The giant of South America, Brazil is the only destination on earth where you can lose yourself in the wild and wonderful Amazon rainforest, sun yourself on one of the endless powdery white beaches, and find yourself dancing until the early hours in rhythm filled metropolises. An action packed holiday destination, Brazil caters for budgets…
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Give a Little Bit More this Christmas by Taking a Volunteer Vacation
The ‘season of good will’ is almost upon us, and if you would like to do something extra special and rewarding this Christmas, why not pack your bags and head off somewhere exotic on a volunteering vacation. There are thousands of charities and organizations across the world that are desperate for an extra pair of…
It’s Wine Time in the Western Cape!
If you enjoy a glass of chilled Sauvignon Blanc or a rich and robust Shiraz, you will be pleased to know that it is almost harvest time in the Western Cape of South Africa! The blue skies have arrived, the need for factor 50 sun cream is almost upon us, and while the summer harvest…
Top Travel Trends for 2013 – Revealed in the World Travel Market Industry Report
Much like fashion, travel trends change with the seasons, and if the recently released World Travel Market industry report is anything to go by, we could be travelling a whole lot differently in 2013! Broken down into a range of acronyms such as BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), SLIMMA (Sri Lanka, Indonesia,…
Luxury Travel – Cape Town to Cairo aboard Rovos Rail in 2014
You might think it a little early to start planning your 2014 luxury holiday, but if you want to be one of the special few to join Rovos Rail’s Ultimate African Experience from Cape Town to Cairo, now is the time to reserve your place aboard this exclusive five-star train. A 28-day expedition, which combines…
We’re off to the World Travel Market – London 2012!
The World Travel Market 2012 opens its doors today, and we cannot wait to head over to the London ExCel tomorrow and find out the latest news, gossip and trends that the travel industry can expect to face in 2013. Some of the biggest names in the travel business attend the event, and whether you…
Who Books the Holidays in Your House?
When it comes to booking your holidays abroad, do you do it yourself, or do you leave it to your other half? Well, according to a recent survey by Owners Direct, 82% of women admit to taking sole responsibility for booking the family / couples holiday abroad, and one of the main reasons they do…
Winter has arrived in Europe – It’s Time to head south and enjoy some Winter Sun!
We may not have reached November yet, but with this rather chilly cold front spreading across Europe, we can be in no doubt that, winter is most definitely on its way! As someone who only enjoys ice when it comes in a long drink, I am not too fond of the winter months, but the…
70% of Adults need at least 2 Weeks to get over the Holiday Blues
If you have just returned home from a late summer holiday and are struggling to shake off the holiday blues, then you will pleased to know – you are not alone. A recent survey commissioned by Tribute Pale Ale, confirmed that seven out of every ten adults take more than two weeks to stop reminiscing…
Climbing Kilimanjaro – Our Full Moon Itinerary
Our Kilimanjaro climb is finally upon us, and in just 3 days time we will be heading on down to Tanzania to begin yet another one of our lifetime adventures! Where the time goes, I really do not know, but the last three months seem to have passed by in a blur of training, working,…
Our Favourite Escorted Tours for 2013
Travel trends are much like fashion trends in that they change with the seasons, but one sector that seems to be soaring in popularity is the high-end escorted tour. No longer satisfied with a weeklong package holiday in a tourist built resort, the enterprising travellers of today are choosing exciting and interactive escorted tours, where…
Oktoberfest 2012 – Let The Madness Begin!
This weekend heralds the start of the 179th Munich Oktoberfest, and if you are looking for some beer drinking, thigh-slapping, tabletop-dancing action then you need to pack your bags and head on down to Bavaria – and fast! Attracting more than 5 million people from across the globe, the Munich Oktoberfest is undoubtedly Germany’s most…
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