Experience an African Safari

Posted on June 29, 2011 by

Safaris are one of the great holidays. They’re considered up there with visiting the pyramids or swimming with dolphins as something you should definitely try to do in your life time. The opportunity to get out and see some of the most amazing animals in the world during an African safari is definitely one that should be seized upon.

Whether you are travelling in a group of family or friends, or have taken the opportunity to meet new people and learn more about yourself on a solo holiday, there’s no doubt that you will find a safari very satisfying. If you decide which region you’d like to visit, and thus what animals you’re likely to see, then researching and anticipating the holiday can make the whole thing much more interesting once you’re actually there. Spotting the behaviours and displays the animals put on when you know what to look for can be very educational and rewarding.

The days aren’t the only parts of an African safari worth mentioning though. In the evening you’ll have a chance to mingle with your fellow safari goers and recount the day’s events. The memories, and photos, that you gather on a holiday like this are priceless, and it’s these evenings that will allow you to cement everything that has happened that day in your memory. Without proper resting sessions, everything will become a blur, but with adequate time to reflect on the incredible things that have happened to you each day, you’ll find everything stays that much clearer and you’ll enjoy your holiday that much more.

4 Incredible Holiday Experiences

Posted on April 30, 2011 by Dave

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Peru – The Moonstone Trek

Although not as famous as the Inca Trail, the Moonstone Trek is an experience that those with an adventurous spirit would love to try. The trail starts in a quiet, rural valley just between Cuzco and the Sacred Valley and finishes in Ollantaytambo. During its course it rises to 15,000ft, passes an amazing array of archaeological sites and has some of the most breath taking views in the region.

Finnish Lapland – Yllas

Yllas could well be Santa’s own personal ski resort, with reindeer and Christmas villages nearby. The Lapland scenery is hauntingly beautiful, from glacial lakes to hills that roll on and on, you find yourself lost in a beautiful frozen world. To cap off the experience take time one evening to gaze up at the Aurora, this celestial display is an experience to be treasured. The resorts in Yllas are low key and loaded with great runs for skiing at all levels.

Vietnam – Can Tho Floating market.

One of Can Tho’s most popular attractions is its floating markets, where vendors sell exotic fruit and vegetables from their boats. The produce is mostly wholesale, but a few sellers have retail selections. Cai Rang market is the Mekong Delta’s largest market. It’s on the Can Tho River about an hour southwest of Can Tho by boat. Business begins at dawn and trails off around 9am, so come early if you want to see the market in full swing.

South Korea – Seoul & The Demilitarized Zone

South Korea is not a particularly common holiday destination, but it is a great country to visit. If you stay in Seoul you can visit the demilitarized zone, a section of land between North and South Korea which is a no-mans land. You can visit the impressive tunnels that were built by the North Koreans in the hopes that they could be used for a sneak invasion of Korea (this happened after the Korean war incidentally), and you can use binoculars to look across the zone to see North Korean soldiers manning their side of the region, it is very eerie but an amazing experience.

Obviously these travel locations come with some risk and if you’re a dedicated traveller Annual Travel Insurance is a great way to get cover, just check with your insurance company to make sure they cover these exotic locations.

A Day Out at Paignton zoo

Posted on April 29, 2011 by Dave

Whilst staying at a holiday park Devon you will have the opportunity to explore South Devon and enjoy everything it has to offer. One of the most popular and most well received attractions in the area is Paignton Zoo. Not only does the zoo have all of the features that you have to come to expect but it also hosts many fabulous exhibitions throughout the year. Priding itself on its value for money and varied events calendar the zoo is the idea place to take a day trip to when staying in a Torquay holiday park.

Take a trip to Bangor from Snowdonia

Posted on April 27, 2011 by Dave

The mountains of Snowdonia are a wonderful place to visit, set in beautiful and tranquil surroundings the area is one of the most outstanding areas of natural beauty in Wales and possibly the world. There are many Snowdonia holiday cottages to stay in that will give you the option to not only enjoy the mountains but also the surrounding areas. Even if you plan on making the most of your holiday in Snowdonia and its open moorland and mountainsides, it can be a good idea to venture a little further afield and explore what the area has to offer.

There are many towns and cities that you could be visiting when you choose to stay in North Wales cottages. Bangor is one such city and is a wonderful Cathedral city within Snowdonia that is not only full of character but also has a wealth of activities and features within it, making a visit all the more special. As to be expected, being a university city Bangor has a very diverse offering of shopping outlets and a wonderful selection of nightlife and dining facilities. Due to the cities costal location it also has a picturesque pier and seaside with great views of the Menai Strait.

Just outside of Bangor you will find the lavish and grand Penryhn Castle, the neo Norman mansion not only contains stunning gardens but also features a range of attractions to keep people of all ages entertained including mazes, steam engines and even a collection of Old Master paintings.

Yorkshires High Flying Attractions

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Greg

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There is no doubt that Yorkshire is one of the most beautiful regions in England. People are always eager to get the best view of the stunning landscapes but one advantage point they often miss out on is the one right above us.

What better way to see all that Yorkshire has to offer than by air in a hot air balloon. Go gliding above the clouds in one of the most magical methods of transport available. Take flight at the break of dawn and watch the sun rise, or, if you prefer, you can fly through the beautiful pink skies as you watch the sunset with a glass of champagne. Not only is a balloon ride one of the best ways to experience the landscapes of Yorkshire, it is also very romantic and a great way for a couple to enjoy their time away in the countryside.

If the thought of a hot air balloon ride sounds a little to sedate for you then maybe paragliding in the Yorkshire Dales will be more suited to you. Enjoy the amazing adrenalin rush as you glide and soar over the beautiful Yorkshire Dales that are laid out beneath you.

If you fancy trying out powered flight they why not try your hand at the cheapest and most fun method, paramotoring, it’s a great way to see more of Yorkshire.

For a real adrenaline rush why not give static line parachuting a go or if you are not feeling brave enough to go it alone quite yet then you can go on a tandem skydive with an experienced instructor.

There are just so many way to experience Yorkshire and have plenty of fun along the way too when you stay at your Whitby hotels.

Essential Equipment for your Luxury African Safari

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

If you plan on heading out on a luxury safari to South Africa any time soon then you’ll want to know what you’re going to need to take with you. Packing can be a problem with any holiday, but if you’re going somewhere genuinely special then you definitely don’t want to forget something that would be essential to your enjoyment.

Luckily, many resorts that provide luxury holidays, especially those catering to specialist trips like safaris, will have a shop or facility of some sort on site where you can purchase the absolute essentials. Of course, it’s always better to be prepared, so we’ve put together a list that will be paramount to the enjoyment of your safari holiday.

The first thing you’ll need to remember is your camera. You’re going to see plenty of incredible sights and you’ll want to remember them for a life time. A good resort will have somewhere you can buy film, so that shouldn’t be too much of an issue, but if you’re using a digital camera you’ll want to be sure you have some way to easily back up the pictures to avoid your memory devices getting full.

Mosquito repellent is absolutely essential. Not only will it stop these bothersome insects from leaving you an itching wreck for the whole trip, it will also stop them from passing on any diseases to you, something you’ll definitely be grateful for.

Comfortable, neutral coloured clothes are the last thing on our list. The other two are obvious, but this can be just as important. Nobody else on your trip will be very happy if all the animals see you from two miles away and speed off into the distance, and you won’t be happy if you have to sit around in impractical clothing for hours waiting for a leopard to lift up its head.

Climbing in the peak District

Posted on February 8, 2011 by Dave

Each and every day thousands of people visit the Peak District to climb and take advantage of its wonderful Tors and crags. There are well over 10,000 different recorded places that people can climb throughout the national park. Numerous different climbing groups and societies operate within the national park and you are sure to find exactly what you need whilst taking a Peak District Holiday. There are many Cottages in the Peak District that are available to rent should you decide upon a climbing holiday and are sure to make your stay as enjoyable as possible.

See Sussex Down the Forest Way

Posted on August 14, 2010 by

The Forest Way is a linear country park located in the heart of East Sussex. It takes the route of a disused railway line and is used frequently by walkers, bikers and horse riders. The Forest way stretches from East Grinstead to Groombridge. The railway line opened in 1866 and even though it was a busy commuter line it was axed due to cuts in 1966. The line was bought by East Sussex County Council in 1971 and turned into a country park. In 2002 after huge improvements to the surface the Forest Way was added to the national cycle network.

The surface of the trail is flat and is a great place to teach children to ride bikes in safety without worrying about traffic. There are several different trails for visitors to explore all different in respects to length and difficulty from the new beginner to the fully charged mountain biker. As you travel along the route you can see that the trees have regenerated naturally and their chippings have become a great habitat for badgers, foxes and deer.

The Forest way is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty which is soaked in rolling hills, scattered farmlands and small woodlands. The track itself leads past the beautiful country home of Standon House and past the Weir Wood reservoir which is famous for its birdlife and wildlife.

The route passes through the village of Hartfield which was the setting for the famous AA Milne story ‘Winnie the Pooh’ in which Milne wrote about his son Christopher Robin and his friendship with the famous bear. The woodlands around Forest Way has inspired many other people over the years, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle is one such writer that used the forest charm to invoke his imagination.

When you decide to visit the Forest Way country park you can rest assured that there are many Hotels in Sussex for you to choose from. Should you be travelling from afar it may well be wise to contact the local tourist information office to book your East Sussex Hotel with the slightest of ease.

What’s on in August in the English Riviera?

Posted on July 27, 2010 by Alex

The English Riviera which comprises of Torquay, Paignton and Brixham offers something for everyone all year round, whatever their age or taste so it’s little wonder people flock there year after year to have a Torbay Holiday.

August of course, will not let you down on the events front. First up, there’s a chance to go onboard a vintage 1940′s bus which will take you on a nostalgic trip from Devon to Agatha Christies Greenway House and Banks on the River Dart. This takes place on various dates across the whole of August and buses leave from Belgrave Road and Cary Place at 10am and 2pm.

For all you bike enthusiasts there is a Bike Festival which you can come and visit. Bikes of all shapes, sizes, speeds and ages will take over Paignton Green along with live entertainment and other things to keep you occupied. This is great fun for all the family, especially those who happen to be having their South Devon Breaks. The BMAD Bike Nights take place on the 4^th, 11^th, 18^th and 25^th August. Money is raised for various charities so dig deep into your pockets.

In Brixham, there’s the Brixham Pirate Days where the Brixham Buccaneers invite you to experience their swashbuckling antics. There will be face painting, puppets, crafts, stocks, balloon modelling and storytelling to name just a few. This event takes place on the 5^th, 12^th, 19^th and 26^th August.

If you are lucky enough to get out for the evening and you happen to be an Elvis fan, then make sure you don’t miss the Elvis Rocks night being held at the Babbacombe Theatre on 7^th August. The show encompasses Elvis’s fantastic journey from the beginning to the end.

Here’s just a taster of things to do and see, there are many more events taking place so make sure you check online before you go so you can make the most of your holiday.

Watersports on the Isle of Wight

Posted on July 18, 2010 by Alex

The Isle of Wight is famed for its beautiful coastal scenes, rugged countryside and lovely towns and villages. Cowes is world renowned for its sailing, whilst the Isle of Wight Festival gets bigger in size and status each year with the likes of P!nk, Jay-Z, Paul McCartney and The Strokes headlining this year.

There is a lot to see and do on the Island and there is little reason to wonder why thousands flock across the Solent year after year to spend their summer holiday in Isle of Wight Hotels. From fishing to walking, bike riding to horse riding the island, although small, packs a great punch.

One of the biggest reasons people are holidaying there these days is the rising opportunities for Watersports. Being on an island, of course, lends itself to these activities naturally. Surfing, kayaking, sailing, body boarding and windsurfing are all available on the Isle of Wight on the fantastic beaches the island boasts. There are lessons available for all of these activities from reputable companies who can offer not only a lesson, but also BBQ’ing at night, summer parties with hot DJs, beach games and lots more so people can really get into the beach spirit whilst on holiday.

If lessons aren’t your thing, then many of these Watersports companies offer a hiring service for either a daily rate or weekly charge but if you are serious about improving your skills or if you are a complete novice to the water then taking up a batch of lessons could just make the perfect Short Breaks Isle of Wight.

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