If you are one of the many who spend several weeks or even months dieting and training to get in shape for your bikini clad beach holiday, then there are certain destinations you may wish to avoid. A recent survey by one of the UK’s largest Travel Agencies shows that we can put on anywhere…
Nelson Mandela International Day – Happy Birthday Madiba!
Today, 18th July 2012, is a very special day indeed. Not only is it Nelson Mandela International Day, but it is also the great man’s 94th Birthday, and we would like to wish Madiba and very Happy Birthday! A man who has devoted 67 years of his life to the service of humanity (plus 27…
Extreme Adventure Holidays – In the World’s Largest Playground!
If you have bungee jumped off more bridges than you can remember, white-water rafted down more ravines than you thought possible, and jumped out of more aeroplanes than the average Marine, then it may be time to pack away those ‘adventure holiday’ brochures, and look for an Extreme Adventure holiday instead! It seems days of…
Five Hotels, Five Countries, Five Fabulous Holiday Destinations!
If you have left planning your summer holiday until the very last-minute, now is the perfect time to search through those shiny travel brochures or scour the internet for that special holiday you have been dreaming about since your last trip somewhere warm and exotic. With our busy lifestyles, it can be easy to put…
Holiday Souvenirs – Should You Really Be Taking That Home?
We have all heard the saying “been there, done that, got the t-shirt”, but it seems many travellers are taking far more than an “I love Spain” t-shirt home from their holidays abroad. A recent survey by The Travel Foundation and The Association of British Travel Agents, released in time to coincide with ‘Make Holidays…
Honeymoon Ideas – Our Top 3 Suggestions for those looking for Something Different
The wedding season is officially upon us, and if you are one of the lucky ones heading up the aisle to say your “I Do’s” in 2012, then you are most probably up to your ears in colour schemes, wedding cake samples, and honeymoon brochures! Planning a wedding can be great fun, and providing you…
Spring in South Africa
If your idea of a dream holiday includes vibrant cities, rural wine lands, wild animal encounters, and learning about new flora and fauna, the magnificent country of South Africa should be at the top of your bucket list. A country drenched in history, traditions and culture, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination for those…
Excess Baggage – How Much is Too Much?
I have said it before and I will say it again, there are two types of people in this world – those who can pack light, and those who cannot! Falling miserably into the latter category, I have to admit that I find it incredibly difficult to pack light when travelling abroad, and a recent…
Beach Bag Essentials – Protect Yourself this Summer
Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you are one of the many millions of holidaymakers heading off somewhere warm and exotic this weekend, we are sure you are busy washing, packing, and trying to squeeze those extra summer essentials into your shrinking suitcase! A great time of year to get away from everyday…
Taking the Whiskey Route to the Roof of Africa
With just 82 days (that’s 1,968 hours or 118,080 minutes for those who are interested!) until we set off on our mission to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our days our spent training, reading up on Tanzania and the great mountain itself, and wondering what on earth we have let ourselves in for! A journey of self-discovery…
Rainy Days = Summer Holidays!
If you do not live in the UK, you only have to look at the weather report to see that it is very wet indeed! Half the country is already flooded, and as the Met Office has issued a “severe weather warning” for the next few days, it looks as though the other half will…
Olympic Fever Hits London
With just three weeks to go until the London 2012 Olympics get underway, Olympic ‘fever’ is spreading across the city as hotel, restaurant, and shop owners decorate their establishments in vibrant shades of red, white and blue, to show their support for Team GB. London has been ‘refurbished’ and now boasts a brand new cable…
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