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The top places to visit in 2019 according to Rough Guides

By Paul Johnson on Jan 08, 2019 in Africa, Argentina, Asia, Central America, China, Europe, Featured, Ireland, Kyrgyzstan, Norway, Panama, Regions, Rwanda, South Africa, South America, United Kingdom, Western Europe

Rough Guides has announced its annual list of must-see destinations. A team of expert writers and editors have recommended a list of 19 places that it would be best to see in 2019. The list comprises 8 top towns and cities, 6 top regions, and 5 top countries. Below is a selection of the Rough […]

Africa’s most exciting new openings for 2019

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jan 07, 2019 in Accommodation, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Namibia, Regions, Resorts, Rwanda, South Africa, Zimbabwe

I’m going to go out on a limb here and say: Africa is the most exciting luxury destination in the world right now. The influx of investment in infrastructure, new flight routes, ground breaking conservation projects, and increased attention from the international media are putting the countries of East and Southern Africa in particular on […]

Top 5 malaria free safaris in South Africa

By Paul Campbell on Dec 11, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Health & Safety, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany

A safari in one of South Africa’s malaria-free reserves is an excellent option for anyone who loves the idea of seeing Africa’s amazing wildlife in its natural environment, but is worried about malaria. Whilst it is pretty straight forward for most people to take anti-malarial precautions, there are some who prefer to avoid both malarial […]

8 reasons why you should walk with a bushman

By Michael Edwards on Nov 27, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

The Khomani San were a people who forgot their identity after they had been expelled from their ancient homelands to create the South Africa’s Gemsbok National Park in 1931. By the 1990s perhaps just fifty men and women remembered their proud heritage. For over 20,000 years the tribe had lived in the red sands and […]

Travelling with a conscience

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Nov 12, 2018 in Africa, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Travel Miscellany, Zambia

Travel and tourism is now one of the biggest industries in the world. The transformative power of travel – of meeting new people, seeing new places, and learning about new cultures – is second to none. But how we travel is increasingly important, too, especially in places where the ecosystems are fragile or the cultural […]

The best safari experience in Africa?

By Amanda O'Brien on Oct 17, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel

There are over 10,000 safari lodges and camps in Africa – a daunting number when it comes to making a decision as to the one or two which would be best to visit! To help manage this large number the Safari Guild was set up in 2008 which now consists of over 5,000 safari specialist […]

19 must-see destinations in 2019

By Paul Johnson on Oct 03, 2018 in Africa, Asia, Australia, Austria, Barbados, Bulgaria, Canada, Caribbean, Croatia, Europe, Featured, Germany, Greece, Japan, Malta, Mexico, Middle East, Morocco, Nevada, North America, Oceania, Pennsylvania, Regions, Seychelles, South Africa, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, USA, Western Europe

Ever wondered what the next hot destinations are likely to be? British Airways has come up with its own predictions for the year ahead, choosing 19 must-see destinations for 2019, as determined by new routes and exciting events happening around the globe. Without further ado, here are the 19 they’re saying you should look out […]

Top 5 birding locations in Africa

By Julian Carter-Manning on Oct 02, 2018 in Africa, Botswana, Regions, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda

Birds are not just for birders. They are a fascinating and diverse group of animals that often don’t get the attention they deserve compared with Africa’s mammals. However, once you take the time to look at some of the smaller animals while you’re on safari, you come to realise the importance of birds, as they […]

5 great things to do on safari other than a game drive

By Amanda O'Brien on Sep 10, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Think safari and the first thing that normally comes to mind is a group of people on a vehicle wearing neutral tones and watching for animals. This is the core of any safari adventure but with the growth in luxury safari holidays new and exciting activities are being introduced to add even more to the […]

Vineyard escapes in Africa

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Sep 01, 2018 in Africa, Food and Drink, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, Zimbabwe

Ask me to list the things in life which make life worth living, and family, travel, and wine would quite possibly be the top three. Every now and then, the fates collide and I can enjoy all three at once, which makes for a wonderful experience indeed. When I talk about wine – and in […]

13 African rooms with ridiculously gorgeous views

By Leora Rothschild on Aug 19, 2018 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Zambia, Zimbabwe

An incredible view. If your bedroom looks out upon great beauty it is very difficult not to find yourself in a great mood. Waking up to a scene that carries you away is the one detail that always manages to change my day. My favorite African rooms with views that are pure poetry? Here is […]

Unforgettable bike riding adventures

By Laura Burdett-Munns on Jun 25, 2018 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Madagascar, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

Do you remember the first time you rode a bike without stabilisers, or freewheeled down a very long hill? That joy of cycling really is second to none, and whether you’re a casual, fair weather cyclist, or hop on the bike committedly for your daily commute, it’s something which can always be rediscovered. One of […]

Top 6 Summer destinations for luxury jet travelers

By Adam LeRoy on Jun 23, 2018 in Africa, Air Travel, Asia, Bahamas, California, Caribbean, Europe, Fiji, Malta, North America, Oceania, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Thailand, USA, Western Europe

The definition of luxury travel continues to evolve. A new one is long overdue, anyway, as the term becomes more and more watered down with too many purveyors anxious to apply the misnomer to their brand. Price can lend to exclusivity, but shouldn’t be the only factor. True luxury tends to also revolve around authentic, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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