Bryon Bay is Australia’s easternmost town, home to excellent beaches and lush rain forests. It really needs no introduction, having been a popular holiday destination seemingly forever. It was very much on the radar when my contemporaries were taking their gap year (we called it a year off!) and now my nephews and nieces back-packing around…

Not many people have the Caribbean on their summer radar and that really is a shame. The rates are unbelievably attractive and the weather is good. Humidity is higher, it is true, but on the whole it is sunny and hot with short spells of occasional rain, sometimes only several minutes long – and then…

The island of Corfu, or Kerkira as it is known in Greek, is the northernmost of the Ionian islands. Being so close to the mainland the island is very verdant and fertile, with orange and olive groves covering large areas of the island. I also loved how rugged the shoreline was, with picturesque wild beaches…

I travelled to this “island of contrasts” last autumn, and over the years have made at least three visits at different times of the year. With its mild winters I can thoroughly recommend this holiday destination.  Situated at the Eastern edge of the Mediterranean Sea if offers sumptuous coastlines to mountainous interior. The majority of…

Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT) is the only UK charity focussed solely on the conservation of one of the most unique and ecologically important, but vulnerable, areas in the world. With over 20 years of experience, they partner with Ecuadorian authorities, NGOs, local communities and leading researchers to support impactful science, conservation and education programmes across…

What a hotel! The Shangri La Risa Ria is one of my favourite hotels, we had a family holiday here and an amazing time. The hotel has many facilities and a fantastic long wide beach. There is a nature reserve attached to the hotel with tree top walk and nature experts on hand.  While here…

The beautiful island of Ischia  – not heard of it? It is the larger neighbouring island to Capri (which normally gets all the fame). It is very easy to get to Ischia – you take the ferry or hydrofoil from Naples – great regular service. We were met by our representative in Naples and they…

If you are after a restful holiday in the Caribbean but also don’t want to feel like you are stranded on an island with nothing to do then Jamaica should be on the cards. It is the third largest island in the Caribbean and offers rich history as well as varied landscape. Being a larger…

Open a world map and you will see the extensive Asia-Pacific region. Almost at the very centre you will see the Japanese archipelago stretching north to south along the edge of the Asian continent. Japan has lured untold number of adventurers since Marco Polo first introduced it to the world back in the 13th century…

The taxi delivered us to the Nairobi Air Safari terminal in early morning darkness. A smiling, sweaty, beanie clad face greeted us, the Manager unlocking the terminal door. Welcome to Kenya where the locals run to and from work. We boarded our flight out to the Mara, with a full view of the cockpit and…

Inspired by myths of the legendary Lost City of Atlantis, and the focal point of The Palm, everything about the Dubai landmark is exceptional. Atlantis has over 1500 rooms and suites all sumptuously appointed including flat screen TV, complimentary WIFI, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities. Views are either ocean or of The Palm (which is…

New York City is quite simply one of the world’s most exciting cities and certainly one that never sleeps!! NYC is a place everyone should visit at least once in their life. Famous landmarks including Central Park, Times Square, Fifth Avenue, Empire State and of course Statue of Liberty along with over 150 museums, 500…

 The adventure starts in Houston which has emerged as one of the great cities of the 21st century. Head to Bayou Place for great food and entertainment and definitely visit NASA. NASA’s Johnson Space Centre houses the historical Mission Control Centre and the International Space Station mock-up facility where Astronauts receive their training. A three-day…