Get rid of the January Blues: Where’s hot this month?
January has a lot to answer for. This miserable month comes hot on the heels of the festive season, there’s no bank holiday on the horizon and there’s shorter days and low levels of sunshine. Your...
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For some, New Year is a time for reflection, a time to look back on another year and make plans for the coming months. But let’s face it, the promises you make to yourself aren’t going to last too...
View ArticleUp and coming long haul destinations for 2016
Make sure these long-haul destinations feature in your travel plans for 2016. From once-in-a-lifetime anniversaries to new openings and events, there’s never been a better time to check out these...
View ArticleAustralia Day – What’s happening?
Australia Day – or ‘Straya Day’ to many locals – is the country’s biggest annual public event. For a nation that is adept at putting on a show, there are plenty of celebrations to get stuck into,...
View ArticleFive hidden adventures for adrenalin junkies
The home of bungee jumping, jet boating, sky diving and black-water rafting; New Zealand is seen as the ultimate country for extreme sports. But it’s not the only destination for adventurous...
View ArticleMardi Gras: The best celebrations in the USA
Mardi Gras translates to ‘Fat Tuesday’ in French, and falls on the last day of Carnival and the day before Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent. This year Mardi Gras is on February 9th. Colourful...
View ArticleMake the most of half term with your family
Holidays are precious, so make the most of your time together with some of our top suggestions for families. Canary Islands One of the easiest winter sun destinations for UK travellers, the Canary...
View ArticleHow to celebrate Vietnamese New Year
Plan on being in Vietnam during Tet (Vietnamese New Year), and want to observe this holiday properly? Your first task is to find a guesthouse where a family will be celebrating this auspicious occasion...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about Holi Festival
One of India’s most exuberant festivals, Holi is a joyous riot of colour where people shake off the gloom of the winter months and celebrate the coming of spring, the victory of good over evil, and a...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about the Bali Spirit Festival
Held on the beautiful Indonesian island of Bali, the annual Spirit Festival is a six-day celebration of yoga, dance and music. It’s a festival with a difference, where you come away feeling inspired...
View ArticleTop seven easter city breaks
Whether it’s a family holiday, solo travel or a romantic weekend away, a city break is a wonderful way to explore the globe. With the Easter Holidays coming up here are our top seven Easter city breaks...
View ArticleEaster traditions around the world
We’re all familiar with Easter eggs and hot cross buns, but here are some more unusual Easter traditions from around the world. Who knows, you might want to incorporate one or two into your own...
View ArticleWalking with dinosaurs down under
A vast country with huge areas that remain undiscovered, Australia’s dinosaur trail is ever-evolving. New finds are constantly being made, enhancing the existing opportunities to walk with dinosaurs...
View ArticleUnusual places to stay around the world
You could book yourself into a run-of-the-mill hotel room, or you could give your dreamtime the perfect backdrop with these quirky and unusual places to stay. Sleep in rooms made of ice and snow,...
View ArticleAround the world in unusual restaurants
Dining out is one of the great pleasures of travelling – discovering new ingredients, dishes and flavour combinations. But there are some restaurants where the location you’re eating in adds to the...
View ArticleThe world’s best alternative safaris
A safari can be an unforgettable experience and is deserving of a place on anyone’s bucket list – but there’s more than one type of safari. Here are some less conventional, yet equally epic safaris....
View ArticleA guide to Japan’s kanamara festival
Japan really takes the biscuit for slightly crackers festivals and Kanamara Matsuri (Festival of the Steel Phallus) is one of the most bizarre. What is it? On the first Sunday of April, revellers young...
View ArticleEverything you need to know about thai new year
For a few days each April Thailand’s streets are awash with water as the country celebrates Songkran, or Thai New Year. Combining a traditional Buddhist holy day and a giant water fight, Songkran is...
View ArticleHolidaying with animals
Holidays don’t just have to be about relaxing on the beach or city sightseeing – you can give something back by volunteering your time, with some amazing animal causes to help. You don’t need months...
View ArticleAnzac day: what to do
What is Anzac Day? Anzac Day is one of the most important occasions in Australia and New Zealand. It gets its name from the acronym for the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps – proudly known as the...
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