Travel beats - our online travel magazine
The team at Eats & Retreats couldn't agree more, which is why our website not only lists some of the most diverse and appealing villas and apartments in the world, but also includes in-depth, insider guides and articles on all the destinations we offer.
The writers in our Travel Beats section come from a wide range of backgrounds, and between them have traversed the globe several times over in search of new experiences and inspirations. Some of the contributors are based in the countries they describe, others write as they travel, providing insights into new locations, tastes and adventures in their own style, with honest appraisals, an eye for detail, and plenty of tips to help you decide if a particular continent, country or location is the best place to choose for your next villa holiday.
A genuine feel
Unlike traditional online magazines painting pages with poetic descriptions and touched up photos, at Eats & Retreats we prefer a more dynamic, comprehensive approach and our Travel Beats are therefore written to give you a genuine feel for the places featured on our signature site.
Bucket lists
Our destination guides include top 5 'bucket list' choices that provide a quick reference to the highlights of a particular country, city or island escape. More intense feature articles then go into more detail, focusing on a range of attractions, culinary experiences, activities and cultural sights in each country, city, town or beach resort. Each story is written from a personal perspective with observations, suggestions and honest criticism, all designed to give our visitors a rounded perspective and help them make informed choices when planning their villa holiday.
Fascinating insights
Eats & Retreats travel beats provide fascinating insights that go far beyond the usual sales speak otjer wise so common. The concept is as much a modern online travel magazine as it is a functional web resource. Our writers are not afraid to "say it how it is", and we firmly believe their opinions and observations add depth and interest that will inspire people to visit many of the places in the articles and experience them first hand.
Explore the world
The Travel Beats are a constant work in progress, with new features on new destinations added to the archives all the time. This means you can explore the world, research your favourite places and holiday pursuits in detail, then make informed holiday plans well beyond simply choosing the perfect villa or apartment to stay in. Travel beats open the globe to you at home so you can match your trip to your personal desires and aspirations and "travel to your own beat".
Eats & Retreats - Travel to your own beat
Stepping it up - the Samui TriathlonKoh Samui offers the ultimate natural challenge for athletes willing to push themselves to the limits
Forget Ibiza, Head to CroatiaThe Electric Elephant Carnival on the coast of Croatia offers the perfect opportunity to chill out and party down.
Bricks and MortarBuildings in Italy provide a tangible expression of otherwise abstract themes of history, art movements, and religion.
Caribbean LandlubbersBefore movie magic was sprinkled across the Caribbean, the islands sprinkled their magic on Hollywood.
A whale of a timeThe surrounding waters off Cape Town offer a close encounter with nature's gentle giants.
Steaming throughA luxury train journey across the 'Pearl of the Indian Ocean'.
Girl Power on PhuketThe statues at the island's largest roundabout guide many lost drivers, but who are they?
The eternal Quetzal More than 1,000 years since Chichén Itzá was built, a guardian bird still chirps.
La dolce ToscanaIndulging in the sweet life for a memory of a lifetime.
A toast to DionysusThough not famed in mainstream circles, a trip to Santorini showed us the Greeks produce more than just Ouzo.
All tied up in CroatiaCroatian legacies of UNESCO old town centers and cravats.
Good fortune in BaliSince Julia Roberts graced its mystical shores, Bali's fortunes have improved considerably.
Low price to live largeAirAsia's CEO, Tassapon Bijleveld, has steered the airline from its first flight in 2002 to over 100 million passengers and counting.
Gaudí designsArchitectural observations might not be considered a standard holiday activity, but in Barcelona, one artist makes it hard to resist.
An island redefinedThere is no need for parents to miss out on a real 'holiday' when travelling with children.
Another day in paradise1 state, 8 islands of swaying palms, Polynesian arts, pipeline surfing, and the Goddess Pele in Hawaii.
A game of give and takeThere are ways for global experience seekers to give back to nature and the local communities.
Snowy remindersOn the slopes around Aspen, loyal fans and rememberists honor a host of subjects, from Sinatra to Snoopy.
Top 5 parties in BaliWhere do you go to show off your new look and party the night away Bali style?
A fun Full MoonThe stampede to get aboard belies the motivation they lacked to see the night through.
