Africa
Sharm El Sheikh – The Ritz Carlton
I have just returned from a winter sunshine holiday to Sharm El Sheikh. We actually went away over Christmas so we could get away from all of the hustle and bustle going on in the UK. Flying to Sharm El Sheikh is easy from London with several direct flights from London airports including with British [...]
Full StoryTaba Heights – Egypt
Myself and my partner took a holiday to Egypt back in March, We stayed in Taba Heights. March is a really nice time of year to travel as the weather is still really warm.
We booked the holiday through Longwood Holidays who specialise in Egypt. It was a last minute deal for 7 nights staying at [...]
Chasing the winter sun
When the summer season is at its height, it is often hard to imagine that the long hours of sunshine and clear blue skies will soon be taken over by wet, grey and dreary days. This is the time when the sentimental part of us makes us reach for our holiday snaps to revive those [...]
Full StoryAdventures on Earth & in Space
Forty years ago today man took that “big step” onto the surface of the moon, since then space exploration has progressed so significantly that if you’re very rich you can go into the outer orbit like the billionaire businessman from California did back in 2001. Mr. Tito was the first space tourist paying $20m for [...]
Full StoryA Safari with a difference
Whether you are a seasoned Safari-er or you are thinking about venturing out for the first time here are some helpful ideas to aid you in your planning of a truly amazing holiday to South Africa…
Flying into Jo’Burg is a good idea as it lands you right near the Kruger National Park area. A good idea is [...]
Holiday Advice: If you are after excitement then why not consider a cheap holiday in The Gambia
If you are looking for an exciting holiday that will not cost you a fortune, you could consider a holiday in The Gambia.
Located in the Gambia River Valley of West Africa, Gambia is the smallest country on the African mainland. Despite the size, it offers a myriad of exciting attractions for travelers.
The major attractions and [...]
South Africa and Zambia – Part 1
In October 2008 my husband and I travelled on our amazing Honeymoon to South Africa and Zambia. We fly out of London Heathrow with South African Airways, who provided what we considered a really good service: friendly staff, spacious seating, and a huge choice of entertainment.
Our first step onto South African soil was at Cape [...]
South Africa and Zambia – Part 2
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At Lion Sands there are two Lodges – Ivory Lodge, which comprises of 6 individual lodges, and River Lodge which has individual lodges but with shared facilities. Everything about Ivory Lodge was just slightly better, more exclusive and more special. Our Lodge was huge with a [...]
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