Often described as the gateway to Patagonia, Chile’s Lake District is a magnificent region of snow-capped mountains, deep blue lakes, lush farmlands, and pretty lakeside towns where you can sit back, read a book, and enjoy delicious home baked cakes while admiring the sheer beauty that surrounds you. While perhaps not as popular as Patagonia…
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Good Friday Photoshoot: Some ‘Egg-cellent’ Ideas for your 2017 Holiday!
Easter weekend is finally upon us, and whether you celebrate the resurrection of Jesus or not, you cannot deny that this long weekend provides us with the perfect opportunity to catch up with friends and loved ones, eat more chocolate than we should, and take advantage of the many travel offers available online between now…
Which is the Best Country in Africa for a Safari Holiday?
There was once a time when African Safari Holidays were reserved for the rich and famous, who would dress in their Hemingway inspired safari suits and traditional pith helmets, before setting off into the wilderness in search of the Big 5… but things have most definitely changed. Today, everyone can enjoy an African safari holiday,…
Best Time to Book your 2017 Holiday Revealed
There was a time when the only way to get a great deal on your summer holiday was to wait until the very last-minute, when you could secure a bargain at your local travel agents a few days before departure, or even at the airport on the very day of your planned trip overseas… but…
10 Reasons Why Now Is the Best Time to Visit New Zealand
New Zealand is a dream holiday destination for many, and deservedly so. This amazing country has not one but two fabulous islands for intrepid travellers to explore, and while it’s a long way to go, especially for those living in Europe, I have yet to meet anyone who didn’t think that NZ was worth every…
Fridays Photoshoot: Cycling the West Coast National Park South Africa
There are few places left in the world where one can escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, but the West Coast National Park, some 100km from the city of Cape Town in South Africa, is most definitely one of them. 27,500 hectares of pristine landscapes, turquoise waters, and an abundance of wildlife, the…
Visit the Uros Floating Islands Peru: Lake Titicaca’s Most Popular Attraction
Vibrant, colourful, and constructed from nothing more than Totora Reeds that grow abundantly in the shallows of the world’s highest navigable lake, the Uros Floating Islands on Lake Titicaca are a beautiful sight, and something that everyone should see at least once in their lifetime. Established centuries ago, when it is believed that the Uros…
Cheapest Long-Haul Holiday Destinations for 2017 Revealed
January is one of the busiest months of the year for holiday bookings, and if you are thinking about booking a bucket list adventure or your annual trip overseas this weekend, you might want to take a look at the latest travel demographic released by Post Office Travel Money, which highlights the cheapest long-haul holiday…
Galivanting in the Galapagos: Fabulous Multisport Adventures for Active Travellers
The Galapagos Islands remain one of the world’s top Bucket List destinations for intrepid travellers, and for good reason. This remote volcanic archipelago in the Pacific Ocean is quite unlike anywhere else on earth, and if you dream of getting up close and personal with exotic wildlife that you simply will not find in other…
When to Visit Your Dream Holiday Destination: Month by Month Guide
Travel guru’s Lonely Planet have released yet another guide for intrepid travellers, and if you would like to know which is the best month to Climb Kilimanjaro, which is the best month to view the Great Migration in the Serengeti, and which is the best month to go hiking in Patagonia, you’ll find everything you…
Flight Tickets: Middle Names, Double-Barrelled Surnames, Apostrophe’s and Hyphens – What You Need to Know
Booking an overseas flight ticket to your dream holiday destination should be an exciting prospect, but as many tickets are non-changeable, non-refundable, and non-cancellable, it can be nerve-wracking when clicking the ‘book now’ button. If you accidentally select the wrong travel date, enter the incorrect airport code, or misspell your name, you may have to…
Castilla y León: When to Visit, Where to Stay and What to Do!
If you love good food, fine wine, spectacular scenery, and magnificent architecture, head to Castilla y León this year, and enjoy a self-drive holiday through one of Spain’s most beautiful and unspoilt regions. The ultimate travel destination for wine connoisseurs, Castilla y León is the home of Ribera del Duero, a Spanish Denominación de Origen,…
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