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Taking time out from the everyday stresses & strains of life to visit an exotic place is something that everyone looks forward to. Cuba, with its notoriety brought upon by its government & the clamp down of the American government on its export & tourism, is a country known more for its cigar & its leader, than as a holiday location. Despite this, every year more & more tourists from Canada & Europe are flocking to Cuba, enthralled by its natural beauty & its passionate & welcoming people. Tourism in Cuba is currently at an all time high. Cuba is the largest of the Caribbean islands & is inhabited by people with a mixed race of Caribbean Indian, African & German heritage. Read the rest of this entry »

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The city of Brussels is the capital city of Belgium and is a modern city that is rich in medieval and art-nouveau buildings. Brussels is steeped in rich history with plenty of museums and galleries and a pulsating cultural life. Brussels is also the administrative center of the European Union, which has earned the city the title ‘the capital of Europe’. The business sector in Brussels is booming with international agencies taking root in the city, however not at the expense of the rich cultural history. The juxtaposition of past and present is evident in Brussels with blocks lined with international businesses and their advanced steel and glass high Read the rest of this entry »

Cornwall is fast being recognized as one of the premier diving & surfing locations within the UK. This is due to the multiple of good beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude and Perranporth to name a few. Cornwall also has a huge stretch of coastline, more so than along any other part of England. This means that Cornwall as a diving location has naturally evolved and now offers excellent prospects for those wanting to surf as well as dive. Diving facilities within Cornwall are first class. There are several B.S.A.C clubs littered all around Cornwall. The following locations all have major dive operators present: Read the rest of this entry »

Greece is situated in South-eastern Europe, positioned on the southern end of the Balkan Peninsula. The country lies at the meeting point of Europe, Asia and Africa. It is heir to the heritages of ancient Greece, the Roman and Byzantine Empire, and nearly four centuries of Ottoman rule. Greece is considered as the birthplace of democracy, Western philosophical thought, the Olympic Games, Western literature, political science, major scientific and mathematic principles, and Western theatrical drama including both tragedy and comedy. It is a country of beautiful contradictions, a constant journey in time, from the present to the past and back again. Read the rest of this entry »

Puglia is a region located on the east coast of southern Italy. This is often known as a heel because he saw the Italian Air resemblance to knee-high boot. Many of the last rulers of years ago have used this area for the location of the bases to try and control both the Adriatic and Ionian seas. These days it is a popular tourist destination because of the beautiful coastline and scenery. Flying is the best option to get there as the three airports (Bari-Palese, Brindisi and Foggia). Both rail and road network allows for frequent rail and bus travel. If you arrive from Greece then ferry to Bari and Brindisi is a good choice. Puglia is a large area and so many choices of accommodation. Hotels, campsites and accommodation are the norm, but why not make your vacation a little more experience and stay in a castle or Trullo Alberobello found in the area. Read the rest of this entry »

We all travel a lot more now than our ancestors did. We travel all over the world and only think of the jet lag, and not the vast distances we cover. Our world has become smaller and more reachable. And this is a good thing. It helps us to understand different cultures, different people with different ways of living and working. But there are a few essentials you should always check before setting off.

1. It may seem obvious, but many people don’t bother to find out the most basic things about the country they will travel to. You should do this to avoid surprise or disappointment. Read the rest of this entry »

If you take a Kenya Safari Holiday then you may be visiting the Masai Mara Reserve, and if you do, then you should choose Keekorok Lodge as your accommodation. Keekorok Lodge is located very close to the border with Tanzania, and the perfect place to witness the beginning of the Great Migration at the end of June / July, when the wildebeest and zebra begin their great journey. One reason that Keekorok Lodge is the perfect place to because it is one of the oldest lodges Kenya Safari Holiday, and this positioned at appropriate places in the direct path of migration. When the great migration is sometimes at its peak from August to November, it really is surrounded by animals, truly amazing experience. Read the rest of this entry »