Africa
Can a cheap holiday be a quality holiday?
The words ‘cheap holidays’ usually conjure up a mental image of poor quality, concrete sky-rises on the Costas or being fenced in behind barbed wire at all-inclusive fortress-like hotels in Tunisia.
Save £100 pp on a family adventure to Kenya
Families Worldwide has reduced the price of its 11-day Rift Valley Explorer adventure holiday, departing 19 October, by £100 per person*.
This season's 'must do' safaris
Launching their new brand identity under the banner, ‘Exceptional journeys across Africa’, The Zambezi Safari and Travel Company has selected this season’s must do safaris.
Summer family adventures in Namibia
Families Worldwide has spaces on it small group adventure holiday to Namibia departing 5 August. Namibia is one of the world's best wildlife destinations and combined with varied landscapes and hospitable people make it an enthralling holiday destination.
Sail the Moorish Mediterranean with Star Clippers
Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers is offering two wonderful opportunities to explore the history of the Mediterranean this autumn, combining the romance of a voyage through the Balearic Islands and Andalucia to Morocco with a stay in a beautiful riad in Marrakech. A second option combines a mini-cruise with both Marrakech and two nights in historic Lisbon.
Uncrowded Egypt for solo travellers
Luxury tour operator Abercrombie & Kent marks the launch of its new Solo Traveller Programme with a fabulous 5 night trip to Egypt in September 2011.
Say ‘I do’ to a Zulu honeymoon
There are many “fly n flop” beach destinations in the world – but whilst it is perfectly lovely to spend a few days relaxing on a beach, many newlyweds prefer to explore a little and enjoy a diverse range of activities and experiences.
Gulf Air begins services to Nairobi
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain has begun services to Nairobi.
Sharm El Sheikh remains popular with divers
In spite of the country’s problems earlier in the year, Sharm El Sheikh has increased its strength as a divers’ paradise according to 2011 search figures from Cheapflights.co.uk compared with the same period in 2010.
Family time, Royal Zambezi style
Going abroad for a holiday together can be one of the most rewarding ways to spend time as a family.
Family photography adventures give kids focus this October
Children are being given the opportunity to delve deeper into the world of photography this October half term with two new family holidays in India and Morocco.
Summer savings in Morocco with Fleewinter
Morocco villa holidays specialist, Fleewinter, has some great deals for the coming summer months with savings of up to 25% off the usual price.
Half-term family adventures around the world
Family adventure holiday specialist Families Worldwide reports that people are booking holidays later than ever, bucking the trend from the usual pattern.
Kenya Airways set to commence flights to Ougadougou
Kenya Airways has today affirmed that plans to grow its network across Africa were on course, after it officially announced its intent to fly to Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso starting July 15th.
Summer in South Africa: Low prices and high temperatures
South Africa is one of few places in the world where the prices go down during the UK summer months – yet it is the best time of year to visit the Kruger National Park, with hot but comfortable daytime temperatures of around 25º C and low rainfall so game is easier to spot as the vegetation is less dense.