Sport & Activities Archives - Kenwood Travel Blog

Which Sani Resort hotel is right for you?

March 1, 2024

"Sani Resort leads the way in sophisticated family holidays and when you visit you can really see why. The resort manages to strike that difficult balance: happy and stress-free family holidays without compro... Read More...

The Best Golf Resorts in the World

April 7, 2022

Featured, Hotels, Lists, Sport & Activities

Dreaming of a golfing holiday that’s a putt above the rest? Here's Kenwood Travel's guide to the best golf resorts in the world, by par. Mauritius: Constance Belle Mare Plage Resort & Spa ... Read More...

In Deep Conversation: Going Under with a Maldives Dive Instructor

July 2, 2020

Destinations, Featured, Hotels, Sport & Activities, Travel Photography

We sit down with Wolfgang Stadler, who has been Base Leader at Coco Palm Dhuni Kolhu’s Dive Centre for three years. At 48 years old, Wolfgang has racked up a grand Base Leader, Wolfgang Stadler total of ... Read More...

Stream on: Virtual Adventures Around the Globe

April 2, 2020

Art & Culture, Destinations, Environment, Featured, News, Sport & Activities

Live streams and virtual tours are popping up worldwide at the moment proving an important fact: although we can’t travel right now, wanderlust doesn’t have to stop. For truly enamoured jet-setters, social dist... Read More...

The Kenwood Travel Bucket List

September 11, 2019

Destinations, Featured, Hotels, Sport & Activities

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...

Five Sporting Events You Simply Must See on Holiday

October 3, 2018

Destinations, Sport & Activities

Who said watching sport should be confined to a crowded pub with a few beers and a packet of crisps? Get closer to the action with these five sporting events you simply must see on holiday, from Olympic drama i... Read More...

10 Things we Learned About Keeping Fit on Holiday

September 12, 2018

Art & Culture, Destinations, Sport & Activities

Who said keeping fit on holiday had to be a chore? The destination experts at Kenwood Travel jetted off to see if we could maintain our beach bodies while hitting the beach. Here's what we learned... 1. Poundi... Read More...

The England Team’s World Cup Journey

July 11, 2018

Destinations, Sport & Activities

Including this summer’s march to the semi-finals under the admirable stewardship of Gareth Southgate, England have qualified for the World Cup 15 times since 1950, traversing the globe several times in the proc... Read More...

How to Watch the World Cup from the Beach

June 6, 2018

Hotels, News, Sport & Activities

Between 14th June and 15th July, 32 national football teams will battle it out in Russia to see who will be crowned FIFA World Cup champions 2018. Will holders Germany triumph again? Will Brazil add to their re... Read More...

Top 10 family-friendly activities in Dubai

January 4, 2018

Destinations, Sport & Activities

In recent years, Dubai has become one of the world’s premier holiday destinations. A hub of both business and leisure within the Arabian Desert, the largest of the United Arab Emirates is known as a dream l... Read More...

A guide to Universal’s Islands of Adventure

January 4, 2018

Featured, Sport & Activities

Florida is renowned for its beautiful beaches, seemingly endless days of sunshine and its epic theme parks. Universal’s Islands of Adventure in Orlando has continued to thrill visitors on holiday in Florida wit... Read More...

The Las Vegas City Guide, for Conor McGregor

August 29, 2017

Destinations, Sport & Activities

In his bid to conquer the world of super welterweight boxing by winning the EBC Money Belt, reigning UFC Lightweight Champion Conor McGregor swapped the octagon for the ring on Saturday night. Standing in his w... Read More...

The World Series Of Poker 2017 – We’re All In

June 20, 2017

News, Sport & Activities

It’s that time again. The World Series Of Poker (WSOP) 2017 has arrived and for fans of the game it’s kind of a big deal. If you're anything like me, you will have dreamed of winning this prestigious event, and... Read More...

The hidden gems of Barbados

March 30, 2017

Destinations, Food & Drink, Sport & Activities

Ask someone where they'd go on a holiday to the Caribbean and chances are they'll say Barbados. Justifiably so, as the country has an endless bounty of experiences and attractions to offer. Whilst it is often t... Read More...

To seek a thrill or to chill? Two experiences of Antigua

March 23, 2017

Destinations, Sport & Activities

Antigua is the island that has it all. Hundreds of pristine beaches, miles of sparkling, warm waters and plenty of exciting activities to make it one of the most versatile islands in the Caribbean and, inde... Read More...

Four HUGE Attractions coming to Abu Dhabi

March 3, 2017

Destinations, Sport & Activities

Abu Dhabi is an emirate that just gets better. Once overlooked in favour of Dubai, holidaymakers are now swapping the never-ending bustle for the largest emirate’s laidback charm. A look at the figures show an ... Read More...

The best scuba diving destinations around the world

February 11, 2017

Featured, Sport & Activities

You have probably heard the common anecdote that humankind knows more about the Moon than we do our own oceans. However, with more and more people learning to scuba dive each year, discovering what’s under the ... Read More...

A guide to surfing in Mauritius

February 9, 2017

Featured, Sport & Activities

As a holiday destination, Mauritius is a water-sport enthusiast’s dream come true. Courtesy of its abundant and colourful marine life, historic shipwrecks and beautiful beaches, thousands of visitors flock to t... Read More...