In the past, expensive luggage always makes me a tad jealous, when I see it roll past me in the line. It has previously made me consider splurging on some Louis Vuitton or Prada. Actually even stuff that looks pricey would have suited me just fine instead of my plain old brown fabric one, with [...]
It is important your holiday caters for everyone of your holiday wishes, affording ample time for you and your loved ones to relax and unwind from the stresses of daily life. There are lots of options available when considering a family holiday, as it is important to find a location that is going to suit [...]
Florida was once a wild and untamed peninsula of scrub brush, mangroves and alligators. It was the type of mythical place that generated stories of poachers, trappers and pirates. Ponce de Leon discovered Florida when he was searching for the Fountain of Youth. Perhaps that is why Florida is so youth oriented today. From the [...]
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency is a novel that can give quite a bit of useful insight into the reality of Botswana. Though the plot revolves around the main characters adventure and mystery solving there is plenty to define the people, places and culture of Botswana. In fact, it could be considered a collection [...]
While there are the obvious materials and supplies to stock up on before a trip, like the larger memory card for the digital camera, your pick from this season’s bikinis and luggage with the right dimensions for the airline you are travelling with, and a vast array of toiletries in miniature. But, what about a [...]
We live in a chronically busy and increasingly fast paced world of errands, work, deadlines, appointments and meetings. We barely have enough time in our overtaxed and stressed-out schedules to have dinner with our wives, play with our children, go to the theatre or take a weekend trip to the country. If there is not [...]
You don’t have to be a world famous celeb to travel in style. Whether enjoying a quick European city break or treating yourself to a long haul trip there are a number of ways to get that VIP feeling without breaking the bank. In these times of austerity what could be better than a luxurious [...]
Even for those of us who travel internationally on a regular basis, things change pretty fast in the world of accommodation. Take for example Spain, someone who visited in the 1990’s, they may not know of how the tremendous increase in tourism has led to a much larger selection of self-catering Barcelona apartments and hotels, [...]
As one of the greatest adventure trips, the safari holiday is the ultimate wildlife experience. With a variety of safari breaks to choose from you can immerse yourself in the wilderness for the entire time or break it up with some relaxing beach time. Remember you’re likely to be spending nights close to the animals [...]
A couple of friends of mine are in the middle of planning their honeymoon, and after having read my article on accommodations in Barcelona they contacted me. They already knew the destination and duration of choice, and had narrowed it to a couple of Paris apartments and became stuck. That was where they hoped I [...]