If you are looking for a truly spectacular beach holiday or romantic honeymoon trip, the latest offering from Ibo Island Lodge and Azura at Quilalea could be it! Taking you to the Quirimbas Archipelago in the Indian Ocean, just off the northern coast of Mozambique, this amazing 7-night trip showcases the history, culture, and magnificent…
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Top 5 Peaceful Holiday Destinations for 2017
The recent terror attacks have left many of us wanting to escape to somewhere safe and secure, for a couple of weeks at least, but with many of our favourite holiday destinations such as Spain, Turkey, Egypt and France now classed as ‘high risk’ zones, we might have to look further afield if we are…
Dream of Visiting Australia in 2018? New Kangaroo Route Direct Flights from London to Perth will get you there in a Hop!
If you dream of visiting Australia on a holiday of a lifetime, but are put off by the long journey with stopovers in either Dubai, Singapore, or Hong Kong along the way, you’ll be pleased to know that your trip down under will be a whole lot quicker in 2018, with new direct flights from…
Friday Photoshoot: Sindabezi Island, Victoria Falls Best Kept Secret
There are few places in the world where you can truly escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life and be at one with nature, but Sindabezi Island, a romantic retreat in the middle of the Zambezi River, is most definitely one of them. Victoria Falls most exclusive bush camp, Sindabezi Island is only…
12 Day Namibia Overland Adventure: New Tour Released for 2018
Namibia is perhaps, the best place in Africa for an overland adventure, and if you like the idea of exploring the capital city of Windhoek, the sand dunes of Sossusvlei, the seaside town of Swakopmund, the Skeleton Coast National Park, the mountains of Damaraland, and the desert-adapted wildlife of Etosha, this newly released escorted tour…
The Rise of the MBT (Modern British Traveller)
We can be in no doubt that the way we travel has changed over the past 30 years. High street travel agents have been replaced by modern online travel organisers, short-haul package holidays have been replaced with long-haul adventures, and according to new research by Trainline, we no longer wish to be considered as ‘tourists’…
Walking with Lions in the Serengeti Plains
For most travellers, the thrill of seeing lions during their African safari holiday is the highlight of their trip. Every bit as powerful and beautiful in real life as they are on the National Geographic Channel, lions really are the king of the jungle, and yet they are not as easy to find as one…
Climbing Chacaltaya Mountain: A One-Day Adventure from La Paz Bolivia
Situated just 30km from the vibrant and city of La Paz, Chacaltaya Mountain is a must-see attraction for active travellers who want to experience more than just the traditional tourist trails that Bolivia has to offer. Cerro Chacaltaya stands an impressive 5,421m above sea-level, and from 1939 to 2009, it held the title of the…
New Zealand’s Best Bike Rides
If there was one country in the world that was made for cycling holidays, it would have to be New Zealand. Catering for all abilities and age groups, New Zealand offers a remarkable selection of landscapes to suit all cycling activities, and whether you are looking for an off-road mountain bike adventure, or a multi-day…
Australia’s Great Ocean Road: The Self-Drive Trip of a Lifetime
When planning a self-drive itinerary in Australia, it can be difficult to know where to start. Not only is the country huge, but it also has much to offer international travellers, and if you try and cram it all in to a 2 or 3-week break, you may find that you spend more time getting…
Friday’s Photoshoot: A Whole Lot of Hippos!
Hippos may not be the most beautiful of creatures in sub-Saharan Africa, and they don’t smell too good either, but there’s something about these fascinating ‘river horses’ that makes me want to watch them for hours and hours. Portly, pudgy, and more than a little bit pungent, the hippopotamus spends most of its day submerged…
San Pedro de Atacama: 7 Reasons Why You Should Visit Chile’s Number #1 Attraction
No Chilean travel itinerary would be complete without a trip to the magical landscapes of San Pedro de Atacama, and while one cannot deny that it is a ‘tourist’ attraction, it is so for a reason. A region rich in copper and quartz, San Pedro de Atacama boasts towering volcanoes, steaming geysers, intensely coloured lagoons,…