Did you know that owning a private island is no longer considered to be exclusive or that expensive, and that you can snap up your own piece of paradise for a mere $50,000? Well, if you won the lottery last night and are wondering what to do with your millions, you will be pleased to…
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Could Your ‘Staycation’ be costing you more than a Trip Abroad?
In an attempt to support the country’s struggling economy, the queens diamond jubilee, and the London Olympics, the UK government urged Britons to take a ‘Staycation’ in 2012, but a recent survey by MyVoucherCodes.co.uk found that many of these ‘holidays at home’ turned out to be more expensive than a trip abroad. The changeable British…
Destination Review: Las Vegas
Where does one start when it comes to reviewing Las Vegas? The entertainment capital of the world, Sin City, and The City of “I do” are all names it lives up to very well, and you only have to Google the words ‘Prince Harry’ today, to see that it is not just us mere mortals…
Holiday Fashion Faux Pas – Are you Guilty or Not Guilty?
When it comes to shopping for our summer holidays, I think most of us are guilty of buying brightly coloured swimwear, flowery dresses and shirts, and sandals or flip-flops that we wouldn’t dream of wearing to the local supermarket, but do some of us take it too far? Back in 2010, TripAdvisor announced that Brits…
Our Top Five Travel Destinations for Autumn 2012
Summer may have only just arrived in Northern Europe, but we have just over a month to go until autumn, and if you are thinking about taking a trip abroad, now is the perfect time to get your thinking cap on, and start looking for your autumnal adventure. As the northern hemisphere starts to cool…
Are You a Traveller or a Tourist?
When it comes to visiting foreign lands and taking trips abroad, do you consider yourself a Traveller or a Tourist? As a self-confessed ‘traveller’, I believe that the only difference between being a tourist and a traveller is down to the type of holidays/journeys we take, but after reading the comments made on a recent…
Summing Up South America
It may be a huge expanse of land combining a multitude of different countries, languages and cultures, but there is something very warm and inviting about South America, and as such, it attracts millions of new travellers each year. With its prime location between the Atlantic and the Pacific Oceans, the breathtaking Andes Mountain range…
Get on Your Bike and Cycle Cape Town, South Africa in 2013!
The London Olympics are finally over, the flame has been extinguished, and it is time for those of us who used the event as an excuse to lie in front of the TV munching popcorn, to pack away our family sized snacks, and get out in the fresh air, and enjoy the remains of what…
Do You Take Out Travel Insurance When Going on Holiday?
If you want to know what is going on in the Travel Industry, then it seems that Friday is the best day of the week to get all the travel gossip! As we stride into the weekend (when many people choose to book their holidays abroad), surveys, studies and holiday reports are released by the…
A Girls Guide to Travelling Solo – A Guest Blog by Tahira
One of the things we love most about working as a Tour Operator is that we get to arrange fantastic holidays for fantastic people. One such guest, Ms Tahira Zec, recently returned from “the Land of Smiles” Thailand, and kindly wrote this brilliant blog about her experiences as a solo female traveller – Enjoy! Having…
Active Holidays – Our Gold, Silver and Bronze Medal Winners!
If you have caught ‘Olympic Fever’ and feel the need to get off the couch and out into the fresh air, it might be time to reserve your place on one of the many Active Holidays now available. From mountain climbing in Argentina to cycling around Europe, there are active holiday’s to suit every age…
Travel Trends – Top 5 Singles Holidays
If you are one of the many travellers who prefer to holiday alone, you will be pleased to know that Singles Holidays are one of the latest travel trends, and as such, the choice is now wider and more varied than ever before. No longer aimed at students in their gap year, or alternative travellers…
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