One of the most iconic self-drive holiday routes in the world, Australia’s Great Ocean Road is a (+/-)243 kilometre stretch of road scattered with prominent landmarks, important tourist attractions, and a whole host of exotic wildlife to keep you company along the way. A ‘must’ for anyone taking a self-drive holiday along the south-eastern coast of…
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If Money were no Object – What would be your Dream Holiday Destination?
If money were no object and the only thing standing between you and your Dream ‘Bucket List’ Holiday was choosing the destination, where would you go? Well, according to a recent survey carried out in the UK, most of us would head to New Zealand! In a bid to uncover our Top Bucket List Holiday…
Holiday like Royalty with a 2014 Trip to Australia
With their recent Royal Tour sparking a huge demand in holidays to Australia, it seems Kate, William and George have inspired the nation to travel! Holidays to Australia are up by 120 per cent according to some tour operators, so why not make your next holiday a right royal event, and head on down to…
Best of Travel 2014
With May almost upon us, it is time to pack away the winter woollies and dig out your laptop for a spot of online holiday surfing! The summer holidays will be here before you know it, and if you fancy doing something a little bit different this year, you might find just what you are…
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…
What Would You Do with 24-Hours in Perth, Western Australia?
The cosmopolitan hub of Western Australia, Perth (and its surrounding areas) is quite simply one of the most perfect places on earth to spend a week or two at this time of the year. The sun shines, the birds sing, and everyone seems to move outdoors to enjoy the latest sporting events (we won’t mention…
Unusual Travel Requests – What are Yours?
Most travellers have at least one ‘travel request’ when booking their holiday abroad. For some that would include ‘a room with a view’ or perhaps ‘a king size bed’, but when it comes to asking your tour operator to rent a pack of Alpacas to graze on the mountains outside your hotel room… well, you…
One of The Best Things About Travel Is…
Meeting new people… and we have met some of the most amazing people on your journeys around the world. Old, young, rich, poor, black, white and every beautiful shade in between, the world is full of wonderful people, and here are just some that made our trips truly special…
New Holiday Trends – Swapping Sun, Sea and Sand for ‘Something Special’
Holidays: An extended period of leisure and recreation, especially one spent away from home or in travelling – Oxford Dictionary The holiday season may be drawing to an end in not-so-sunny Europe, but for many, now the holiday season really gets going with the newest and latest holiday trends. Cycling Holidays, Photography Holidays, Volunteer Holidays,…
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…
Staying Healthy Abroad and Avoiding the Top 5 Travel Bugs
It is no secret that we are travelling further and to more ‘exotic’ destinations than we were some 20 years ago, but what I was surprised to learn from a newspaper article the other day, is that six out of ten travellers fall sick during their holiday! Spanish tummy, sunstroke and mosquito bites are about…
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