We have just returned from our 3 week trip to Tanzania, and are delighted to announce that we made it to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro yet again! Our Total Lunar Eclipse 7-Day Machame Route Group Tour was a fantastic event, and while Africa’s highest mountain proved to be even more challenging than I remember,…
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British Holidaymakers to Travel Further this Winter Thanks to Strong Pound (GBP)
The mornings are getting darker, the evenings are getting colder, and we can be in no doubt that winter is most definitely on its way to the Northern Hemisphere, but with the British Pound (GBP) continuing to strengthen against many international currencies, the timing couldn’t be better for a winter holiday somewhere warm and exotic!…
Baraza Resort & Spa: Zanzibar’s Most Luxurious Hotel
We have just returned from paradise, and if you are looking for a luxurious beach hotel for your honeymoon, a special birthday or anniversary, or simply your next family holiday, we think you will struggle to find anywhere more beautiful than the Baraza Resort & Spa in Zanzibar. Part of the über luxurious Zanzibar Collection,…
Longitude 131° is this Australia’s Most Spectacular Retreat?
If you dream of watching the sunrise and sunset over one of Australia’s most iconic landmarks – Uluru, your need to set your compass to Longitude 131°, and visit this spectacular retreat set within the grounds of the World Heritage listed Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park. Made up of just 15 luxury tented suites that offer…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Road Tripping Namibia
It is impossible to sum up Namibia in just a few words, it is one of Africa’s most stunning countries after all, but if you are looking for a unique road tripping adventure in 2016, this sparsely populated gem should be right up there on the top of your bucket list. A land of ever-changing…
Heading South to North Island, the Seychelles Most Exquisite Retreat
Defining luxury, the North Island in the Seychelles is, undoubtedly, one of the most spectacular beach-side retreats on planet earth. Described as “so much more than a destination – it’s an experience, a way of life”, this exclusive Indian Ocean hideaway is regularly voted as one of the world’s best hotels, and if you are…
Monkeying Around in Zambia & Zimbabwe
Baboons might not be the most beautiful creatures in the world, but they are certainly one of the funniest to watch, and if you are planning on taking a safari in Zimbabwe or Zambia anytime soon, you can expect a whole lot of monkeying around! They line the banks of the Zambezi River, they wait…
Fancy a City Break? Check out the World’s Friendliest and Unfriendliest Cities
If you are looking for a city break this autumn/winter, but have no idea where to go, you might want to take a moment to review the latest Reader’s Choice Awards Survey carried out by Condé Nast Traveller, which lists the World’s Friendliest and Unfriendliest Cities in 2015. Voted for by international travellers and readers…
Alila Purnama: Step Aboard for Asia’s Most Luxurious Sailing Experience
I recently read an article about Alila Purnama, a handcrafted Phinisi Ship that sails the waters of East Indonesia, and after doing some research and reading up on this ultra-modern, über luxurious sailing boat, I can confirm that this has gone straight to the top of my bucket list! Offering customised itineraries throughout the Indonesian…
Friday’s Photo Shoot: A Taste of Africa
If you follow our blog, you will have realised by now that we are simply besotted with Africa, Southern and Eastern Africa in particular, and once you take a peek at our favourite holiday snaps, we think you will understand why! A land of diverse landscapes, beautiful beaches, endless safari experiences, exquisite flora and fauna,…
Going Greek: Have You Visited the Land of Gods?
Greece has had it pretty tough over the past few years, what with its turbulent government and economic woes, but this beautiful country still has much to offer international travellers, and if you are looking for a well-priced holiday this autumn, your £Pounds, $Dollars and €Euros will go lot further here than they will in…
Sleeping on the Plane: Top Tips for a Good Night’s Sleep at 38,000 Feet
There is nothing more exciting than booking a long-haul flight ticket to somewhere warm and exotic, and if you are flying in first class with a full length bed, a super soft pillow, and a warm duvet wrapped in Egyptian cotton, a good night’s sleep is virtually guaranteed. But it’s a whole different story for…
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