Choosing the right honeymoon destination is no easy task, and while some couples still prefer the traditional beach honeymoon, many modern couples are looking for adventure, new experiences, and far-flung locations to spend their first weeks of marriage together. My husband and I fall into the latter category, and rather than spending some £25,000 on…
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Best Easter Holiday Destinations for 2015
It might not seem like 2 minutes since Christmas, but Easter is just around the corner, and if you are looking to book a romantic getaway, a chic city escapade or a family holiday somewhere warm and exotic, now is definitely the time to book your Easter break. Easter falls in the first week of…
Rio de Janeiro – It’s Carnival Time!
We may be up to our ears in sleet, snow and shivering temperatures here in Europe, but the sun is shining in Rio de Janeiro and it’s about to get a whole lot hotter as Brazil’s biggest carnival (or Carnaval) gets underway in the samba capital of the world! Attracting some 500,000 foreign visitors each…
Are You Stuck in a Travel Rut? Do Something Different this Year!
If you are about to book your annual holiday to the same destination, same resort and same hotel – you could be stuck in a travel rut, according to a recent study carried out by lastminute.com. A whopping 57% of us have unfulfilled travel ambitions, and while many of us fantasize about seeing polar bears,…
Friday’s Photo Session – Some Good Looking Birds!
What better way to step into the weekend, than with some gorgeous pictures of good looking birds! These are just a few of the colourful creatures we have encountered during our travels around the world… If you know the names of any of these, please let us know, (I only know the Toucan and the…
Best Adventure Holidays for 2015
One of the biggest travel trends for 2015 is Adventure, and if you are looking to swap sunshine and sangria for cycling and surfing, there is plenty to keep you occupied on our Best Adventure Holidays list! Image courtesy of Ibo Island Hopping Safari, Mozambique Safari: If you have never been on a safari, this…
Beautiful Bolivia – A Tourist Free Treat for Intrepid Travellers
There a few places left in the world where you can actually escape the rigours of daily life, but if you are looking for an off the beaten track adventure in 2015, you might just find what you are looking for in Bolivia. Like most countries in South America, Bolivia attracts its fair share of…
A Room with a View – Are These the Most Beautiful Safari Lodges in the World?
Voted World’s Leading Luxury Safari Company and recognised in the National Geographic World Legacy Awards, &Beyond Safari Company is a leader in unique safari holidays, experiential travel, and the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world! A company committed to responsible and sustainable tourism, and conservation projects throughout Africa and South Asia, &Beyond offers international…
City, Beach or Off the Beaten Track – What Are Your Holiday Plans for 2015?
January is a great time of the year to book your next holiday, and with flight sales, hotel offers, and plenty of early booking discounts available, 2015 could be a bumper year for both travellers and the tourism industry. The newly released Travel Trends Report by ABTA and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office suggests that…
A New Year – A New Opportunity to Work on Your Travel Destination Bucket List
Happy New Year Blogosphere! I hope you all had a very happy festive season and that 2015 brings you everything you could possibly wish for! A New Year provides us all with a clean fresh slate and endless opportunities, so why not make 2015 your year to do something amazing! Climbing Kilimanjaro, Running the Two…
Meet ‘Oupa ‘– The Friendliest Seal of Walvis Bay
If you are heading to Namibia on a self-drive holiday or overland safari adventure in 2015, there is one special activity that should be on your travel itinerary, and that is a boat trip in Walvis Bay. There are lots of different trips and tours available, you can take a speedboat, a catamaran or a…
Travel Designers – Creating Tailor Made Holidays Just for You
If you have spent hours searching the internet and browsing the latest travel brochures for the perfect holiday, but are struggling to find the right itinerary for your preferred travel dates or destination, it might be time to contact a Travel Designer. A Travel Designer may sound expensive, but a tailor-made holiday could work out…