If you have caught ‘Olympic Fever’ and feel the need to get off the couch and out into the fresh air, it might be time to reserve your place on one of the many Active Holidays now available. From mountain climbing in Argentina to cycling around Europe, there are active holiday’s to suit every age…
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Snow in South Africa – Now that doesn’t Happen Every Day!
With warm summers and mild winters, South Africa is a popular year-round holiday destination that attracts travellers from across the globe, but if you are heading down below the equator anytime soon, you might want to pack an extra layer! With headlines including “Much of SA covered in a blanket of snow” and “Snow havoc…
Gallivanting Around the Galapagos Islands
A World Heritage UNESCO site, and one of the few places left on the planet where human presence is kept to a bare minimum, the Galapagos Islands home one of the world’s most important biological marine reserves, and attract travellers from across the globe. An archipelago of volcanic islands dotted around the equator, the Galapagos…
Travel Trends – Top 5 Singles Holidays
If you are one of the many travellers who prefer to holiday alone, you will be pleased to know that Singles Holidays are one of the latest travel trends, and as such, the choice is now wider and more varied than ever before. No longer aimed at students in their gap year, or alternative travellers…
New Stats reveal that 80% of Travellers book their Holidays Online
A recent survey released by Compareholidaymoney.com in conjunction with FairFX, shows that a whopping 80% of world travellers and holidaymakers now confirm their travel arrangements online. A further ninety per cent of those questioned said that they researched their holidays on the internet and compared trips before proceeding to the booking stage, and confirmed that…
Winter Cruises – Now is the perfect time to book!
If, like us, you are enjoying a rather pleasant 28 degrees today, then we are pretty sure that your winter holiday couldn’t be further from your mind. However… if you want to grab yourself a bargain Christmas cruise, now is the perfect time to shop! We may have only just reached August, but many cruise…
Keep ‘Cool’ and Avoid the Top 10 Reasons Couples Argue on Holiday
Our holidays are supposed to be a time of rest, relaxation, indulgence, and if we are lucky, a little romance, yet recent surveys carried out by tour operators and travel companies show that more than three-quarters of couples have at least two arguments during their annual break! Many arguments start at the holiday booking stage,…
If You Are Not Sure Where to go on Holiday This Year – Check Out the Happy Planet Index!
Did you know that there are certain countries on our planet that deliver longer, happier and more sustainable lives for the people who live there, than others? No? Well neither did we, but according to The Happy Planet Index (HPI) some countries have happier and healthier residents than others, and they measure this by calculating…
How Important are your Holidays?
If you have caught the travel bug, your annual holidays probably rate exceptionally high on your list of priorities. A time to get away from everyday life, travel to far-flung corners of the world, meet new people, try new foods, and make new friends, holidays are a wonderful form of escapism, and as such, 84…
We’re Supporters of the World Travel Market World Responsible Tourism Day – It’s Official!
The World Travel Market is the leading global event for the world’s travel industry, where travel agents, tour operators, hotel & transport suppliers, and just about anyone else with a connection to the world of holidays and travel can come together, network, and build long-term business relationships. The four-day event at London’s ExCel Arena will…
Travel Essentials – Don’t forget your toothbrush!
When packing for a summer holiday it can be easy to get carried away, and if you are one of many who pack everything but the kitchen sink, you might be surprised to learn that 41% of travellers forget to pack at least one important holiday item in their suitcase. A study, carried out by…
An African Tail – Trekking Kilimanjaro for the Love of Dogs
In exactly nine weeks time, Ingo and I will be making our way to Tanzania to begin our epic journey to the top of Mount Kilimanjaro. A trip in the making (or in the mind at least!) for many, many years, our hike to ‘The Roof of Africa’ is something we have been dreaming about…
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