Winter is officially upon us, the skiing season is underway, and the fun and frivolities of the festive season are just around the corner, but I can’t help wishing I was somewhere a little warmer, sunnier and more relaxing this Sunday afternoon.
Tag: Holidays
The World’s Most Disappointing Travel Destinations Revealed – Are you surprised?
There is nothing worse than arriving at your dream holiday destination to find it is not quite as you imagined, and if the recent survey by social networking site Reddit.com is anything to go by, it seems we should be crossing quite a few famous holiday hotspots off our bucket list! Reddit asked its voters…
Happy Thanksgiving America!
We would like to wish all of our friends and fellow Equatorians across the pond a very Happy Thanksgiving! A day to give thanks, eat Turkey and Pumpkin Pie, watch American Football and watch Macy’s Annual Parade – Thanksgiving is all about celebrating the good things in life, and so it is no surprise that…
The Best Capital City in the World to Spend New Year’s Eve is…
Are you looking to spend New Year’s Eve in the best capital city in the world? Well, if the recent TripAdvisor survey is anything to go by, you should be heading to our very own capital of London! Voted the most popular city in the world for a New Year’s break by both British and…
More Holidays or a Pay Rise – Which Would You Choose?
If your boss offered you a choice between more holidays or a pay rise, which would you choose? Well, according to a recent survey by Expedia, one in three Britons would choose extra holiday time, and 61% of us would be motivated to switch jobs if a new position offered more days off. The survey…
Awesome Auckland – Winelands, Wildlife, Walks and all the Water Activities you possibly wish for!
Auckland is an action-packed holiday destination, and if you are planning to visit New Zealand anytime soon, a trip to the largest Polynesian city in the world should most definitely be on your travel itinerary. Home to over 1.5 million people, Auckland is New Zealand’s largest and most diverse city, and no trip to the…
Top Travel Trends for 2015 Revealed at the World Travel Market
It was all go at the World Travel Market in London last week, and if you want to Travel on Trend in 2015, you can expect to stay in ‘Poshtels’, dine with locals right in their home, and ditch you golf clubs in favour of your bike! Our travel habits have definitely changed over the…
What Methods do you use to get your Preferred Seat on the Plane?
Air travel is fun and exciting; especially if you are heading off on that long-haul holiday that you have been dreaming about since last spring, but when it comes to securing your favourite seat on the plane, do you use ‘traditional’ methods or ‘unconventional’ methods? According to a recent survey by KAYAK, British Travellers will…
What Do You Hate About Hotel Rooms?
There was a fantastic article in the Telegraph the other day, written by journalist Anthony Peregrine about his hotel pet hates. Piles of cushions, trouser presses, and complicated light switches featured on his hotels ‘do’s and don’ts’ list, and after reading through his list, I suddenly realised – he has a very good point. Don’t…
Want to Know the 10 Best Value Travel Destinations for 2015? Here we go!
Travel Guru Lonely Planet has released its “Best in Travel 2015” guide, and if you are looking for a great value destination for your next overseas adventure, you should be heading to one of these fabulous countries: Tunisia Exotic and economic, Tunisia is the perfect 2015 holiday destination for those who want a taste of…
Cosmopolitan Cape Town – Is there anywhere better for a Winter Holiday?
There are good winter holiday destinations, and there are great winter holiday destinations, but if you are looking for the ultimate winter holiday destination for your 2014/2015 break, you might struggle to find anywhere more perfect than Cape Town. A cosmopolitan hub with fabulous hotels, gourmet restaurants, endless sightseeing opportunities, and some of the friendliest…
Friday’s Photo Shoot: Never Ending Namibia
If there is one set of holiday photos I never tire of looking at, it would have to be those from our Self-Drive Tour of Namibia. The colours, the landscapes, and the vast array of wildlife still takes my breath away, so I thought we could head into the weekend with a few of my…
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