Category: Africa

Interview with Helen Howitt, Co-Founder of Sheepskin

Interview with Helen Howitt, Co-Founder of Sheepskin

By on Aug 02, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Attractions, Celebrities, Chile, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Interviews, Morocco, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, South America, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe   - Read 1064 times

Helen Howitt is co-founder, with her partner Adam, of Sheepskin, a small collection of unique holiday properties located in inspiring landscapes throughout the UK. Prior to forming Sheepskin, they both worked in international product development. They left corporate life to pursue a love of travel and a passion for discovering beautiful and unusual places. Some [...]

In profile: One&Only Luxury Resorts

In profile: One&Only Luxury Resorts

By on Jul 31, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Bahamas, Bars, Caribbean, Central America, Going Out, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, Regions, Resorts, Restaurants, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, Worldwide   - Read 2058 times

With a name like One&Only, you really can’t afford to have too many properties in your portfolio, and true to the name, this luxury hotel brand feature just seven luxury spa hotels worldwide. Dubai is the only place in the world to boast two One&Only resorts; the distinctive Royal Mirage featuring three separate accommodation wings [...]

Top 3 luxury safari resorts in Africa

Top 3 luxury safari resorts in Africa

By on Jul 31, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 907 times

Africa is home to the finest safaris in the world, and this is reflected in the quality of the resorts on offer. A safari holiday can be done on a budget, but for the ultimate in indulgence, you should stay in some of the best resorts Africa has to offer. This is a list showing [...]

Walk with the lions in Mauritius

Walk with the lions in Mauritius

By on Jul 30, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Mauritius, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 587 times

I recently took some of our sales staff to Mauritius for an annual educational visit and our group were captivated by an amazing experience that apparently can only be encountered in three places in the world. Our team of intrepid travel advisors were treated to the thrill of walking with lions at Casela Nature Park. [...]

A Botswana safari to the Moremi Game Reserve

A Botswana safari to the Moremi Game Reserve

By on Jul 10, 2011 in Africa, Botswana, Regions   - Read 2587 times

The Moremi Game Reserve is the perfect choice for a luxury Botswana safari.  It is situated in the heart of the Okavango Delta and is well known for its beautiful scenery and diversity of wildlife and birdlife that flock to the water channels.  The Moremi Game Reserve covers 20% of the Delta’s surface area and [...]

Fall for Victoria Falls

Fall for Victoria Falls

By on Jul 05, 2011 in Africa, Regions, Zambia   - Read 527 times

Zambia is one of the most exciting and progressive tourist destinations in Africa today. A land that still feels the socio-political growing pains of a community long suppressed by colonial rule, Zambia is quickly finding its feet on the world stage and the world in turn is quickly discovering a country of incredible diversity, beauty [...]

10 hidden gems for wining and dining

10 hidden gems for wining and dining

By on Jun 22, 2011 in Africa, Australia, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 966 times

Tripadvisor has released its ’10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following: 1. Enoteca de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal 2. La Vineria Bollicine, Sorrento, Italy 3. Chez Marcel, Paris, France 4. Voyager Estate, Margaret River, Australia 5. The Wine Cellar, Willemstad, Curacao 6. Rust en Vrede, Stellenbosch, South Africa 7. La [...]

Getting away from it all in Zanzibar

Getting away from it all in Zanzibar

By on Jun 20, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Tanzania   - Read 675 times

Have you ever wanted to get away from it all, only to arrive at your chosen destination and find that all have just arrived as well, or even worse that all are already there and all will be staying for some time yet? Yes, it does happen, and these days without a bit of intelligent [...]

The Okavango Delta in Botswana

The Okavango Delta in Botswana

By on Jun 20, 2011 in Africa, Botswana, Regions   - Read 2071 times

The Okavango Delta in north west Botswana is the worlds largest inland Delta.  It is also Botswana’s most desirable safari destination due to the spectacular scenery and large diversity of wildlife and birdlife.  The river starts in the western highlands of Angola and flows through Namibia into Botswana.  Millions of years ago the Okavango river [...]

The new five star Makadi Spa Hotel in Egypt

The new five star Makadi Spa Hotel in Egypt

By on Jun 18, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Egypt, Hotels, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel   - Read 2949 times

The five star Makadi Spa Hotel opening its doors next month is the ultimate getaway for those wanting to indulge in complete luxury and relaxation. Situated on its own private beach the adult’s only hotel is an upmarket and tranquil oasis on the Red Sea. The hotel has three large outdoor freshwater swimming pools including [...]

Destinations that will fulfil your dreams

Destinations that will fulfil your dreams

By on Jun 14, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Canada, Kenya, Maldives, North America, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Resorts   - Read 723 times

Whether you dream of a romantic hideaway, an unforgettable ski experience, an African safari, an escape to your own tropical paradise or a scuba diving adventure, there are plenty of fantastic destinations that can make that dream a reality. Here are some of the best the world has to offer. Nestled in the coral-rich turquoise [...]

Suite of the week: Private Granite Suites, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

Suite of the week: Private Granite Suites, Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa

By on Jun 13, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Suite of the Week   - Read 487 times

Suite name: Private Granite Suites Resort: Londolozi Game Reserve, South Africa Size of accommodation: 915 sq ft Cost per night: 9,950 ZAR What makes it special? In May, June and July breeding herds of elephants come down to the sand river – right in front of the camp – they spend a good part of [...]

Choose the safari that is right for you

Choose the safari that is right for you

By on Jun 12, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 178 times

When people consider African safaris they may immediately envision a rough and tumble trek through the wilderness in a battled hardened 4×4. Though certainly this iconic and rather romantic image can still be re-enacted by travellers today, thanks to the burgeoning popularity of Southern Africa as a holiday destination the modern safari encounter offers a [...]

African safaris for families

African safaris for families

By on Jun 08, 2011 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel   - Read 251 times

An African safari is a great way for a family to reconnect with each other.  In the developed world our existence is so influenced by the media and material wealth.  We very rarely have the time to relax with our families and enjoy each other’s company without interruptions and distractions.  Even when we do go [...]

Safari in style in Kenya

Safari in style in Kenya

By on May 25, 2011 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel   - Read 355 times

So, you’re thinking of a Kenyan safari? Forget bumping along interminable red dusty roads for hours in a minibus convoy. Leave behind the herd of striped vans gathered around a bored lion. Don’t even think about staying in a three star hotel in the Masai Mara. Instead hop into a small plane with a bush [...]

Discover a real life Gold Award-winning garden

Discover a real life Gold Award-winning garden

By on May 25, 2011 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Attractions, Barbados, Caribbean, Europe, Events, Going Out, Grenada, Malaysia, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe   - Read 507 times

This week London has been abuzz as green fingered enthusiasts and professional landscapers from all over the globe descend upon the capital to take part, celebrate and commemorate one of the world’s most famous horticultural events which for almost one hundred years has called on the grounds of the Royal Hospital Chelsea its home. Over [...]

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