Category: Africa

Where Sir David Attenborough filmed some of the footage for the BBC’s ‘Africa’

Where Sir David Attenborough filmed some of the footage for the BBC’s ‘Africa’

By on May 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 1803 times

“What a marvellous example of how people and wildlife can live alongside one another. Thank you all.” Those are the words of Sir David Attenborough after his visit to Porini Amboseli whilst filming some of the BBC’s ‘Africa’ series. You don’t get many finer accolades than that, and this is testament to what the camp is all [...]

African star beds

African star beds

By on May 02, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Kenya, Mozambique, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Zambia   - Read 2149 times

Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and puts them in a dark velvet bag, and shakes them up before handing them on a silver plate – all new and shiny!   For the majority of safari-goers this sensory polishing happens even when they stay [...]

Top 5 safari loos with a view

Top 5 safari loos with a view

By on May 01, 2013 in Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Madagascar, Regions, Zambia   - Read 3177 times

There’s nothing we like more than being able to relax on a throne with a fantastic view. Many lodges make the most of their surroundings by making sure guests can see the stunning and dramatic scenery and, so for your own viewing pleasure, we hereby share five of our own favourites: Elsa’s Kopje, Kenya The [...]

Groot Constantia – blending Olde Worlde charm with modern day passion

Groot Constantia – blending Olde Worlde charm with modern day passion

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Africa, Attractions, Food and Drink, Going Out, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany   - Read 1831 times

Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine farm – in existence for 328 years this year. Wine has been produced on the estate without interruption since 1685 and in fact, Groot Constantia bottles, bottle shards and bottle seals dating from as far back as 1774 have been found in far corners of the world in [...]

New villas at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

New villas at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa

By on Apr 30, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania   - Read 1974 times

Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, the luxurious resort on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, has added new villas to the resort. Already the winner of Tanzania’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards in 2012, Karafuu decided to add even more choice for their clients in the form of these luxurious villas. The villas are [...]

4 reasons to visit Mauritius

4 reasons to visit Mauritius

By on Apr 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Family Travel, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 3706 times

Mauritius is one of the world’s top luxury tourism destinations. With direct flights and an impressive array of stylish resorts to suit all tastes, isn’t it time you discovered this Indian Ocean gem? Trailfinders have picked out 4 reasons why you should visit Mauritius and enjoy all the luxuries it has to offer. Rejuvenation The [...]

Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers

Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers

By on Apr 26, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Cyprus, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Mauritius, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Saint Lucia, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates   - Read 3658 times

Unwind and relax whilst your teens engage in activities that they are sure to be talking about long after their visit. These carefully selected hotels offer the perfect holidays to reward your children after months of revision and exams, from team beach-athons in Saint Lucia and undersea walks in Mauritius to rock-climbing and urban graffiti [...]

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

Top 10 places in the world to pop the question

By on Apr 20, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, California, Europe, Featured, France, India, Italy, Japan, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Nevada, New York, North America, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe   - Read 7005 times

Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you’re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the sea? Or in a romantic restaurant, with violin music playing in the background? To help [...]

3 great reasons to safari in Zambia

3 great reasons to safari in Zambia

By on Apr 20, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zambia   - Read 3199 times

Zambia is the perfect destination for combining the wilds of Africa with luxury adventure. Home to Victoria Falls, the Zambezi river and thousands of iconic wild beasts, the southern African nation is the picture postcard of Africa in all its natural wonder. But how do you get the best of Zambia, with its diverse selection [...]

Top 5 luxury family escapes for pre-school children

Top 5 luxury family escapes for pre-school children

By on Apr 16, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Antigua and Barbuda, Caribbean, Egypt, Europe, Family Travel, Florida, Greece, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Mauritius, North America, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, USA, Western Europe   - Read 3688 times

Family holidays are about quality time spent together – and can therefore be some of the most formative and memorable times of your child’s life. These recommended holidays have created many services designed with parents in mind and are perfect for families with pre-school children. 1. Carlisle Bay, Antigua Carlisle Bay is an extremely popular [...]

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

Luxury family escapes: 5 of the world’s most unique experiences

By on Apr 10, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bahamas, Caribbean, Europe, Family Travel, Featured, Greece, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Seychelles, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, Western Europe   - Read 5857 times

With such busy lifestyles, there is no comparable luxury than spending quality time together as a family. Searching for the right family holiday can be an overwhelming task, particularly if you are looking for a range of engaging activities to occupy your children. Here are some inspirational ideas to help you narrow down the right [...]

5 once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Botswana

5 once-in-a-lifetime experiences in Botswana

By on Apr 08, 2013 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 3115 times

Botswana has long been known as one of the most rewarding wildlife experiences in Africa – it’s wild, remote and untouched by the destruction of the modern human hand. But there’s so much more to Botswana than just a few game drives and spoiling lodges and camps. It truly gets under your skin and you [...]

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

6 of the best luxury hotels at the world’s most iconic locations

By on Apr 06, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Cruises & Boat Travel, Ecuador, Featured, Hotels, India, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe   - Read 8196 times

There are certain sites in the world which many of us would count as ‘must see’ travel highlights. For some of these iconic spots there are nearby places to stay which really do have the best positions imaginable. Staying in such top luxury properties very much adds to the experience of these very special places. [...]

New airstrip at Tongole Wilderness Lodge, Malawi

New airstrip at Tongole Wilderness Lodge, Malawi

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Malawi, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 1619 times

Tongole Wilderness Lodge has opened a new airstrip enabling visitors to access the luxury lodge more easily as well as providing the opportunity to experience the most brilliant panoramic views of Malawi. The airstrip was officially opened last month and now offers a faster route to the lodge and surrounding area. By road it takes [...]

The world’s best islands

The world’s best islands

By on Mar 29, 2013 in Africa, Asia, Belize, Caribbean, Central America, Chile, Europe, Greece, Madagascar, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, South America, Thailand, US Virgin Islands, USA, Washington, Western Europe, Worldwide   - Read 5655 times

Remember National Geographic’s top 10 islands to visit last October? It caused quite a stir as there were some that made the list that you perhaps wouldn’t expect. Now Tripadvisor has produced a similar top 10 islands list, and interestingly not a single island makes both lists! I’m not sure what this tells us – [...]

Top 10 places in Africa to visit this Easter

Top 10 places in Africa to visit this Easter

By on Mar 27, 2013 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Events, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Malawi, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany   - Read 6370 times

Have you still not yet planned what you’re doing this Easter? Easter has a social and spiritual dimension in Africa, and is a time when families love to come together. If you are looking to get away with your family this Easter – or perhaps just as a couple – then here are 10 fantastic [...]

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