With its temperate climate and spectacular scenery, South Africa is the ideal venue for picnickers. From the bush or parklands of Johannesburg to the tropical vegetation and warm water beaches of Durban to the scenic drives and wines estates of the Cape, there are literally perfect picnic spots to choose from. Dining al fresco is a popular choiceDining al fresco in South Africa is a popular choice and a lucrative source of income for dedicated...more
Cape Town is a formidable venue for night-time revellers with its vast selection of bars, restaurants, live music venues and trendy night clubs. The city itself is home to a consummate array of chic nightspots but so too is the Camps Bay strip and the V&A Waterfront, all within easy range of the luxurious waterfront apartments so popular with visitors. Diverse live musicLive music reflects the diversity of the Mother City, where the pulse and...more
The best way to travel is really dependent upon the person who is going on holiday and the destination they have chosen. The more independent, adventurous personality will, in all likelihood, opt for the flexibility of a self drive tour, whereas the individual who prefers to have everything cut and dried and taken care of on their behalf will possibly choose either a guided or group tour, depending on how sociable they are. 'Flexi-drives' for the adventurousIn truth, self drive tours are really 'flexi-drives' where the intrepid journeyman can add, modify, adapt and exchange virtually any aspect of their itinerary, including preferred routes, activities and even accommodation. There is absolutely no rigidity to the sojourn but at the same time they will have tapped into the extensive knowledge and local know-how of dedicated tour operators who will have assisted them every step of the way, from planning the itinerary with the client's continual feedback to the point of meeting and greeting them at the airport to hand over the hired car keys. As long as the destination is a relatively safe one with suitable road networks and a reasonable infrastructure, the self drive tour option is...more
The climax of any Uganda safari is undoubtedly tracking the largest living primate on the planet, the endangered Mountain gorilla, through some of the most impenetrable jungle in the world - the last remaining habitat of these critically endangered species. Dedicated African safari tour operators organise safari tours that specifically highlight...more
We all love to travel and tell yarns of our adventurous escapades in exciting destinations but one of the best ways to hold onto those memories is to shop. Decorate your home with tales of antiquity picked up for a song at the Roman market or simply exhibit the foreign treasures collected in Bangkok or the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town and the...more
There are a handful of dream locations, world-wide, that offer the astute and well-heeled traveller entertainment, relaxation and, critically, relative privacy. We have selected four locations preferred by the so-called A-listers amongst us and why: BarbadosThe island of Barbados in the Caribbean has long been the chosen destination of the rich and richer. It is not unusual to spy celebrity couples - the Beckhams, Sting & entourage, and even aging rocker Mick Jagger and his latest conquest - enjoying the fabulous beaches of this island paradise. One of the world's most successful sportsmen, Tiger Woods, followed up his romantic proposal at a South African game reserve with a luxurious wedding at the celebrated Sandy Lane Hotel in St James, Barbados. DubaiOne of the seven Arab Emirates and arguably one of the wealthiest, Dubai has a skyline to match its unmitigated glamour and this burgeoning desert city has become the destination of the extraordinarily famous. The largest artificial islands in the world, the Palm Islands can be found off the coast of this magnificent modern city and the likes of Formula One Champion, Michael Schumacher, and former ATP giant, Roger Federer, have...more
Was traveling to Europe a dream that you always wanted to live? Are you now planning a trip to second largest continent? But you are taken back due to exorbitant expenses that might not let you fulfill your dreams? Don't be apprehensive about the...more
South India holds history in its laps that sings songs of rich cultural history of ancient India. The richness of its heritage is truly depicted in its dance forms, architectures, temples and sculptures that amaze the foreign tourists visiting South...more
As the enthusiasm and number of people for cruising grows, the need for more cruise ships also increases giving out hundreds of cruise ship job opportunities. A lot of people has a strong desire what opportunities are available out there but there...more
There are hardly any people who fail to get impressed by the royalty of limo transportation. Limousines are a perfect way to add on a touch of special treatment while trying to say how much you care. This is the reason why most people prefer limo...more
A trip to Washington State is not complete without a trip around the Olympic Peninsula. From its early days, Washington has been known for its vast forests and the lumber industry. Until the 1940s the seemingly endless supply of trees dominated...more
The key to a successful road trip is planning ahead. All too often what should have been a relaxing get-away is marred by the frantic search for a forgotten essential, a poorly planned budget, or an inadequate understanding of the area in which you...more