Posted by Renee in Travel NewsOct 19th, 2009 | No Comments
• South Africa
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• The Maldives
As winter creeps in, we thought that we’d show you the best way to avoid the cold snap. We have 3 destinations which will make you forget the impending sleet, slow traffic and inevitable cold.
We needed places that would offer the climate we’d be craving whilst giving you time to relax and start planning Christmas (too early?)
South Africa
South Africa is quickly becoming one of the finest holiday destinations in the world. With holidays suiting everyone from Safaris and wildlife to opulent resorts it doesn’t matter if you’re David Attenborough...
Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaOct 6th, 2009 | No Comments
There is a point where the Zambezi River reaches the borders of Zimbabwe and Zambia and stretches to 1708m across and the plummets 100m down a chasm creating the largest face of water and one of the most beautiful waterfalls in the world, of course, I’m talking about Victoria falls.
The falls are known as “Mosi oa Tunya” which translates as “the smoke that thunders”. The falls have so many beautiful views and breathtaking vistas that it is not surprising that year on year more people are coming to visit this wonderful natural event.
Sir David Livingstone is said to be the first european...
Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaSep 28th, 2009 | No Comments
I’ve recently returned from South Africa after having 15 days of pure relaxation and pleasure, without being strapped to the roof of a Land Rover.
Holidaying in Africa has always conjured up ideas of dusty plains following herds of wildebeest and elephants whilst trackers and guides find the next Kodak moment, camp fires, game lodges and an abundance of wildlife epitomize the perfect South African Safari.
If the idea of a safari doesn’t appeal to you, Africa offers endless alternatives with exquisite luxury and effortless opulence.
Instead I went hunting for fine wines, superior food and idyllic...
Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaSep 4th, 2009 | No Comments
For a true African adventure, the African Safari of Jao in Botswana is the vacation to book. Jao is known for its high concentration of Lion. It can offer both land and water activities on the river Okavango. This area is known for its predators and, Jao Camp itself, is located on the border of the Moremi Game Reserve.
The camp is on a densely wooded oval shaped island that overlooks the vast flood plains of Botswana. It has incredible habitats and permanent waterways and lagoons. An African safari in Jao is a very memorable safari. The skilled staff at Jao Camp will see to it that all of your...
Posted by Kayleigh Cothill in AfricaSep 2nd, 2009 | No Comments
If you are a novice in African safaris, you probably might find yourself overwhelmed with the array of choices that will arrest your sight. If you have already gone there, you might as well know how to plan a tour so as to delve into the deeper wonders of the African safaris. Remember, some solitary locations are far more marvelous than those, which already became traditional destinations.
The safaris, though more famous for the games and wild animals, were not created solely to do just that. You might be busy collecting stones while discarding wonders such as sightings of intriguing insects,...