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Daily musings in 90210
It was on day 3 of my holiday in Los Angeles that I threw walking out the window, along with my hopes of getting my lost suitcase back before the weekend. I honestly usually don’t mind walking,...

How to spend a day like an LA local during your California holiday
09.00 AM Runyon Canyon A typical day in the life of an LA local often starts with either a yoga class, or a morning hike. One of the places that people tend to flock to, is Runyon Canyon. It is a...

The first steps on my Solo California Holiday
I wake up in a room that I do not immediately recognize, in a city that I have never been to. It takes me a couple of seconds to realize where I am. Los Angeles, California, of course. I arrived ...

Traveling solo to California
When I first stepped foot on the plane, I was completely convinced I had made a mistake. Even though I had looked forward to my trip for months, saying goodbye to my family and friends felt like ...

Kids clubs and family friendly hotels in Dubai
We have all been there- kids on a holiday at a resort with a sub-standard kids club or even worse no kids club at all. For families, an excellent kids club makes for an excellent holiday. Everyon...

Why a holiday to Qatar offers a much better value proposition than a Dubai holiday
Most people will have heard of Qatar because of their national airline and because it is host to the 2022 World Cup. What many people might not be aware of is that Qatar is also a great holiday d...

Restrictions during a Dubai holiday in Ramadhan
We are always being asked by our clients about visiting the Middle East during the muslim holy month of Ramadhan. Most believe that Dubai has the same restrictions on guests at hotels that Saudi ...

Should I choose an All Inclusive Dubai Holiday?
As the economic pressures continue to bite, an increasing number of families are opting for all inclusive holidays to ensure that their holiday is fully budgeted for before they even leave the UK...

Your holiday to Bali just became a whole lot closer!
Bali holidays have always been the medium haul destination of choice for our Ozzy cousins. For the UK market, the holidays to Bali have been growing in popularity but has never quite matched the ...

Cultural Sensitivities when on holiday in Dubai
The media has sometimes painted an image of Dubai as being intolerant to normal western behaviours and culture. This often leads to questions about how safe it is to travel to Dubai. In reality h...

Is it cheaper to book individual components of my holiday online or book a package with an agent
With the colossal growth of online shopping and online transactions over the last 20 years has come the myth that it is always cheaper to shop online. Whilst this is true for many sectors, and ev...

Is there anything to do in Dubai apart from shopping and the beach
For many people, this question is absurd. We can hear them shouting- Is there anything else worth doing on holiday. For these people, Dubai is probably the only destination in the world to offer ...