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South Africa draws many visitors for a variety of reasons, beach dwellers head for Cape Town in December & January, safari seekers head for the parks during the dry season from May to September, the Cape Winelands harvest attracts wine aficionados from January to March, walkers like to visit during Spring and the Garden Route is spectacular all year round. This is a diverse country, the coastline has two oceans and stretches 2798 km from the desert border with Namibia…

The Dominican Republic offers all inclusive holidays at the cheaper end of the scale for those looking for a Caribbean destination on a budget. Surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the North and Caribbean sea on the South, the Dominican Republic is easily accessible with eight international airports, and is also a favourite Caribbean destination for golfers. The island of Hispaniola is split into two thirds Dominican Republic and one third Haiti. The island was named by Christopher Columbus in…

Mfuwe Lodge in South Luangwa, has developed a unique relationship with a family of wild elephants over several years. When this five star lodge in Zambia was built, it didn’t deter a particular family of elephants from taking the most direct route to the annual harvest of wild mango fruits found within their grounds. The elephants didn’t go around the development, instead led by the matriarch nicknamed Wonky Tusk, they continued as before – straight through the lodge’s reception area,…

Bali The best time to visit Bali is in the dry season (May to September) although it’s generally considered an all year round destination with temperatures only fluctuating a few degrees from an average of 27-29 degrees. Monsoon season is October to April. Bangkok Bangkok is hot all year round with average temperatures of 30-35 degrees. The best time to visit is December and January when it’s cooler and drier. The rainy season is from May to October. Beijing Beijing…

The Caribbean enjoys a moderate tropical climate that typically fluctuates between 24-29°C. High Season (December to April) These are the driest months in the Caribbean making it a popular winter sun destination, especially around Spring Break and Easter. Low Season (May to November) Expect rainfall during low season, which helps to keep the tropical islands green & lush. August tends to be the hottest month in the Caribbean. Hurricane Season (June to November) The hurricane season stretches from the 1st…