If you are one of the many couples saving for your dream wedding next year, one of your biggest splurges (after ‘the’ dress, the reception and the rings), is probably going to be your honeymoon. A chance to unwind, relax, and remember your special day in a warm and tropical paradise, a honeymoon is the…
All You Can Drink Cruises – The Latest Trend on the Seven Seas!
Anyone who has been on a cruise will know first-hand how tempting it is to eat all day long. With breakfast from 5am-11am, lunch from 11am-3pm, afternoon snacks from 3pm-6pm, dinner from 6pm-11pm, and a midnight chocolate buffet before the 24-hour room service kicks in, you can eat what you like, when you like –…
It’s Wine Time in the Western Cape!
If you enjoy a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a rich and robust Shiraz, you will be pleased to know that it is almost harvest time in the Western Cape of South Africa! The blue skies have arrived, the need for factor 50 sun cream is almost upon us, and while the summer harvest…
Top Travel Trends for 2013 – Revealed in the World Travel Market Industry Report
Much like fashion, travel trends change with the seasons, and if the recently released World Travel Market industry report is anything to go by, we could be travelling a whole lot differently in 2013! Broken down into a range of acronyms such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), SLIMMA (Sri Lanka, Indonesia,…
Luxury Travel – Cape Town to Cairo aboard Rovos Rail in 2014
You might think it a little early to start planning your 2014 luxury holiday, but if you want to be one of the special few to join Rovos Rail’s Ultimate African Experience from Cape Town to Cairo, now is the time to reserve your place aboard this exclusive five-star train. A 28-day expedition, which combines…
Travel Companions of a Different Kind – The Fascinating Creatures we have met on our Journey around the World
One of the things we enjoy most about travel is meeting new friends along the way, and not just the human variety! We have encountered quite a collection of interesting characters from the animal kingdom, and thought we would share our favourite shots this Saturday. These gorgeous creatures make our world even more beautiful, and…
We’re off to the World Travel Market – London 2012!
The World Travel Market 2012 opens its doors today, and we cannot wait to head over to the London ExCel tomorrow and find out the latest news, gossip and trends that the travel industry can expect to face in 2013. Some of the biggest names in the travel business attend the event, and whether you…
Who Books the Holidays in Your House?
When it comes to booking your holidays abroad, do you do it yourself, or do you leave it to your other half? Well, according to a recent survey by Owners Direct, 82% of women admit to taking sole responsibility for booking the family / couples holiday abroad, and one of the main reasons they do…
Winter has arrived in Europe – It’s Time to head south and enjoy some Winter Sun!
We may not have reached November yet, but with this rather chilly cold front spreading across Europe, we can be in no doubt that, winter is most definitely on its way! As someone who only enjoys ice when it comes in a long drink, I am not too fond of the winter months, but the…
Destination Review – The Spice Island of Zanzibar
Just as exotic as its name would suggest, the Island of Zanzibar is a wonderful destination for those looking for a tropical beach paradise in the Indian Ocean. Nestling just a short hop from mainland Tanzania, the archipelago of Zanzibar holds prime position along East Africa’s coastline, and with its eclectic mix of nationalities, cultures…
Climbing Kilimanjaro – What Goes Up Must Come Down!
When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
Climbing Kilimanjaro 7-Day Machame Route – Day 7 Summit Attempt
When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
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