As the furore surrounding the Ebola Virus begins to die down, tourism is slowly but surely returning to Africa, and travellers are becoming more confident about visiting exotic destinations such as Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and Malawi. However, things are not looking quite so good in South America, where the new virus Zika, spread by…
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Pigs Really Do Fly – In the US at Least!
Back in 2012, I wrote a blog post titled “Pigs Might Fly – And Sooner than we Think!” relating to an article that had been published in a UK newspaper regarding the Air Carrier Access Act in the United States. The act, filed by the US Department of Transport, was designed to provide equality for…
Stress Free Travel: What Changes Would You Like to See in 2016?
Travelling should be exciting and inspiring, not nerve-wracking and stressful, but it seems most of us would like to make a few changes when it comes to the way we travel, and remove those things that annoy us most such as inflated rates over the school holidays, infuriating car hire ‘extras’, and an end to…
Reserving Sunbeds with Towels: Should we Really Blame the Germans?
German travellers have long been blamed for reserving sunbeds with their towels while on holiday overseas, but if a recent survey by the Travel Supermarket is anything to go by, it seems us Brits are more likely to reserve our sunbeds than our fellow travellers – and we’ve got plenty of other bad habits too!…
Top Adventure Travel Destinations for 2016
The New Year is finally upon us, and if you can pinch more than an inch after a rather indulgent festive season, now is the perfect time to finish off those last mince pies (shame to waste them!), dust of your exercise bike, and book your 2016 Adventure Holiday! Active and Adventure Holidays are one…
Worlds Riskiest and Safest Travel Destinations for 2016
Britons are some of the world’s most adventurous travellers, with more than 80% of us venturing overseas, but when it comes to travelling the world, it seems we are not quite as concerned as we should be when it comes to potential dangers such as crime and natural disasters. According to recent research carried out…
Do You Think It Is Safe To Travel to Europe For The Holidays?
There are some great travel stories out there at this time of year, and while most of them are full of festive joy, unbelievable travel deals, and inspiring snippets about Christmas breaks and winter getaways, there is always one that has to put a dampener on our wanderlust! I came across one such story today…
The Art of Packing for the Holidays – Have You Mastered it Yet?
In this world, there are two types of travellers – those who pack light, and those who do not! Falling miserably into the latter category, I am (sadly) one of those who cannot bear the thought of travelling with just two pairs of shoes, but after many, many trips with exceptionally heavy suitcases, I think…
Bargain Brazil: Take a Tailor-Made Tour in 2016
Until recently, Brazil was a rather costly destination for British Travellers, but with the Pound GBP gaining a whopping 60% against the Brazilian Real in just 12 months, beautiful Brazil is now more affordable than ever before. The perfect destination for a multi-centre holiday, Brazil has much to offer the intrepid traveller, and whether you…
Kuredu Island Resort: Affordable Luxury in the Maldives
The ultimate honeymoon destination for those who want to relax, kick off their shoes, and spend their days doing nothing more than swimming in crystal clear waters, sunning themselves on sugar white beaches, snorkelling amongst coral reefs, playing a round of golf, and dining beachside with a refreshing cocktail – the Maldives really is paradise…
Top 10 Countries to Visit in 2016: Which One Will You Visit?
Lonely Planet has finally released its ‘Best in Travel 2016’ guidebook, and if you are thinking about booking your 2016 holiday before the festive season kicks in, now is definitely the time to grab yourself a copy and check out the Top 10 Countries to Visit in the coming year. Written by professionals who constantly…
Self-Drive Namibia Spring 2016: Fantastic Deals for Intrepid Travellers
With its breath-taking scenery and sparsely populated roads, Namibia is one of the best countries in the world for a self-drive adventure, and if Namibia has been on your Bucket List for quite some time, 2016 is definitely the year when you should tick it off! With an exchange rate of over 20 Namibian Dollars…
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