We are both teachers and can only travel during school holidays. We're looking for an exciting trip with an active challenge for the October half term — we can take up to ten days.
As David Lean's classic film 'Lawrence of Arabia' turns 50 this year, John Gimlette (author of 'Wild Coast: Travels on South America's Untamed Edge') and family set out for the fabulous Jordanian desert.
No matter how far off the beaten track you venture, the region's pervasive religious fervour will enhance your experience — if you know where to look, explains Audley's Carol Coates.
Our two daughters are now 8 and 10 and after a few holidays closer to home we feel they are now old enough to enjoy a long haul trip. We love the outdoors and activities, would like to travel for about three weeks and we want this to be a holiday of a lifetime.
We are planning our honeymoon in February 2013 and are not sure where to go. We want a peaceful and relaxing time but we don’t want to be in one place, sitting on a beach for the whole two weeks. We would still like to do things and see a bit of the country. Where would you suggest?
When it comes to Africa’s animal hotspots, Namibia is often overlooked — branded a ‘scenery’ rather than a ‘wildlife’ destination. But not only does it offer game in great numbers, it also has some truly unique species. Here’s our nature lovers’ guide
