In an ideal world, I’m sure most people would prefer to fly first class and stay in über luxurious 5* hotels when they go on holiday, but in reality, you really do get what you pay for when it comes to travelling the world, and if you’ve paid for an economy class flight tickets and…
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Friday’s Photoshoot: Why Cape Town Is the Most Beautiful City on Earth
If you have yet to visit South Africa’s cosmopolitan city of Cape Town, now is most definitely the time to do it. Having been officially titled as the Most Beautiful City on Earth, Cape Town really is everything you imagine it to be (and then some!), and once you have experienced life in this vibrant…
The World’s Cheapest Hotel Revealed: But Would You Want to Stay There?
We all love a bargain, but just how low would you be willing to go to save money on a hotel? You could share a dorm with 20 strangers in a backpackers or hostel, or you could go ‘rustic’ with basic tented accommodations outside of the main tourist hubs, but if you really want to…
It’s Official: South Africa is the Best Value Holiday Destination for Brits!
South Africa has long been a favourite holiday destination for British Travellers, and what with its endless safari adventures, beautiful landscapes, vast choice of accommodations, and fabulous selection of outdoor sporting activities, it is no surprise that it is constantly recognised as one of the world’s best holiday hotspots… and it is now one of…
Friday’s Photoshoot: World Smile Day
If you haven’t had a lot to smile about recently, you will be pleased to know that today, 7th October 2016, it World Smile Day, a day when we should all “Do one act of kindness. Help one person smile!” The idea of Harvey Ball, the creator of the iconic yellow smiley face that we…
As the British Pound Drops to a 31-Year Low Against the Dollar: British Travellers Keep Calm and Carry On!
Just when we thought the panic of Brexit was behind us, the British Pound has dropped to a 31-year low against the American Dollar today, after it was revealed that Britain would trigger Article 50 “no later than the end of March”. Speaking at the Conservative Party’s annual conference this weekend, Prime Minister Theresa May…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Just Beautiful Beaches!
If there is one travel trend that will never go out of fashion, it would have to be the traditional beach holiday. A beautiful destination where we can relax, kick off our shoes, dig our toes into sugar white sands, drink cocktails, dine alfresco, and listen to the waves as they crash against the shoreline,…
Over 50? Forget the Kids Inheritance: Go on Holiday!
If you are 50 something and thinking about booking your next holiday, you’ll be pleased to know that you are not alone! The over 50s are spending more on their annual trips overseas than ever before according to a recent study by the Centre of Economic and Business Research (CEBR), splashing out around £2.8 billion…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Celebrating World Rhino Day 2016
In case you missed it, yesterday, 22nd September 2016, was World Rhino Day, and while the recent poaching figures seem to indicate that we have nothing to celebrate, all 5 protected species are still alive, and a global effort is now in place to help protect the rhino (and the elephant), from extinction. At the…
Happy World Peace Day!
Today, 21st September 2016, is not only the last day of summer in the northern hemisphere, but it is also International World Peace Day, and if there is one thing that our planet needs right now, it would have to be peace! Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1981, World Peace Day is…
Looking for a Cheap Long Haul Holiday this Winter: Here’s Where You Should Be Heading!
We’ve got just 3 days to go until we officially step into autumn 2016, and if you dread the thought of darker mornings, early nights, and chilly temperatures, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your winter 2016 /spring 2017 holiday below the equator, where the temperatures are slowly but surely starting to…
Vietnam Adventures: Sailing Halong Bay
Vietnam is fast becoming one of the most popular travel destinations in Southeast Asia, and with its breathtaking landscapes, limestone islands, enchanting heritage, beautiful beaches, friendly locals, lush rice fields, forested mountains, magical temples, and quite possibly, the best street food in the world, the popularity of this exotic gem is set to grow. Travelling…
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