Mongolia: Naadam Festival & the Gobi Desert (2014)
Mongolia: Naadam Festival & the Gobi Desert (2014) Day 1: Arrive Ulaan Baatar Arrive in Ulaan Baatar, where you transfer to your hotel. The remainder of your day is at leisure. Ulaanbaatar Hotel Day 2: Ulaan Baatar | Exciting Capital City Embark on a tour of the city, beginning at the Gandan Khiid Monastery. Discover Megjid Janraisig, a 75-foot statue made of copper, gold... Read More
Bhutan Druk Path and Cultural Tour
Bhutan Druk Path and Cultural Tour Trek the ancient Druk Path into the heart of Bhutan, from Paro to the capital Thimphu. Accompanied by pack ponies, we walk through flowering forests to isolated villages, share ridgeline trails with monks and yak herders, visit monasteries and relax in accommodation ranging from resort to comfortable mountain camps. Bhuddist and natural delights... Read More
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
Five reasons why you should go to Brazil
Five reasons why you should go to Brazil Aside from the upcoming World Cup in 2014 and the Summer Olympic Games in 2016, there are many reasons why you should be planning a holiday to Brazil in the near future. With stunning beaches, waterfalls, buzzing cities and a nightlife and food to die for, Brazil is everything in one place. Here are our top five reasons why you should go... Read More
Antarctica: Travel to the great beyond
Antarctica: Travel to the great beyond It’s many people’s dream to reach one of the world’s most inaccessible and formidable continents, but with more cruise liners travelling to Antarctica than ever before, it’s a dream that could come true for you. At Concierge Traveller, we team up with only the best cruise companies, so here’s a taster of what’s in store for you... 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
Making the most of Mallorca
Making the most of Mallorca Just a 50-minute flight from Barcelona, Mallorca is the largest of the Balearic Islands and hosts over 10 million visitors every year. From sailing trips to castles and cultural wonders in Palma, to gourmet cuisine and the Serra de Tramuntana mountain range, there’s a lot to explore in Mallorca. First port of call: Palma de Mallorca Palma is the capital... Read More
A salty, sunny spectacular: Exploring beautiful Bolivia
A salty, sunny spectacular: Exploring beautiful Bolivia From wandering the sparkling salt flats of Salar de Uyuni to hurtling down the world’s most dangerous road on a dusty double-suspension mountain bike, Bolivia is a haven for adventurous travellers. We take a look at the highlights of one of South America’s best travel destinations. See the Salar de Uyuni The dazzling Salar... Read More
Dead Sea and the high life: Exploring Israel
Israel’s economy is booming thanks to it sitting out the global recession. From lounging with the obligatory newspaper in the Dead Sea to taking part in a kibbutz with the Bedouins in the desert, let’s take a look at what makes Israel a top holiday destination. Take some time out in Tel Aviv Boasting year-round sunshine, amazing Bauhaus architecture, 10 miles of seafront and... Read More
Day tripping from Paris to Versailles
Day tripping from Paris to Versailles Paris is a series of visual splendours in itself, but if you’ve ogled the Eiffel Tower and the Mona Lisa from every angle, had your fill of Art Nouveau and thigh-expanding gateaux, a day trip to Versailles from the City of Light could be just the cultural break you’ve been craving. The Palace of Versailles Once you arrrive in Versailles,... Read More