Summer will officially come to an end on Sunday this week, and while the good weather is set to stick around for a little bit longer, it will soon be time to dig out those winter woollies, dust off the boots, and prepare for the colder climes that are set to see us all the…
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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,…
Friday’s Photoshoot: Just Beautiful Beaches!
If there is one travel trend that will never go out of fashion, it would have to be the traditional beach holiday. A beautiful destination where we can relax, kick off our shoes, dig our toes into sugar white sands, drink cocktails, dine alfresco, and listen to the waves as they crash against the shoreline,…
Looking for a Cheap Long Haul Holiday this Winter: Here’s Where You Should Be Heading!
We’ve got just 3 days to go until we officially step into autumn 2016, and if you dread the thought of darker mornings, early nights, and chilly temperatures, now is the perfect time to start thinking about your winter 2016 /spring 2017 holiday below the equator, where the temperatures are slowly but surely starting to…
Would You Take a Pay Cut for More Holidays? You’re Not the Only One!
Have you run out of holiday days this year? Would you do anything to get another week away before Christmas arrives? Well, you are not the only one! Many of us would give up to 10% of our gross salary to have more annual leave each year, but it seems not everyone has been infected…
Winter Sun: Top 5 Luxurious Destinations for Your Winter Break
If, like most of us, your summer has been a complete wash-out this year, now is the perfect time to start planning your winter sun holiday to somewhere warm and exotic. There are some fabulous travel deals to be had at this time of the year, and whether you are looking for an action-packed adventure,…
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…
Fed up with Winter Already? Here’s Some Sunshine for Your Sunday Afternoon…
Winter is officially upon us, the skiing season is underway, and the fun and frivolities of the festive season are just around the corner, but I can’t help wishing I was somewhere a little warmer, sunnier and more relaxing this Sunday afternoon.
Are you looking for Winter Sun? You’ll find it here at our Top 10 Christmas Hot Spots
I hate to say it, but there are only 10 weeks to go until Christmas, and if you dread the idea of shopping for presents that nobody wants, cooking for family members who you haven’t seen since last Christmas, and listening to Jingle bells from now until January, now is the time to book your…
Somewhere Hot for Half Term
For many families, the October Half Term is the last chance to get away before winter sets in, and if you like the idea of heading off to warmer climes to get some sun on your bones before the madness of Christmas, now is the perfect time to book your winter sun break. There are…
Countdown to Cape Town
Holiday hot spot to the rich and famous, Cape Town attracts more than its fair share of A-Lister’s each year, and with just over 6-weeks to go until we head down to the city on our annual pilgrimage to the Cape Argus Cycle Tour, we are excited to find out which ‘star’ will be joining…
Are you Dreaming of a White Christmas? Here’s where you will find one!
If you like the idea of a traditional White Christmas, but don’t like the idea of snow, then why not head off to one of the world’s most beautiful white sandy beaches this festive season, and treat yourself to a White Christmas with a difference! The southern hemisphere starts to heat up nicely at this…
