When it comes to wildlife safaris, most international travellers go in search of the Big 5 (Lion, Elephant, Water Buffalo, Leopard and Rhino), but I find the giraffe to be the most interesting of animal of all, and during our recent safari holiday in the Serengeti, Tanzania, we got to see hundreds of them!!! Long,…
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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…
Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2016: Which One Will You Visit?
Lonely Planet has finally released its ‘Best in Travel 2016’ guidebook, and if you are thinking about booking your 2016 holiday before the festive season kicks in, now is definitely the time to grab yourself a copy and check out the Top 10 Countries to Visit in the coming year. Written by professionals who constantly…
Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
Friday’s Photoshoot: The Lions of the Serengeti
Constantly voted as one of the best places in the world to see Lions, the Serengeti Plains of Tanzania really do offer visitors the Formula #1 of safaris, with endless wildlife, endless scenery, and of course, the endless plains that gave Africa’s most spectacular National Park its name. During our recent safari holiday to the Serengeti,…
The Cost of Travel: How a London Bus is Cheaper than a Bangkok Tuk Tuk in 2015
London is renowned for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and with an average 5 star hotel price of £232 per night, its title is duly deserved, but a recent study by Travel Republic found that England’s most iconic form of transport, the Double Decker Bus, is significantly cheaper than many…
Road Tripping Tanzania: Wildlife, Warriors, Whirlwinds… it’s a Different World!
There are many beautiful countries in Africa, in fact, every African country we have visited has taken our breath away, but there is something about Tanzania that gets under your skin, and once you have visited this land of wildlife, warriors and whirlwinds, you begin to look at life a little bit differently. With Mount…
British Holidaymakers to Travel Further this Winter Thanks to Strong Pound (GBP)
The mornings are getting darker, the evenings are getting colder, and we can be in no doubt that winter is most definitely on its way to the Northern Hemisphere, but with the British Pound (GBP) continuing to strengthen against many international currencies, the timing couldn’t be better for a winter holiday somewhere warm and exotic!…
Baraza Resort & Spa: Zanzibar’s Most Luxurious Hotel
We have just returned from paradise, and if you are looking for a luxurious beach hotel for your honeymoon, a special birthday or anniversary, or simply your next family holiday, we think you will struggle to find anywhere more beautiful than the Baraza Resort & Spa in Zanzibar. Part of the über luxurious Zanzibar Collection,…
Longitude 131° is this Australia’s Most Spectacular Retreat?
If you dream of watching the sunrise and sunset over one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – Uluru, your need to set your compass to Longitude 131°, and visit this spectacular retreat set within the grounds of the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Made up of just 15 luxury tented suites that offer…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Road Tripping Namibia
It is impossible to sum up Namibia in just a few words, it is one of Africa’s most stunning countries after all, but if you are looking for a unique road tripping adventure in 2016, this sparsely populated gem should be right up there on the top of your bucket list. A land of ever-changing…
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