Monthly Archives: March 2014

20 Mar

Eco-Friendly Travel

Holidays and vacations are a really important factor in the economy, and in the health of the individuals in it. They are a great way of de-stressing from a life which is saturated with work. But, with the current global warming problems, which is proven to be a result of human activity increasing carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere, travelling by aeroplane to your holiday destination may make an unnecessary contribution. There are plenty of alternative, less fossil fuel reliant travel options which you can choose in order to reduce your carbon footprint. Travelling by boat is a great example of this, although it doesn’t always make sense to travel to the other side of the world by boat. Another thing you can consider to limit your impact on the ecosystem, is to join a conservation effort while on holiday. There are a number of ‘ecotourism’ holiday packages, which give you a great holiday, while also allowing you to contribute to conservation efforts.

18 Mar

Combing Safari with Beach

Many people like to combine their time on safari with a few days by the beach. After all the excitement and exhilaration of your safari in the bush, some time relaxing in equally beautiful coastal surroundings is perfect! Imagine yourself sitting back on powder soft white sands listening to the sound of the calm, sparkling, turquoise ocean in front of you with your favourite novel in one hand and your favourite chilled cocktail in the other.

Africa and the Indian Ocean islands have some truly exquisite coastlines, with some wonderful beach properties to match. There’s something for everyone who wants to mix beach and safari. Perhaps you’re looking for a large yet stylish hotel with lots of facilities? Le Telfair in Mauritius would be the perfect choice. Comprising twenty spacious and chic villas, there’s an 18-hole golf course, tennis court, spa and lots of opportunity for water sports. Families looking for a more relaxed environment might like Kinondo Kwetu on the Kenya Coast. This superb coastal hideaway refers to itself as a ‘home from home’ where you’ll eat delicious, fresh meals al fresco on the beach. There are two pools and tennis court and there are opportunities to go riding, fishing, snorkelling and boating.

Depending on where you travel to for the safari portion of your trip, you could combine it with a short Zanzibar, Kenya coast, Mozambique, Seychelles or Mauritius holiday.