July 2013 has been declared the official “Make Your Holidays Greener Month”, by a UK organisation of the same name, and there are several campaigns going on to raise awareness of sustainable tourism, eco-tourism and responsible travel. Making our holidays greener is not about ditching luxury hotels for tents or swapping our connoisseur tours for…
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Time for Tibet
If there is one country sitting right at the top of my Bucket List, it would have to be the ‘forbidden’ land of Tibet. Home to the mighty Mount Everest (one side at least!), and the imposing and inhospitable Himalayan Mountain Range, Tibet has drawn intrepid travellers for centuries, and I too am beginning to feel the…
Silhouettes in the Sand – Strike a Pose South African Style!
South Africa might be famous for its exhilarating wildlife safari experiences, but it also offers a fantastic selection of flora, fauna and beach safaris for those who wish to experience the true beauty of this magical land. During one of our visits to SA, we were invited to stay at one of the most exclusive…
Beautiful Boutique Hotels – Where You are So Much More than a Number
While I am not averse to staying in larger hotels (especially in Las Vegas!), I do feel that they lack personality, the personal touch that makes a good holiday a great holiday, and the opportunity to meet other travellers, as one might in a small boutique hotel. Larger hotels may be more cost-effective and convenient…
Wednesday’s Wine of the Week – Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc, South Africa
Is it vulgar to discuss wine on a Wednesday? If so, you might want to skip this blog, as it is completely dedicated to one of our favourite South African Wines – the Kleine Zalze Sauvignon Blanc! If you are a wine lover and you have visited South Africa, you will probably agree that a…
Getting Hot & Spicy in Louisiana
The home of Cajun and Creole Cuisine, Dixieland Jazz, the Mississippi River and the world-famous Mardi Gras of New Orleans, Louisiana is an action-packed holiday destination for those who enjoy to eat, drink and be merry! One of the most beautiful US States that I have visited (so far!), and a destination that has much…
We May Have Travelled Around the World – But we Still Have a Bucket List…
You would think that once you had travelled around the world, your passion for travel would be sated and that you could start getting on with a ‘normal’ life… but for us, it seems to have had the opposite effect! Since returning to ‘the real world’ we have found that we want to see even…
Life’s a Beach…
There is nothing quite like sitting on a beach… the soft sand between your toes, the sound of waves crashing against the shore, the warm sun on your face, the delicate breeze of salty sea air… In fact, I love everything about beaches, even when they are cold, wet and windy, and as that is…
Friday Photo Session: Fabulous Fancourt South Africa – A Golf Resort for the Connoisseur
I could write all day about how wonderful Fancourt Golf Resort is in George, South Africa, but as we are now proud to include this breathtaking resort in our own portfolio, we thought we would just share some of the magnificent photos that Fancourt South Africa has kindly shared with us… All Photos Courtesy of…
Honeymoon Hot Spots for 2013 Weddings
It’s June, the sun is shining, the Wedding Season of 2013 is well underway, and if you are one of the happy couples tying the knot this year, it is time to get down to the ‘serious’ job of planning your honeymoon! Two weeks somewhere warm and exotic where you can indulge the seven senses,…
The Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge New Zealand 2013 – Entry Opens in 11 Days!
With just 11 days to go until entry opens for the Contact Lake Taupo Cycle Challenge 2013, now is the time to make that all-important decision… Are you going to be one of the 10,000 or so cyclists to attempt this one-day, one-lap 160km circumnavigation of Lake Taupo – Australasia’s largest lake? Well, if the…
Summertime in Austria – Simply Wunderbar!
It has been a long and cold winter here in the Austrian Alps, but summer has finally arrived (with a vengeance) bringing a rather sweltering 35 degrees! The fields are green, the Elder trees are full of blossom, the world-famous Schubertiade is underway here in my hometown (village) of Schwarzenberg, and I am happy to…
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