10 must-see destinations for 2017

Written by  Emma Cooney
  • 13 December 2016

Expand your horizons in 2017 with these great destinations. 

Top 10 luxury safari lodges and camps

Written by  Emma Cooney
  • 02 December 2016

Going on safari doesn’t have to mean sleeping under the stars. In Botswana, many of the lodges and camps are award-winning and each has its own unique offering.

Safari for beginners

Written by  Amanda Gerrish
  • 30 November 2016

Our sales advisor Amanda has just returned from an action-packed adventure in Botswana, with African Pride and Belmond Safaris. From leopard tracking to a flight in a helicopter, discover more of Amanda's jaw-dropping experiences and find out what really happens on safari here. 

Cape Town for Families

Written by  Nicola Green
  • 29 November 2016

Looking for a February half term break? Our Marketing Manager, Nicola Green, took her son on a family holiday to Cape Town. Here is her report....

Must-sees in Myanmar

Written by  Nick Payton
  • 29 November 2016

Myanmar – formally Burma – a magical gem still shrouded by the mists of time. Or is it? As the country has steadily begun to open its doors to tourists, the secret’s out about this unique and enchanting destination…

Sandals Jamaica - Which resort is for you?

Written by  Paige Knight
  • 23 November 2016

First-hand knowledge is something we pride ourselves on but getting caught up in a hurricane is perhaps a step too far! But our travel consultant, Paige, took it all in her stride on her recent trip to the Caribbean visiting Sandals’ exquisite resorts. This is her report…

Visiting the Venice of the North

Written by  Emma Cooney
  • 03 November 2016

In order to give the best possible holiday advice, our team are always out and about experiencing destinations first hand. Jackie from Howard Travel has just returned from a few days of exploring the delights of St Petersburg in Russia. There is so much to see and do in the ‘Venice of the North’, but here is a summary of what Jackie got up to…

What's special about river cruising?

Written by  Emma Cooney
  • 14 September 2016

A river cruise differs from a traditional ocean cruise in unique ways. From cabins to cuisine, itineraries to innovative design, we have compiled some of the best reasons to river cruise.

Inside Experience - United Arab Emirates

Written by  Nicola Green
  • 12 September 2016

With so many new hotels popping up in the United Arab Emirates, it can be hard to know which will best suit your needs. Luckily, we can share with you a personal experience of some of the top hotels in the UAE, including all the details from the number of pools, to the colour of the walls!

New to cruise - a guide for families

Written by  Emma Cooney
  • 12 September 2016

There is no doubt about it – the cruise holiday market is growing. According to Cruise Lines International Association Europe, first-time cruisers now account for a third of passengers on ocean cruises, and they predict this figure will increase. The number of families taking a cruise is also increasing. So just why are cruises becoming so popular?