Category: Africa

City dwellings: 5 beautiful apartments for city breaks

City dwellings: 5 beautiful apartments for city breaks

By on Aug 22, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Europe, Hotels, Italy, Regions, South Africa, United Kingdom, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

As the fall approaches, many start to think about city breaks, wonderful short holidays that are perfect to get away from everyday life without having to travel too far. When visiting a new city it is of key importance to pick the right place to stay: centrally located, modern, comfortable. Here is a list of […]

6 unique things to experience in Mpumalanga, South Africa

6 unique things to experience in Mpumalanga, South Africa

By on Aug 21, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Mpumalanga is one of South Africa’s most beautiful provinces. Meaning “the place where the sun rises”, it is a haven for nature-lovers. Here are six unique things to experience in Mpumalanga. 1. Go on a luxury safari Mpumalanga is home to the world-famous game reserve, Kruger National Park. The Sabi Sand Private Game Reserve, lies […]

Top 5 luxury camps for boating safaris

Top 5 luxury camps for boating safaris

By on Aug 18, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Cruises & Boat Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Viewing wildlife from a vehicle is the classic approach to spotting animals, but boating safaris allow guests to avoid the chaos and dust that come with a game drive. There is no more relaxing way to appreciate Africa’s waterways than floating along with the sounds of hippos grunting in the background. Boating safaris also offer […]

6 of the world's best bucket-list breaks

6 of the world’s best bucket-list breaks

By on Aug 17, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Florida, Indonesia, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritius, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oman, Regions, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, USA

When choosing a holiday, do you ever struggle to decide whether to embark on an action-packed adventure, or default to a lazy beach-based getaway? Go for a snappy city break, or relaxed romantic retreat? Or how about – both? Combine two, three or even four destinations for a once-in-a-lifetime holiday – there’s nothing quite like […]

Candelit dinner at Tongabezi Lodge Victoria Falls

5 insider tips for visiting Victoria Falls

By on Aug 16, 2016 in Africa, Regions, Zambia, Zimbabwe

Victoria Falls is one of the most iconic and breath taking sites in Africa. I was based at Victoria Falls for two years as a cameraman with Zambezi Video Productions, and also a rafting guide there. Here are my best tips for seeing the falls at their best: 1. When is the best time of […]

4 of the best Olympic cities

4 of the best Olympic cities

By on Aug 15, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, Japan, Mexico, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Sweden, Western Europe

As the Olympics gather pace in Rio (c’mon Team GB!), one of the most vibrant and photogenic cities on the planet, I decided to take a look back at some of the other great cities that have hosted the world’s biggest sporting event. Impossible as it was to pick just a handful, here are a […]

Male lion in Addo National Park, South Africa

7 reasons why you must add Addo Park to your ‘to do’ list

By on Aug 11, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Currently the third largest national park in South Africa, the Addo Elephant National Park, near Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, is becoming a firm favourite amongst visitors from all over the globe. In the early centuries, big herds of wild animals inhabited the Addo region, living side by side with indigenous peoples. With the increase […]

Photograph of the week: Monkey at Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Photograph of the week: Monkey at Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

By on Aug 10, 2016 in Africa, Regions, Zimbabwe

Mana Pools National Park in Zimbabwe is considered to be one of the last truly wild places in Africa, and the best way to see animals here is on foot. Beth Norton was walking in a golden-hued forest when her attention was grabbed, not by one of the resident lions or elephants, but to a […]

4 reasons to make Uganda your next safari destination

4 reasons to make Uganda your next safari destination

By on Aug 10, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda

Uganda, aptly nicknamed ‘The Pearl of Africa’ by Winston Churchill after his visit in 1907, is rapidly gaining a reputation for being a top-safari destination. It can now hold its own against safari behemoths like Tanzania, South Africa and Botswana. This landlocked country is home to 10 national parks and is also where the Nile […]

Tranquility Bay Resort, Ambergris Caye

10 things to learn while you travel

By on Jul 31, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Asia, Australia, Belize, Central America, Ecuador, Food and Drink, India, Leisure Travel, Louisiana, Morocco, North America, Oceania, Peru, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Travel Miscellany, USA, Worldwide

Experiential travel is the best kind – and what better way to get under a destination’s skin than by learning a new skill under the guidance of local experts? From cooking and dancing to surfing and diving, via a multitude of handicrafts, here are some suggestions for educational, practical activities to try out on your […]

The foothills of Atlas Mountains in Morocco

Top 6 family travel destinations for October half-term

By on Jul 29, 2016 in Africa, Asia, Family Travel, Japan, Massachusetts, Mauritius, Middle East, Morocco, New Hampshire, North America, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Turkey, USA, Worldwide

As the nights begin to draw in and the temperatures start to fall, it’s tempting to get away with your family for a change of scene. October half-term is the last chance in the school holidays calendar to make tracks before Christmas. You don’t always have to choose the most obvious destinations. These six family […]

Ngorongoro Conservation Area

Top 5 Tanzania wildlife experiences

By on Jul 23, 2016 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Tanzania is the quintessential African safari destination. Vast swathes of land are given over to national parks and game reserves, where animals roam freely through grassland, marshes, rivers and jungle. The Great Migration sees the Serengeti burst to life as millions of wildebeest move across the land, watched hungrily by lion, cheetah, leopard, wild dog […]

5 stunning African safari lodges

5 stunning African safari lodges

By on Jul 21, 2016 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Kenya, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Vacation Rentals

Imagine the wide wilderness of Africa stretching in front of you, with the burning red in a perfectly blue sky: a safari vacation is bound to enchant even the most jaded of travelers and will surely create the memories of a life time. And while safaris are surely adventurous, there are some incredible lodges where […]

Top 4 ultimate escapes

Top 4 ultimate escapes

By on Jul 20, 2016 in Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Oceania, Pacific Islands, Regions, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Tanzania

There’s just something indelibly romantic about the idea of total abandonment. Leaving the city, the crowds, the pollution and the stresses behind to find yourself in complete and utter isolation: just you, the palm trees, and the lapping of the waves. Liking the sound of it? Then read on and discover our top four remote […]

Top 4 foodie destinations for the luxury traveller

Top 4 foodie destinations for the luxury traveller

By on Jul 16, 2016 in Africa, Anguilla, Asia, Caribbean, Europe, Food and Drink, Going Out, Italy, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Vietnam, Western Europe

For the luxury traveller, VIP travel is about luxury and comfort but its also about quality. The quality of the experience, the quality of the products and for some in particular, the quality of the food and drink which can be enjoyed and savoured during the holiday. As well as being food enthusiasts ourselves (read […]

South Africa's most luxurious safari

South Africa’s most luxurious safari

By on Jul 13, 2016 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

South Africa is blessed with a huge range of attractions, incredible natural beauty, and extremely high quality accommodation and service, making it Africa’s most popular holiday destination! It literally has something for everyone and, with its malaria-free safari regions, this includes families with young children. Cape Town is an exciting and picturesque cosmopolitan city that […]