Jamie Richardson

An unforgettable South Africa honeymoon

A South African honeymoon can be the perfect antidote to the hectic schedule of planning a wedding - the ideal location for a little pampering and indulgence. A country of extraordinary diversity South Africa is fast becoming one of the most popular hon... Read >

A guide to the national parks of South Africa

There are some incredible destinations in which to enjoy African safaris but nowhere else seems to engender the spirit and the energy of the land more than South Africa. This diverse country resides at the tip of the spearhead like Southern Peninsula ... Read >

Sensational Singapore

Singapore is a lively and very modern city, spotlessly clean and vibrant; this tiny city state proves that good things certainly do come in small packages. As a luxury holiday destination few places can compete with this diminutive but glimmering jewel of... Read >

Australia, the ultimate honeymoon destination

A honeymoon is a special occasion, a celebration and concretization of the love and lawful bond that is shared by two people. As such every year hundreds of thousands of couples scour the web and inspect brochure after brochure and talk to travel agent af... Read >

A taste of the Caribbean

For many people luxury holidays come few and far between and therefore when we do decide to let loose the purse strings a little and enjoy an exclusive break we want to know that our experience is going to be something special, something memorable and som... Read >

How to start planning your honeymoon

Struggling with honeymoon ideas? Not sure where to start, let alone where to go? There are a few simple steps you can take to help you figure out a honeymoon that is right for you not only in terms of location, but feel, duration, budget and accommodation... Read >

Namibia, a land of contrasts

When many people think of African safaris they might imagine trekking through the wilds of the Kruger National Park in South Africa or navigating through the plains of the Maasai Mara in Kenya. How many people can honestly say that they would first consid... Read >

A luxury train journey through South Africa

A luxury train may not be everyone’s idea of the perfect way to compliment a South African safari, but for those who yearn for that romantic and by-gone elegance, a luxury train journey could offer the ultimate in resplendent and regal travel. South Afric... Read >

An introduction to New Zealand's North Island

New Zealand is an incredibly wide ranging country, a place which seems characterised by a dichotomy between Maori and European culture, between the old and the new, the rural and the metropolitan and of course, the north and the south. This amalgamation, ... Read >

Why you should consider a safari beach holiday

Safari holidays for many people signify a life changing experience, the culmination of many years spent dreaming of and anticipating the rugged wilds of the African bush. In a realistic world though actually going on safari can be quite a task with the de... Read >

The friendliest holiday destinations in the world

more luxury holidays should be memorable for a number of reasons but often the most treasured (or hated) memories we retain of our travel experiences are the smaller, even trivial encounters we have with the people that we meet when we are there. Involvi... Read >

Four alternative honeymoon destinations

Honeymooning today can be a tricky business. With so many offers, a plethora of tour operators vying for your custom and an endless choice of potential destinations, one of the main problems when organising your honeymoon is actually deciding where to go.... Read >

Mozambique a rising star in Africa

Mozambique may not be the first place that comes to mind when we consider a luxury holiday to Africa, but slowly and steadily this once war torn nation is establishing itself as an idyllic and diverse tourist destination. Although much of the wildlife... Read >

Southern Africa's most spectacular landmarks

Compiling a list of Southern Africa’s most impressive natural features is a contentious issue certainly but one that I hope will breed healthy debate and discussion. To abbreviate such a wide ranging and diverse landscape into a few specific points may se... Read >

Planning your 2012 honeymoon

2012 is a big year for a lot of reasons. London will of course play host to the 30th Summer Olympic Games, Queen Elizabeth II will enjoy her Diamond Jubilee and according to the Mayan Calendar a new cycle of creation will begin, or as some would have it, ... Read >