Travel guru’s Lonely Planet have released yet another guide for intrepid travellers, and if you would like to know which is the best month to Climb Kilimanjaro, which is the best month to view the Great Migration in the Serengeti, and which is the best month to go hiking in Patagonia, you’ll find everything you…
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Intrepid Travel: Family Holidays Are Taking a Twist in 2016
There was a time when a family holiday consisted of two weeks on the Costa Del Sol or a trip to Disneyland, but according to recent research carried out by British Airways, UK families are now looking for adventure, culture, and off-the-beaten track experiences when they travel overseas, and as a result, Intrepid Family Travel…
Travelling with Pets: Are Airlines and Hotels becoming Pet Friendly?
Travelling with pets can be stressful, especially if your beloved pooch is considered too big to travel with you in the aircraft cabin or to ‘doggy’ to stay in your hotel room, but if a recent article in Travel & Leisure is anything to go by, it seems some airlines are starting to become a…
Are These the 7 Secret Ingredients for the Perfect Family Holiday?
We all have different ideas when it comes to the perfect holiday, but if you are looking for a stress free family vacation in 2015, it seems there is more to it than simply choosing a destination and finding the right hotel. Overall cost, family time and weather expectations play and important role in the…
All Inclusive Hotel vs. Self-Catering Villa – What Type of Holiday Accommodation do you prefer?
When it comes to booking your annual holiday abroad, do you prefer to stay in a hotel with a range of amenities and an all-inclusive program, or do you prefer to rent a private villa with self-catering facilities and the creature comforts of home? The Villa Rental market has grown at an incredible rate over…
Thinking of Taking the Kids out of School for a Holiday? It could cost you more than you think!
We all know a holiday makes us feel better, and we all know that certain tour operators take advantage of families by hiking their prices during the school summer holidays… but is it really worth taking the risk of travelling during term time? Well, British couple Stewart and Natasha Sutherland from Shropshire, decided to take…
A-Z of Travel – Unforgettable Holiday Destinations
If, like us, you work hard and play hard, your annual or bi-annual holiday is a time to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. A time to slow down, sit back and enjoy the little things that we are normally too busy or too stressed to take pleasure in, holidays, be it family holidays, adventure…
May Day, May Day – It’s Time to Book a Holiday!
White Rabbits and Pinch Punch, the 1st of May has finally arrived and it is time to pack away the winter woollies, spring clean the house, and start thinking about that summer holiday! The winter seems to have gone on forever this year, but with the cows back in the fields (it’s an Austrian thing),…
Fancy the Mediterranean this Summer? Head to the Algarve and Get More for Your Money!
With March finally upon us, the beach resorts of the Mediterranean are starting to dust of the cobwebs, pack away the heaters, and prepare for the imminent onslaught of holidaymakers, but with a short season and a weak Euro to contend with, the flights and hotel prices across southern Europe seem to be higher than…
New Stats reveal that 80% of Travellers book their Holidays Online
A recent survey released by Compareholidaymoney.com in conjunction with FairFX, shows that a whopping 80% of world travellers and holidaymakers now confirm their travel arrangements online. A further ninety per cent of those questioned said that they researched their holidays on the internet and compared trips before proceeding to the booking stage, and confirmed that…
Holiday Prices Soar as the School Summer Holidays Begin
With the School summer holidays fast approaching, many hotels and airlines are already bumping up their prices to make as much profit as possible from cash strapped parents who are only able to travel during this period. The average 2.4 family can expect to pay up to 40% extra for their summer holiday during the…
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…
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