Trek in Nepal & helicopter around Everest

Trek in Nepal & helicopter around Everest – 13 days Join Tashi Tenzing on an easy-paced trek through pine-scented, rhododendron forests, to welcoming Sherpa villages aflutter with prayer flags, past ancient monasteries with gold-tipped stupas and into a wilderness of rock and ice beneath the world’s highest mountain. At night we stay in gorgeous Sherpa lodges, enjoying... Read More

Silk Road from Turkey

Silk Road from Turkey (Turkey, Armenia, Georgia) Day 1 Fri: Istanbul Upon arrival transfer to Titanic Hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Day 2 Sat: Istanbul After breakfast visit The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople and St.Sophia Church, a former Eastern Orthodox Church converted to a mosque making it a must see attraction due its religious and architectural significance.... Read More

The Caucasian Pearls

The Caucasian Pearls Day 1.Arrival Arrival at the Zvartnots airport. Meet and greet transfer, accommodation at the hotel. Day 2. Yerevan city tour / Etchmiadzin/ Zvartnots Start Yerevan city tour that includes visiting Armenia National History Museum. Then drive to Echmiadzin, visit Echmiadzin Cathedral and the treasury. Drive back to Yerevan with a stop at the ruins of Zvartnots... Read More

Have you considered Sardinia?

Have you considered Sardinia? As the second biggest island in the Mediterranean Sea after Sicily, Sardinia is Italy’s sparkling coastal gem, featuring many World Heritage sites and outstanding cuisine. Its proximity to Africa means its white sandy beaches and turquoise waters easily rival the tropics, but what else is drawing holidaymakers to Sardinia? Get cultural on the waterfront Perhaps... Read More

Ghosts and ghouls: How to book a bump in the night

Ghosts and ghouls: How to book a bump in the night If the idea of an exciting holiday means feeling your body go rigid with goose bumps in light of some paranormal activity, your ideal break might just be a haunted one. If so, these top spooky hotspots will leave you suitably cold. And if you’re feeling especially brave, you can always sleep over… Sleep over at the Quarantine... Read More

Dinosaur hunting: A prehistoric holiday to remember

Dinosaur hunting: A prehistoric holiday to remember If living like Fred Flintstone has always intrigued you, you’ll be pleased to know there are ways to spend your precious holidays stepping back in time to the Stone Age, to an age when dinosaurs roamed the land. We’re not exactly talking Jurassic Park, but here’s how to hunt dinosaurs all over the world on your holiday. Dinosaur... Read More

Get your holiday kicks in cultural Colombia

Get your holiday kicks in cultural Colombia Long gone are the days when travelling in Colombia was considered dangerous. Those who head there now will find a country so rich and diverse in its landscapes and culture that it’s fast becoming one of the world’s most highly-rated travel destinations. Here’s how Colombia will work its way into your heart. Kick back in Cartagena The... Read More

Undercover Ukraine

Undercover Ukraine As one of the largest countries in continental Europe, the Ukraine is currently turning into a hot holiday destination filled with an exciting offering of Slavic history and tradition. There’s a lot to see as it takes on a brand new, modern identity while remaining deeply proud of its past. Here are some highlights. UNESCO sites of Kiev There are many incredible... Read More

Subterranean Europe: Underground secrets of Rome, Paris and Istanbul

Subterranean Europe: Underground secrets of Rome, Paris and Istanbul When you’re strolling along the streets of your favourite European destinations, do you ever stop to think about what’s underneath your feet? More often than not there’s a lot more to discover on a luxury holiday to Europe than you’d think. Discover the bones of Saint Peter Saint Peter’s tomb is an... Read More

Literature in Spain: Books to read before you go

Literature in Spain: Books to read before you go One way to get more out of travel is by reading about your destination first. Sometimes authors can paint a magical picture of a place, which is only brought further to life by seeing it with your own eyes. If you’re looking to us to organise a holiday in Spain, do some reading first and you’ll appreciate it even more. BOOK 1:... Read More