Summer will officially come to an end on Sunday this week, and while the good weather is set to stick around for a little bit longer, it will soon be time to dig out those winter woollies, dust off the boots, and prepare for the colder climes that are set to see us all the…
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A Gourmet Day in Stellenbosch: South Africa’s Winelands
If you love exploring New World Wines, dining in gourmet restaurants, and surrounding yourself in natural beauty, and day or two in Western Cape Winelands is a must for your South Africa travel itinerary. Split over six main regions, namely Stellenbosch, Paarl, Franschhoek, Constantia, Wellington and Robertson, the western cape is the largest wine-producing region…
Heading to the United States? Make Sure You Don’t Get Caught Up in Hurricane Florence!
The Atlantic Hurricane season is well underway, and with Hurricane Florence expected to make landfall in North Carolina on Thursday this week, residents have been ordered to vacate their homes, and tourists intending to visit the east coast are being encouraged to rebook or re-route their flights between 13th – 16th September. Already visible from…
Brand New Trekking Tour Nepal: Fixed Departure March 2019
As summer finally draws to an end, many intrepid travellers are already searching for their next overseas break, and if you are looking for a little bit of action and adventure to spice up spring 2019, the brand new Langtang – Gosainkunda – Helambu Trek in Nepal could be the perfect trip for you. A…
The Best the Travel World Has to Offer – Find Out Where You Should be Holidaying Next!
If you are looking for a truly spectacular winter holiday or 2019 getaway, then look no further than the Condé Nast Traveller UK Awards 2018. Highlighting the ‘Best the Travel World Has to Offer’ this prestigious honours list includes airlines, hotels, ski resorts, exotic islands, spa retreats, cities and much more, all of which have…
The Key to a Long Life Revealed: And it’s HOLIDAYS!
If you think the key to a long and happy life is daily exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight – think again! New research shows that it is holidays that make us live longer, and there’s 40-years-worth of evidence to back it up! Recently published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health &…
Experiential Travel: The Best Places in the World to Find it
Experiential travel is one of this year’s biggest travel trends, and if you are tired of the same old beach holidays, bored of city breaks, and fed up with family camping trips, it might be time to spice up your life with a trip to the best place in the world for a unique travel…
“Travel is the Only Thing You Buy that Makes You Richer”
A friend of mine shared the above header quote on Facebook today, and it really got me thinking about just how important travel really is. For me, travel opens the eyes, broadens the mind, and educates us more than we will ever know, and while it may not make us richer in the monetary sense,…
So That’s the 2019 Holiday Booked: But Do You Really Know Where You Are Going?
With the 2018 summer season drawing to an end, many of us are already thinking about booking our 2019 holiday, but when it comes to travelling to new destinations, do you really know where you are going? Well, according to a new travel study released by British Airways, it seems that more than 50 percent…
Having a Whale of a Time in South Africa: But No Sharks…
If the European heat wave is starting to get you down and you are desperate for some cooler climes, now is the perfect time to pack your bags and head on down to the Western Cape of South Africa where the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and the oceans are bursting with sea…
Happy Summer! Happy World Giraffe Day!
Well in case you missed it, today is officially the first day of summer here in the northern hemisphere, and if that wasn’t enough to brighten up your Thursday, it just happens to be World Giraffe Day too, and if you adore these long necked lovelies just as much as we do, now is the…
Airport Hotels: A Review of the Hampton Inn by Hilton Stansted Airport
Love them or loathe them, airport hotels are convenient, and whether you are looking for somewhere to rest before an early flight, somewhere to revitalise during a long stopover, or simply somewhere to catch a few hours sleep during transit, a good airport hotel can make all the difference to your journey… but finding a…
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