Amanda Holidays

I have been lucky enough to travel to South America twice with Latin Routes - and both trips reminded me why this part of the world gets under your skin in a way few destinations do. My first adventure took me to Buenos Aires, Iguazu Falls and Rio de Janeiro; my second to Peru - Lima, Cusco, Machu Picchu and Lake Titicaca. If Latin America is on your radar, please read on. I hope this post helps inspire you... If you were captivated by BBC's Race Across the World - watching t

Steven and I are passionate about wildlife. After enjoying a couple of African safaris, Costa Rica was next on our bucket list. I must admit, I had some apprehension about spiders during the planning phase, but I'm so glad I didn't let it deter us. As it turned out, any spiders we encountered during our trip were quite content to stay in their own corners. Our journey began with a direct 11-hour flight from Gatwick in Premium Economy. Opting to travel to the airport the night

The Happy Planet Index measures what matters: sustainable wellbeing for all. It tells us how well the world’s nations are doing at achieving long, happy, sustainable lives and guess who once again has topped the recent rankings of over 150 countries? Costa Rica is home to the greatest density of species in the world and its residents have higher wellbeing and live longer than those of many rich nations, including the USA and the UK. All of this is achieved with a per capita

Chris and Jane like to plan their holidays in advance and I really enjoy bringing their ideas to life. It was inspiring to work on their Costa Rica and Nicaragua adventure, and I love how they immerse themselves into a country taking advantage of local tours. Unfortunately, due to local unrest, Nicaragua became a no travel destination, which gave some added time to further explore Costa Rica and especially its diverse wildlife. Here’s how they found it... Our choice of holida