The Big Five

One of the most interesting and exciting vacations on
offer today is the safari holiday. Some of these now
have become rather more sophisticated than the tent
and backpack variety and have something to offer even
the most discerning of travelers.

Most visitors to East Africa, for example, choose to
take a few days relaxing – jet-lag gets the best of
most people! – at the beginning and end of their
holiday lying ocean-side in a five star hotel with all
of the comforts you would expect.

Kenya has lots to offer with the superb white sandy
beaches edging the Indian Ocean to its vast national
parks being home to some of the worlds most exotic
creatures – including the big five.

The great wildebeest migration starts in October with
literally hundreds of thousands of the animals
crossing from Tanzania in the south through Kenya and
back again. People come from all corners of the world
to witness this spectacular event and always leave in
awe at the spectacle.

After the grueling road trip – Kenyan roads are not
the best – its time for the luxury again. Hotel staff
are very courteous and highly trained in customer
care. They have had many years to polish up the
service and it shows!

So if it is great snorkeling, diving courses, or dhow
trips (traditional Arab sailing vessels) you are
after, as they say there hakuna matata – no problem.

Life in Kenya is relatively slow so its a great way
to relax and unwind!

Holidays With ‘Me In Mind

The kids are staying with the grandparents, the summer
is here, and you have two whole weeks of nothing in
front of you. What do you do?

A truly superb treat for yourself is to try out a spa
vacation. Take time to recharge those batteries and
get back in touch with you and/or your loved one.

This could be a time to kick back, leave your worries
at home and be rejuvenated by the many treatments
available. How about a specialized massage with sweet
smelling oils followed by a fruity facial? Then off to
the sauna to sweat out those toxins that have been
accumulating all year.

There are virtually hundreds of these spas all around
the world and most have something unique to offer.
Perhaps your idea of ‘recharging your batteries is to
lie in a hammock reading a good book whilst sipping
exotic drinks from a coconut.

Or perhaps you would like to nibble on mangoes and
papaya after the early morning yoga session? Whatever
your desire, it is on offer.

Choosing this type of holiday may be one of the best
decisions you ever made. If your life is full of
stress – and who doesnt have that kind of life these
days – this could be the time you take for yourself to
evaluate and consider where your life is leading you.

It may seem a little self indulgent but didnt you
work so hard this year? Go on – you deserve it!