What Would You Do with 24-Hours in Venice?

On our way home from a recent travel conference in Slovenia, we decided that as it was Sunday and the sun was shining, we would take a detour and spend a night in the magical city of Venice. A holiday destination that we had never visited before, but one that has been on our bucket…

Fabulous South African Wedding Destinations

If you like the idea of getting married abroad, but do not fancy the ‘fabulousness’ of Las Vegas or the ‘predictability’ of a Caribbean beach wedding, why not head on down to South Africa and say you ‘I do’s’ in one of the most spectacular settings on planet earth. From luxurious hotels overlooking the sea,…

Countdown to Summer… Can Someone Let the Weatherman Know Please!

If, like me, you are counting the days until summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, then you will already know that we have just 18 sleeps to go until we can indulge in the glorious sunshine, daily BBQs, chilled white wines and alfresco lifestyles that come with the summer season…! Well, that’s the hope, at…

A-Z of Travel – Y is for Your Dream Holiday

If money and time were no objects, where would your dream holiday take you? Somewhere warm and exotic like the South Pacific… Somewhere cold and adventurous like Mount Kilimanjaro… Somewhere steeped in history and culture where you could ‘find yourself ‘such as Tibet… Or perhaps somewhere off the beaten track and along the road less…

A-Z of Travel – X is for Xcaret & Xel-Ha

How many holiday destinations can you think of that start with an ‘X’?  There are probably a million places in China, Tibet and Nepal, but the only place I could think of was Xanadu, and I’m not sure if that even exists or if it is just something Olivia Newton John came up with! So…

A-Z of Travel – W is for Writer’s Block!

Since embarking on my A-Z of travel some 22 letters ago, I have written about some of my favourite places on earth, shared some of the travel tips I have picked up over the years, and I hope I have given you a brief insight into the world of a travel mad travel organiser! However,…

A-Z of Travel – V is for (and this one is easy) VEGAS BABY!

Las Vegas is a bit like Marmite, some love it, some hate it, but if you have never been to Sin City I truly believe you are missing out, on one of the most outrageous holiday destinations on planet earth! Falling quite firmly into the former category, I LOVE Las Vegas (and Marmite!) and having…

A-Z of Travel – Unforgettable Holiday Destinations

If, like us, you work hard and play hard, your annual or bi-annual holiday is a time to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. A time to slow down, sit back and enjoy the little things that we are normally too busy or too stressed to take pleasure in, holidays, be it family holidays, adventure…

A-Z of Travel – Q is for Queensland Australia

Home of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, Queensland is Australia’s action-packed holiday destination for those who appreciate sun, sea, sand and sizzling temperatures! With its tropical climate, stunning coastlines and vibrant nightlight, Queensland attracts millions of visitors from across the world, in addition to all the Australian…