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A guide to the Galapagos

By Katie Cosstick on May 05, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Ecuador, Regions, South America, Speciality Travel

A trip to the Galapagos is likely to be a once in a lifetime holiday so it’s important to visit when it’s at its best. But when is that? Being on the Equator, it is a year round destination, but with different wildlife and sea temperatures throughout the seasons, certain months suit different travellers best.

Top 5 quad safaris in Africa

By Rose Hipwood on Apr 29, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

More and more people are looking for that little bit extra when booking their luxury safari – they want to be able to come home and talk about something which others haven’t done. Quad safaris are taking off in a big way in Africa and we’re really not surprised. Quads allow you to get into

5 reasons to visit Zimbabwe

By Ash Sofat on Apr 28, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Attractions, Going Out, Regions, Speciality Travel, Zimbabwe

The Republic of Zimbabwe is a landlocked country bordering South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, and Mozambique. It’s an up and coming holiday destination with a warm climate, fascinating history and culture, an abundance of national parks and world heritage sites, spectacular African sunsets, and exceptional game viewing opportunities – all of which can be enjoyed without

Top 4 safari experiences in Tanzania

By Tom Barber on Apr 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Poor old Kenya has had a rough ride of late, but one country’s misfortune can be another destination’s opportunity. So take a bow Tanzania, East Africa’s other classic ‘bush and beach’ destination. In this blog we’re going to concentrate on the ‘bush’ element, rather than the ‘beach’, so while Zanzibar, the Spice Islands and the

5 unmissable Tanzanian experiences for 2015

By Christopher Clark on Apr 18, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Misinformed fears about the threat of Ebola and the spike in terrorism in neighbouring Kenya have both taken their toll on Tanzania’s tourism so far this year, with tourist arrivals in 2015 down considerably from 2014. But with Ebola closer to London than it is to Tanzania, and with little chance of Kenya’s problems trickling

Africa's top 5 private houses

By Rose Hipwood on Apr 11, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Private safari houses in Africa do not have to cost the earth, but certainly give you one of the best safari experiences in the world. Whether it’s just yourself and a loved one, or your family and friends these private safari houses provide you with your own slice of Africa – and come accompanied with

Top 4 luxury lodges in Tanzania

By Ash Sofat on Apr 09, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Tanzania is a place where African adventures come to life, as long-legged giraffes roam the plains and lionesses stalk fleet-footed prey across the Serengeti. It is a destination synonymous with safari holidays and there’s no reason not to enjoy the luxurious comforts of a colonial-styled stay after a morning, or afternoon, expedition into the wild.

10 of the best African safaris

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

When defining the World’s best safaris of course there’s an awful lot that goes into it, and much of this will of course be based on personal opinion. The following luxury safaris are by no means the be all and end all, but are a very good starting point when it comes to thinking about

5 enchanting treehouses in South Africa

By Marcel Van de Ghinste on Mar 22, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel

High above the savannah plains, amidst the leaves of an indigenous forest, and surrounded by native bird calls – there’s no doubt that staying in a treehouse is one of the best ways to absorb the raw beauty of South Africa. Here are 5 strategically placed treehouses for enjoying glorious African sunsets and views of

3 of the best overnight Alpine adventures to try ‘en famille’

By Sally Guillaume on Mar 13, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Family Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Quality time with our children is a priceless luxury that we would all like more of. However, the reality of trying to juggle a full time job, house and family means that those precious moments are often sacrificed for work and other daily distractions. The family activity holiday is a great opportunity to indulge in

4 iconic Canadian experiences in Alberta

By Tom Marchant on Mar 11, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Air Travel, Canada, Cruises & Boat Travel, Leisure Travel, North America, Rail Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Each year, Canada welcomes millions of travellers to explore its cosmopolitan cities, its alpine lakes, its vast mountains and rolling plains. They are travellers that have been drawn to Canada’s shores by stories and images of the country’s incredible landscapes, breath-taking natural beauty and thriving wildlife. Stories and images that, more often than not, have

5 reasons to choose Southern Tanzania

By Rose Hipwood on Mar 11, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Southern Tanzania is so often overlooked in favour of the more famous Northern Circuit. This is such a shame – the game viewing in Southern Tanzania is far more rewarding and you can see some incredible sights here, and it’s more than likely you’ll be on your own. Southern Tanzania is one of the best

Photograph of the week: Polar bear in Svalbard

By Paul Johnson on Mar 11, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Europe, Norway, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Polar bears, unlike their brown bear cousins, are active year-round, though they will often fast through the Summer months when restricted to land by the melting ice shelf. During the height of their feeding season an adult male bear can weigh up to 700kgs and measure up to 3 metres in length, making them the

To the roof of the world

By Melissa Matthews on Mar 10, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Asia, Nepal, Regions, Speciality Travel

Luxury comes in many guises. Travel to Nepal expecting Jacuzzis, turn-down service and white gloves and you will surely be disappointed. But what Nepal holidays lacks in glitzyhotels, it makes up for tenfold with charm, natural beauty and good old fashioned adventure; after all, sometimes getting back to basics is just the ticket for a

Top 10 luxury safari spots to see zebra

By Rose Hipwood on Feb 27, 2015 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, Tanzania, Zambia

Now we know these amazing animals are perhaps a little undervalued compared to their big cat competition, but they are wonderful to watch and see when you are on safari – and you probably wouldn’t feel like you’d been to Africa without having seen a zebra. They have fascinating family connections and relationships, and wonderful

Why is Botswana a holiday hotspot for 2015?

By Ash Sofat on Feb 24, 2015 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Botswana, Camping, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

It’s that time of year when we’re all planning our travels for 2015 and now has never been a better time to visit Botswana. ABTA, the UK’s largest travel association, has released a list of ‘Destinations to watch’ in 2015 and Botswana is right up there at number two! The list includes a mixture of

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