It’s that time of year again, and if you are busy planning your annual escape from the dark mornings, the cold nights, and the never-ending renditions of ‘White Christmas’, South Africa should be the number #1 choice for a safari holiday this winter. While Boris and Brexit are playing havoc with the British Pound, it…
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Christmas Flights – Have You Left It Too Late to Bag Yourself a Bargain?
We haven’t even celebrated Halloween yet, and so I hate to mention the ‘C’ word so soon, but the fact it, we have just 12 weeks to go until the fun and frivolities of the festive season begin, and if you plan to book a flight over the Christmas period, well, you had better get…
Roast Chestnuts, Glühwein, and Pretzels – Let the Christmas Markets Begin!
While I don’t like to mention the “C” word before 1st December, this weekend sees the start of the festive shopping frenzy, and if you are heading in to your local town centre this Saturday, you will most probably be greeted with the sounds of jingle bells, the fragrant aroma of freshly brewed mulled wine,…
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…
November Hot Spots – Grab some Sunshine before Christmas!
When you live in the northern hemisphere, November means one thing, and that is that winter is here, and it is here to stay until next March! Not that I mind winter, it’s actually quite pretty, but I would much rather be heading into spring like our friends below the equator in sunny Cape Town…
Cruise Holidays – What do you do on Sea Days?
If you are looking for a wonderfully relaxing holiday that combines great food, 24/7 entertainment and exotic destinations, then cruising may be the perfect holiday for you. A huge fan myself, I think there is nothing better than sitting on the top deck of a cruise ship with a great book, a Piña Colada and absolutely…
Beach Holiday, City Break, Safari Adventure… Can’t Decide? Leave it to your Hair Colour!
If you are you struggling to decide where to go on holiday this winter, and cannot choose between a beach holiday, a city break, or a safari adventure – then just take a look in the mirror, and let your hair colour decide for you! I know that might sound a tad strange, but according…
Have Your Booked Your Flights for Christmas Yet? If not, do it quick!
Having spent most of the past 2 days searching for flights to Kilimanjaro for a Christmas and New Years Eve climb, I have come to the conclusion that early booking is definitely the best way to go! Generally, a flight from northern Europe to Kilimanjaro International Airport will cost you in the region of £700…
Winter Sun or Winter Snow? Holiday Ideas for 2013 / 2014
Did you know that there are only 79-days to go until Christmas? No? Well, I didn’t either until I Googled it and found that there are endless websites dedicated to the Christmas Countdown, but yes, it is true, we have just 11 weeks left to buy all our Christmas presents, prepare our Christmas day feast,…
Unusual Travel Requests – What are Yours?
Most travellers have at least one ‘travel request’ when booking their holiday abroad. For some that would include ‘a room with a view’ or perhaps ‘a king size bed’, but when it comes to asking your tour operator to rent a pack of Alpacas to graze on the mountains outside your hotel room… well, you…
Autumn and Winter Holidays – Where will you be Heading?
Children across Europe are finally returning to school, and if you are one of the many who decided to postpone your annual holiday abroad until after the expensive school summer holiday period, now is the time to head online and look for those autumn/winter bargains! Travelling during the latter part of the year may mean…
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…
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