If you were to compile a list of the world’s most dangerous holiday destinations, which countries would feature on your list? Colombia? Egypt? Tunisia? Libya? Or perhaps, the Democratic Republic of Congo? Well, the aforementioned destinations constantly feature on ‘world’s most dangerous’ lists, but according to Manchester lawyer, Nick Harris, our most dangerous holiday hotspots…
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Are These the 7 Secret Ingredients for the Perfect Family Holiday?
We all have different ideas when it comes to the perfect holiday, but if you are looking for a stress free family vacation in 2015, it seems there is more to it than simply choosing a destination and finding the right hotel. Overall cost, family time and weather expectations play and important role in the…
The World’s Most Expensive Hotels – How Many Have You Stayed In?
There is nothing like indulging yourself in the luxurious surroundings of a 5 Star Hotel, but when it comes to staying in the world’s most expensive hotels, you are going to have to dig deep… very deep, if you are to enjoy a summer getaway in Sardinia Italy, Utah in the United States, or Easter…
Cruising the Mighty Zambezi River – Spectacular Scenery from Sunrise to Sunset
The life-force behind Victoria Falls, the mighty Zambezi River is Africa’s fourth largest river system, which passes through six different African countries on its journey from the Mwinilunga District of north-western Zambia to the mouth of the Indian Ocean in Mozambique. Often referred to as “The River of Life”, the Zambezi River supports millions of…
Tango, Tasting & Trekking – The Perfect Argentine Holiday
There is so much to see and do in Argentina that I could have easily titled this blog, ‘Glaciers, Gauchos and Iguazu’ or ‘Penguins, Pampas and Patagonia’, but there are 3 things that I never fail to see and do when I visit this gateway to South America, and that is Tango, Wine Tasting, and…
675 Days Travelling the World – Is This the Perfect Honeymoon?
Choosing the right honeymoon destination is no easy task, and while some couples still prefer the traditional beach honeymoon, many modern couples are looking for adventure, new experiences, and far-flung locations to spend their first weeks of marriage together. My husband and I fall into the latter category, and rather than spending some £25,000 on…
Are You Stuck in a Travel Rut? Do Something Different this Year!
If you are about to book your annual holiday to the same destination, same resort and same hotel – you could be stuck in a travel rut, according to a recent study carried out by lastminute.com. A whopping 57% of us have unfulfilled travel ambitions, and while many of us fantasize about seeing polar bears,…
Beautiful Bolivia – A Tourist Free Treat for Intrepid Travellers
There a few places left in the world where you can actually escape the rigours of daily life, but if you are looking for an off the beaten track adventure in 2015, you might just find what you are looking for in Bolivia. Like most countries in South America, Bolivia attracts its fair share of…
A Room with a View – Are These the Most Beautiful Safari Lodges in the World?
Voted World’s Leading Luxury Safari Company and recognised in the National Geographic World Legacy Awards, &Beyond Safari Company is a leader in unique safari holidays, experiential travel, and the most romantic honeymoon destinations in the world! A company committed to responsible and sustainable tourism, and conservation projects throughout Africa and South Asia, &Beyond offers international…
City, Beach or Off the Beaten Track – What Are Your Holiday Plans for 2015?
January is a great time of the year to book your next holiday, and with flight sales, hotel offers, and plenty of early booking discounts available, 2015 could be a bumper year for both travellers and the tourism industry. The newly released Travel Trends Report by ABTA and the Foreign and Commonwealth Office suggests that…
Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without a German Christmas Market!
It’s starting to feel a lot like Christmas in Europe, and if there is one country that knows how to do Christmas better than anyone else (except Lapland, of course!), it would have to be Germany. German Christmas Markets or the Christkindlmarkt is a fantastic street market where you can buy all things festive and…
The World’s Most Disappointing Travel Destinations Revealed – Are you surprised?
There is nothing worse than arriving at your dream holiday destination to find it is not quite as you imagined, and if the recent survey by social networking site Reddit.com is anything to go by, it seems we should be crossing quite a few famous holiday hotspots off our bucket list! Reddit asked its voters…
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