One of the most beautiful cities in the world, Sydney Australia is an action packed holiday destination that offers everything from gorgeous sandy beaches and superior sporting action, to fine dining restaurants and superb shopping venues. You could easily spend a month or two discovering Sydney, but if, like most, you only have a few…
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They Say “Smile and the World Smiles with You”…
So here are some gorgeous grins from our trip around the world to brighten up your Wednesday!
Countdown to Summer… Can Someone Let the Weatherman Know Please!
If, like me, you are counting the days until summer arrives in the Northern Hemisphere, then you will already know that we have just 18 sleeps to go until we can indulge in the glorious sunshine, daily BBQs, chilled white wines and alfresco lifestyles that come with the summer season…! Well, that’s the hope, at…
A-Z of Travel – W is for Writer’s Block!
Since embarking on my A-Z of travel some 22 letters ago, I have written about some of my favourite places on earth, shared some of the travel tips I have picked up over the years, and I hope I have given you a brief insight into the world of a travel mad travel organiser! However,…
A-Z of Travel – Unforgettable Holiday Destinations
If, like us, you work hard and play hard, your annual or bi-annual holiday is a time to rest, relax and recharge your batteries. A time to slow down, sit back and enjoy the little things that we are normally too busy or too stressed to take pleasure in, holidays, be it family holidays, adventure…
A-Z of Travel – Q is for Queensland Australia
Home of the Great Barrier Reef, the Whitsunday Islands, the Gold Coast and Surfers Paradise, Queensland is Australia’s action-packed holiday destination for those who appreciate sun, sea, sand and sizzling temperatures! With its tropical climate, stunning coastlines and vibrant nightlight, Queensland attracts millions of visitors from across the world, in addition to all the Australian…
A-Z of Travel – K is for Kilimanjaro, L is for Life-Changing, M is for Mountaineering
Forgive me doubling up here, but after extending our weekend away from 2 days to 4 days, I have a lot of catching up to do if I am to finish my A-Z of travel by 31st May! These three letters/words go wonderfully well together, and if you dream about climbing Africa’s highest mountain one…
A-Z of Travel – J is for Journey
Journey: Noun An act of travelling from one place to another Verb Travel somewhere Synonyms …
A-Z of Travel – H is for Hotel Star Ratings
What would we do without TripAdvisor? A comprehensive online directory of almost every hotel in the world, TripAdvisor provides us with opinions and reviews by ‘real travellers’ who have been there, done that, and definitely have the t-shirt – but can we really trust the source? Reviews are all well and good (my favourite to…
A-Z of Travel – G is for Gap Year
There was a time when a Gap Year was something only students could enjoy between college and university or schooling and work, but today, a Gap Year is something everyone can take advantage of – taking time off and time out of everyday life to go travelling, volunteering and working abroad. I took my Gap…
A-Z of Travel – F is for the Fiji Islands
If there is one holiday destination that everyone should visit in their lifetime, it would have to be the Fiji Islands. Beautiful beaches, friendly locals, stunning hotels, private island getaways, delicious seafood, refreshing cocktails, and all the water sports and activities one could possibly wish for… the Fiji Islands really do have it all, and…
A-Z of Travel – E is for Escorted Tours
If you had asked me to take an Escorted Tour some 10 years ago, I would have most probably said “no”, quite simply because the thought of sitting on a crowded coach with 30 other travellers is not my idea of a holiday! However, fast-forward those 10 years – and my opinion on escorted tours…
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