Austria’s world-famous ‘Alptag’ is a ceremonial event when the farmers of Bregenzerwald in the Austrian Alps drive their cattle down from the alpine pastures that they have been enjoying all summer to the valleys below. A truly special occasion that was entered on the UNESCO list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage” in 2011, Alptag sees the…
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Are you ready for Travel Blue Monday?
The summer holidays are over, the kids are back at school, and autumn is just around the corner, and if you are suffering from post-holiday blues, you will be pleased to know that most of us Brits book our trips abroad on the 2nd Monday of September each year – which is now branded ‘Travel…
Friday’s Photo Shoot – Cape Fur Seals & Great White Shark Cage Diving South Africa
False Bay is one of South Africa’s most picturesque and beautiful stretches of coastline and so it is no surprise that thousands of locals and tourists flock to its shores each year…but it attracts a whole host of other visitors too, some of which, you wouldn’t want to meet on your inflatable lilo! Over 18…
Addo Elephant National Park – Home to one of the densest African Elephant Populations on Earth
There are several National Parks and Safari Parks in South Africa, the most famous being the Kruger National Park and the most luxurious being Sabi Sand, but if your favourite animal is the magnificent African Elephant, then Addo National Park is the perfect choice for your South African Safari Holiday. Photo courtesy of Camp Fig…
The World’s Best Hotels & Airlines
Condé Nast has revealed the winners of its 17th annual Traveller Readers’ Awards, and if you want to know the world’s best hotels and the world’s best airlines, this comprehensive travel report will teach you everything you need to know! World’s Best Hotels 2014 – The Top 3 Best City Hotel – Copacabana Palace Hotel,…
Couchsurfing – Would You Kip on a Couch to Surf the World for Free?
If you could travel the world and “stay with locals in every country on earth” without spending a penny, would you be prepared to sleep on a couch, an air mattress, or perhaps share someone’s spare bedroom… Well, if the answer is “yes” you are the perfect candidate for Couchsurfing! A global travel community with…
Laird’s Lodge Country Estate – Luxury on South Africa’s Garden Route
There are endless boutique hotels along South Africa’s Garden Route, and the majority of them offer exceptional accommodations, delicious dining options, and a team of friendly staff to help you get the most out of your stay, but there is one property that seems to stand head and shoulders above the rest – and that…
Top Vacation Nations – Where to live if you want more Annual Leave
According to a recent review in Australian Newspaper – The Herald Sun, we Europeans get more annual vacation time that any other nationality in the world, and with the washout summer we have had this year (so far), it looks as though we are going to need those vacation days to find some autumn or winter…
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…
Snapshots of Siena – A Tuscan Treat for Connoisseurs
There is definitely something special about Siena, and if you are heading to Tuscany any time soon, we can highly recommend you to incorporate this UNESCO World Heritage Site into your travel itinerary. Often overlooked by those heading to Tuscany on a short trip, Siena seems to fall in the shadows of its big sister…
Southern Africa takes a stand against Ebola
With its formidable landscapes and abundant wildlife, it is no surprise that Southern Africa is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Home of the great Victoria Falls, the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Kruger National Park, Gorilla Safaris, the Okavango Delta, and the world’s highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Southern Africa…
Travel Destinations for the Super Rich – How Many Have You Visited?
If you fancy holidaying like a Rockstar, an A-List celebrity, Royalty or the Super Rich (incidentally, you need have a net worth of $500 million or more to be considered ‘Super Rich’- according to Forbes), then we invite you to check out our Travel Destinations for gazillionaires! Stretching across the globe, our Travel Destinations for…
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