When you think of Australia’s Whitsunday Islands, you probably think of sizzling hot temperatures, pure white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and powder blue skies, but if you visit during the tropical wet season of January to March, you’ll be lucky to get three out of four. We visited in January after what had been a…
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Best Place in Africa to See Wild Dogs
When heading off on a Safari Holiday, most of us are set on spotting the Big 5, namely the rhino, lion, water buffalo, elephant, and the elusive leopard, but the African bush has much more to offer the intrepid traveller or keen wildlife photographer. African Wild Dogs, otherwise referred to as African Painted Dogs or…
Where To Stay At Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls features on most African Safari itineraries, and rightly so. Often referred to as one of the Seven Natural Wonders, this huge expanse of falling water, the world’s largest they say, is an awe-inspiring sight, and thanks to its prime position straddling the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia, it is the perfect place to…
10 Free Things To Do in Cape Town
If you are already fed up with autumn and desperate for a little winter sun, now is the perfect time to pack your bag, book a one-way ticket to Cape Town, and enjoy the many awe-inspiring attractions that South Africa’s Mother City has to offer! Cape Town enjoyed a mini heatwave last week with temperatures…
Want to Live Longer? Pack Your Bags and Move Here…
Thanks to advancements in medicines and technology, we are all living longer than ever before, but if you’d like to add a few more years to your current life expectancy, which is 80.84 years if you live in the United Kingdom, then you need to pack your bags, book a one-way flight ticket, and move…
Checked Baggage: Which Airline is Best for Long Haul Travel?
The long-haul travel season is almost upon us, and if you are currently planning your next overseas adventure to Southern Africa, South America, Australia, New Zealand, or the tropical South Pacific, you might want to check and then double-check the baggage polices of the airlines that you are considering. Many airlines no longer include checked…
Christmas Flights – Have You Left It Too Late to Bag Yourself a Bargain?
We haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet, and so I hate to mention the ‘C’ word so soon, but the fact it, we have just 12 weeks to go until the fun and frivolities of the festive season begin, and if you plan to book a flight over the Christmas period, well, you had better get…
Cheapest Long-Haul Holiday Destinations Revealed: Here’s Where You Should Be Heading
Summer will officially come to an end on Sunday this week, and while the good weather is set to stick around for a little bit longer, it will soon be time to dig out those winter woollies, dust off the boots, and prepare for the colder climes that are set to see us all the…
Brand New Trekking Tour Nepal: Fixed Departure March 2019
As summer finally draws to an end, many intrepid travellers are already searching for their next overseas break, and if you are looking for a little bit of action and adventure to spice up spring 2019, the brand new Langtang – Gosainkunda – Helambu Trek in Nepal could be the perfect trip for you. A…
The Best the Travel World Has to Offer – Find Out Where You Should be Holidaying Next!
If you are looking for a truly spectacular winter holiday or 2019 getaway, then look no further than the Condé Nast Traveller UK Awards 2018. Highlighting the ‘Best the Travel World Has to Offer’ this prestigious honours list includes airlines, hotels, ski resorts, exotic islands, spa retreats, cities and much more, all of which have…
Top 10 Travel Experiences New Zealand
When TripAdvisor named New Zealand as the second best destination in the world for travel experiences, we were not surprised. Well, perhaps a little surprised that it didn’t come first, but Aotearoa is truly one of the most spectacular destinations in the world, and if you are looking to book a Winter 2018 or Spring…
The Key to a Long Life Revealed: And it’s HOLIDAYS!
If you think the key to a long and happy life is daily exercise, a healthy diet, and maintaining a healthy weight – think again! New research shows that it is holidays that make us live longer, and there’s 40-years-worth of evidence to back it up! Recently published in The Journal of Nutrition, Health &…
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