False Bay is one of South Africa’s most picturesque and beautiful stretches of coastline and so it is no surprise that thousands of locals and tourists flock to its shores each year…but it attracts a whole host of other visitors too, some of which, you wouldn’t want to meet on your inflatable lilo! Over 18…
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Addo Elephant National Park – Home to one of the densest African Elephant Populations on Earth
There are several National Parks and Safari Parks in South Africa, the most famous being the Kruger National Park and the most luxurious being Sabi Sand, but if your favourite animal is the magnificent African Elephant, then Addo National Park is the perfect choice for your South African Safari Holiday. Photo courtesy of Camp Fig…
Early Birds get the Best Holiday Deals – So Book Your 2015 Trip now!
Last minute holiday bookings used to be a great way to secure a bargain, but now that airlines charge more for late flight bookings, leaving it until the last-minute could end up costing you a whole lot more. Early birds booking their 2015 holidays now are making great savings on long haul flights and luxury…
Southern Africa takes a stand against Ebola
With its formidable landscapes and abundant wildlife, it is no surprise that Southern Africa is one of the most popular travel destinations in the world. Home of the great Victoria Falls, the Serengeti Plains, Mount Kilimanjaro, the Kruger National Park, Gorilla Safaris, the Okavango Delta, and the world’s highest sand dunes of Sossusvlei, Southern Africa…
Taking it Easy at Tongabezi
There are some amazing hotels in Southern Africa, but if you want to experience something truly exceptional, then the Tongabezi Lodge at Victoria Falls is a great place to start. A romantic hideaway on the banks of the Zambezi River, Tongabezi Lodge combines exquisite African décor with an exclusive ambience, so you can enjoy life’s…
Send a Postcard this Summer – From One of the Most Remote Post Offices in World
Holiday season is officially upon us, and if you want to impress your friends and loved ones with a truly unique postcard this summer, you are going to have to travel to the end of the world (quite literally!), go to hell, or make you way up the world’s highest mountain! A postcard from one…
And the most Expensive Cities in the World to visit in 2014 are…
As promised in my last post about the Cheapest Cities in the World to visit in 2014, here is the follow-up on the most Expensive Cities in the World (according to TripAdvisor), which sadly see’s our own capital of London taking the number one spot! After a weekend in Florence, I would have to say,…
Naturist Holidays – Do You Dare to Bare?
Do you struggle to ‘pack light’? Do you pay more for excess baggage than you do for your holidays? If so, the latest travel trend could be exactly what you are looking for, although it’s not for everyone! Naturist (or nudist) Holidays are now more popular than ever before, and if you have already ticked…
The Sweet Smell of Tuscany
As a Brit, I probably shouldn’t be writing about Italy today (we won’t mention the World Cup!), but having just returned from a glorious week in Tuscany, I cannot wait share our experiences and a few photos of our amazing trip to the land of fine wines, gourmet cuisine, architectural masterpieces and breathtaking scenery. One…
Last Chance to Escape the World Cup this Summer!
With just a few days to go until the World Cup 2014 kicks off in Brazil, now is the time to book your summer holiday somewhere idyllic and remote if you want to escape the 24/7 news coverage, flee the constant buzz of the vuvuzelas, and avoid becoming a World Cup widow! There are plenty…
The Favela Experience: Budget Accommodation in Brazil for the World Cup
With just 12 Days to go until the FIFA World Cup 2014 gets underway in Brazil, most international football fans have their flights to Brazil and Hotel Accommodations all tied up, but if you haven’t managed to find anything within your budget yet, ‘The Favela Experience’ might be just what you are looking for! Offering…
Friday’s Photo Session – A Place in the Sun
With June just around the corner, you would think that the sun would have made its way to the Northern Hemisphere by now for that annual event called “summer” (you might need to look that up in the Oxford Dictionary if you live in the UK), but alas, we are still waiting, it’s still raining,…