A strong pound (GBP) and low oil prices = good news for travellers in 2015, with some airlines set to slash the cost of flight tickets by 50% for spring and summer travel. Escalating oil prices have been a real problem for airlines and cruise lines over the past 10 years, but now that oil…
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And the Best Cities in the World Are…
If you are looking to spend a week or two in one of the world’s best cities, somewhere where you can shop till you drop, dine to your heart’s content, dance the night away, and rely on the taxi driver to take you back to your hotel at the end of a long day, you…
Spa Holidays – Get Gorgeous This Summer!
Well ladies, summer is almost upon us, and if you are dreading the thought of shorts, bikinis and short summer dresses, you can either head off to your local gym, or book yourself on a relaxing Spa Holiday this summer! Designed to help you relax, rejuvenate and revitalise, Spa Holidays will leaving you glowing inside…
Earth Day 2014 – My Beautiful Earth
Today is Earth Day 2014, and if you love to travel the world, visit exotic locations, take beautiful pictures, and breathe fresh air, now is definitely the time to make a stand and do your own little bit to help the planet. Earth Day began in 1970, when some 20 million American citizens came together…
Last Minute Easter Holidays – There is still time to Escape to Cape Town!
We may only have a week to go until the Easter weekend, but if you would rather swop your chocolate bunny for a bikini, there is still time to book a last-minute Easter break! With some destinations up to 25% cheaper than they were this time last year, you don’t have to spend a fortune…
Self-Drive Tours Namibia – Do You Really Need a 4×4 or Can You Drive with a Normal Car?
A question I asked about a million people before heading to Namibia on our recent self-drive tour was, do we need a 4×4 vehicle or can we self-drive Namibia with a normal car? The answers were pretty much 50 / 50, in that half of those I asked said a 4×4 was essential, while the…
Voluntourism – Is it Really the Most Ethical Way to Holiday?
As one of the world’s fastest growing travel trends, Volunteer Tourism or “Voluntourism” attracts thousands of travellers each year. A chance to combine a trip abroad with charity work, Voluntourism is perfect for those who would like spend their holiday time helping others, and providing you book your trip with an ethical travel company or…
Worried about the cost of your 2014 Holiday? Worry not; Brits have already spent £10 Billion on Holidays This Year…!
I love a good travel survey, and if the newly released study by Rural Retreats is anything to go by, then it seems Briton’s have already spent more than £10 Billion (yep, that’s BILLION) on holidays this year! The survey found that in a desperate attempt to lift the doom and gloom of winter, one…
Happy New Year!
To all our friends, family, fellow travel bloggers and Equatours guests, we would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a very HAPPY NEW YEAR! May 2014 be filled with love, luck, good health and happiness, and of course, an exotic holiday to your dream destination! Cheers! Wendy &…
Anyone for Everest? Base Camp Here We Come!
While I am not one for making New Year’s Resolutions, I do like to step into a New Year with a goal in sight, and after much deliberation we have decided that 2014 is going to be the year in which we cross ‘Climb Everest Base Camp’ off our ever-growing bucket list! It has been…
Kaikoura and Kaiteriteri – Two ‘Kaptivating’ Reasons to Visit New Zealand this Winter
As the snow makes its way to the peaks of the Austrian Alps (good news for skiers!), the sun is making its way down below the equator to New Zealand’s South Island and the beautiful seaside resorts of Kaikoura and Kaiteriteri. A wonderful spot for wine lovers, the northern coastline of the South Island homes…
What are the Top 10 Holiday Destinations for 2014?
Lonely Planet has released its annual ‘Best in Travel’ guide, and if you cannot decide where to go or what to do for your annual holiday in 2014, you might want to invest in this latest write-up from the world’s most famous travel gurus. Covering categories such as “The world’s best luxury Boot Camps, Best…
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