Welcome to our Travel Hub! This is where we have brought together advice, recommendations and travel tips, to help with your holiday planning.

We introduced our free holiday advice service back in March 2020 when covid was creating travel chaos. We have decided to continue the service for the foreseeable future, in addition to our twice-yearly ‘Holiday Surgeries’ which we host in our office.

These services are available if you’re in the planning stage of your next holiday, and even if you’ve already booked something! So, if you have got a holiday-related question or concern please get in touch.

Professional travel advice is as important as ever. We always recommend that you book your holiday with an ABTA approved travel agent – like us!

Advice, recommendations and tips are made in good faith at the time of writing, however, things are constantly changing therefore it’s essential that you remain up-to-date with any requirements that may impact your holiday.

Oyster Box Outdoor Pool

The Glamorous Oyster Box

The Oyster Box: A Glamorous Grand Dame on Durban’s Coast After several magical days on safari, there is something…

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Game Drive Lunch

Our Favourite Safari So Far…

There are moments on a journey when you just know you’ve discovered somewhere truly special, and that’s exactly how…

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Landscape

Self-Driving in South Africa is a Joy

I wrote this from Manyoni Private Game Reserve, having just completed a 4.5-hour drive from Fugitives’ Drift…

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Our Last Night at Fugitives’ Drift

Our last night at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge was wonderful, and I can honestly say this has been one of the most…

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Fugitives' Drift Wildlife

Fugitives’ Drift Was Deeply Moving…

Luxury with Legacy: A Deeply Moving Stay at Fugitives’ Drift Lodge I love South Africa’s extraordinary tapestry…

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Guide Victor with Views

The Magical Montusi Mountain Lodge

It’s the 2nd of March, and we’re now back on the road as we head to Rorke’s Drift. Both Brian and I were…

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Pitstop break

Self Driving in South Africa

It’s February 27th, and we have just checked out of The Residence, feeling rested and ready to take on South…

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The Residence Spa

I’ve Arrived in South Africa!

Two Nights to Reset at The Residence Boutique Hotel There is something rather wonderful about building in intentional…

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Gilly at Airport

My Kenya Airways Experience

When you regularly fly long-haul, you develop favourites. But this time, flying to Southern Africa, we chose something…

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Gilly Bachelor, Speaking Expert

Gilly Bachelor is a dynamic local speaker with a proven track record of inspiring young people to explore careers in…

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We’re Recruiting an Apprentice!

Launching Our First Travel Consultant Apprenticeship We’re thrilled to announce the launch of our first Travel…

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Together… We Gave Back

Supporting Cannock & District Foodbank Last Christmas, instead of sending cards and gifts, we chose to support our…

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