The summer holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to avoid paying inflated prices for your annual trip abroad this year, now is the time to do some clever planning and internet searching to find out where you can cut costs. Unfortunately, high demand pushes up the prices of our hotels and…
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The Heatwave is Set to Last – Anyone for Glamping?
Oxford Dictionary Definitions: Glamping: A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping: Glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature – without foregoing any of life’s luxuries Staycation: a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent…
The Best Place in the World to…
The Best Place in the World to Take a Bath… would have to be in a Romance Pavillion at the Meliá Zanzibar in Tanzania. Perched precariously on the edge of the cliff, these luxurious suites have ceiling-to-floor windows and a bathtub that overlooks the Indian Ocean. The Best Place in the World to Enjoy a…
The Best Thing About Travel Is… Trying New Foods
I absolutely love trying new foods, and while I definitely wouldn’t eat anything that was still alive (grubs) or something I believe to be cruel (shark fin soup), I will pretty much try anything on the menu when I visit a foreign land – after all, isn’t that part of the fun! On my travels…
Do You Suffer from Travel Nerves?
Having learnt the ‘art’ of travel from my extremely chilled out other half, I can honestly say I would head to the airport right now with nothing more than my passport, a credit card and a few changes of clothes – destination unknown. I know there are many travellers out there who feel the same,…
Phuket Perspective – A Girls Point of View
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the words Phuket, Thailand? A sun-drenched holiday destination in the Andaman Sea? An exotic location for backpackers and surfers? A fun and friendly resort for families? A hedonistic zone for sex-tourism? Well, I guess, when it comes down to it, Phuket is…
100 Holiday Ideas for Summer, Autumn and Winter 2013
July has arrived, most schools have closed, many of us are about to go on annual leave, and if you are one of the millions who have yet to plan your 2013 holiday – well, it’s time to get a move on! There are loads of last-minute summer holiday bargains available for those who want…
A Place in the Sun
It has been a hectic week here at Equatours HQ, but Friday has finally arrived, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it is time for us to head off to A Place in the Sun… That is all – Happy Weekend Everyone – Cheers!
Do You Want To Make Your Holidays Greener?
July 2013 has been declared the official “Make Your Holidays Greener Month”, by a UK organisation of the same name, and there are several campaigns going on to raise awareness of sustainable tourism, eco-tourism and responsible travel. Making our holidays greener is not about ditching luxury hotels for tents or swapping our connoisseur tours for…
Take Your Dog on Holiday This Summer!
I have just read a rather disturbing report from the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which claims that there is an “alarming increase” in the number of animals being dumped across England and Wales during the summer months. The RSPCA report reveals that there is evidence to suggest that, “some…
Wednesday’s Wine of the Week – Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Is it vulgar to discuss wine on a Wednesday? If so, you might want to skip this blog, as it is completely dedicated to one of our favourite South African Wines – the Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc! If you are a wine lover and you have visited South Africa, you will probably agree that a…
We May Have Travelled Around the World – But we Still Have a Bucket List…
You would think that once you had travelled around the world, your passion for travel would be sated and that you could start getting on with a ‘normal’ life… but for us, it seems to have had the opposite effect! Since returning to ‘the real world’ we have found that we want to see even…
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