Lonely Planet has finally released its ‘Best in Travel 2016’ guidebook, and if you are thinking about booking your 2016 holiday before the festive season kicks in, now is definitely the time to grab yourself a copy and check out the Top 10 Countries to Visit in the coming year. Written by professionals who constantly…
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Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
Friday’s Photoshoot: The Lions of the Serengeti
Constantly voted as one of the best places in the world to see Lions, the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania really do offer visitors the Formula #1 of safaris, with endless wildlife, endless scenery, and of course, the endless plains that gave Africa’s most spectacular National Park its name. During our recent safari holiday to the Serengeti,…
The Cost of Travel: How a London Bus is Cheaper than a Bangkok Tuk Tuk in 2015
London is renowned for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and with an average 5 star hotel price of £232 per night, its title is duly deserved, but a recent study by Travel Republic found that England’s most iconic form of transport, the Double Decker Bus, is significantly cheaper than many…
Road Tripping Tanzania: Wildlife, Warriors, Whirlwinds… it’s a Different World!
There are many beautiful countries in Africa, in fact, every African country we have visited has taken our breath away, but there is something about Tanzania that gets under your skin, and once you have visited this land of wildlife, warriors and whirlwinds, you begin to look at life a little bit differently. With Mount…
Equatours: Making a Difference in Tanzania for the WTM World Responsible Tourism Day 2015
We have just returned from our 3 week trip to Tanzania, and are delighted to announce that we made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro yet again! Our Total Lunar Eclipse 7-Day Machame Route Group Tour was a fantastic event, and while Africa’s highest mountain proved to be even more challenging than I remember,…
British Holidaymakers to Travel Further this Winter Thanks to Strong Pound (GBP)
The mornings are getting darker, the evenings are getting colder, and we can be in no doubt that winter is most definitely on its way to the Northern Hemisphere, but with the British Pound (GBP) continuing to strengthen against many international currencies, the timing couldn’t be better for a winter holiday somewhere warm and exotic!…
Baraza Resort & Spa: Zanzibar’s Most Luxurious Hotel
We have just returned from paradise, and if you are looking for a luxurious beach hotel for your honeymoon, a special birthday or anniversary, or simply your next family holiday, we think you will struggle to find anywhere more beautiful than the Baraza Resort & Spa in Zanzibar. Part of the über luxurious Zanzibar Collection,…
Longitude 131° is this Australia’s Most Spectacular Retreat?
If you dream of watching the sunrise and sunset over one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – Uluru, your need to set your compass to Longitude 131°, and visit this spectacular retreat set within the grounds of the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Made up of just 15 luxury tented suites that offer…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Road Tripping Namibia
It is impossible to sum up Namibia in just a few words, it is one of Africa’s most stunning countries after all, but if you are looking for a unique road tripping adventure in 2016, this sparsely populated gem should be right up there on the top of your bucket list. A land of ever-changing…
Hands Up If You Are a Naughty Traveller!
The thought of 2 weeks away is enough to bring out the devil in most of us, but if the latest traveller behaviour study and infographic by Hipmunk is anything to go by, it seems some of us behave very badly indeed when heading off on our much-anticipated holiday abroad! Stealing from the breakfast buffet,…
Heading South to North Island, the Seychelles Most Exquisite Retreat
Defining luxury, the North Island in the Seychelles is, undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular beach-side retreats on planet earth. Described as “so much more than a destination – it’s an experience, a way of life”, this exclusive Indian Ocean hideaway is regularly voted as one of the world’s best hotels, and if you are…
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