Eco Tourism in the Cape Wine Lands – South Africa

Due to the global financial climate and dwindling natural resources, it is only obvious that South Africa would embrace ecotourism as a working sustainable answer to the problem. Being one of the most bio-diverse countries in the world, the popularity of South Africa as a tourist hot-spot is on the increase. What is Ecotourism? Lately, [...]

Guest Post: Our Guide to Planning the Perfect Family “Staycation”.

The term ‘Staycation’ first came into use in the UK around 2009, as the value of the pound dropped and the savings to be made by holidaying at home just kept rising. There are many brilliant holiday locations right here in the British Isles, so if you are smart enough to ‘staycation’ this summer you [...]

Guest Post: Enjoy the world around you while saving it too with green travel

We all want to make an effort to get greener, but many people are unwilling to sacrifice their precious holidays in order to save the environment. However, with the advent of green travel, people are no longer forced to make the difficult decision between saving the world around them and enjoying it. When it comes [...]

Competing Carpooling Platforms Launch iPhone Apps

If you are looking for a more environmentally friendly way to travel, check out carpooling. With the high cost of fuel, carpooling has become increasingly popular. European carpooling platform BlaBlaCar has launched its iPhone app in the UK

Guest Post: Africa’s best green hotels and lodges

As a continent undergoing much upheaval and change both culturally and economically it is crucial that as a tourist destination; Southern and Eastern Africa in particular, this region of the world is appropriately and sustainably managed to ensure the longevity and conservation of some of the world’s most diverse and fragile ecosystems. The Serengeti, the [...]

Guest Post: Family Friendly Cornwall

This is a guest blog post from our friends at Latitude 50, who offer family friendly self catering cottages in Daymer Bay, as well as a range of Polzeath, Rock and Port Isaac Cottages.   Cornwall is a great place to take the kids and there is no shortage of fun attractions and activities to [...]

Guest Post: The Benefits of “Staycationing”

Although embarking on an 18-hour flight to an exotic destination on the other side of the world is all very well, lets not forget the cost, the impact on the environment and the inevitable jet lag. If your limited holiday from work means that you cant go anywhere too far – why not stay in [...]

Guest Post: 8 Green Camping Tips

With summer just around the corner we’re starting to plan our camping trips for the season. If you’re anything like us you’ll want to make your camping trip as green as possible. I like to think that when we venture out as a family we do as much as we can to make sure we [...]

Explore the World of Wellbeing with a Spa Holiday Afloat

The CRUISE Show, being held at London’s Olympia from 24-25 March 2012, will be showcasing a variety of spa experiences available on cruises that will enable you to improve your wellbeing whilst seeing the world at the same time.

Guest Post: Pedal Power – 3 Bespoke Cycling Holidays for Ultimate Green Travel

Being green is often about making lifestyle changes, and it’s usually the case that making modifications to our current practices is an effective way to cut down our carbon footprint. However, holidays are to many people a valuable respite and treat that is difficult to cut out of our lives. Unfortunately the travel and tourism [...]

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