The Great Rift Valley runs through the middle of Africa and is populated by lakes – these lakes offer the most extraordinary experiences, some have cyclid fish you can dive with, others offer amazing scenery, others offer fishing. There is so much to see and do, here are a few of our favourite lakes in Africa. Continue Reading
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Inspiring African Lakes For Adventurers
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Fashion, Food and a Flutter in Las Vegas
The question you have got to ask yourself when considering a visit to Las Vegas is… Do I feel lucky?
A trip to the iconic Vegas strip, lined with its well known hotels and prestigious casinos it is the trip of a lifetime, not be rivaled or experienced anywhere else on the planet. Some visit out of curiosity, some for the gambling and others for the whole experience of a city that is Disneyland for adults. Continue Reading
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Five Fantastic Places To See The African Sunset
African sunsets happen very quickly as you are so close to the equator, this can make for a dramatic display of all the colour. Even, if there are some clouds dotted around it can be even better, as the colours bounce around the clouds and onto the plains laid out in front of you. On a luxury safari, it is often a tradition to have a ‘sundowner’ at this time – this is a lovely break during your mid afternoon game drive to enjoy your favourite drink and some delicious ‘nibbles’ whilst watching the sun set on the horizon. It’s a very special time of the day in Africa, where deep conversations are had and one can sit and think about all the amazing things you have seen that day. Here are our top five luxury safari sunsets: Continue Reading
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Kefalonia, Greece | More Than Just Captain Corelli’s Mandolin
Kefalonia is the largest Island in the Ionian and had a population of 40,000 which span across a distance of just under 800km2. Nestled within a small fishing town of Fiskardo is a luxury hotel that was the setting of our honeymoon. The Hotel Emelisse is Five Star exclusive retreat offering a luxurious experience in an unassuming and yet wonderful way, that leaves you feeling spoilt, rejuvenated and relaxed. Continue Reading
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The Fludyer Arms Hotel | Felixstowe | UK
Felixstowe is perhaps not the first place you think of when looking for a luxury experience, but The Fludyer Arms provides just that. As a family that live in Felixstowe we have familairised ourselves with many of the restaurants, cafés and hotels that the town has to offer and I would certainly say that The Fludyer Arms would be at the top of our list as a place to eat either as a couple or with the family in tow. Recently renovated, this Edwardian building has been restored to its natural condition and enhanced to achieve a first class boutique hotel experience. Continue Reading
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The Importance Local Knowledge and Proper Planning
There is no denying that spur of the moment decisions and a ‘go with the flow’ attitude makes for an exciting travel experience. In my experience, however, some of the my greatest adventures started with a firm plan. Knowing the local landscape and having insider knowledge is key to avoiding the standard tourist traps and discovering amazing places and fascinating people. Continue Reading
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Exquisite Graz, Austria
Austria’s second largest city Graz is a destination for learning with many universities and museums on sight. The museums offer wide array of interesting facts and ideas those that are all exciting to know. The city’s past of construction and politics resulted to today’s special and attractive places such as the old neighborhood. Continue Reading
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5 of London’s Best Historic Sites
If you are a lover of history, then London is no doubt on your list of places to visit to quench your thirst for historic architecture and engineering. It can be overwhelming to know where to start and how to use your time efficiently whilst seeing the best that this ancient city has to offer.
So we are offering you a quick guide to the top five places to visit if historical sites are at the top of your wish list when visiting this fascinating city. Continue Reading
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Weekend Escape To Aldeburgh
Aldeburgh is quickly becoming one of the more desirable coastal retreats to escape the hubbub of London and makes for a great weekends stay. Whilst for us it was more of a coastal hop northwards from Felixstowe it proved the perfect place to spend the weekend with our family. With a variety of restaurants, hotels and boutique shops Aldeburgh is a great place to while away a few days relaxing and enjoying the best of the Suffolk Coast. Continue Reading
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Top 5 Places for a luxury Safari Massage
We’ve been lucky enough to have massages in some pretty extraordinary places. Nothing can compare to having a massage whilst watching elephants play and graze below you, or zebra foals nuzzle each other. Even better if you have vast vistas stretching beyond you in which you can lose yourself as you relax into some form of beauty therapy. After all when on a luxury safari you are still on holiday and we all want you to come back completely refreshed. A massage in natural surroundings using natural therapies is a sure way of doing this. Here are our top five places to have a luxury safari massage: Continue Reading
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Author: Ian Garstang & Friends
Ian Garstang and family love to travel, and after years of backpacking, camper vans and hostels now enjoy traveling in style and now use luxury hotels, 5 star resorts, apartment rentals and niche vacations experiences.
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