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THE TANZANIA SAFARI YOU'VE PROBABLY NEVER HEARD OF
Ask someone to name a Tanzania safari destination and they'll probably say the Serengeti. Perhaps Ngorongoro too. And fair enough – both are extraordinary places, with some of Africa's most famous wildlife experiences. But there's another side to Tanzania that attracts far fewer visitors, and if you're thinking about a safari, I reckon it's well worth knowing about. I'm talking about southern Tanzania, particularly Nyerere National Park and Ruaha National Park. Neither is
sueaitken7
4 days ago3 min read


PLANNING A SECOND TRIP TO JAPAN?
Planning a second trip to Japan? Discover Tohoku, the Japanese Alps, Hokkaido, Okinawa and Naoshima, with personal insights and travel ideas.
sueaitken7
Oct 116 min read


BRAZIL FOR WILDLIFE? WHAT A PANTANAL SAFARI IS REALLY LIKE.
My latest wildlife adventure - a few days in the Pantanal in Brazil.
sueaitken7
Sep 254 min read


FORGET CHERRY BLOSSOM. I'D GO TO JAPAN IN AUTUMN.
Mention Japan and most people immediately think of cherry blossom. And I can see why. Japan covered in pink is undeniably beautiful and sakura season is a huge part of Japanese culture. But, having visited at both times of year, faced with the choice between Japan in cherry blossom season and Japan in autumn - I'd take autumn. For a start, autumn Japan isn't just a slightly prettier version of what you'd see at any other time of year. Japanese maples turn brilliant shades of
sueaitken7
Aug 274 min read


PLANNING A HOLIDAY TO SOUTH AFRICA: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Answers to some of the questions you'll be asking as you start planning a South Africa holiday.
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Aug 2410 min read


BETTER HOLIDAYS BEGIN WITH BETTER THINKING.
Why the first step in holiday planning should be a conversation.
sueaitken7
Jul 252 min read


IF YOU ASKED ME TO PLAN THREE TAILOR-MADE ITINERARIES THIS MONTH...
People sometimes ask me which holidays I most enjoy planning. It’s a surprisingly difficult question to answer. It’s not necessarily the most expensive trips or the most complicated itineraries that excite me. It’s the enquiries where, almost as soon as I put the phone down, ideas start tumbling into my head. The routes. The little detours. The places I know are going to make someone say, “I’m so glad we included that.” So, if you asked me to plan three tailor-made holidays t
sueaitken7
Jul 135 min read


THE HIDDEN WORK BEHIND PLANNING A TAILOR MADE HOLIDAY
Planning a tailor-made holiday involves far more than booking flights and hotels. Discover the hidden work that transforms a collection of ideas into an itinerary that flows naturally.
sueaitken7
Jul 34 min read


IS PREMIUM ECONOMY WORTH IT?
Exploring the value of Premium Economy seats.
sueaitken7
Jun 192 min read


PLANNING A TRIP TO JAPAN: A FIRST-TIMERS GUIDE
Planning a trip to Japan is easy. Deciding what to leave out is much harder. This guide answers some of the most common questions I get asked when helping clients plan their first visit, from timing and budgets to routes and transport.
sueaitken7
Jun 47 min read


THE MALDIVES - BEFORE YOU BOOK
Planning a luxury Maldives trip as a couple? Here are the key decisions that make or break it—transfers, villa types, meal plans and when to go. Contact Sue for an initial consultation.
sueaitken7
Jun 15 min read


THE TYRANNY OF THE BUCKET LIST.
Somewhere along the line, travel became strangely competitive. People don’t just go on holiday anymore. They “do” countries. Tick off landmarks. Compare how many places they squeezed into two weeks. Return home needing another holiday to recover from the first one. And increasingly, I think the bucket list is partly to blame. Now don’t get me wrong — I understand the appeal. There are places in the world that absolutely deserve their iconic status. I still remember seeing Mac
sueaitken7
May 312 min read
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