When you travel for a living as we do (lucky, I know), you get to see hundreds of different hotels and accommodations – ranging from luxury five-star suites to charming back-packer retreats, and while many are memorable and recommendable, it is rare to come across a property that makes you say “wow”. However, during our…
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Chitwa Chitwa – The Perfect Destination for a Unique Safari Experience
A luxurious safari lodge situated in the Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, Chitwa Chitwa is quite simply one of the most beautiful properties I have ever seen. Nestling unobtrusively within the South African Bush, this stylish lodge overlooks the largest perennial lake within the game reserve, and if you are looking for a truly unique…
A South African Adventure
Having just returned from three glorious weeks in sunny South Africa, I can hardly wait to get back to work so that we can share our new properties, new routes, and new adventures with our fellow world travellers. A magnificent country that never fails to impress, South Africa supersedes our expectations every time we visit,…
The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour – The Countdown Has Begun…
With just 3 days left until we fly to Cape Town, and 5 days, 8 hours, 16 minutes and 20 seconds until the Cape Argus Pick n Pay cycle tour, training time is running out, and we have just about reached that stage whereby if we are not fit enough to cycle 109km in seven…
Fancy the Mediterranean this Summer? Head to the Algarve and Get More for Your Money!
With March finally upon us, the beach resorts of the Mediterranean are starting to dust of the cobwebs, pack away the heaters, and prepare for the imminent onslaught of holidaymakers, but with a short season and a weak Euro to contend with, the flights and hotel prices across southern Europe seem to be higher than…
Are These the Best 20 Travel Quotes Ever?
I love travel quotes, and while St. Augustine’s “The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page” remains my firm favourite, I recently came across some modern quotes that lead me to believe that travel not only broadens the mind, but it seems to make us a whole lot…
Holiday Destinations That Won’t Break Your Budget
A recent survey by Sainsbury’s Bank Travel Insurance reveals that almost 30 million Britton’s intend to take a holiday in 2013, and while the average spending is up 8% on last year, most of those who took part in the survey confirmed that they would be looking for the “best value break possible”. With constant…
The Top 25 Beaches in the World – The Travellers Choice by TripAdvisor
TripAdvisor has released another one of their “Top 25” lists, and this time they have listed the top 25 beaches in the world. Voted for by travellers, this latest list names a few of my own favourite beaches such as Whitehaven Beach in Australia and Seven Mile Beach in Grand Cayman, but I was quite…
We’re Not the Only Cape Argus Virgins – Sir Richard Branson will be Cycling Cape Town Too!
With just under 3-weeks to go until the world’s largest individually timed cycle race, The Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour, we have been upping our hours at the gym in an attempt to get as fit as possible for this mega 109km event around the Western Cape. Image source – Cape Town Cycle…
Valentine’s Day Packages – Just for Singles
February 14th may be the most romantic day of the year for loved up couples, but if you are one of the many happily unattached singles out there who finds the whole hearts and flowers thing a bit overpowering, you will be pleased to know that there are several Valentine’s Day packages and getaways available…
Western Australia – Ssh, it’s a Secret!
There is something truly extraordinary about Western Australia. A place I could quite easily call home, Western Australia is filled with friendly locals, breathtaking landscapes, beautiful cities, and rugged coastlines, and while I am keen to share my enthusiasm about this destination with other travellers, I love it so much, that I really don’t want…
Dancing with the Devil at Victoria Falls
As one of the ‘Seven Natural Wonders of the World’ and one of the largest waterfalls on the planet, it is easy to understand why Victoria Falls attracts visitors from across the globe. A thunderous crashing wall of water that borders the African countries of Zambia and Zimbabwe, Victoria Falls or Mosi-oa-Tunya meaning “smoke that…
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