As one of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World’ and one of the largest waterfalls on the planet, it is easy to understand why Victoria Falls attracts visitors from across the globe. A thunderous crashing wall of water that borders the African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “smoke that…
Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge – A New Cycle Tour, A New Adventure, A New (Zealand) Holiday Destination!
We might not have completed the Cape Argus yet, but my dear beloved has found yet another Cycle Tour that is longer, probably harder, and definitely further away than the one in South Africa, and surreptitiously added it on to our Bucket List when I wasn’t looking! Set in the North Island of New Zealand,…
Sabi Sands Private Game Reserve – Home of the Luxury Safari Holiday
With just five weeks to go until we get on our bikes (literally) and cycle South Africa in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, I can hardly wait to feel the warm sunshine of the southern hemisphere on my bones after what has been a long, cold, and snow-covered winter in the Austrian…
Say Goodbye to Your Inheritance People – The over 60s are Biggest Holiday Spenders!
They say “you only live once” and if the results of a recent travel survey by TravelSupermarket.com are anything to go by, it seems the over 60s are making the most of their golden years by spending more on holidays than ever before. The survey, carried out on 5,256 British holidaymakers, found that travellers between…
Romantic Hotels to Spend Valentine’s Day
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and if want to impress a loved one this year, why not ditch the oversized valentine’s card and predictable red roses, in favour of a romantic weekend away instead. Most hotels offer Valentine’s packages that combine accommodation with romantic meals, Spa treatments…
Want to Live Longer? Holiday More!
If you love to go away on holiday but feel guilty about spending your hard-earned cash on exotic trips abroad, you will be pleased to know that the results of a recent survey carried out by Nuffield Health and Psychotherapist Christine Webber, indicate that regular holidays are not only good for our health, but they…
WedgeView Country House and Spa – A Piece of Paradise in the Western Cape Winelands
We may still be up to our ears in snow, frost and the icy winds of winter here in the northern hemisphere, but way down below the equator in sunny South Africa, the temperatures are rising to a rather hot and sweaty 38 degrees! Summer has most definitely arrived in the Western Cape, and as…
Mallorca – The Perfect Winter Holiday Destination
You might not automatically think of the Balearic Islands as being the perfect winter holiday destination, but if you are looking for a last-minute getaway from the ice and snow of northern Europe, I can highly recommend these jewels of the Mediterranean Sea! Having just returned from a long weekend on the (admittedly) not-so-sunny Mediterranean…
The Top 25 Hotels in the World – How Many Have You Stayed In?
TripAdvisor released their Travellers Choice 2013 list of the Top 25 Hotels in the world today, and I while I am a little sad to see that I have never stayed in any of the world’s top hotels (on this list), I am happy to say that I have added them all onto my bucket…
Oscar the World’s Most Travelled Dog sadly comes to the end of his World Woof Tour
If, like me, you love South Africa, you love to Travel and you love Dogs, you may well have heard about one very special character – Oscar the dog. Sitting on ‘death row’ at the SPCA in Cape Town, South Africa, Oscar the dog (a delightful mix of Alsatian, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel and Basset Hound)…
The Benefits of Tailor Made Travel – Your Holiday, Your Way
I might be showing my age here… but it seems only five minutes ago that our annual holiday consisted of a trip to the local high street travel agents, where we would spend hours examining the well-fingered brochures in search of our dream holiday in the sun. Thankfully, the way we plan and book our…
South African Rhino Poaching – Figures reach a new high (or should that be a low) in 2012
One of the things I love the most about travelling to South Africa, is that we get the unique opportunity to see wild animals living in their natural habitat. To me, there is nothing more beautiful than seeing a pride of lions caring for their cubs, new baby Springbok finding their feet, and the sound…
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