We all love a bargain, and when it comes to booking our dream holidays overseas, it can be tempting to book cheap accommodations with the likes of Airbnb and other home rental websites that promise to save us a fortune on hotel costs. But are they really as safe and reliable as they would have…
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Long Haul Travel: Staying Healthy at 37,000ft
There is nothing more exciting than boarding a plane for a long haul flight to somewhere warm and exotic, but air travel can be uncomfortable and unhealthy, especially at this time of the year when bugs and viruses seem to be everywhere, and so you need to take care of what you wear, watch what…
Travel to South America and the Zika Virus: Should You Be Concerned?
As the furore surrounding the Ebola Virus begins to die down, tourism is slowly but surely returning to Africa, and travellers are becoming more confident about visiting exotic destinations such as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and Malawi. However, things are not looking quite so good in South America, where the new virus Zika, spread by…
The Best Time of the Year to Book Your Holiday Revealed!
As someone who books flights and travel arrangements on a daily basis, I agree that some days are most definitely better than others when it comes to booking your annual holiday overseas, but according to new studies carried out by some of the world’s leading flight price-comparison websites such as Skyscanner and Kayak, we need…
Pigs Really Do Fly – In the US at Least!
Back in 2012, I wrote a blog post titled “Pigs Might Fly – And Sooner than we Think!” relating to an article that had been published in a UK newspaper regarding the Air Carrier Access Act in the United States. The act, filed by the US Department of Transport, was designed to provide equality for…
Stress Free Travel: What Changes Would You Like to See in 2016?
Travelling should be exciting and inspiring, not nerve-wracking and stressful, but it seems most of us would like to make a few changes when it comes to the way we travel, and remove those things that annoy us most such as inflated rates over the school holidays, infuriating car hire ‘extras’, and an end to…
Reserving Sunbeds with Towels: Should we Really Blame the Germans?
German travellers have long been blamed for reserving sunbeds with their towels while on holiday overseas, but if a recent survey by the Travel Supermarket is anything to go by, it seems us Brits are more likely to reserve our sunbeds than our fellow travellers – and we’ve got plenty of other bad habits too!…
Do You Think It Is Safe To Travel to Europe For The Holidays?
There are some great travel stories out there at this time of year, and while most of them are full of festive joy, unbelievable travel deals, and inspiring snippets about Christmas breaks and winter getaways, there is always one that has to put a dampener on our wanderlust! I came across one such story today…
Cyber Monday: Is it really the Best Day of the Year to Book Your 2016 Holiday?
If you missed out on Black Friday, worry not, Cyber Monday is now upon us, and if you are looking for a fantastic holiday deal for 2016, today is supposed to be one of the best days of the year to find it. Many of the world’s leading airlines and hotel chains are offering “great…
The Art of Packing for the Holidays – Have You Mastered it Yet?
In this world, there are two types of travellers – those who pack light, and those who do not! Falling miserably into the latter category, I am (sadly) one of those who cannot bear the thought of travelling with just two pairs of shoes, but after many, many trips with exceptionally heavy suitcases, I think…
And the Best All-Inclusive Hotels in the World are…
When it comes to All-Inclusive Holidays, you either love them or you hate them, and while I would put myself in the latter category, a recent trip to a super luxurious all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar (Baraza Resort & Spa) has changed my opinion on what is now the most popular type of package holiday. All-Inclusive…
Friday’s Photoshoot – Service with a Smile: Behind the Scenes at Equatours
Travelling the world is all about seeing new places, experiencing new cuisines, and meeting new people, and when you travel with Equatours, service always comes with a smile! A smile costs nothing, but it can brighten up everyone’s day, and in our preferred travel destinations of Africa, South America and Oceania, we believe we have…
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