The season of goodwill is finally upon us, and we would like to take this opportunity to wish all Equatours Guests, past, present and future, a very Happy Christmas and a Healthy 2018! May the coming year be packed with overseas explorations, dream holiday destinations, and Bucket List adventures – we look forward to being…
Category: Awesome Destinations
Ring in The New Year in Style: The Best Places in the World to Spend New Year’s Eve
The festive season is well and truly underway, and if you are looking to party like it’s 1999 on 31st December 2017, there’s a huge list of New Year’s Eve Party Destinations to choose from. London, New York, Sydney, Rio de Janeiro, and of course, Edinburgh are all top contenders for the world’s best place…
Travelling with Teens: Holiday Hotspots They Won’t Sneer At!
Travelling with teenagers is no easy task. They are either too old, too young, or simply too cool to be seen enjoying themselves with Mum and Dad, and unless you choose a holiday destination that impresses both them and their friends, you could be in for one long trip with one grumpy teenager! One of…
How to Save Money on Your 2018 Holiday
Is this cold winter weather starting to get you down? Can you feel the stress of Christmas starting to build? If so, why not give yourself something to look forward to by booking your 2018 getaway this weekend! Most 2018 holidays can be booked with just a small deposit at this time of the year,…
Cheetah Hunting Prey in the Serengeti: Gone in 60 Seconds!
No Serengeti Safari Holiday would be complete without seeing the Cheetah in action. Fast, stealth, and so incredibly well camouflaged that they are almost impossible to see in the tall grasses of the Serengeti plains, they are one of Africa’s most majestic hunters, and while it is reported that just 1 in 10 hunts are…
Argentinian Malbec – A Wine Worthy of Travel
If the 3 key ingredients to your dream holiday are beautiful scenery, fine wines, and gourmet cuisine, Argentina is, or should be, sitting at the very top of your 2018 Travel Bucket List! Image source: Bodega Lopez Often described as the Europe of South America, Argentina is a land of cosmopolitan cities, wild west landscapes,…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Sailing Away in Walvis Bay Namibia
If there is one place you simply shouldn’t miss during your Namibia Self-Drive Holiday, it would have to be Walvis Bay. A picturesque coastal town boasting numerous unique attractions such as the Pelican Point sand split, the distinctive black and white lighthouse, the modern waterfront development, and an abundance of bird life, it belongs on…
The Austrian Ski Season Opens This Weekend – And the Snow’s Already Arrived!
If you are dying to hit the slopes this winter, you will be pleased to know that the Austrian Ski Season will open this weekend, and unlike last year when the slopes were green at the beginning of December, it’s already looking like a winter wonderland out there! Heavy snow is forecast for the Vorarlberg…
Looking for Winter Sun? Here’s 5 Destinations Where You’ll Find It!
You only have to step outside today to realise that winter is well and truly on its way, and if you find the ‘season of goodwill’ more frustrating than festive, it might be time to pack your bags and head down below the equator for some winter sun! As the temperatures start to drop below…
The Great Ocean Road and the Great Barrier Reef – Two Great Reasons to Visit Australia in 2018!
If I had to list just two reasons why you should holiday in Australia in 2018, it would have to be the Great Ocean Road and the Great Barrier Reef. Every bit as beautiful and breathtaking as the glossy brochures would have you believe, Australia’s most popular attractions are a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting…
African Safari Destinations: 5 Favourites for 2018
If you love wild animals, but hate seeing them confined in the unnatural habitat of a zoo, an African Safari could be your perfect holiday in 2018. An opportunity to get up close and personal with those creatures introduced to us by Sir David Attenborough, an African Safari Holiday is breathtaking, exciting, and quite often…
International Airline Regulations on Wrapped Christmas Presents
If you are one of the millions travelling overseas to visit friends and family this Christmas, then you are probably already shopping for those special festive gifts, but with tough airline security and luggage restrictions in place, you might want to leave the present wrapping until you arrive at your final destination. In the United…