If you wanted to book a holiday in the 1980s and 1990s, a trip to the high street travel agent was a must. Holiday brochures, paper tickets, traveller’s cheques and a selection of foreign currency were staple requirements of any trip abroad, and most of us booked several months (or even years!) in advance to…
The Holiday of a Lifetime
What does “The holiday of a lifetime” mean to you? For many it would be a trip to Australia taking in Ayres Rock, the Great Barrier Reef and Sydney Opera House, escaping to an unspoilt tropical island such as Bora Bora, or a fun-filled trip to the US, but for me personally, the holiday of…
The Plight of the South African Rhino
Having witnessed the beauty of Rhinos while on safari in South Africa it is hard for me to imagine how anyone could wish to endanger this magnificent species for the sake of some ridiculous myth that the Rhino horn has medicinal properties, curable benefits and indeed magical powers! However, it is only to clear that…
Honeymoon in Paradise
Mauritius has long been a popular destination for honeymooners, what with its idyllic white sandy beaches, warm waters of the Indian Ocean, and numerous luxury hotels, and if you dream of visiting this exotic destination, then you will be pleased to know that it is now more accessible than ever before. Combining a trip to…
Connoisseur Travel – Discovering New World Wines
If you are a follower of our blogs, you will have realised by now that we are quite partial to a glass of fine wine. A taste we acquired while living in Spain for almost 10 years, wine has become a passion of ours, and while we do our best to collect fine vintages wherever…
Rovos – The Ultimate in Luxury Rail Travel
If you dream of travelling across Africa in a luxury vehicle of the bygone era then Rovos Rail will make all your dreams come true. Boasting a whole fleet of splendid locomotives, guests sleepers, exquisite dining cars and lounge cars, Rovos Rail offer a collection of different routes ranging from a three-day trip between Cape…
What to expect on a South African Safari
If you dream of going on safari then South African is probably the first destination that comes to mind. A place where you can enjoy city life one day and the untamed bush the next, South Africa is a wonderful place to begin your safari adventure and get up close and personal with the Big…
Cruising – the ‘real’ all-inclusive holiday
Have you ever booked an all-inclusive holiday only to find the dreaded (*) after the price, followed by a whole list of small print detailing exactly what is not included in your all-inclusive package? We have seen it many times and while I appreciate it keeps the prices down, I am pretty sure most people…
Escorted Holidays – What is included?
Escorted holidays to exotic destinations are now more popular than ever before, and if you dream of visiting faraway lands but worry about the language barriers, travelling alone, or are simply a little nervous to venture off into the unknown, then and escorted tour may be the perfect solution for you. While escorted tours of…
Our Top 10 Cities – Final Instalment – It’s Cape Town!
Well finally we reach our number one city and while many of our friends and family members may have probably already guessed, we can now confirm that Our Number 1 Top City goes to the magnificent Cape Town. A place we were lucky enough to call home for two years, Cape Town is undoubtedly the…
Our Top 10 Cities – Part IX – Queenstown
Creating a list of our top 10 cities has been great fun! It has given us the opportunity to revisit these magnificent places in our minds and remember all the wonderful experiences we had, trying new foods, meeting new people and discovering how other people live. As we come to our penultimate article, we head…
Our Top 10 Cities – Part VIII – Buenos Aires
Compiling our list of favourite cities has given us a wonderful opportunity to revisit the photo albums and relive some of our most cherished memories. With just three spots left on our list, we head back to South America and Our Number 3 Top City goes to the vibrant and beautiful city of Buenos Aires,…
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