Training for Kilimanjaro – Hiking and Biking our way to Uhuru Peak

Many of our dear blogging friends have asked us to share our Kilimanjaro training regime, and while we are no sports doctors or fitness experts, we have collected a variety of tips and tricks from fellow ‘Kili’ conquerors, and the going to date is, so far…so good. If you Google “training for Kilimanjaro” you will…

Over 50s Holiday Season – Starts this Weekend!

The over 50s holiday market is one of the fastest growing travel trends, and if are one of the many tired out grandparents who have done more than your fair share of babysitting over the school summer holidays, you will be pleased to know that this weekend sees the start of the mature traveller season!…

5 Hot September Holiday Destinations

September has finally arrived, it is time for the kids to go back to school, and if you find yourself worn out and exhausted after a summer juggling work commitments, family holidays and bored children, it might be time to reward yourself with a relaxing break in the sun. Holiday prices drop significantly during the…

Cape Town Mania – Here Comes Spring!

As we approach the autumnal month of September, it will soon be time for the northern hemisphere to bid farewell to summer, and allow those countries sitting beneath the equator to move into the glorious months of spring. Countries such as Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, and Ecuador will all begin to stir from their mild…

Our Top 5 Working Holiday Destinations

One of the best ways to travel around the world without emptying your savings account or sending your credit card limit through the roof is to take one of the many working holidays on offer. From olive picking in the South of France to teaching English in Vietnam, there are working holidays to suit everyone,…

Luxury All-Inclusive Holidays – It’s All Included!

Despite a global recession and constant reminders that we should be cutting back and ‘saving for a rainy day’, it seems hard-working couples are determined to have at least one holiday per year, and they are opting for luxury all-inclusive getaways rather than last-minute budget breaks. Long-haul travel destinations may still remain somewhat expensive for…

Our Top Five Travel Destinations for Autumn 2012

Summer may have only just arrived in Northern Europe, but we have just over a month to go until autumn, and if you are thinking about taking a trip abroad, now is the perfect time to get your thinking cap on, and start looking for your autumnal adventure. As the northern hemisphere  starts to cool…

Honeymoon in Paradise – Romantic Hotspots for 2013

Planning a wedding should be fun and exciting, but with so much to organise and arrange in a relatively short amount of time, the process can leave the happy couple feeling stressed and exhausted rather than happy and relaxed, and so a romantic honeymoon somewhere warm and exotic provides the perfect end to the perfect…

Active Holidays – Our Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Winners!

If you have caught ‘Olympic Fever’ and feel the need to get off the couch and out into the fresh air, it might be time to reserve your place on one of the many Active Holidays now available. From mountain climbing in Argentina to cycling around Europe, there are active holiday’s to suit every age…

Travel Trends – Top 5 Singles Holidays

If you are one of the many travellers who prefer to holiday alone, you will be pleased to know that Singles Holidays are one of the latest travel trends, and as such, the choice is now wider and more varied than ever before. No longer aimed at students in their gap year, or alternative travellers…

Winter Cruises – Now is the perfect time to book!

If, like us, you are enjoying a rather pleasant 28 degrees today, then we are pretty sure that your winter holiday couldn’t be further from your mind. However… if you want to grab yourself a bargain Christmas cruise, now is the perfect time to shop! We may have only just reached August, but many cruise…

Travel Essentials – Don’t forget your toothbrush!

When packing for a summer holiday it can be easy to get carried away, and if you are one of many who pack everything but the kitchen sink, you might be surprised to learn that 41% of travellers forget to pack at least one important holiday item in their suitcase. A study, carried out by…