Helen Moxley
Paradores in Spain Paradores date back to 1910, when the Spanish Government set out to create hotel infrastructure for tourists and travellers showcasing the best of Spain. Initially Paradores were created from historic buildings, castles and grand manor houses. In more recent times striking new buildings have been commissioned, such as the one in Cadiz. […]
Ecuador Family Holidays You may have seen our recent blog post on Galapagos Islands for family holidays. Now with the help of our expert Julie we explore what there is to do on mainland Ecuador. It may surprise you as there is plenty to do without visiting the Galapagos Islands, although if time and budget […]
Where would you recommend to go in Latin America for a family holiday? There are so many great family holidays to be had in Latin America. If you have older children (age 10 and above), then I would highly recommend a visit to Ecuador & The Galapagos Islands, taking in a cruise to experience their […]
More than a holiday … become a local in Argentina for a few days Travel, as they say, broadens the mind. Increasingly we are being asked by our clients for recommendations of places to go and stay where they can be more than just spectators, where they can truly experience the culture and activities of […]
Where to find the best steaks in Buenos Aires? This is a question many people ask us. The bad news is that there is no simple answer. The good news is that there are so many restaurants where you can enjoy an excellent steak at a reasonable price in the city that you can be […]
In recent years, Peru especially Lima has become highly regarded within gastronomical circles, with no less than three of the top fifty best restaurants in the world located there. And now we begin to wonder if it is the new culinary capital of the world? On my recent trip to Peru. I was quite simply, wowed […]
It’s 05:30 a.m. in the heart of Kruger National Park; darkness and the cold morning air are awaiting me, but the anticipation of what is to come is too thrilling to click snooze on my alarm. And trust me, I am not a morning person. I have been lucky enough to have the chance to […]
The Amazon is a must-visit for many visitors to South America – and for good reason. The experience with nature and wildlife is second to none. Peru is considered one of the best places to visit the Amazon rainforest. Here the jungle teems with wildlife and is lush with greenery and beautiful fauna all year […]
As a travel agent I have been lucky enough to visit some of the most exciting places in the world, but this was my first trip to the unique and wonderful Galapagos Islands. I have watched programmes, seen pictures and heard colleagues tell stories of the Galapagos Islands so I was excited from the outset. […]
As stated in my last blog post, I have landed in the driest place on Earth, the Atacama Desert in Chile. Accompanied by my wife, my camera and an increasing sense of excitement as I begin to understand the wonders of this part of the world. We were staying at the ultra-luxurious retreat the Tierra […]
Over the years my job has taken me all over the world. I have been fortunate enough to visit well over sixty countries without ever staying in a desert. I must admit it was not one of my top priorities. My wife, though, was keen to go to the Atacama and persuaded me to accompany […]