Before package holidays opened up a whole new world to British Travellers back in the 1950s and 1960s, the most we could expect from our aunties and uncles who had returned from a week in Brighton, was a stick of rock, and if we were really lucky, a sugar dummy! Then our friends and family…
Autumn and Winter Holidays – Where will you be Heading?
Children across Europe are finally returning to school, and if you are one of the many who decided to postpone your annual holiday abroad until after the expensive school summer holiday period, now is the time to head online and look for those autumn/winter bargains! Travelling during the latter part of the year may mean…
Cape Argus Bicycle Hire – Cape Town is Virtually Sold Out!
There is nothing like ‘being prepared’, but if you want to rent a good quality road bicycle for the Cape Argus Cycle Tour in March 2014 – well, you seriously need to get a move on! Every rental company we have spoken to in Cape Town this past week has already rented out most of…
A Taste of Austria
The birthplace of Mozart and the home of “The Sound of Music”, Austria may be the musical capital of Europe, but if you have ever visited this beautiful country, you will know that it offers far more than music – especially when it comes to culinary delights! Apfelstrudel, Salzburger Nockerl, Käsespätzle, and of course, Wiener…
Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014 – Countdown to Registration
It’s the final countdown (think Europe people!), and we have just one week to go until registration opens for the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2014! An exciting moment for those of us who LOVE the event, the 1st September is the day we can register online and secure our place on the…
Friday’s Photo Session: Sights and Tastes of Lake Bled, Slovenia
To be honest, I had never thought about visiting Slovenia, but when a travel conference came up in Lake Bled this summer, we jumped at the chance to visit one of the few countries in Europe that combines the Alps with the Mediterranean coastline. A beautiful country that is perfectly positioned for those who want…
Somewhere for the Weekend?
If you cannot stretch to a holiday abroad this year, a weekend away somewhere different could be just what you need to refresh your batteries and prepare for the new season. Budget airlines now cover most European Cities, and with flights tickets as little as £20 per person, cheap weekend hotel deals, and no need…
Anguilla – The Picture Perfect Holiday Destination
If I could be anywhere else in the world right now, I think I would have to choose the Caribbean Island of Anguilla. Beautiful beaches, friendly locals, delicious seaside restaurants, and all the water activities you could possible wish for, Anguilla has it all, and there is nothing more relaxing that watching the sun go…
Are you a ‘Smoaster’ – Do you brag about your Holidays and Travels on Facebook?
Smoasting: Trend of Social Media Boasting When recent guests asked me to list all destinations they would visit during their trip (including transit airports) for “bragging rights”, well, I nearly choked on my cornflakes, but it seems the more we are travelling, the more we are bragging, and the latest trend is to do so…
High Adrenalin Holidays – The New Trend for Active Travellers
If you think that Great Britain is a nation of couch potatoes – think again! A recent poll by the Post Office® found that a whopping 75% of adults aged 18-64 now plan “have a go” active holidays where high-adrenaline sports like paragliding, snowboarding and white water rafting come as part of the package. With…
Double Destination Honeymoons – Getting the Best of Both Worlds
There is nothing more exciting than planning your honeymoon, but how do you decide on where to go and what to do if you both have different ideas on “The Perfect Honeymoon”? The thought of two weeks doing absolutely nothing on a secluded beach in the Indian Ocean may sound like the dream honeymoon for…
Friday’s Photo Session – The Über Cool Camps Bay, Cape Town
A place I once called home, and a place I hope to call home again someday in the future, the über cool Camps Bay in Cape Town is possibly the best place to live in the world! With its beautiful beach, the 12 Apostles Mountain Range, Lions Head, and all the bars and restaurants you…
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