They say “you only live once” and if the results of a recent travel survey by TravelSupermarket.com are anything to go by, it seems the over 60s are making the most of their golden years by spending more on holidays than ever before. The survey, carried out on 5,256 British holidaymakers, found that travellers between…
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Romantic Hotels to Spend Valentine’s Day
Whether you love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us, and if want to impress a loved one this year, why not ditch the oversized valentine’s card and predictable red roses, in favour of a romantic weekend away instead. Most hotels offer Valentine’s packages that combine accommodation with romantic meals, Spa treatments…
Want to Live Longer? Holiday More!
If you love to go away on holiday but feel guilty about spending your hard-earned cash on exotic trips abroad, you will be pleased to know that the results of a recent survey carried out by Nuffield Health and Psychotherapist Christine Webber, indicate that regular holidays are not only good for our health, but they…
Mallorca – The Perfect Winter Holiday Destination
You might not automatically think of the Balearic Islands as being the perfect winter holiday destination, but if you are looking for a last-minute getaway from the ice and snow of northern Europe, I can highly recommend these jewels of the Mediterranean Sea! Having just returned from a long weekend on the (admittedly) not-so-sunny Mediterranean…
Oscar the World’s Most Travelled Dog sadly comes to the end of his World Woof Tour
If, like me, you love South Africa, you love to Travel and you love Dogs, you may well have heard about one very special character – Oscar the dog. Sitting on ‘death row’ at the SPCA in Cape Town, South Africa, Oscar the dog (a delightful mix of Alsatian, Corgi, Cocker Spaniel and Basset Hound)…
The Benefits of Tailor Made Travel – Your Holiday, Your Way
I might be showing my age here… but it seems only five minutes ago that our annual holiday consisted of a trip to the local high street travel agents, where we would spend hours examining the well-fingered brochures in search of our dream holiday in the sun. Thankfully, the way we plan and book our…
Countdown to Carnival – 4 Weeks to Go until Brazil gets Bootylicious!
If your idea of a perfect holiday includes hot sunshine, cold Caipirinha’s, endless beaches, and dancing the night away to the sultry sounds of the Samba, it’s time to pack your dancing shoes, your sequined covered maracas, and perhaps, your sense of humour, and head on down to the Carnival capital of the world –…
New Year’s Resolution – Travel More
Happy New Year to all our fellow travellers and bloggers, we hope you had a wonderful Christmas and that 2013 brings much love, luck and happiness into your home. Christmas and New Year was every bit as indulgent as we thought it would be, and while the remnants of the last nights Champagne is still…
Merry Christmas, Season’s Greetings and Happy Travels in 2013
Well, thank goodness the Mayan’s were wrong, the world didn’t end, and we have made it to yet another Christmas! 2012 seems to have passed in the blink of an eye, but they do say that “time flies when you’re having fun” and having successfully climbed Kilimanjaro in 2012, this year is going to be cemented…
Travel Makes You Sexy – It’s Official
We all know that holidays and travel can leave us feeling bronzed, relaxed and refreshed, but I recently came across a survey conducted by RSVP.com.au, which reveals that travel makes us sexy too! The survey, carried out on 882 single Australian adults, revealed that those who list “travelling” as their hobby are perceived to be…
Top Travel Trends for 2012 Revealed – How Many Did You Do?
As we approach the end of another year, many travel organisations and booking engines are releasing their stats on 2012 travel trends, to give us all an idea of what we have been missing out on over the last twelve months. While each survey reveals different opinions and results, many popular destinations and holiday trends…
Asian Cuisine – Tasty Treats from Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore
One of the things we enjoyed the most about travelling through Southeast Asia was the mouth-watering and delicious menus available on every street corner. From cheap and cheerful to Michelin starred treats, there is something for everyone in these beautiful lands, and if you are an adventurous eater, you are in for a treat! While I…
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