The summer holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to avoid paying inflated prices for your annual trip abroad this year, now is the time to do some clever planning and internet searching to find out where you can cut costs. Unfortunately, high demand pushes up the prices of our hotels and…
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The Best Thing About Travel Is… Trying New Foods
I absolutely love trying new foods, and while I definitely wouldn’t eat anything that was still alive (grubs) or something I believe to be cruel (shark fin soup), I will pretty much try anything on the menu when I visit a foreign land – after all, isn’t that part of the fun! On my travels…
Do You Suffer from Travel Nerves?
Having learnt the ‘art’ of travel from my extremely chilled out other half, I can honestly say I would head to the airport right now with nothing more than my passport, a credit card and a few changes of clothes – destination unknown. I know there are many travellers out there who feel the same,…
A Place in the Sun
It has been a hectic week here at Equatours HQ, but Friday has finally arrived, the sun is shining, the birds are singing, and it is time for us to head off to A Place in the Sun… That is all – Happy Weekend Everyone – Cheers!
Do You Want To Make Your Holidays Greener?
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…
Take Your Dog on Holiday This Summer!
I have just read a rather disturbing report from the RSPCA (Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), which claims that there is an “alarming increase” in the number of animals being dumped across England and Wales during the summer months. The RSPCA report reveals that there is evidence to suggest that, “some…
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…
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,…
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…
The Cape Argus Cycle Tour – Our Most Popular FAQ’s
If you are one of the 35,000 or so cyclists who are thinking about entering the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour in 2014, you probably have a huge list of questions about the tour itself, and your travel arrangements to South Africa (unless you are lucky enough to live there!). Having ‘been there and…
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