lodge: "Nose to Tail" Clementine Tartlet

Winter in the Swiss Alps is slim pickings for fruit, so our chefs have quite a challenge ...

7th January 2019

Mont Rochelle: Sizzles this summer with Braai lunches

Nothing says summer like the sound of a sizzling barbecue and come rain or shine (but preferably ...

8th January 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Big cat dynasties

You may remember, Selekei our resident female Cheetah who introduced her adorable four little cubs to us ...
2019 February
14th February 2019

Mahali Mzuri: Did you know?

Game viewing is the main attraction at Mahali Mzuri and with the Maasai Mara offering incredible wildlife ...

28th February 2019

Son Bunyola: Make Mallorca your home-from-home

After a winter siesta, we’re ready to say “hola” to summer as we reopen our doors ...

28th February 2019

The Lodge: Get your skis on for March Hotel Weeks

As the snow continues to fall in the Swiss Alps and the sunny, blue sky days are ...
2019 March
12th March 2019

Son Bunyola: Mallorca's famous almond blossom

Each year, from late January through to March, Mallorca is quite simply blooming as five million almond ...

28th March 2019

Son Bunyola: Luxury villas on Mallorca's West Coast

Charles Marlow is an independent estate agency set in the stunning village of Deia in Mallorca. They ...

29th March 2019

Virgin Limited Edition: Earth Hour 2019

We’re already living with the effects of climate change, and we’ve seen extreme weather conditions that...
2019 April
2nd April 2019

Head Chef Yassine Khalal attends the Embassy Chef Challenge 2019

We’re extremely proud to announce that our Executive Chef of Kasbah Tamadot, Yassine Khalal, has been ch...

8th April 2019

Necker Island: Play with a purpose in the BVIs #GameofThrows

We’re supporting the youth of Virgin Gorda in a new kind of way… With the community of s...

24th April 2019

Mahali Mzuri: An unforgettable flying safari experience

An African safari is one of life’s greatest adventures and it’s no wonder it features on s...

30th April 2019

Guest blogger: A boutique stay in the Atlas Mountains

Marrakech is famed for its heady assault on all senses. A colourful and vibrant city that simply ...
2019 May
15th May 2019

Mont Rochelle: Takes gold at the London Wine Competition

Sip, sip hooray! We’re thrilled that 3 of our Mont Rochelle wines have won Gold and Bronze me...

20th May 2019

Mont Rochelle: The perfect winter in the Winelands

There’s nothing quite like the tranquil beauty of the Cape Winelands in the winter, with crisp ai...

24th May 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Summer in Morocco's Atlas Mountains

Summertime in Morocco means fun in the sun, and while July and August are some of the ...
2019 June
6th June 2019

#VLEtravels with purpose

This summer #VLEtravels is back WITH PURPOSE! We believe our collection of retreats and hotels should be ...

7th June 2019

Mahali Mzuri: The race is on for the Great Migration

The plains of the Maasai Mara have sprung to life as the Great Migration has been sighted ...

20th June 2019

Ulusaba: Extraordinary baby elephant encounters

Getting up close to an African elephant is a humbling experience, from their rough sandpapery skin (which ...

24th June 2019

The Lodge: Summer events in the Swiss Alps

There’s so much more to Verbier than snow (although it is pretty special in the winter to...
2019 July
8th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Sweet treats in the gardens

The gardens at Kasbah Tamadot are looking beautiful this month and if you look closely you can ...

9th July 2019

The Lodge: Celebrate Christmas in a winter wonderland

With picture perfect scenery, twinkling lights and plenty of fresh white snow, Verbier is the ultimate winter ...

16th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: The valleys and villages of the Atlas Mountains

After exploring the souks, trade the hustle and bustle of Marrakech for the tranquil valleys and villages ...

16th July 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: We're number one

We're thrilled to announce that Kasbah Tamadot has been named No 1. Resort Hotel in North Africa and ...

16th July 2019

Mahali Mzuri: A day with the Maasai

There are many moments when guests interact with the Maasai people during a stay at Mahali Mzuri, ...

16th July 2019

Mont Rochelle: Discover the Winelands and the wildlife

Combining a trip to family friendly Franschhoek in the winelands with a roaringly good safari in the ...

16th July 2019

Necker Island: Wild times

From the moment you step foot on the island you’ll spot a stunning array of wildlife, fr...

16th July 2019

Son Bunyola: All aboard the train to Sóller

Beyond the gates of Son Bunyola is an island waiting to be discovered. Take a trip on ...

16th July 2019

Ulusaba: Catching up with the Pride 'n Purpose team

Pride 'n Purpose target_blank is our charitable arm which focuses on sustainable initiatives that support disadvantaged ...

25th July 2019

Mahali Mzuri: A Little Bird Told Us

Kenya’s Maasai Mara is known for its abundance of wildlife, and in particular the big cats th...

31st July 2019

#WorldRangerDay: A blog by Liam Burrough

Surely there is no place on earth more associated with wide open spaces than Africa. This vast ...
2019 August
1st August 2019

Kasbah Tamadot: Meet our master tea-maker Mohammed

As you wander through Kasbah Tamdot, over the pretty tiled floors and past fountains filled with rose ...

8th August 2019

Necker Island: Watersports or Wellness?

That’s a decision you don’t need to make on Necker Island, there’s plenty of time t...

9th August 2019

The Lodge: BBQ Beer Can Chicken

Looking for an easy BBQ dish? Head Chef, Adam Bateman, at The Lodge shares his BBQ beer ...

13th August 2019

The Lodge: Calling all foodies

Dining alfresco with blue skies, crisp alpine air, picture-perfect views and delicious food and wine, is almost ...

14th August 2019

Son Bunyola: Get a taste of Mallorca

One of the best things about going on holiday, is trying local delicacies, and while Spain and ...

19th August 2019

Ulusaba: Painted Wolves and their puppies

Puppy alert! Here at Ulusaba, we’re lucky enough to see Painted Wolves (also known as African Wi...

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