“The beach is just the beginning…”

Never has there been a truer phrase spoken.

During the month of March 2010, I was kindly invited by the Antigua & Barbuda Tourism Board to visit their lovely islands and to experience everything they have to offer.

I was soon able to discover that there is so much more to Antigua & Barbuda than those 365 magnificent beaches for which the islands are famous during our one week stay. continue reading…

After taking a short domestic flight from Manchester Airport I arrived at London Gatwick where I transferred from the North terminal by a short shuttle bus journey to the South Terminal where Virgin Atlantic are based.

Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy Seats

After getting acquainted with my fellow travellers I checked in for my Flight to Kingston. Upon check-in I found that we had very kindly been upgraded to Virgin’s Premium Economy cabin which was a lovely surprise !

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Having arrived at London Gatwick in the very early hours of the morning and meeting my travel companions, I was ecstatic to find out that I had been upgraded to “club class”  When we had boarded the aeroplane we were shown to our seats and greeted with glass of champagne.

The next 8 hours 35minutes flew by. The staff and service, not to mention the extra space on the aircraft were second to none and I would definitely recommend an upgrade.

Arriving at Grantley Adams International Airport, Barbados the weather could not have been more perfect. We travelled 35minutes by coach to the Tamarind Cove situated on the west coast.  The Tamarind Cove has an inviting Caribbean charm as soon as you enter and the pristine beach with crystal clear waters was to die for. continue reading…

In October 2008, we set out on our long awaited Safari to Kenya. We boarded our Kenya Airways flight from Heathrow to Nairobi at 8pm and arrived the following morning at 6.30am, the direct flight taking seven and a half hours

The propeller driven 8-seater plane!

We were met at the airport by our Tour Operator’s representative who drove us the short journey to their Safari Lounge where we were provided with a hearty breakfast and our first cup of Kenyan coffee (highly recommended). Shower facilities were also available for those of us who wanted to freshen up.

The transfer from Nairobi to the Masai Mara was by plane, albeit a propeller driven 8-seater (an adventure in itself). Our flight took us out of the bustling city of Nairobi, over the Masai Mara, landing 40 minutes later on the Keekerok airstrip. Our waiting jeep took us the short 10 minutes drive to Keekerok Lodge which was to be the base for our Safari. continue reading…