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…
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Pigs Might Fly – And Sooner than we Think!
As someone who has travelled the world with a beloved Cocker Spaniel, I can fully understand why people want travel with their pets, but when the definition of ‘pets’ includes pot-bellied pigs and miniature horses, I think we may be taking it just a tad too far – or are we? According to a recent…
Holiday Destinations that are likely to make you Heavier!
If you are one of the many who spend several weeks or even months dieting and training to get in shape for your bikini clad beach holiday, then there are certain destinations you may wish to avoid. A recent survey by one of the UK’s largest Travel Agencies shows that we can put on anywhere…
Five Hotels, Five Countries, Five Fabulous Holiday Destinations!
If you have left planning your summer holiday until the very last-minute, now is the perfect time to search through those shiny travel brochures or scour the internet for that special holiday you have been dreaming about since your last trip somewhere warm and exotic. With our busy lifestyles, it can be easy to put…
Honeymoon Ideas – Our Top 3 Suggestions for those looking for Something Different
The wedding season is officially upon us, and if you are one of the lucky ones heading up the aisle to say your “I Do’s” in 2012, then you are most probably up to your ears in colour schemes, wedding cake samples, and honeymoon brochures! Planning a wedding can be great fun, and providing you…
Spring in South Africa
If your idea of a dream holiday includes vibrant cities, rural wine lands, wild animal encounters, and learning about new flora and fauna, the magnificent country of South Africa should be at the top of your bucket list. A country drenched in history, traditions and culture, South Africa is a wonderfully diverse destination for those…
Taking the Whiskey Route to the Roof of Africa
With just 82 days (that’s 1,968 hours or 118,080 minutes for those who are interested!) until we set off on our mission to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our days our spent training, reading up on Tanzania and the great mountain itself, and wondering what on earth we have let ourselves in for! A journey of self-discovery…
Olympic Fever Hits London
With just three weeks to go until the London 2012 Olympics get underway, Olympic ‘fever’ is spreading across the city as hotel, restaurant, and shop owners decorate their establishments in vibrant shades of red, white and blue, to show their support for Team GB. London has been ‘refurbished’ and now boasts a brand new cable…
Volunteer Holidays – Our Top 3 Trips for Responsible Travellers
Contrary to popular belief, Volunteer holidays are not just for Gap Students and Teenagers, so if you have a couple of weeks, months, or even years to spare, why not think about heading off somewhere new and exotic, and volunteer your services to those who need it most. A growing sector in the travel industry,…
Travel Habits – What Do You Pack in Your Suitcase?
A recent survey by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to mark the Blu-Ray and DVD release of the English comedy – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, found that 27% of Britons admit to packing tea bags when they go on holiday. The thought of going without a ‘proper cuppa’ for a whole two weeks is…
Escorted Tours – Combining an Adventure Trip with a Luxury Holiday
If you would like to spend your 2013 holidays doing something a little bit different, a multi-destination escorted tour might be just the holiday you are looking for. Combing a thrill seeking adventure with a indulgent beach break, a luxury escorted tour really does offer ‘the best of both worlds’, and as you have a…
It’s Summer, It’s Ski Season – In Queenstown New Zealand!
We may be experiencing torrential downpours in certain regions of the United Kingdom, but summer is upon us, and the warmer weather has definitely reached the Mediterranean seaside resorts of Spain, Portugal, and Greece. If sunshine is ‘not your thing’ and your idea of a great summer holiday is skiing somewhere ‘remarkable’ in deep fresh…
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