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7 perfect destinations for extroverts

By Leora Rothschild on Jun 16, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Ecuador, India, Kenya, Morocco, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Zambia, Zimbabwe

According to the most extensive study on personal space boundaries ever completed, people need less personal space in regions with hot weather. Interestingly the study also found that people from these areas stand even closer to strangers than they do to people they know. So, it might not be too surprising to see that all […]

Top 5 desert properties in Namibia

By Julian Carter-Manning on Jun 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Namibia, Regions, Resorts

As we enter the summer period in the Western Hemisphere, Namibia is doing the opposite, because June in Safari Africa means the start of winter. This marks the perfect time to visit the desert, as visitors can avoid the scorching heat often experienced at the height of the summer months. Namibia is in its dry […]

12 of the best hotel interiors

By James Jayasundera on Jun 12, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Europe, Hotels, India, Japan, Maldives, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, United Kingdom, Vietnam, Western Europe

As travellers today are more frequently in search of the unique and insta-worthy, ever more ravishing interiors are fast replacing the cookie-cutter ‘hotel look’ around the world. There is nothing more exciting than staying in a hotel that far exceeds expectations, capturing the ‘wow factor’ from the very first sight, and the industry is brimming […]

Mother and baby african elephant in Botswana

5 of our favourite Summer holiday escapes in Africa

By Laura Burdett-Munns on May 31, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Mauritius, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda

Between the ages of five and 18, extended periods of time with our children are few and far between. The summer holidays are particularly precious, therefore, and though the typical family holiday destinations can be crowded, we know some extraordinary locations where you can spend quality time together creating unforgettable memories. Your kids’ adventures will […]

Top 5 luxury safari properties for solo travellers

By Julian Carter-Manning on May 14, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

An African safari may be a daunting prospect for a solo traveller, but there are lots of reasons why it could be the perfect choice if you are single and adventurous. Bespoke trips are perfect for those who prefer their own company and would rather not stay with the same people for the duration of […]

Top 5 cities that merge the old with the new

By Claire Powell on May 12, 2018 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, India, Japan, Morocco, New York, North America, Regions, South America, USA

We love places where history thumps through the streets like a heartbeat, but some of the world’s greatest cities are even greater thanks to contemporary influences. Here’s our collection of our favourites that manage to perfectly marry the very old and the very, very new. Brooklyn & Manhattan, New York In the city that never […]

13 of the best national parks to visit in May

By Paul Johnson on May 01, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Europe, Featured, Florida, India, Israel, Leisure Travel, Middle East, Minnesota, Namibia, North America, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, USA, Virginia, Washington, Western Europe, Zambia

May is a wonderful time of year to get out and explore the countryside. The weather is getting sunnier (for much of the northern hemisphere, at least) and yet most places are not yet overrun by tourism. With many families staying at home (whilst school and university examinations are in full swing), it’s a great […]

On safari in 9 private houses: the perfect family trip

By Leora Rothschild on Apr 26, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia

My own childhood memories of going on safari determined the entire arc of my adult life. In some way, those delicious safari feelings, smells and sights are the treasures that I have been chasing, ever since I came home from the Kruger Park for the first time. It wasn’t until I had my own children […]

5 incredible ways to do Africa in 2018

By Tom Marchant on Apr 17, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe

When it comes to ‘life-changing’ travel experiences; Africa always delivers. But in 2018 there are even more ways to enjoy the wildlife and get lost in the culture of this ever-evolving continent. From pioneering eco-projects to paragliding safaris; you can still escape the crowds and find yourself stranded on sweeping beaches or wild open plains […]

Top 5 luxury family safari properties in Tanzania

By Julian Carter-Manning on Apr 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Family Travel, Featured, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Many people feel nervous at the thought of going on safari with their kids, and many properties don’t accept children below a certain age. However, taking your family on safari can be an amazing adventure, and it’s all about making sure you choose the right places to stay – ones that can tailor the safari […]

5 of the best places to see the Great Migration

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Apr 01, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

When we ask our younger clients what first inspired them to take an African safari, often they tell us that it was watching Disney’s The Lion King. Some of the film’s most memorable scenes include the parading and stampeding of hundreds of animals, so it’s no surprise it makes quite an impression. But watching the Great […]

8 reasons to visit Augrabies Fall National Park in South Africa

By Michael Edwards on Mar 31, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Don’t worry about lions, hippos, rhino and scorpions. This is one National Park where you can clamber down from the bakkie and explore independently, giving you’re the opportunity to bike and hike amongst the 54,000 hectares of this diverse National Park that borders Namibia. Augrabies is 800 km from both Capetown and Johannesburg. More conveniently […]

5 star beds for the best sleep-outs in Africa

By Leora Rothschild on Mar 30, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Kenya, Morocco, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Sleeping out, under the African night sky is the insomniac’s dream. On safari the entertainment never stops and outside, all the channels are switched on at once. Between a heaven that is alive with satellites, stars, planets and planes and the bush that loudly goes about its gossip and business, the miracle of a great […]

5 of the most transformative travel experiences

By Matt Holmes on Mar 28, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Bhutan, Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Iceland, Indonesia, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Travel is more than just checking off a bucket list or standing in front of famous sites. It’s about interacting with other cultures, learning about diverse ways of life and beliefs, and having opportunities you can’t get many other places. If not for those things, why would you ever leave your house? But there are […]

14 of the best cities to visit in April

By Paul Johnson on Mar 22, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Caribbean, Chile, Cuba, Eastern Europe, Europe, Featured, Hungary, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, New Zealand, North America, Oceania, Oklahoma, Portugal, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, USA, Western Europe

April can be a fantastic time of year to get away and enjoy a city break. For many of our readers, it’s a time when temperatures are just starting to pick up a little, when destinations are beginning to open their doors more to tourists, and yet it isn’t a peak time to travel… meaning […]

Top hotels in the world’s most underrated cities

By Tom Marchant on Mar 21, 2018 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Chile, Europe, Hotels, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, South America, Spain, Taiwan, Western Europe

They don’t get the high level of attention as much as their neighbouring capitals, but these lesser-known cities are starting to come out from their rival’s shadows and emerge as some of our favourite destinations. We’ve hand-picked a few of the most exclusive hotels which not only elude notes of luxury and elegance, but are […]

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