If I had to list just two reasons why you should holiday in Australia in 2018, it would have to be the Great Ocean Road and the Great Barrier Reef. Every bit as beautiful and breathtaking as the glossy brochures would have you believe, Australia’s most popular attractions are a ‘must see’ for anyone visiting…
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Lonely Planet Ultra Travelist: World’s Top 500 Travel Destinations Revealed
The travel gurus have been at it again, and if you dream of visiting the world’s top 500 travel destinations before kicking the proverbial, then it is time to get your hands on Lonely Planet’s latest edition – the Ultra Travelist. A travel guidebook packed with 500 of the “most thrilling, memorable, and downright interesting…
Happy Australia Day!
Today, Sunday 26th January 2014, is Australia Day, and if you are looking for an extra special holiday destination for 2014, you might want to make your way Down Under and take a glimpse at what Australia has to offer! We were lucky enough to spend six-weeks touring this amazing country, and while we would…
Are These the Best Travel Jobs in the World?
If you would like to turn your passion for travel into a full-time job, you will be pleased to know there are some amazing opportunities available for social media-savvy travellers! From babysitting islands in the Great Barrier Reef to testing water-slides in Europe’s top beach resorts, the possibilities are endless when it comes to dream…
World Travel Market 2013 – Set to Highlight World Responsible Tourism Day
It is that time of year again, and anyone who works within the travel industry will be making their way to London’s ExCel for the World Travel Market 2013. A fantastic event where you get to met new contacts, establish business relationships, and catch up with old friends who live on the other side…
Snap Shots of Western Australia
If you are heading to Australia for your annual break, you probably have a list as long as your arm of things to see and places to go, but it you haven’t added Western Australia to your itinerary, well, you are missing out on one of Australia’s best kept secrets! Don’t get me wrong, Sydney,…
The Wonderful Whitsunday Islands – Where Whacky Wetsuits come as Standard!
One of the highlights of our trip to Australia was sailing the magnificent Whitsunday Islands. The weather wasn’t great in terms of sunshine (although it was very warm), and it was stinger season when we visited, but that didn’t detract from the beauty of these spectacular islands in the heart of the Great Barrier Reef…
A-Z of Travel – Q is for Queensland Australia
Home of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, Queensland is Australia’s action-packed holiday destination for those who appreciate sun, sea, sand and sizzling temperatures! With its tropical climate, stunning coastlines and vibrant nightlight, Queensland attracts millions of visitors from across the world, in addition to all the Australian…
How to Be a Responsible Traveller
As supporters of the World Travel Market – World Responsible Tourism Day 2013, we feel it is our responsibility to promote responsible travel, and do ‘our bit’ to make sure our holidays, small group escorted tours, and adventure trips are both enjoyable for our clients and beneficial to the local economies in the countries we…
Honeymoon in Paradise – Romantic Hotspots for 2013
Planning a wedding should be fun and exciting, but with so much to organise and arrange in a relatively short amount of time, the process can leave the happy couple feeling stressed and exhausted rather than happy and relaxed, and so a romantic honeymoon somewhere warm and exotic provides the perfect end to the perfect…
Disappearing Holiday Destinations – 3 Places to Visit before they are gone for good!
With global warming, climate change and ever-rising sea levels, many beautiful holiday destinations that feature on our bucket lists are at risk of disappearing. Vast deserts, cities floating precariously on water, and the world’s largest coral reef eco-system, are all feeling the strain of global warming, and if we do not take advantage and visit…
Thumbs Up for Friday – Fun Photos from a Tour around the World!
After spending almost 5 months, travelling around the world it is fair to say that we managed to pick up quite a few holiday snaps! Around 10,000 to be more precise, and after looking through them just the other day, I realised that we have our ‘thumbs up’ on just about every picture! I know…
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