August is finally upon us, and if you’ve been waiting until the very last-minute to book your 2017 summer holiday, now is most definitely the time to do it! The world really is you oyster when it comes to travelling at this time of year, but if you want to avoid the mayhem and madness…
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Top Cycling Sportives for the Weekend: UK, Austria and Beyond
A summer of cycling is officially underway, and if you are feeling a bit lost now that the Tour de France is over, you’ll be pleased to know that there are some fabulous cycling sportives set to take place this weekend that will keep you occupied from now right up until the La Vuelta 2017…
The World’s Top Hotels Revealed: Which One Would You Like to Stay in this Year?
The 2017 holiday season is officially underway, but if you are still undecided where to go this year, you might just find your perfect destination on the World’s Top 10 Hotels list. Complied by Travel + Leisure as part of their ‘World’s Best’ Awards, the list highlights 100 of the very best hotels, safari lodges,…
Looking for a Peaceful Holiday Destination? Here’s Where You Should Be Travelling This Year!
Choosing a holiday destination used to be easy. One could simply spin a globe and stick a pin to find the perfect holiday hotspot, but things are very different today. Favourites such as Egypt, Turkey, France and Greece have all been listed as ‘unsafe’ or ‘high risk’ holiday destinations by the media, which has led…
Friday’s Photoshoot: 24 Hours in Cusco
Cusco has long been known as the gateway to the Inca Empire, and it’s the starting point for anyone who wants to hike the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu, but there’s so much to see and do in this cosmopolitan Peruvian city, that you could easily spend 2 or 3 days in this UNESCO World…
Around the World in 80 Days: Cyclist Mark Beaumont to give Phileas Fogg a Run for his Money!
If you love to cycle and love to travel, there is perhaps nothing better than combining the two on a cycling holiday in one of the world’s most far-flung and exotic destinations, but the thought of cycling around the world, and doing so in just eighty days, may be a bit too much many… but…
Looking for A Luxury Getaway? Look No Further Than Time + Tide Miavana Madagascar
There are few places on earth where one can truly escape the stresses of daily life, but Miavana Island Sanctuary on Nosy Ankao in Madagascar is one of them. A luxurious getaway where one can sit back, relax and kick off their shoes for a unique barefoot experience on what has to be some of…
Incahuasi Island: A Magical Mirage in the Middle of Salar De Uyuni
A highlight of any trip to Bolivia, the Salar de Uyuni is one of the most magical places on earth. The world’s highest salt flat, it stands some 3,656m above sea-level, and spans almost 11,000km² from the Andean city of Uyuni heading southwards towards the border of Chile. Salar de Uyuni was formed over 40,000…
Top 10 World’s Best Places to Visit in 2017
The world is full of fascinating travel destinations, and so choosing just one for your annual trip overseas can be a real challenge, but if you are yet to book your 2017 break, you’ll be pleased to know that help is at hand with a new report released by U.S. News, which highlights the World’s…
Packing for the Galapagos: Top Tips on What to Wear During Your Trip to the World’s Most Magical Holiday Destination
Packing for an overseas trip is always fun, especially if you are heading off on a once-in-a-lifetime holiday adventure, but when it comes to packing for a trip to the Galapagos Islands, you need to plan your wardrobe carefully if you are to look your best, remain comfortable whatever the weather throws at you… and…
Extreme Sports Holidays: The Biggest Travel Trend of 2017
If you find beach breaks boring, bus tours too organised, and all-inclusive package holidays… well, too inclusive, then you could be the perfect candidate for an extreme sports holiday, which is widely reported to be the biggest travel trend of 2017. From Fat Biking in South Africa and White-Water Kayaking in New Zealand to Wingsuit…
World’s Best Landmarks Revealed… How Many Have You Visited?
The world’s best landmarks have been revealed in TripAdvisor’s annual Travellers Choice Awards, and if you want to visit the very best landmarks that the world has to offer in 2017, you should be booking a holiday to Cambodia, Peru, Argentina, Brazil, India, or Australia. The list, based on millions of independent traveller reviews worldwide,…
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