“What a lodge in the heart of the Okavango Delta. Camp Okavango can be reached by light aircraft or boat, both of which offer a true sense of African adventure. We couldn’t choose so decided to arrive by plane and leave by boat! The rooms are amazing here – very private and over looking the...”

“Safari Airways operate an air taxi service and we were happy to use them to hop between lodges in Botswana. They were very efficient and the views from the air are amazing. Seeing herds of elephants and other animals as we flew over them was one of the many highlights of the trip.”

“While staying in Brunei’s capital Bandar Seri Begawan, we took a day trip to the Ulu Temburong National Park. This involved an adventurous journey by high speed water taxi along the river, seeing crocodiles and wildlife on the way. At the entrance to the park you transfer to traditional long boats for the trip into...”

“We have made a couple of trips to Brunei, a fascinating country on so many fronts with amazing history, culture, landscape and wildlife. The country is famous for its oil production and there are some good places to visit in relation to this. As oil is the main export the country has very little deforestation...”

“If you enjoy cruising, we are happy to recommend the Cunard ship, Queen Victoria. As you would expect from Cunard, the entire package is of great quality and we thought that the service, food, facilities and ship were all excellent. Though the atmosphere was great, the ship never felt busy, with no issues over crowding...”

“This was our second cruise with Celebrity Cruises and our first onboard ‘Reflection’. We sailed from Rome through the Greek Islands to Turkey, Athens, Naples and back to Rome. As always I would recommend a balcony cabin as it really gives you some private, quiet, outdoor space.   As with all Celebrity ships ithe ship...”

“We grabbed some early summer sun here for a long weekend, and found it to be a really pleasant hotel with some amazing rooms. Located about a 35 minute walk along the seafront from the centre of Paphos, the hotel has nice grounds and a small sandy beach with lots of sun beds and umbrellas....”

“We recently took a return sailing from Portsmouth to Caen and the 6 hour crossing was very good. This route takes you to the heart of Normandy and provides access to the French motorway network. The ship was busy as it was the school holidays and we took the option to book a day cabin,...”

“Cherbourg and the surrounding area is well worth a visit for a few days or a week. It is readily accessible by the direct Brittany Ferries services from Poole or Portsmouth, and easy to get around. We stayed in a gite that provided an ideal base from which to explore the area. There is plenty...”

“What a lovely place! The famous bridge, the water garden, flowers… amazing. There are a few day trip bus trips from Paris so it can get busy, we got there early. The sun makes a big different to the water garden and it is worth walking round the pond first thing before it gets busy...”

“We have recently had a really enjoyable week staying near Louviers in the Seine Valley south of Rouen. We stayed in a very comfortable gite close to a small market village Acquigny The river is very picturesque and really good for walking or cycling along the bank/riverside. There are many local markets to visit and...”

“What can you say about Paris that hasn’t already been said? One of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, Paris is a wonderful city to explore and there is a great deal you can do in a short visit. We recently took a trip and set about seeing how much we could do to take...”

“If you like model making, airports or want to see the ultimate model railway this is the place for you! We visited on a day trip flying from Heathrow, and we recommend that you allow at least half a day as it is vast.  The Miniatur Wunderland in Hamburg is home to the biggest model...”

“Hamburg is an interesting city for a long weekend / short weekend. The city around the old docks area in very interesting with fascinating warehouse buildings and some old ships that you can visit. It is very easy to get around the city on the suburban train system. Miniatur Wunderland is a massive model railway...”

“Having never flown with Enter Air before I wasn’t sure what to expect, but in the event, I was pleasantly surprised. Our flight was on time and there was a good inflight service. The paid-for meal service offered a good choice of options and decent quality. I have flown with Enter Air to Skiathos and...”

“What a place! We feel in love with Ithaca and will definitely be returning. This jewel of a Greek island in the Ionian Sea is spectacular, with amazing views of the coast and across the sea to Kefalonia. We stayed in a small villa over looking the harbour in Vathy the capital of the island....”

“This hotel is a little gem… just 12 rooms and in an amazing location with stunning views and sunsets. Dinner at the hotel is enjoyed watching to sun go down over the sea and surrounding hills. The hotel rooms are reasonable with good views and comfortable beds! During our stay we had car hire for...”

“Rotterdam is a fascinating city to visit. I must admit that when planning our itinerary, it would not have been anywhere near the top of our list, but we ended up there as a destination on a cruise when the route was changed due to the weather. We were very pleasantly surprised – we found...”

“We flew with Icelandair for a long weekend northern light trip from Heathrow (I took the photo at Manchester a few weeks ago). They operate a couple of flights a day from Heathrow and most regional airports in the UK. They are very efficient and the inflight service is good. Icelandair offers flights to and...”

“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...”

“Great place for a long weekend in the spring for late summer, Florence is very interesting and a lovely place to wander taking in the sights. The fairly new tram system makes exploring other parts of the city easy and is very cheap. Book ahead for the dome as it gets very busy. We flew...”

“Beaches, history, fabulous sights, a rainforest… Mexico has so much to offer and we had a great holiday just outside Tulum. The beach at Tulum is amazing and backed by Mayan ruins on the cliff tops which are well worth a visit. The town of Tulum is a bustling market town where you can purchase...”

“The only way to really experience Norway’s stunning Fjords is by ship. We took a Princess Cruise from Southampton and were very impressed. The ship, Sapphire Princess, has lots of facilities and entertained us and our two teenagers well. The food onboard was consistently excellent and the crew very attentive throughout. Bergen was a very...”

“If you want a breath-taking view and don’t mind climbing steps this is a must do activity on a trip to Sri Lanka! It is hard work climbing the rock and the last part is by steps clinging to the side of the rock, but when you reach the top the view is amazing and...”

“Looking for something different? The Tree Hotel in Swedish Lapland… they have really unusual rooms, a UFO, cube, dragonfly to name a few all suspended in the trees over looking a valley in a large pine forest just south of the Arctic Circle. The area is fun to explore we did lots of different activities...”

“We had a long weekend in Jersey just before Christmas, the weather was brisk with sunny spells and a stormy sea which made for some nice beach walks and views. There were a couple of Christmas markets in St Helier one with traders from France and also the Christmas Battle of the Flowers which was...”

“Victoria Falls … amazing! This really is a sight to be seen, take the walk on the Zimbabwe side to get the best view, don’t forget a rain coat as you will get wet with the spray! Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe We stayed at the Victoria Falls Hotel has a fascinating history with many old pictures...”