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7 reasons why Tanzania should be on your bucket list

By Graham Carter on May 14, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Tanzania

Located in East Africa, Tanzania is a country home to the tallest peak in Africa and the most dramatic caldera on Earth. In the north are some of the most iconic landmarks and parks on the continent – such as Mount Kilimanjaro, the Serengeti, and the Ngorongoro Crater. Although Disney’s Lion King was loosely filmed […]

Planning to travel with kids? These are some of the best places to consider!

By Kristof Eyckmans on May 12, 2021 in Africa, Asia, Family Travel, Featured, Indonesia, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Maldives, Middle East, Regions, South Africa, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates

While vaccinations are going forward, an increasing number of travellers are starting to plan new adventures as for most it has been way too long since their last escape into another world. This also goes for the children that have endured months of online classes, missed playing with their friends or just being able to […]

Getting out and about in England during National Walking Month

By Paul Johnson on May 08, 2021 in Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

The month of May has been declared as National Walking Month in Britain and, to mark the occasion, Visit England has rounded up some walking holidays, day-trip ideas and themed walking tours from across the country to get you inspired for your next walking adventure. Read on to learn more but remember to always check […]

Top 5 spa and wellness hotels in Scotland

By Dorothy Welsh on Apr 20, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Kingdom, Western Europe

In this post-Covid era most people are ready for a change of scenery after having spent so much time at home working, video conferencing, home-schooling the children, cooking, online networking and streaming. Travelling abroad or even within one’s own country has become something special. Being served again in a restaurant, beer garden, café or bar […]

Why a Kenyan safari is the most romantic couple’s getaway

By Calvin Cottar on Apr 19, 2021 in Adventure Travel, Africa, Honeymoons, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Expectations are high when choosing a romantic couple’s getaway for you and your loved one. Only an exceptional experience will cut it, and rightly so! Be it a honeymoon, birthday or simply the chance to get away from it all, an escape to the privacy and tranquility of the bush is one of the best […]

The 8 best beaches of Sicily

By Daniela De Luca on Apr 18, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Italy, Leisure Travel, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

First of all, arm yourself with a hat and sunscreen with an SPF of at least 30! Once protected from the sun, which feels more African than Italian, you will be free to discover fine sand, wild rocks, deserted and hidden coves in the southernmost region of Italy, Sicily, the second-largest island of the country. […]

The magical Ionian Islands of Greece

By Nicholas Dean on Apr 15, 2021 in Cruises & Boat Travel, Europe, Featured, Greece, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

The Ionian Islands are an idyllic destination to experience the delights of a yacht charter in Greece. A line of stepping-stones across the sea, the mix of islands trail the western coast of mainland Greece. Ribbons of sand frame the undulating shoreline backed by dense woodland on soaring hills. Blessed with deep anchorages, sheltered coves […]

Springtime in Barcelona: cultural activities

By Sandra Roig on Apr 14, 2021 in Europe, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe

Barcelona is the perfect place to visit all year round thanks to its warm Mediterranean climate. Springtime is particularly good to visit when the weather is pleasant and warm, but without the busyness and high temperatures of the Summer. Enjoy the warm weather with a step out into nature of one of Barcelona’s many famous […]

5 stunning Mallorcan villas with a pool

By Dan Frith on Apr 14, 2021 in Accommodation, Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe

You may not know it but Mallorca has 262 beaches, so in theory you could book a luxury villa anywhere on the island and be within a short distance of a beach and the shimmering azure waters of the Mediterranean. But get real for a minute, why would you not want a pool with your […]

When travel to the Austrian Alps resumes, Kitzbühel is waiting with a warm Tirolean welcome

By Paul Johnson on Apr 11, 2021 in Austria, Europe, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

2020 was a year we will never forget, and for many that also meant no holiday at all. Strict travel restrictions are still in place across much of Europe, but as vaccine programmes roll out, we can look ahead to better times, and that means planning that first big trip, reconnecting with loved ones, and […]

5 fun things to do in Mallorca

By Dan Frith on Mar 29, 2021 in Attractions, Europe, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Spain, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Mallorca really does have it all. With no less than 262 beaches to choose from with a total length of 50 km, Mallorca boasts an amazingly diverse coastline to gladden the heart of every beach lover. Deserted calas, white sandy family beaches or rocky bays… take your pick. Then there’s the Sierra Tramuntana, a spectacular […]

Top 5 beach resorts in Italy

By Guido Graf on Mar 28, 2021 in Europe, Italy, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Italy has thousands of miles of coastland along the Mediterranean. Four seas within the peninsula lap against the country’s sublime shores. Besides, the Adriatic Sea borders the east, the Tyrrhenian and Ligurian Seas are on the west coast, and the Ionian to the south. Beaches and coves boast stunning scenery, great towering cliffs, shimmering clear […]

6 best camps to sleep under the stars in Kenya

By Graham Carter on Mar 26, 2021 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Africa, Camping, Hotels, Kenya, Leisure Travel, Regions, Resorts, Speciality Travel

Although the wildlife in Kenya is second-to-none, the stargazing experience is definitely worth mentioning. On a clear night, the stars in the sky are crystal-clear and quite often constellations can be seen. It is said that a naked eye can see up to 2000-3000 stars at a time when you gaze into the sky. In […]

My favorite golf resorts for non-golfers in the American South

By Eric Hrubant on Mar 25, 2021 in Accommodation, Leisure Travel, North America, North Carolina, Regions, Resorts, South Carolina, Speciality Travel, USA

For golfers and non-golfers alike, these three southern golf resorts provide a perfect luxury getaway. I must begin by stating that I’m not a golfer. I love looking at golf courses, and I’m a fan of the stylish outfits all the golfers wear these days, but a golfer, I am not. That said, golf resorts […]

Finding our mojo in The Great Outdoors

By Su Stephens on Mar 15, 2021 in Europe, France, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Western Europe

Slowly, ever so slowly, the world is waking up from a year of lockdown. Our strange hiatus in our homes has left us with two overriding emotions. First, we feel penned in and cannot wait to get out into the world again. Second, there is a hint of hesitancy, even fear maybe, of going to […]

5 reasons not to write Hakuba off this spring

By Nadine Robb on Mar 15, 2021 in Asia, Japan, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel

Yes, the powder days are more than likely behind us for this winter. And while you will probably not be in waist deep Hakuba powder any time soon, there are still plenty of reasons to keep the village in your sights this spring season. Here are my top 5 reasons not to write off Hakuba […]

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