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The Caribbean islands are high on the list of winter destinations for last minute cruises, offering miles of golden Caribbean sand, a year round average temperature of 80oC and a clear blue sea teeming with tropical fish. Each island has quaint historic towns, reflecting its own distinctive colonial influence; Tobago has a Dutch flavour, French architecture is prevalent in Dominica and St. Lucia, the Spanish heritage of Cuba and St. Martins is obvious, while Jamaica and Barbados retain some quintessential English traits. Typical ports of call on a Caribbean cruise from Southampton are St Lucia, St Kitts, Montego Bay and Grand Cayman. Another favourite winter cruise destination is Egypt, which also has year round sun and temperature which rarely drops … Read entire article »

With more and more people travelling abroad every year it is no wonder that the travel money industry is a booming one. With so many different places and ways to purchase your travel money it can be easy to be confused by all of the jargon that is used and all of the different exchange rates on offer at any one time. Don’t be drawn in by commission free deals – Just because a sign says that you wont pay any commission does not mean that the exchange rate is good for you. Generally you will find yourself receiving a poor exchange rate because this allows the business to make some money back that way on the commission that you would have paid. The best way to find out the amount … Read entire article »

Choosing to take a package holiday can offer you a better deal than buying each element of a holiday separately. Very often, the benefits can be better in terms of what you get for your money, but they are also generally better in terms of the safety of what you’re buying too. When you purchase a package holiday, all the various elements such as hotels and flights are packaged together into a single group and paid for as one deal. Your arrangement is with just one company, and they take care of all the administrative headaches and organisation of gathering everything together for you from flights to hotels, transfers, car hire, and more. When you go the alternative route and arrange each element separately, you pay for each item of … Read entire article »

Why plan the same old stag weekend hanging out in a pub? Why not treat yourself and arrange for a top European destination? The last few days of bachelorhood should be a memorable time of epic proportions. Get ready for the time of your life with the good company of your mates and an unforgettable travel adventure full of excitement and surprise. Munich Many stags have already experienced the wonder of Munich. Famous for its beer gardens and buxom frauleins, Munich offers both day and night life that offers one of the best stag weekend experiences in Europe. If you are into skiing and snowboarding, Munich is close to the foothills of the Alps. Perhaps a bicycle trip around the city while … Read entire article »

Cruising is a great vacation option for those who are looking for a family trip or a getaway with someone special. Luxury cruises departing from Florida are among the most popular in the world and it’s easy to see why. Florida itself is a top vacation destination with sunny, beautiful weather and a wealth of tourist attractions. This means that Florida travelers have the option of mixing a luxury cruise with some time spent on shore at some of the many exciting diversions the state offers. The Florida coastline boasts no fewer than four ports that are designed to accommodate luxury, ocean-going vessels. Each is located in or near a major Florida city, which is sufficient reason to schedule a few days either in advance of a cruise or after disembarkation … Read entire article »

Situated in the Aegean, just east of Pelion and north of Evia, the island of Skopelos is the greenest of the Greek islands. Green pine trees and dense forests cover more than 50% of the island, and blue skies and plenty of sunshine can be found here on this idyllic island paradise. Skopelos doesn’t have its own airport and because of this is much quieter than its neighbour Skiathos. It’s considered to be a more upmarket and exclusive destination, and has avoided the over commercialisation that you’ll find on some more popular Greek islands. Taking a holiday on Skopelos means settling into a relaxing holiday with days that drift gently by as you enjoy the splendour of the landscapes, the warmth of the sun, and the pleasant atmosphere created by … Read entire article »

Before going away on holiday as well as enjoying the excitement of anticipation, it’s good to stop and just run through a number of things to make sure you’ve not missed anything vital. This is our checklist of what we think needs doing before you go away, after all it’s horrid to sit there in the car on the way to the airport wondering if you’ve forgotten anything! Well in advance of travelling – maybe one to two months before – you’ll want to sort out all your passports, visas, and other travel documents. Make sure everything is up to date for you and the kids, and anyone else who’s travelling with you. See your doctor and get any jabs you need sorting out. These can take time to … Read entire article »

These days with the wonderful weather we’re getting used to experiencing in the summer time here, there’s no need to travel abroad to enjoy the perfect summer holiday. Instead, you can find it right here in the UK. If you’re looking for a beach holiday sunning yourself on sandy shores with the kids playing in the sea and building sandcastles at your feet, you no longer need to head abroad to find it. There are plenty of sunny beaches offering excellent holiday facilities right here in the UK. St Ives in Cornwall was recently voted Britain’s best beach resort, while for quieter spots you could look to Brancaster Beach in Norfolk which is considered an area of outstanding natural beauty, or Oxwich Bay on the Gower Peninsular where … Read entire article »

South Africa is one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations; a country that gazes optimistically at a bright future whilst remaining conscious and grounded by a long and at times tumultuous past. This is a land nicknamed the ‘Rainbow Nation’ and truly the vast spectrum of people, places, sights and sounds that constitute South Africa are as never ending as that optical phenomenon. Blessed with some of the world’s most renowned and recognisable landmarks from the sentinel Table Mountain to the golden beaches of Durban, the vast savannah of the Kruger National Park or meandering coast of the Garden Route; it is no wonder why so many venture to this peninsula of Africa. The beauty of South Africa is it is accessibility and versatility; and though many still consider the … Read entire article »