And there can be no better place to take that magical family safari than Namibia, a desert country of stark and breathtaking beauty with one of the world’s wildest coastlines. Namibia is sparsely populated but proud and culturally diverse tribes live as they have lived over generations. It is a country rich in diamonds, wilderness and wildlife. All this makes it an ideal family safari or family vacation destination. This is a place that is popular with celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt who also found it a great place to have their baby!
Unlike many of the popular safari destinations in Africa, Namibia is one of the few African countries where a self-drive holiday is an excellent option, with the extra flexibility that this brings. This can be particularly important and helpful if you are traveling with young children. Another important consideration when you’re planning to travel with … Read the rest
When you arrive on the sun-bleached beaches of Menorca after spending time on Ibiza or Mallorca, you will notice the drop in volume as it is more birdsong than dance. This easternmost Balearic island will move to its own mellow rhythm. The sea splashed cities of Anglo-Spanish Mao and maze-like Ciutadella are wonderfully low-key and very distinctive. The gold and white-sand bays which stud the 216 km of coastline are among the best in the Mediterranean. Heading inland, the island is more rural and has over 70,000 km of dry-stone walls which crisscross the rolling hills and fields between the villages.