Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you are one of the many millions of holidaymakers heading off somewhere warm and exotic this weekend, we are sure you are busy washing, packing, and trying to squeeze those extra summer essentials into your shrinking suitcase! A great time of year to get away from everyday…
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Taking the Whiskey Route to the Roof of Africa
With just 82 days (that’s 1,968 hours or 118,080 minutes for those who are interested!) until we set off on our mission to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro, our days our spent training, reading up on Tanzania and the great mountain itself, and wondering what on earth we have let ourselves in for! A journey of self-discovery…
Rainy Days = Summer Holidays!
If you do not live in the UK, you only have to look at the weather report to see that it is very wet indeed! Half the country is already flooded, and as the Met Office has issued a “severe weather warning” for the next few days, it looks as though the other half will…
Olympic Fever Hits London
With just three weeks to go until the London 2012 Olympics get underway, Olympic ‘fever’ is spreading across the city as hotel, restaurant, and shop owners decorate their establishments in vibrant shades of red, white and blue, to show their support for Team GB. London has been ‘refurbished’ and now boasts a brand new cable…
Volunteer Holidays – Our Top 3 Trips for Responsible Travellers
Contrary to popular belief, Volunteer holidays are not just for Gap Students and Teenagers, so if you have a couple of weeks, months, or even years to spare, why not think about heading off somewhere new and exotic, and volunteer your services to those who need it most. A growing sector in the travel industry,…
Holiday Prices Soar as the School Summer Holidays Begin
With the School summer holidays fast approaching, many hotels and airlines are already bumping up their prices to make as much profit as possible from cash strapped parents who are only able to travel during this period. The average 2.4 family can expect to pay up to 40% extra for their summer holiday during the…
Self Drive Holidays – Hit the Road in Style this Summer
If you like the idea of jumping into a rental car and heading off into the unknown with little more than a fold out map, a cool co-pilot, and buckets full of enthusiasm, then a self-drive holiday might be just the trip you are searching for! Cost-effective and carefree, a self-drive holiday allows you to…
Travel Habits – What Do You Pack in Your Suitcase?
A recent survey by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment to mark the Blu-Ray and DVD release of the English comedy – The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, found that 27% of Britons admit to packing tea bags when they go on holiday. The thought of going without a ‘proper cuppa’ for a whole two weeks is…
Escorted Tours – Combining an Adventure Trip with a Luxury Holiday
If you would like to spend your 2013 holidays doing something a little bit different, a multi-destination escorted tour might be just the holiday you are looking for. Combing a thrill seeking adventure with a indulgent beach break, a luxury escorted tour really does offer ‘the best of both worlds’, and as you have a…
It’s Summer, It’s Ski Season – In Queenstown New Zealand!
We may be experiencing torrential downpours in certain regions of the United Kingdom, but summer is upon us, and the warmer weather has definitely reached the Mediterranean seaside resorts of Spain, Portugal, and Greece. If sunshine is ‘not your thing’ and your idea of a great summer holiday is skiing somewhere ‘remarkable’ in deep fresh…
Summertime Cocktails – What’s Your Favourite Holiday Tipple?
There is nothing more exciting than booking a summer holiday to somewhere warm and exotic, but if you have to work right up until the last-minute, have literally hours to pack, and cannot fit that 7th pair of shoes in your suitcase, the process can leave you feeling somewhat exhausted, and definitely in need of…
Cruise Holidays – Getting Cheaper by the Minute!
If you have always dreamed of taking a cruise holiday, you will be pleased to know that cruising is now cheaper than ever before! No longer something only the rich and wealthy can enjoy, sailing the seven seas is now within everyone’s reach, and contrary to popular belief, you do not need to be over…
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