If the Ebola outbreak is preventing you from taking that African Safari holiday you have always dreamed of, you might be interested in the map created by safaribookings.com, which shows the relative distance between the Ebola epicentre in Western Africa, and other major cities in the world. Map courtesy of http://www.safaribookings.com A geography lesson indeed,…
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The Future of Travel – We’re about to get more Jet Set!
There is nothing like jumping on a plane and heading off somewhere warm and exotic, but wouldn’t it be nice if we could fly in more comfort, take faster flights to remote destinations, enjoy a spa treatment at the airport, or perhaps view our dream resorts with Google Streetview before booking that holiday of a…
Early Birds get the Best Holiday Deals – So Book Your 2015 Trip now!
Last minute holiday bookings used to be a great way to secure a bargain, but now that airlines charge more for late flight bookings, leaving it until the last-minute could end up costing you a whole lot more. Early birds booking their 2015 holidays now are making great savings on long haul flights and luxury…
The ‘Laziest’ Travellers in the World Revealed…! And you might be Surprised!
If your idea of the perfect holiday is relaxing on the beach with a good book, a refreshing cocktail and nothing but the sounds of the waves to keep you company, it seems you are not the only one! According to Expedia’s annual Flip Flop report, over 90% of British travellers prefer rest and relaxation…
Looking for a 2014 Holiday? Here’s where you SHOULDN’T be Heading
I love rounding off the week with the latest travel news, holiday trends and surveys, so I was delighted to find one such article in the Daily Mail Newspaper today, revealing the 10 Worst Destinations in the world for a holiday! An interesting survey, but one that seems to be based on crime, notoriety and…
Take a ‘Selfie’ Holiday This Summer – And Win Free Hotel Nights!
If you love to travel and you love to take pictures of yourself, (you know who you are!) then why not combine the two and take a ‘Selfie’ Holiday this summer. It may sound bizarre, but ‘Selfie’ Holidays are one of the latest Travel Trends to hit the web, and with the chance to win…
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…
Hotel Room ‘Souvenirs’ – Do You Take More than Memories Home?
If you have ever felt tempted to pilfer more than the toiletries and stationery from your hotel room, you will be pleased to know that you are not alone! A recent survey carried out by TripAdvisor on 19,000 guests and 10,000 hoteliers revealed that up to 70 per cent of us take more than the…
Are These the Best Travel Jobs in the World?
If you would like to turn your passion for travel into a full-time job, you will be pleased to know there are some amazing opportunities available for social media-savvy travellers! From babysitting islands in the Great Barrier Reef to testing water-slides in Europe’s top beach resorts, the possibilities are endless when it comes to dream…
What is Your Holiday Personality?
Do you experience ‘personality changes’ when on holiday? If so, you will be pleased to know you are not alone! The TravelSupermarket’s ‘Holiday Argument Predictor’ has revealed that more than half of British Travellers admit that they (or their partners) experience personality changes while away, which is perhaps why some people tend to argue more…
We’re Not the Only Cape Argus Virgins – Sir Richard Branson will be Cycling Cape Town Too!
With just under 3-weeks to go until the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we have been upping our hours at the gym in an attempt to get as fit as possible for this mega 109km event around the Western Cape. Image source – Cape Town Cycle…
70% of Adults need at least 2 Weeks to get over the Holiday Blues
If you have just returned home from a late summer holiday and are struggling to shake off the holiday blues, then you will pleased to know – you are not alone. A recent survey commissioned by Tribute Pale Ale, confirmed that seven out of every ten adults take more than two weeks to stop reminiscing…
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