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Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises has announced the much anticipated opening of its largest hotel development on Egypt’s Red Sea Riviera, the luxury five-star Iberotel Aquamarine Resort, located just outside Hurghada.
Jetsave’s ‘top 10 sights to see before you die!’
Once the realm of the intrepid traveller, many of the world’s must-see sights – like the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Great Wall of China are now included in touring itineraries, making it easier to visit these global wonders.
Explore brave the London Great Gorilla Run
Explore, a leading small group adventure holiday company, is painfully aware that the mountain gorilla - an extraordinary, almost human, species - is slipping into extinction.
Gastronomic festivities on Mauritius
To mark the 10th anniversary of Alain Ducasse’s ‘Spoon des Iles’ restaurant at the One & Only Le Saint Géran in Mauritius, Bailey Robinson is offering visitors the chance to meet the chef and join the culinary celebrations, saving £645 per person on a seven-night trip.
Enthralling Ethiopia
Walking through the dramatic mountains of Ethiopia, visiting the Blue Nile Falls and taking a boat trip on Lake Tana provides some of the best scenery in Africa, and the cities are just as fascinating.
Libya revealed
As Libya celebrates 40 years since Colonel Gaddafi came to power, there is no better time to discover the history and culture of this ancient country.
South African winery plays host to a Hollywood legend
Beau Bridges, whose illustrious career in the film industry has spanned several decades, first dropped in to the specialist wine estate, Alluvia, near Stellenbosch in South Africa looking for accommodation in February 2009, during filming for Free Willy South Africa, the latest movie in the Free Willy series.
Footie madness for fans in South Africa
After England’s 5-1 victory over Croatia at Wembley, the team and fans are looking towards the start of the FIFA World Cup in South Africa kicking off on 11th June 2010.
History lovers can take a voyage of discovery to St Helena
History lovers and intrepid travellers can celebrate the life and death of one of the most influential men in history – Napoleon Bonaparte – on a new voyage introduced by St Helena Line to the far-flung South Atlantic Island of St Helena on one of the world’s last working Royal Mail Ships – the RMS St Helena.
Top Egyptian resort to host special anniversary celebrations
One of the world’s top Egyptian resorts is set to play host to the country’s most lavish oasis gig in the middle of the Sahara Desert.
Wine, gastronomy and safari in South Africa
Native Escapes, specialist operator to Southern Africa, has announced a new 15 day Wine, Gastronomy & Safari itinerary perfect for anyone who enjoys the good things in life.
A winter voyage around the Cape Verde Islands
Early bookers can pay just £49 per person per night – and save up to £28 per night - when booking and paying for a winter voyage by 30 September with Tall Ships Adventures.
Brussels Airlines expands network through Lufthansa partnership
As of this week, Brussels Airlines offers a perfect flight schedule to South Africa, Ghana and Sudan thanks to an extended partnership with Lufthansa. All flights are operated by Lufthansa and commercialized by Brussels Airlines through a codeshare agreement.
Acacia Adventure Holidays launches Madagascar “Tweet Up”
Acacia Adventure Holidays will be running a Madagascar “Tweet Up” on the tour operator’s Twitter page (twitter.com/AcaciaAfrica), this Friday 21 August.
Ol Seki unveils new suites and VIP safari experience
In August 2009, Ol Seki, a stylish and contemporary Mara camp in Kenya, will reveal two new exclusive suites that will offer its guests the ultimate VIP safari experience.