The 1st of August is upon us (white rabbits etc!), the high streets are deserted, the highways are packed, the airports are going into overdrive – and that can only mean one thing… the Summer Holiday Season has finally arrived! A time to pack up your troubles and worries and head off somewhere warm and…
Tag: Holidays
Going Loco Down in…Cabo San Lucas!
It might not have the same ring to it as Acapulco, but Cabo San Lucas is a fantastic place to ‘go loco’ in Mexico, and if you have ever visited the well-known and much-loved ‘Cabo-Wabo’ – well, you will know exactly what I am talking about! Cabo San Lucas doesn’t seem to have established itself…
Top 10 Tips for Saving on Your Summer Holiday
The summer holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to avoid paying inflated prices for your annual trip abroad this year, now is the time to do some clever planning and internet searching to find out where you can cut costs. Unfortunately, high demand pushes up the prices of our hotels and…
The Heatwave is Set to Last – Anyone for Glamping?
Oxford Dictionary Definitions: Glamping: A form of camping involving accommodation and facilities more luxurious than those associated with traditional camping: Glamping is likely to satisfy any city slicker seeking a little refuge in nature – without foregoing any of life’s luxuries Staycation: a holiday spent in one’s home country rather than abroad, or one spent…
The Best Place in the World to…
The Best Place in the World to Take a Bath… would have to be in a Romance Pavillion at the Meliá Zanzibar in Tanzania. Perched precariously on the edge of the cliff, these luxurious suites have ceiling-to-floor windows and a bathtub that overlooks the Indian Ocean. The Best Place in the World to Enjoy a…
The Best Thing About Travel Is… Trying New Foods
I absolutely love trying new foods, and while I definitely wouldn’t eat anything that was still alive (grubs) or something I believe to be cruel (shark fin soup), I will pretty much try anything on the menu when I visit a foreign land – after all, isn’t that part of the fun! On my travels…
Do You Suffer from Travel Nerves?
Having learnt the ‘art’ of travel from my extremely chilled out other half, I can honestly say I would head to the airport right now with nothing more than my passport, a credit card and a few changes of clothes – destination unknown. I know there are many travellers out there who feel the same,…
Phuket Perspective – A Girls Point of View
What is the first thing that comes into your mind when you hear the words Phuket, Thailand? A sun-drenched holiday destination in the Andaman Sea? An exotic location for backpackers and surfers? A fun and friendly resort for families? A hedonistic zone for sex-tourism? Well, I guess, when it comes down to it, Phuket is…
Happy Fourth of July America!
If I could fly off anywhere in the world today, I think I would have pack my bags and head over to the good old USA and celebrate Independence Day with all the wonderful friends we have made over there over the years. I know this special day is dedicated to America declaring its independence…
Do You Want To Make Your Holidays Greener?
July 2013 has been declared the official “Make Your Holidays Greener Month”, by a UK organisation of the same name, and there are several campaigns going on to raise awareness of sustainable tourism, eco-tourism and responsible travel. Making our holidays greener is not about ditching luxury hotels for tents or swapping our connoisseur tours for…
Take Your Dog on Holiday This Summer!
I have just read a rather disturbing report from the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which claims that there is an “alarming increase” in the number of animals being dumped across England and Wales during the summer months. The RSPCA report reveals that there is evidence to suggest that, “some…
Beautiful Boutique Hotels – Where You are So Much More than a Number
While I am not averse to staying in larger hotels (especially in Las Vegas!), I do feel that they lack personality, the personal touch that makes a good holiday a great holiday, and the opportunity to meet other travellers, as one might in a small boutique hotel. Larger hotels may be more cost-effective and convenient…
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