The sun is shining, the birds are singing, and I can hardly believe that after a long, cold winter in Austria – spring has finally sprung! One of my favourite times of year, spring is when we throw out the old, bring in the new, and start planning our summer holidays to those exotic destinations…
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Wine Regions of the Western Cape
If your dream holiday consists of luxury hotels, great scenery, delicious dining opportunities and fine wines, you will struggle to find anywhere more perfect than the Western Cape of South Africa. An area that combines cosmopolitan cities with rugged coastlines, lush mountains with sweeping stretches of sand, and surrounds itself with not one, but two…
Spring Holiday’s for the over 50’s
When it comes to exploring the world and discovering new places, the over 50’s age group is hot on the tails of gap year students as they pursue their dreams of visiting far-flung destinations across the globe. No longer satisfied with package tours to European destinations such as Spain, Italy and Greece, the over 50’s…
5 Luxury Hotels in South Africa
As recent reports indicate we will be spending most of our travel budget on accommodation in 2012, we thought it only right that we take this opportunity to share our 5 favourite luxury hotels in South Africa with you. Anyone reading our blogs will have realised that South Africa has a truly special place in…
Britons – Spending more on Holidays in 2012
According to a new poll from Visa Europe, Britons are planning to increase their holiday spending in 2012, with each of us spending an average of £3,890 on overseas breaks. Great news for the travel industry and even better news for those of us who enjoy taking holidays, this encouraging survey indicates that the amount…
Are you a Responsible Traveller?
As one of the world’s fastest growing industries, Tourism is no longer something only the rich and famous get to enjoy, and as such, we are able to visit those exotic destinations that we once only dreamed of, or read about in books. No longer considered a luxury, international travel is reliable and affordable, and…
Cycling Yarra Valley
One of the most fun, exciting, and exhausting experiences of our recent trip to Australia, involved cycling the Yarra Valley Wine Region on a bicycle that was older than… well old! An experience I will never forget, it still brings a smile to my face every time I think of our “day trip” discovering the…
Destination – Fiji
I never thought I would be lucky enough to visit the Fiji islands. An exotic destination nestling in the balmy pacific waters, Fiji deserves the title of ‘paradise’, and if you dream of pure white sandy beaches and crystal clear turquoise waters, combined with some amazing snorkelling/diving opportunities then there is perhaps no better place…
South Africa’s Big 5 – Up Close & Personal
One of the greatest experiences in my life to date is the South African Safari we took last December. An amazing opportunity to see wild animals living in their natural habitat rather than caged up in some zoo, it was a truly wonderful experience, and if, like me, you are an animal lover, I would…
Long-Haul Flights – Survival tips!
If you want to visit faraway lands and exotic destinations, you have two choices: you can cast yourself away on a ship for months on end, or you can jump on a long-haul flight! The first choice may sound romantic, but it is certainly only for those with time on their hands and if you…
Our Top 10 Easter Holiday Ideas
Easter is fast approaching and if you want to head off on a family holiday or a relaxing adult only trip, then now is the perfect time to secure your spot and get booked up for some April sunshine. Where to go is the only thing to decide, and while the government may be encouraging…
Cruising South America
As someone who loves South America and who loves cruising, I think I have found my dream holiday with the Regent Seven Seas – Grand South America! A 72-night (yes 72!) cruise tour departing from and returning to Miami, it stops at no less than 38 ports along the way, taking in the highlights of…
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