What with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the Tour de France, we have had quite a ‘sporting’ summer in the UK so far, and if any of these events have inspired you to shed a few extra pounds and get in shape, one of the easiest ways to motivate yourself is with an activity holiday….
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Friday’s Photo Shoot – The United States of America
Well, it’s the Fourth of July, and so we would like to take this opportunity to wish all our American friends and bloggers a very HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY! Whether you are travelling over the weekend to meet up with friends and loved ones, or staying at home with a fridge full of tasty American treats,…
This is What a Namibian Safari Holiday Looks Like…
Namibia may be one of the fastest growing tourist destinations in Southern Africa, but very few of our friends and colleagues seem to know where it is, or what there is to see and do in this vast and sparsely populated land! Home to Sossusvlei – the world’s largest sand dunes, the windswept Skeleton Coast,…
The Ultimate Luxury Holiday – For Dogs
Since the introduction of Pet Passports, our beloved pooches can travel with us to just about any holiday destination in the world, but if you really want to treat your pet dog to the “ultimate luxury holiday”, you are going to have to dig deep – £47,000 deep! Recently announced by ‘all things luxury’ website…
Friday’s Photo Session – Kaikoura – One of New Zealand’s Best Kept Secrets
A small but very beautiful seaside settlement on New Zealand’s South Island, Kaikoura is a wonderful place to spend a day or two during your self-drive New Zealand adventure. A place where “the Mountains meet the Sea”, Kaikoura is rich in history, culture and offshore wildlife such as orcas, dolphins, sperm whales and fur seals,…
Expedition Aconcagua – A Journey to the Roof of South America
Mountain Climbing is much like travelling, in that it becomes addictive once you have a taste for it, so I am very excited to let you know that we have finally added trekking Expeditions to Mount Aconcagua to our ever-growing ‘Expeditions’ portfolio! A mighty mountain in the Andean Mountain Range, some 112 kilometres from the…
And the most Expensive Cities in the World to visit in 2014 are…
As promised in my last post about the Cheapest Cities in the World to visit in 2014, here is the follow-up on the most Expensive Cities in the World (according to TripAdvisor), which sadly see’s our own capital of London taking the number one spot! After a weekend in Florence, I would have to say,…
Cheapest Cities in the World to Visit this Summer
Having just returned from Florence, Italy, where a cup of tea costs €6.00, a glass of wine costs €6.50 (yes, that’s a glass – not a bottle!), and an ice-cream or ‘gelato’ starts at €4.00 a scoop, I was happy to come across TripAdvisors latest TripIndex survey, which highlights the Cheapest Cities in the World…
Naturist Holidays – Do You Dare to Bare?
Do you struggle to ‘pack light’? Do you pay more for excess baggage than you do for your holidays? If so, the latest travel trend could be exactly what you are looking for, although it’s not for everyone! Naturist (or nudist) Holidays are now more popular than ever before, and if you have already ticked…
A Travellers Guide to the Fiji Islands
One of the most idyllic and romantic holiday hotspots in the world, the Fiji Islands are regularly voted as the Number #1 Honeymoon Destination, and with thousands of miles of pure white sandy beaches, a network of colourful coral reefs, and over 300 islands to enjoy, this archipelago in the South Pacific guarantees a holiday of…
The Sweet Smell of Tuscany
As a Brit, I probably shouldn’t be writing about Italy today (we won’t mention the World Cup!), but having just returned from a glorious week in Tuscany, I cannot wait share our experiences and a few photos of our amazing trip to the land of fine wines, gourmet cuisine, architectural masterpieces and breathtaking scenery. One…
Last Chance to Escape the World Cup this Summer!
With just a few days to go until the World Cup 2014 kicks off in Brazil, now is the time to book your summer holiday somewhere idyllic and remote if you want to escape the 24/7 news coverage, flee the constant buzz of the vuvuzelas, and avoid becoming a World Cup widow! There are plenty…
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