Visiting the Cold Wildlife in India

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When people think of India they may tend to think about exotic surroundings and blue skies, but that’s not always the case, especially in the Himalayas. These monumentous mountains separate India from China, and it can actually be a quite a remarkable place to visit with a range of cold wildlife.

The snow leopard is one of the world’s most mysterious creatures and many holiday providers can set up trips to spot a snow leopard, and with that said few will return home with a peak, and I guess you could say that it is part of the fun. This area is certainly not for the faint-hearted, and it can be a lot more demanding than a safari adventure, but if you want to see a range of beautiful cold wildlife then perhaps there is no better place.

Christmas Holiday Getaways

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As we nearly reach Christmas, you may be pondering a little getaway, and with flights surprisingly cheap around Christmas it could be an ideal time. Of course it depends where you’re flying or travelling out to, and we’re providing you with a few options.

  1. Berlin – It’s a beautiful city that screams Christmas. The food is fantastic and there are plenty of markets around where you can buy a smoking hot Bratwurst sausage or a schnitzel. If the snow is falling when you head out to Berlin you’re in for a fantastic winter treat, then again even if it does not snow you won’t arrive home disappointed.
  2.  Bruges – Another fantastic city, but it’s extremely unique. If you’re a movie fan, and you love ‘In Bruges’, then you already have  taste of what the city can offer (without the violence of course). The Bruges Christmas market really is like a winter wonderland, and we mean it.
  3. Krakow – it’s a polish city known for being one of Poland’s oldest cities, and if you want to see snow covered gothic churches or long stretches of winter lights, this is the place for you, and its picturesque if you’re a keen photographer.

Plan your Summer Holiday Early

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Many people will sit tight, wait, and pray the prices drop over time for their summer holiday, but the fact is they don’t. Some of the cheapest summer holiday prices can be found in the winter and January in particular with New Year deals.

You may find that this is rather strange, but hotels want to be booked up early. It makes it easier for them to know the levels their going to have, and the earlier they fill up their rooms, the better.

It can be strange planning a summer holiday when Christmas is just around the corner, but that does not mean it is wrong. If you have a good idea on where you want to go, start looking now because you may in fact be pleasantly surprised.

Here’s a few of our recommendations if you’re stuck for ideas:

  • South Africa
  • Thailand
  • Greek Islands
  • Jamaica
  • Portugal

Travel Trends for 2014

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As this year’s end approaches, thoughts about what the next year will hold begin. Below we’ve outlined a couple of places that will think will be big in the world of safari holidays next year.

Zimbabwe

Back in the 1990s, Zimbabwe was the place to be for a top quality safari and, slowly but surely, the country is making a comeback. With superb wildlife, magnificent scenery and expert guides Zimbabwe is one of the most exciting safari destinations in Africa.  Camps such as The Hide, Hwange National Park, and Singita Pamushana Lodge, Malilangwe Wildlife Reserve, have begun to regain their popularity and we expect to see interests in Zimbabwe grow even further next year.

Gorongosa National Park, Mozambique

April of 2014 will see the opening of Kubatana Camp in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park. In the park’s heyday, the 1960s and 70s, it was visited by many safari enthusiasts (including John Wayne!) and the wildlife was so great it was known as the place where Noah left his ark. Following lots of hard work, the park has been restored and is, once again, a superb wildlife area. It’s famous for its incredible biodiversity, making it a great place to visit for people who have been to Africa already. After some time on safari you can head over to one of the country’s idyllic remote islands for some quality R&R – perfect!

Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Congo

There are two excellent camps in Congo’s Odzala-Kokoua National Park, Ngaga Camp and Lango Camp which we are expecting to gain popularity in 2014. There are numerous habitats in the area: forests, savannah, rivers and more. The multitude of habitats means a multitude of wildlife too. So there’s a lot to see, from huge forest elephant to tiny, vibrant butterflies. The main reason for visiting is to track the families of western lowland gorilla that live in the forest and this is becoming an increasingly frequent request. We’re expecting to see the number of travellers wanting to track Africa’s gorilla population to increase again next year.

Conquer Your Fear of Flying

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Flying doesn’t come easy to everyone, and it’s important to let people know of the possibilities that are out there, so they can finally enjoy holidays in the destinations they’ve always dreamed of visiting.

Many airlines provide flying courses (and no this doesn’t mean you get to fly the plane). British Airways were one of the first to provide a flying course, and they can be undertaken at a variety of destinations, such as New York, London, and Edinburgh. Many people delay flying, essentially limiting the number of destinations they visit, perhaps restricting their selves to Europe only.

For those who want to go abroad, but don’t feel prepared enough, flying courses are one option, but we have our own advice:

  • Familiarise yourself with airport scenery, perhaps by visiting you nearby airport. By seeing the planes take off, hearing the noises, it can play a big part in conquering your fear.
  • Statistics are on your side, remember this. Plane crashes or problems are very rare, and when there are problems, this is why they tend to make it on the news.
  • Don’t read too much into the media. This links to the previous point, and it’s important any stories you read in the paper before your flight do not shatter your fear, so it could be worth avoiding the news until you arrive at your destination.
  • Pretending you’re in a car or on a bus can also help, planes are relatively smooth at both taking off and landing, and if you don’t think about it too much, your journey will be a lot easier on your mind.
  • Our final option which we only recommend if it is really necessary, take sedatives. It can work, but it may not fully conquer your fears.

 

Isle of Wight for a traditional British holiday

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History can be found everywhere, and Britain is a country with an extremely rich history, one that still lives today, especially with holidays.

Today it may be cheap to travel to a different country or a different island, but the same can be said about our own islands and the Isle of Wight in particular. Before holidays in Spain and Greece became rather cheap and common, the Isle of Wight was extremely popular for British families.

Even today it can be. Delivering seaside pleasures with stunning views, the Isle of Wight may not be the hottest place to visit, but it can defiantly be known as one of the most attractive British holiday destinations.

You can enjoy walks on the rolling chalk downs, head out in a sailboat, taste the local foods or even time your trip to see the Isle of Wight music Festival. Before thinking about your next Spanish beach holiday, think about spending money in British territory, without needing to change currency. Though do check on the weather beforehand as you may need a raincoat.

 

September Holidays in Greece

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Okay so September is the closing month of the summer holiday season, sadly even for Greece or Greek islands. However, prices drop significantly midway through the month of September, so it could be worth holding off on your summer holiday, plus you’ll miss the rush of the school kids.

September is a great month for couples, because families tend to be restricted to the summer periods, especially with younger children. The weather during July and August is likely to be warmer, but gaining a tan is just as likely in September too.

So what are the downsides? Well as mentioned, it’s the close of the summer holiday season. If you love all inclusive holidays, it may be a little different in September, where restaurants need to budget the last of the food more carefully, and because the number of visitors are smaller, so too will be the range of food on offer.

September may lack atmosphere, even the main attractions such as water parks, but it means no queuing for rides, and seclusion, which could be exactly what you’re looking for in a holiday. Either way, September should not be automatically ruled out just because it’s not quite as hot. So if you want to cut back costs, delay your next summer holiday and head to Greece in September.