If you dream of visiting the beautiful countries that sit beneath the equator such as South America, Oceania and South Africa, then why not make 2012 your year to turn those dreams into reality! With daily flights from most main European airports and a whole range of self-drive and escorted tours to choose from, your…
Rio de Janeiro – It’s Carnival time!
With just 10 days to go until the start of Brazil’s most celebrated event of the year, Rio de Janeiro is warming up to the sounds of the Samba as Carnival fever takes over the city. A four-day celebration of music, mayhem and madness, Carnival time in Rio de Janeiro is a magical event where…
Argentina – heading north
When you think about Argentina what is the first thing that comes in to your mind? Well, whether it be the passionate Tango danced in the streets of Buenos Aires, a journey to Ushuaia at the southern tip of land, or the stunning waterfalls of Iguacu, Argentina has it all so you certainly will not…
July & August holidays set to soar as the Olympics take over London
As a patriotic Brit, I am very proud that the Olympics are going to be held in London this year. A chance for England to shine and a great opportunity for London hotels, restaurants, bars and stores to fill out with an eclectic mix of people from around the world, it is sure to be…
The Big Freeze
Well it looks like the weatherman was right (for a change) and the predicted big freeze has arrived with snow, icy cold winds and temperatures well below zero. While the picturesque winter wonderland scene may look great from the windows of your centrally heated home, it is creating havoc across the country with roads blocked,…
Online booking – the way to go
We live in a world where many of us cannot live without our mobile phones, iPad and internet connections, so I wasn’t surprised to learn that just 11% of Brits will be booking their 2012 holiday through a high street travel agent. The new survey conducted by the TravelSupermarket indicates that a whopping 66% of…
A step into Nature
It is very rare that one finds a place that takes your breath away, but Grootbos Private Nature Reserve in Gansbaai, South Africa is certainly one of those places. Combining luxurious five-star accommodations with the most amazing nature reserve, Grootbos is a little piece of paradise that no one visiting South Africa should miss. Our…
Cruising – What to do on Sea Days
If you are looking for a wonderfully relaxing holiday that combines great food, 24/7 entertainment and exotic destinations, then cruising may be the perfect holiday for you. A huge fan myself, I think there is nothing better than sitting on the top deck of a cruise ship with a great book, a Piña Colada and…
A Malaria Free Safari Experience
If you have never been on Safari in South Africa then I can highly recommend you add this magnificent experience to your bucket list. Combining the splendour of South Africa’s Big 5 (that’s Elephant, Rhino, Leopard, Lion and Water Buffalo to you and me!), with exquisite fauna and flora, stunning game reserve lodges and fearless…
The Benefits of an Escorted Tour
The perfect holiday has different meanings for different people. Some prefer to head off alone into the wilderness with just a backpack and travellers guidebook for company, while others prefer to join an organised tour where luxury hotels, quality ground transportation and all the activities you could possibly wish for are ready and waiting to…
Our Top 5 Favourite Beaches
Trying to compile a list of our top 5 favourite beaches is not an easy task! The world is huge and many countries have those picture perfect beaches that we all dream about, but in our mission to find “the most perfect beach” we have listed our top 5 contenders (so far). Our fifth place…
Head South for some Winter Sunshine
If you are starting to feel those “winter blues” then it might be time to book that well-deserved holiday and head off to warmer climes somewhere south. While we wake up to frost, the countries sitting beneath the equator are starting to heat up and destinations like South Africa, Argentina and Brazil are now basking…
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