It was all go at the World Travel Market in London last week, and if you want to Travel on Trend in 2015, you can expect to stay in ‘Poshtels’, dine with locals right in their home, and ditch you golf clubs in favour of your bike! Our travel habits have definitely changed over the…
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24-Hours in Prague – Czech this Out!
Europe is famous for its beautiful cities, and rightly so (just think Paris, Venice and Barcelona!), but after our recent short trip to the capital of the Czech Republic – Prague, I think I have found my new favourite! Beautiful, clean, and bursting with breathtaking castles, churches and baroque statues, Prague certainly tops my list…
What Methods do you use to get your Preferred Seat on the Plane?
Air travel is fun and exciting; especially if you are heading off on that long-haul holiday that you have been dreaming about since last spring, but when it comes to securing your favourite seat on the plane, do you use ‘traditional’ methods or ‘unconventional’ methods? According to a recent survey by KAYAK, British Travellers will…
What Do You Hate About Hotel Rooms?
There was a fantastic article in the Telegraph the other day, written by journalist Anthony Peregrine about his hotel pet hates. Piles of cushions, trouser presses, and complicated light switches featured on his hotels ‘do’s and don’ts’ list, and after reading through his list, I suddenly realised – he has a very good point. Don’t…
November Hot Spots – Grab some Sunshine before Christmas!
When you live in the northern hemisphere, November means one thing, and that is that winter is here, and it is here to stay until next March! Not that I mind winter, it’s actually quite pretty, but I would much rather be heading into spring like our friends below the equator in sunny Cape Town…
Friday’s Photo Session – Africa’s Big 5
There is nothing quite like seeing wild animals thriving in their natural habitat, and if you dream of seeing Africa’s Big 5 – that’s Elephant, Rhino, Lion, Buffalo and Leopard, now is the time to book that dream safari holiday to South Africa, Namibia, or Tanzania. All of the afore mentioned countries are Ebola free,…
Want to Know the 10 Best Value Travel Destinations for 2015? Here we go!
Travel Guru Lonely Planet has released its “Best in Travel 2015” guide, and if you are looking for a great value destination for your next overseas adventure, you should be heading to one of these fabulous countries: Tunisia Exotic and economic, Tunisia is the perfect 2015 holiday destination for those who want a taste of…
Spotlight on Salta – Adding flavour to your Argentine Adventure
There are so many amazing places to visit in Argentina that one could easily spend a year travelling throughout this magnificent country, but if you are limited to just two or three weeks, one place you simply shouldn’t miss is the north-western province of Salta. A familiar and friendly city where you instantly feel at…
Are you looking for Winter Sun? You’ll find it here at our Top 10 Christmas Hot Spots
I hate to say it, but there are only 10 weeks to go until Christmas, and if you dread the idea of shopping for presents that nobody wants, cooking for family members who you haven’t seen since last Christmas, and listening to Jingle bells from now until January, now is the time to book your…
Ebola Epicentre closer to London than South Africa’s Safari Parks
If the Ebola outbreak is preventing you from taking that African Safari holiday you have always dreamed of, you might be interested in the map created by safaribookings.com, which shows the relative distance between the Ebola epicentre in Western Africa, and other major cities in the world. Map courtesy of http://www.safaribookings.com A geography lesson indeed,…
Cosmopolitan Cape Town – Is there anywhere better for a Winter Holiday?
There are good winter holiday destinations, and there are great winter holiday destinations, but if you are looking for the ultimate winter holiday destination for your 2014/2015 break, you might struggle to find anywhere more perfect than Cape Town. A cosmopolitan hub with fabulous hotels, gourmet restaurants, endless sightseeing opportunities, and some of the friendliest…
Winter Wine Holidays in the Southern Hemisphere
If you love to travel and you love New World Wines, why not combine the two on your next trip overseas with a Winter Wine Holiday in South Africa, Argentina, Chile or New Zealand! During our winter months, when the only way to drink wine is front of a roaring fire, the wine regions of…
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