“As a twenty-two-year-old teacher at a small school in rural Africa I had spent some of the happiest years of my life,” writes legendary travel writer Paul Theroux in his new book. Africa seeped into Theroux’s soul on that first visit, so much so that he has regularly returned to it as a kind [...]
Archive for the ‘Africa Travel Blogs’ Category
Where Sir David Attenborough filmed some of the footage for the BBC’s ‘Africa’
“What a marvellous example of how people and wildlife can live alongside one another. Thank you all.” Those are the words of Sir David Attenborough after his visit to Porini Amboseli whilst filming some of the BBC’s ‘AfricaR...[...]
African star beds
Being out in the wilds of Africa is an experience which most people find grabs all their senses and puts them in a dark velvet bag, and shakes them up before handing them on a silver plate – all new and shiny! For the majority of safari-goers...[...]
Top 5 safari loos with a view
There’s nothing we like more than being able to relax on a throne with a fantastic view. Many lodges make the most of their surroundings by making sure guests can see the stunning and dramatic scenery and, so for your own viewing pleasure, we her...[...]
April 30th, 2013 - 10:00 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations
Groot Constantia – blending Olde Worlde charm with modern day passion
Groot Constantia is South Africa’s oldest wine farm – in existence for 328 years this year. Wine has been produced on the estate without interruption since 1685 and in fact, Groot Constantia bottles, bottle shards and bottle seals dating fr...[...]
April 30th, 2013 - 8:00 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations
New villas at Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa
Karafuu Beach Resort & Spa, the luxurious resort on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, has added new villas to the resort. Already the winner of Tanzania’s Leading Resort at the World Travel Awards in 2012, Karafuu decided to add even more ch...[...]
4 reasons to visit Mauritius
Mauritius is one of the world’s top luxury tourism destinations. With direct flights and an impressive array of stylish resorts to suit all tastes, isn’t it time you discovered this Indian Ocean gem? Trailfinders have picked out 4 reasons why y...[...]
April 26th, 2013 - 9:52 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations, Hotels Reviews and Deals, Thailand travel blogs, United Arab Emirates travel blogs
Top 5 luxury family escapes for teenagers
Unwind and relax whilst your teens engage in activities that they are sure to be talking about long after their visit. These carefully selected hotels offer the perfect holidays to reward your children after months of revision and exams, from team beac...[...]
April 20th, 2013 - 4:40 am § in Africa Travel Blogs, Asia Travel Blogs, Destinations, France travel blogs, India travel blogs, Italy travel blogs, Japan travel blogs
Top 10 places in the world to pop the question
Congratulations! You’ve decided you want to spend the rest of your life with your partner. But before the rigorous wedding planning can begin, you first need to figure out how you’re going to pop the question. On top of a mountain? Under the ...[...]
April 19th, 2013 - 6:24 pm § in Africa Travel Blogs, Destinations
3 great reasons to safari in Zambia
Zambia is the perfect destination for combining the wilds of Africa with luxury adventure. Home to Victoria Falls, the Zambezi river and thousands of iconic wild beasts, the southern African nation is the picture postcard of Africa in all its natural w...[...]