The best of the US
If you are planning to explore the States this summer or autumn, we’ve saved you some work and compiled some choice holidays covering the length and breadth of this amazing country.
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A little piece of paradise
The travel industry is all about the knowledge of secrets. Those undiscovered gems, real nuggets of beauty or experience, unspoilt by the ravages of time and tourists. Hard to find aren’t they? On the southern shores of Kenya, there lies just such a place… Sand Island Beach.
Great Treks of the World
Peru’s Cordillera Blanca is home to Huascaran (the highest mountain in Peru at 6798m), Alpamayo (voted the most beautiful mountain in the world) and one of the world’s greatest short treks. If you want to get away from the crowds of the south of the country, then head north and trek the Santa Cruz Trail…
In search of the Northern Lights - 4 of the best
So how would you like to witness the magical Northern Lights dancing across the Arctic skies? On board a boat navigating the stunning Norwegian coastline? On a husky safari into the wilderness? Or how about on a snowmobile before relaxing on your ice bed in the Ice Hotel? Of course, if time is short, fly to Iceland and drive yourselves to a ranch hotel with uninterrupted views of the heavens.
How to survive a Finnish Sauna
“For safety’s sake, I feel obliged to suggest one golden rule: Never take a sauna with a Finn!”
Adrian Ferraro explores all things hot and cold in Finland’s winter wonderland. With the winter of 2011/2012 lining up to be one of the best ever for seeing the magical Northern Lights, if you’ve always dreamed of seeing this mesmerising spectacle, then contact us to arrange your trip and we can help you get to just the right places at just the right time.
The Great Himalayan Trail
The Great Himalaya Trail (GHT) is the longest and highest alpine walking track in the world winding 4500kms through the tallest mountain ranges and most isolated communities from Tibet to Pakistan.
Circumnavigating the Taklamakan
The Specialist Travel Consultancy, an independent travel agency based in Exeter, is today sending seven academics and adventurers from around the world on an exclusive expedition to circumnavigate the remote Taklamakan desert in Western China.