When a lifelong dream becomes a reality, I believe that one of the best ways to preserve those precious memories is to put the experience down in words. A diary, a notepad, or in this case, a blog, are great tools for remembering, sharing and reliving those highs and lows that come with an extreme…
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Destination Review: Singapore
There is something almost regal about Singapore, with its modern glass skyscrapers, elegant shopping malls, and space-age gardens with solar-powered trees, so it comes as no surprise that the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge chose this cosmopolitan city as the starting point for their Far East Diamond Jubilee Tour. With its rich mix of Chinese,…
5 Hot September Holiday Destinations
September has finally arrived, it is time for the kids to go back to school, and if you find yourself worn out and exhausted after a summer juggling work commitments, family holidays and bored children, it might be time to reward yourself with a relaxing break in the sun. Holiday prices drop significantly during the…
Cape Town Mania – Here Comes Spring!
As we approach the autumnal month of September, it will soon be time for the northern hemisphere to bid farewell to summer, and allow those countries sitting beneath the equator to move into the glorious months of spring. Countries such as Argentina, South Africa, Brazil, and Ecuador will all begin to stir from their mild…
World Geography – Do You Really Know Where you are going on Holiday?
As someone who opted for History over Geography in school, I can identify with those people who do not know where Zanzibar is, what language is spoken in Borneo, and how many miles the Great Wall of China stretches, but what I am surprised to learn, is that a third of all travellers cannot locate…
Countdown to Kilimanjaro – One Month to Go!
Where the time goes, I really do not know, but I realised today (with shock, horror and excitement) that we have just one month to go until we head on down to Tanzania and attempt the mighty mountain of Kilimanjaro! The past six weeks seem to have flown by in a blur, and while we…
Luxury All-Inclusive Holidays – It’s All Included!
Despite a global recession and constant reminders that we should be cutting back and ‘saving for a rainy day’, it seems hard-working couples are determined to have at least one holiday per year, and they are opting for luxury all-inclusive getaways rather than last-minute budget breaks. Long-haul travel destinations may still remain somewhat expensive for…
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…
Snow in South Africa – Now that doesn’t Happen Every Day!
With warm summers and mild winters, South Africa is a popular year-round holiday destination that attracts travellers from across the globe, but if you are heading down below the equator anytime soon, you might want to pack an extra layer! With headlines including “Much of SA covered in a blanket of snow” and “Snow havoc…
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…
Travel Essentials – Don’t forget your toothbrush!
When packing for a summer holiday it can be easy to get carried away, and if you are one of many who pack everything but the kitchen sink, you might be surprised to learn that 41% of travellers forget to pack at least one important holiday item in their suitcase. A study, carried out by…
London Hotels – 300% More Expensive during the Olympics
This weekend is set to the busiest travel weekend of the year as millions head out of the UK on their summer holiday, and millions head towards the UK for the London 2012 Olympics. With just 5-days to go until the Olympic opening ceremony, London is already feeling slightly more crowded than usual, and if…
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