If you love wildlife and the great outdoors, a safari holiday can be life changing. Not only do you get the unique opportunity to witness magnificent creatures thriving in their natural habitat, but you also get to experience the peace and tranquillity one only finds when driving through the open plains or African bush with…
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Reserving Sunbeds with Towels: Should we Really Blame the Germans?
German travellers have long been blamed for reserving sunbeds with their towels while on holiday overseas, but if a recent survey by the Travel Supermarket is anything to go by, it seems us Brits are more likely to reserve our sunbeds than our fellow travellers – and we’ve got plenty of other bad habits too!…
Top Adventure Travel Destinations for 2016
The New Year is finally upon us, and if you can pinch more than an inch after a rather indulgent festive season, now is the perfect time to finish off those last mince pies (shame to waste them!), dust of your exercise bike, and book your 2016 Adventure Holiday! Active and Adventure Holidays are one…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Argentina
If you dream of visiting the vibrant cities, the award-winning winelands, the thunderous waterfalls, and the breath-taking National Parks of Argentina, now is most definitely the time to book your ticket to this South American gem. In a bid to kick-start the country’s economy, new President Mauricio Macri yesterday lifted currency controls on the Argentine…
Worlds Riskiest and Safest Travel Destinations for 2016
Britons are some of the world’s most adventurous travellers, with more than 80% of us venturing overseas, but when it comes to travelling the world, it seems we are not quite as concerned as we should be when it comes to potential dangers such as crime and natural disasters. According to recent research carried out…
Cape Town’s Best Sporting Events for Spring 2016
Summer has finally arrived in South Africa, and that means that we have just weeks to go until Cape Town’s bumper sporting season gets underway! With the Cape Town Cycle Tour taking place on the 6th March, the Cape Epic from the 13th – 20th March, the Old Mutual Two Oceans Marathon on 25th and…
Fiji Island Hopping
If there is one country in the world that was made for island hopping, it would have to be Fiji, an archipelago of more than 300 islands nestling comfortably in the azure waters of the Pacific Ocean. A favourite with Honeymooners, world travellers, and families of every shape and size, the Fiji Islands have something…
Looking for Luxury or Adventure in 2016? Book Your Visit to South Africa!
Luxury travel gurus Virtuoso have been at it again, and after searching the world for the very best global destinations and adventure destinations for our 2016 holiday, they have compiled 2 lists that will inspire the most experienced of travellers. The world’s best holiday destinations are just waiting to be discovered in 2016, and if…
Do You Think It Is Safe To Travel to Europe For The Holidays?
There are some great travel stories out there at this time of year, and while most of them are full of festive joy, unbelievable travel deals, and inspiring snippets about Christmas breaks and winter getaways, there is always one that has to put a dampener on our wanderlust! I came across one such story today…
Cyber Monday: Is it really the Best Day of the Year to Book Your 2016 Holiday?
If you missed out on Black Friday, worry not, Cyber Monday is now upon us, and if you are looking for a fantastic holiday deal for 2016, today is supposed to be one of the best days of the year to find it. Many of the world’s leading airlines and hotel chains are offering “great…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Kilimanjaro the View from Above
The Kilimanjaro Climbing season is well underway, and if you plan to climb Africa’s highest mountain over Christmas or New Year, you are in for a real treat! Kilimanjaro is not only a great adventure, it is one of the most beautiful mountains in the whole world, and if you appreciate ever-changing landscapes, unusual flora…
The Art of Packing for the Holidays – Have You Mastered it Yet?
In this world, there are two types of travellers – those who pack light, and those who do not! Falling miserably into the latter category, I am (sadly) one of those who cannot bear the thought of travelling with just two pairs of shoes, but after many, many trips with exceptionally heavy suitcases, I think…
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