Are you starting to plan your travel for next year? We have tours departing every month, to countries all over the world. But some places are best visited at certain times of year. In March, the beautiful spring cherry blossoms are in bloom across Japan. In July, southern Africa...
Posts Tagged with Turkey
Turkey has amazing history stretching back many thousands of years. From Roman occupation to the Crusades, the Ottoman empire and into the world wars, there’s plenty to explore in Turkey for the history nuts. Enjoy Turkey’s natural beauty – Cappadocia’s extraordinary rock formations, the Med and sun-kissed beaches. And don’t forget the fabulous food!
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The 10 Most Beautiful Palaces in the World (10 minute read)
Buckingham Palace in London has been in the headlines over the past two weeks. This is thanks to the Platinum Jubilee celebrations for Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom. The monarch is celebrating 70 years on the throne. Events beamed worldwide included a jubilee concert featuring Diana Ross,...
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Your Travel Photos: The Best Entries From Our Photo Competition (6 minute read)
If you follow us on social media, then you’re probably aware of the photo competition we’ve been running for the past three weeks. The rules were simple; send us photos of you enjoying our trips past or present, and the best photo wins USD $500 towards their next tour!...
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12 of the Best City Break Destinations Around the World (12 minute read)
City breaks are a great way to see somewhere new and get a flavour of a country. All without having to break the bank or take much time off work. Three or four days is usually plenty of time to see the main sites, do some shopping, and enjoy...
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Everything You need to Know Before Your Visit to Pamukkale & Hierapolis in Turkey (10 minute read)
There are many reasons people book a trip to Turkey. We find the most common reasons are to explore cosmopolitan Istanbul or to enjoy some sun at the coast, perhaps on an island-hopping cruise. Cappadocia is another incredible drawcard, as are the historic sites of Ephesus and Troy. But...
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16 New Year Traditions From Around the World (6 minute read)
Everyone has their own way of ringing in the New Year. For some, it’s an opportunity to get dressed up at a fancy event. Meanwhile, others prefer to hit the bars, whilst some are content to sit on the sofa with a box of chocolates watching the fireworks on...
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10 Interesting Facts About Istanbul (4 minute read)
No trip to Turkey is complete without a visit to the cosmopolitan city of Istanbul. Straddling either side of the Bosphorus Strait, the city is a warren of busy markets, magnificent mosques, and other historic buildings. All of this is interspersed with famous landmarks including the Blue Mosque and...
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Travelling from England? A Guide to the Updated Travel Rules (3 minute read)
23.09.2021. You’ve probably heard the news. After months of confusing traffic light systems, government U-turns and expensive private PCR testing, travellers and travel companies heaved a collective sigh of relief during last Friday’s UK travel update. That’s because the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps announced a huge simplification to England’s...
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7 of the Best Places to Visit at Easter (7 minute read)
There are loads of reasons to travel at Easter: it’s spring in the northern hemisphere, with warming temperatures and trees in bloom. Southeast Asia is also warm and dry. This makes it the best time of year to visit Vietnam, which usually experiences a varied climate up and down...
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Cameras at the Ready: 7 of the Best Views in the World and Where to Find Them (7 minute read)
The world is a wonderful, diverse place and there are incredible vistas to be seen around every corner. Whether they’re natural wonders or man-made masterpieces, you’re sure to stumble across some jaw-dropping views and scenery wherever in the world you travel. We thought we’d pick out seven of the...
