Barbados Food, Wine & Rum Festival 2011

If you love Caribbean food and a good island getaway, this is a "cannot miss" event! See you there...

Five Best Historical Highlights of Southeast Asia

Grand Palace, Bangkok Thailand

If you consider yourself a bit of a history buff, or are intrigued by the way things used to be, Southeast Asia is a great tourist destination for you. Steeped in history and culture, you don’t have to move far from the modern Vietnam hotels and fancy Balinese resorts to find the Southeast Asia of yesteryear. Here's a list of the top five historical highlights with a collective age that makes any nursing home look like a day care, you’ll be sure to get a history hit at any one of these famous tourist attractions.

3 Asian Holiday Hotspots

Lake Bratan, Bali

Asia has long enchanted the mind of the adventurous traveller, with its steamy rice fields, lush jungles, intriguing local customs and mouthwatering cuisine. In the last few decades, Asia has really come into its own as a tourist destination, and as it continues to move forward in leaps and bounds, the delights on offer to the average traveller get more and more exciting. If you’re considering an Asian holiday, I’ve put together a list featuring three extraordinary, yet very different Asian holiday destinations. Whether you prefer sipping cocktails in one of Bali’s five-star Jimbaran hotels or resorts, trekking through the jungle on a Northern Thailand elephant tour or taking in the cultural diversity of life in Vietnam, Asia is just waiting for you to discover its gems.

3 Luxury Breaks in Australia

Hayman Island Resort, Whitsunday Islands Australia

Australia is full of great places to get away from it all. With an enviable climate and pristine beaches, Australia is practically littered with holiday spots. Sometimes, however, you need that extra little bit of luxury to make your getaway special. Whether it’s a city break to Sydney complete with a 5 star hotel, Sydney limo hire and reservations at all the best restaurants, or a rustic retreat to a private island in the Whitsundays, sometimes that added luxury is exactly what we need to make a holiday one we’ll never forget. We’ve put together three of the best luxury destinations in Australia to give you some ideas, so that your next holiday can be one in which you truly spoil yourself.

So get fussy! Choosing a Hotel in Australia

Hotel Room in Sydney

There are so many good hotels and motels in Australia these days you can hardly avoid finding something nice. It’s almost a joke in the Australian tourist industry that there are probably more top quality hotels in places like Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne than you’d expect to find in London or Paris. The only reason it’s not really a joke is because it’s actually true. The good news for tourists is that it means you can get as fussy as you like about choosing Australian hotels, and expect to get a good deal as well.

Eat Safe While Travelling on Holiday

One joy of travel is sampling the variety of foods available in different regions of the world. While one wouldn't want to discourage this, in regions where hygiene standards differ from home, it's worth being a little cautious initially, to ensure one doesn't get sick. Your travel insurance might cover you for medical bills should you eat the wrong thing, but it's best to try and avoid any problems to start with.

Fine Food and Mountains: Skiing Holidays in France

Les Deux Alpes, France

Today's Food and Ski holiday was written by Nick Lewis, a travel writer and copy editor for Eclipse Ski, specialists in group and skiing holidays. Visit Eclipse Ski for more information.

For the traveller keen on both skiing and fine food, there is no better place for a skiing holiday than France. As any gastronomer knows, the French take their food very seriously. And the Alpine French take their skiing just as seriously.

Summer Travel Ideas & Deals - Barbados, Hawaii, Los Cabos & More!

Summer is almost here and it's looking to be a busy one. If you haven't planned your getaway yet, here are some ideas and deals to help you plan. Happy Travels!

Asia, South Africa and the Mountains of Europe Await!

Sunset on Table Mountain, Cape Town South Africa 

Photo Credit: Luca Galuzzi - www.galuzzi.it

As usual, here is this week's round of fantastic travel deals. Happy Travels!

Cocktails From Around the World: African Lullaby Cocktail

If you don't know by now, I love a good cocktail and the more I try the more I want to try. I came across this South African cocktail, aptly named African Lullaby, that's made with the award winning, Amarula Liqueur. Amarula is made in South Africa from the fruit of the African Marula tree (also known as the Elephant tree).