All Aboard Virgin Voyages – A Luxury Adult Cruise Holiday

We have sailed twice with Virgin Voyages in the past year, and we loved it so much we have booked another cruise for later this year on Virgin’s newest cruise ship, the Resilient Lady. Richard Branson’s move into the cruise industry has certainly ruffled feathers. He...

Britain’s New Cruise Company

Ambassador Cruise Line It may seem a strange time to be launching a new cruise line to the UK market, but Ambassador is sure to make waves in the industry offering premium-value, no-fly cruises from her British ports. The company’s first cruise ship, Ambience, will...

Siyam World Maldives Holiday

Part 2 – Dining at Siyam World In Part 1 of our Siyam World blog series we revealed the stunning accommodation options available at this fabulous island resort and showcased the various Beach Villas, Suites and Water Villas. This luxury Maldives resort offers the...

Staying at Siyam World, Maldives

Part 1 – Accommodation at Siyam World This new all-inclusive Maldivian resort opening later this year (2021) is truly magnificent. This natural paradise offers unspoilt beaches and beautiful tropical vegetation with something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you are on...

Oceania Cruises – Onboard Marina Cruise Ship

Marina offers a truly magnificent experience on a small luxury cruise ship. With award winning itineraries to choose from including destinations from, Antarctica to the Baltics, the Mediterranean and the Caribbean to the French Riviera and Northern Fjords, the choices...

Oceania Cruises – Alaska Cruise Holiday 2021-2022

Renowned for its pristine beauty and wonderful wildlife a cruise holiday to Alaska should be on everyone's bucket list. Combining your love for the natural world and a cruise holiday in this spectacular region opens the opportunity to design a host of spectacular...

Oceania’s Regatta Cruise Ship

If you are looking for a cruise holiday, on a smaller ship, that can deliver an awesome luxury cruise experience, Oceania’s Regatta is your ship. Carrying just 684 passengers this glorious cruise ship delivers a spectacular experience with an array of exciting...

Oceania Cruises – Onboard Riviera

Ask me why 'I love Oceania Cruises' and why 'I rate them so highly' - I will give you five reasons: Award-winning global itinerariesThe ‘Best Cuisine at Sea’Exceptionally staffLuxurious Staterooms and SuitesSmaller ships allows access to smaller ports However, there...

Onboard the Explorer Ship: Fridtjof Nansen

I had been looking forward to this day for quite a while. As we drew closer, I could feel myself being drawn in, almost mesmerised, she was so beautiful. She was truly striking, colourful and sleek; I just knew this was going to be a real treat. Welcome onboard the...

Nedile Lodge

To experience an African Safari Holiday is unique, exciting and brings us closest to our primeval roots. An African Wildlife Safari should be on everyone’s travel bucket list. One thing is for sure, if you visit once, you will be yearning to get back; nothing beats an...

Saskia Restaurant

We look to highlight Awesome South African restaurants which you can visit during your holiday in South Africa. We look to include places to dine that will offer you a local taste experience, while creating a lasting impression, and hopefully the desire to return....

The Spectacular Springbok

The springbok is the national animal of South Africa. Beautiful, graceful, sleek and striking. The common name Springbok comes from the Afrikaans words spring (jump) and bok (antelope). Many people come back from their Safari Holiday in South Africa and say to me: “we...

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