Africa
We all know how important a holiday is for your health, but how important is your health on a holiday? Tyson Mayr, aka The Naked Traveller, has all the tips and tricks you need to have a fun, active holiday in Cape Town. How many times have you finished a holiday, only to feel like… Continue reading Cape Town: The Naked Traveller’s fitness guide
You don’t have to go far in Phuket to find a five star hotel, so how does a property stand out among the crowd? Think big – Sri Panwa Phuket occupies the entire Panwa peninsula. The suites and villas are sprawled out along 40 acres of tropical jungle, manicured gardens, pools, rooftop bars and restaurants… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Sri Panwa Phuket
Just an hour after landing on the air-strip at Londolozi on the edge of Kruger National Park, I’m already face to face with a wild South African animal. Okay, not face to face, since I’m actually lying face down on a massage table, but I’m still close enough to see the cheeky baboon’s whiskers as… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Londolozi Private Game Reserve, South Africa
When you’re staying at a resort for a week, there’s one thing that will make or break your holiday. Beds? Bah, you can nap by the pool. Medical centre? Pffft, you can wait till you get home to get that rash looked at. This is something far more important than getting sleep or proper medical… Continue reading The best breakfast buffets according to Hamish Blake
With the awareness of responsible travel on the rise, travellers are seeking deeper travel experiences. While fun is most definitely on top of our list, many of us also want to do our part for the people and places we travel to. Travel, if done mindfully, can leave a positive impact on both the travel… Continue reading Tread Lightly: A Guide to Eco Travel
Are you seeking a ferociously good holiday? Then its time to jump into an open roof safari vehicle and let your senses run wild as you rattle and bounce across the dry savannah plains in search of Africa’s most famed wildlife. The word “safari” conjures thoughts of adventure, noble lions, big open spaces, khaki and… Continue reading Africa Unleashed: 8 Tips for Safari First-Timers
Unique Sleeps: Amazing hotels hand picked by Expedia Experts. The Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi We all know the hoteliers in Abu Dhabi know how to do decadence. At the Emirates Palace, they’ve really outdone themselves. This palatial 85 hectare resort sits on the shores of the Persian Gulf and has its own marina, an adventure pool… Continue reading Unique Sleeps: Emirates Palace Abu Dhabi
Hotels from some of Expedia’s top trending destinations for April, 2014 FAENA Hotel, Buenos Aires You don’t go to Buenos Aires without expecting a little dramatic flair and this design hotel doesn’t disappoint. Housed in a grain storage silo built back in 1902, Faena Hotel was designed by interior guru Philip Stark. He has gone… Continue reading Top Trending Destinations – April 2014
If you’re flying to Europe, there’s no need to punish yourself with one long trip that takes a week to recover from. There’s now plenty of options on how to get to the other side of the world. If you’re flying Etihad Airways, you’ll need to pass through Abu Dhabi. And if you haven’t stopped over in… Continue reading 24 hours in Abu Dhabi