Category: Africa

11 epic hotel swimming pools to escape the heat

11 epic hotel swimming pools to escape the heat

By on Jun 19, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Asia, Australia, Eastern Europe, Europe, Florida, Hotels, Illinois, Jordan, Leisure Travel, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Regions, Resorts, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Speciality Travel, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, USA, Vietnam, Worldwide
IHG Hotels & Resorts have shared with us 11 of their coolest pools that will have you pulling out your swimsuits and packing your bags.
Your wellness safari in Africa

Your wellness safari in Africa

By on Jun 16, 2022 in Africa, Kenya, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
A wellness safari in Africa is a tranquil, magical experience that helps you tune into nature, discovering health and happiness through creativity, pampering, and nurturing.
Hundreds of colourful sarcophagi discovered at Saqqara

Hundreds of colourful sarcophagi discovered at Saqqara

By on Jun 11, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions
Researchers recently discovered a treasure trove of items from Saqqara, including hundreds of antique sarcophagi in which the well-heeled dead of ancient Egypt were buried.
Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

Exploring The Okavango Panhandle - where the desert meets The Delta

By on Jun 06, 2022 in Africa, Botswana, Regions
From sparkling waterways, papyrus swamps and lagoons carpeted with waterlilies, to the mystery of ancient rock paintings, Botswana’s Okavango Panhandle is a magical place to visit.
Gorilla trekking in Uganda: The ultimate luxury experience

Gorilla trekking in Uganda: The ultimate luxury experience

By on Jun 05, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Featured, Regions, Speciality Travel, Uganda
The ultimate luxury experience in Uganda is seeing the endangered mountain gorillas in the remote Virunga Mountains or the Bwindi Impenetrable Forest National Park.
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Travel ideas for the Global Day of Parents 2022

By on Jun 02, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Belize, Central America, Eastern Europe, Europe, Guatemala, Hotels, Indonesia, Poland, Regions, Resorts, South America, Zambia
The purpose of Global Parents Day is to recognise the vital role played by both mothers and fathers in caring for and teaching their children.
8 Egyptian pyramids you didn't know about

8 Egyptian pyramids you didn't know about

By on May 24, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions
The Egyptian pyramids are masonry buildings that date back to ancient Egypt. At least 118 Egyptian pyramids have been identified.
Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

Why a safari is one of the best family holidays abroad

By on May 21, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Family Travel, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel
Going on a safari in Kenya with your children has to be one of the most unforgettable trips - and dare we say it, one of the best family holidays abroad - you’ll ever have together.
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Eco-luxury Earth Day

By on May 01, 2022 in Africa, Australia, Central America, Costa Rica, Kenya, Oceania, Regions, South Africa
Earth Day was April 22, and the theme this year is 'invest in our planet'. I encourage you to do that by investing in eco-luxury accommodation on your next trip.
Remembering Wildlife

Remembering Wildlife

By on Apr 26, 2022 in Africa, Books, Regions, Travel Equipment, Travel Literature
5 years ago, Margot Raggett wrote to Sir David Attenborough, wanting to raise £1m for conservation through books which would help protect those animals.
Suite of the week: Grand Riad, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

Suite of the week: Grand Riad, Royal Mansour Marrakech, Morocco

By on Apr 25, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Featured, Hotels, Morocco, Regions, Suite of the Week
The Grand Riad is the ultimate immersion in Marrakech, where the guest is transported into a magical medina.
What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

What makes a Kenyan safari a sustainable travel option?

By on Apr 16, 2022 in Africa, Kenya, Regions
As a sustainable travel option, a Kenyan safari emphasizes the quality (not quantity) of the wilderness and wildlife, partnerships between safari camps and communities.
Egypt's newly-discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara

Egypt's newly-discovered ancient tombs in Saqqara

By on Apr 05, 2022 in Africa, Attractions, Egypt, Going Out, Regions
For 5,000 years, Saqqara, the magnificent necropolis and pyramid field of Memphis, Egypt's ancient capital, has been an important historical site.
Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

Safari and service - the perfect combination for families

By on Apr 04, 2022 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Family Travel, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia
Unless you are focused on seeing the likes of tigers, pumas, jaguars, bears, or wolves, Africa is by far the best region for wildlife safaris.
Lusaka, Zambia... what, why and where

Lusaka, Zambia... what, why and where

By on Mar 31, 2022 in Accommodation, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, Zambia
Zambia is one of the most beautiful, friendly, diverse and unspoilt countries on the African continent. For most travelers Zambia is best known as home to the majestic Victoria Falls and its many sensational National Parks, some of the best in Africa, and a great place to go on safari. But, to get to most of these destinations you’ll need to pass through Lusaka.
7 packing tips for your first African safari

7 packing tips for your first African safari

By on Mar 16, 2022 in Accessories, Africa, Clothing, Gadgets, Kenya, Luggage, Regions, Travel Equipment
If you’re considering taking the plunge and going on your first African safari, then get ready for an unforgettable ride, one that for many is the mark of having truly lived! While each place on this diverse continent can be so different to the next, the wilderness of Africa in general is filled with raw