Often described as “The World’s most Romantic Holiday Destination” the Fiji Islands are every bit as beautiful as those picture-perfect postcards would have us believe. Pure white sandy beaches, crystal-clear turquoise waters, year-round sunshine, and the friendliest people you could ever wish to meet, the Fiji Islands have it all, and if your idea of…
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Save Those Air Miles on Your Next Flight – They are Worth More than You Think!
If, like me, you have a million different loyalty cards for your favourite airlines, but rarely remember to use them when booking a flight – it is time to dig them out from the back of your purse and check just how many points / avios / air miles you have available, as they could…
Niche Travel – Tailor Made Especially for You
One of the most resilient and fastest growing travel sectors, Niche Travel is all about creating the perfect holiday – tailor made to suit your interests, your travel dates, and your budget. Until recently, Niche Travel was only available to high-end travellers with deep pockets, but today, tailor-made or specialised travel is available to everyone,…
Luxury Hotels for Valentine’s Day – Just add Romance!
Whether you love it or hate it, there is no escaping Valentine’s Day, and if red roses and love hearts are not really your thing, why not use February 14th as an excuse to get away for the weekend, and treat a loved one (and yourself!) to a night or two at a luxury hotel….
Travelling in Argentina – It’s Affordable Again
If you dream of travelling throughout Argentina, you will be pleased to know that the exchange rate is looking good for foreign travellers right now, and you could get a whole lot more Dinero for your Dollar in 2014! When we first visited Argentina in 2000, it was one of the cheapest places to travel…
Looking for Holiday Inspiration? Check out the New York Times 52 Places to go in 2014
The New York Times has released its ‘52 Places to Go In 2014’, and if you are undecided about where to go for your 2014 holiday, you might just get all the inspiration you need from this comprehensive and well thought out list. With a different destination for every week of the year, there really…
Travelling Solo – Holiday Ideas for Singles
The Single-Traveller Market is one of the world’s fastest growing travel trends, and while the travel industry may have been slow to catch up, there are now endless opportunities for those who want to explore the big wide world on their own. From group tours and escorted adventures, to self-drive holidays and yoga retreats, there…
Last Chance to Enter the Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2014
With just over five weeks to go until the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour 2014 (that’s 39 days, 12 hours, and 32 minutes for anyone who’s interested!), the pressure is on to train, train, and then train some more, in preparation for the world’s largest timed cycle race. I’ve whinged and whined about…
Costa do Sauipe on the Coconut Coast of Brazil
If you fancy heading to Brazil this year, but don’t fancy the Football-Mania of the FIFA World Cup, there is one very special please where you can escape to on Bahia’s Coconut Coast and that is Costa do Sauipe. A purpose-built resort sitting approximately 70 kilometres from Salvador, Costa do Sauipe boasts six luxury hotels,…
Get More for Your Money at these Great Value 2014 Holiday Destinations
When you work in the travel industry, you constantly have one eye on the international exchange rates, and if the first three weeks of 2014 are anything to go by, it looks as though this year is going to be a great year for British Travellers. The good old Great British Pound is clambering its…
Worried about the cost of your 2014 Holiday? Worry not; Brits have already spent £10 Billion on Holidays This Year…!
I love a good travel survey, and if the newly released study by Rural Retreats is anything to go by, then it seems Briton’s have already spent more than £10 Billion (yep, that’s BILLION) on holidays this year! The survey found that in a desperate attempt to lift the doom and gloom of winter, one…
Phi Phi Perfect – A Day Trip to ‘The Beach’
Catapulted into the limelight after it featured in Danny Boyle’s 2000 Adventure-Drama ‘The Beach’, the secret island of Ko Phi Phi Ley is now one of the Thailand’s most popular tourist spots. Just a short speedboat ride from Phuket, Phi Phi Island attracts thousands of travellers each year, and while it is not quite so…
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