You might think it a little early to start planning your 2014 luxury holiday, but if you want to be one of the special few to join Rovos Rail’s Ultimate African Experience from Cape Town to Cairo, now is the time to reserve your place aboard this exclusive five-star train. A 28-day expedition, which combines…
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Winter has arrived in Europe – It’s Time to head south and enjoy some Winter Sun!
We may not have reached November yet, but with this rather chilly cold front spreading across Europe, we can be in no doubt that, winter is most definitely on its way! As someone who only enjoys ice when it comes in a long drink, I am not too fond of the winter months, but the…
Climbing Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route – Day 7 Summit Attempt
When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
Climbing Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route – Day 6 Barafu Camp
When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
Climbing Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route – Day 2 Machame Gate
When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
Our Favourite Escorted Tours for 2013
Travel trends are much like fashion trends in that they change with the seasons, but one sector that seems to be soaring in popularity is the high-end escorted tour. No longer satisfied with a weeklong package holiday in a tourist built resort, the enterprising travellers of today are choosing exciting and interactive escorted tours, where…
Top 5 Beach Destinations for Winter 2012/2013
Those of us living in the northern hemisphere will officially step into autumn this Saturday, 22nd September, and while I will be sad to say farewell to summer for another year, it does start me thinking about those gorgeous beach destinations around the world that are just starting to come to life! Friends in the…
Themed Cruises –Something a bit Different
If you like the idea of a cruise holiday, but are worried that you will get ‘bored onboard’, why not treat yourself to one of the many ‘themed cruises’ available, and spend your days cooking at sea, dancing to your favourite band, or enjoying food and wine from around the world. Themed cruises may be…
Destination Review: Singapore
There is something almost regal about Singapore, with its modern glass skyscrapers, elegant shopping malls, and space-age gardens with solar-powered trees, so it comes as no surprise that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose this cosmopolitan city as the starting point for their Far East Diamond Jubilee Tour. With its rich mix of Chinese,…
Rub Shoulders with the Rich and Famous this winter at the World’s Most Exclusive Ski Resorts!
If you didn’t manage to get down to Queenstown, New Zealand for a spot of summer skiing this year, you will be pleased to know that the ski season across Europe and the United States is a mere ten weeks away (depending where you go). From the French, Swiss and Austrian Alps, to the highlands…
Long-Haul Holidays at Short-Haul Prices – Opening up the world to new Travellers
If you think long-haul holidays are only for those with a sky-high holiday budget, you will be pleased to hear that a week-long break in an exotic destination could cost you less than a budget package holiday to the Algarve. How? Well, long distance holiday destinations such as Thailand, Cambodia, Sri Lanka and the Fiji…
Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2013 – Selling out fast!
The world famous Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2013 may have only opened for registration a week ago, but within just 3 days, 18,000 of the 35,000 spots available were booked, and the event organisers are expecting the remaining tickets to sell out fast. A magnificent 109km ride around Cape Town and its…
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