Cricket Fine Art, London, is a small contemporary art gallery based in the heart of Chelsea. It is run by a friendly team of three who between them have had over sixty years experience working in the art world. Founded by Leslie Pratt in 1996 the gallery represents a selection ... Read more
Say “Maldives holiday” to someone and they’ll probably think of a row of rooms on stilts above a crystal clear lagoon. They won’t necessarily know there are over 1,000 islands in 26 ring-shaped atolls spread over 115 square miles. Just two of the islands have airports that can take international ... Read more
There’s an African beach out there to suit every taste and budget. We’ve rounded up some of the best here, but as it’s impossible to give detailed information in a few words, please give us a call for more ideas on Africa’s best beach retreats. Families A few seaside days ... Read more
You love a beach, but your travelling companions need a bit more activity than relaxing in the sun by the pool or sea. It’s a scenario we encounter fairly regularly here and are happy to report that there are plenty of options to keep everyone happy. Rocktail Beach Camp A ... Read more
Island resorts scattered throughout the Indian Ocean provide everything from uber five-star luxury to barefoot chic. Whether you want to combine a beach holiday with time on safari, or are simply looking for a ‘fly and flop’ destination – there’s an island out there for you. Here are some of ... Read more
Look on a map and it’s clear that Kenya and Tanzania should be the top safari and beach holiday destinations. They're renowned for their wildlife - it’s even said that Kenya was where the safari holiday was invented – and both have Indian Ocean coastlines. But not everyone wants the ... Read more
Claiming to offer ‘the ultimate riding experience in the most hauntingly beautiful place on this planet’ is pretty bold. But that’s exactly the promise Namibia Horse Safaris make on their website. Would they, I wondered, as I joined their Damaraland ride a couple of months ago? The answer, absolutely yes ... Read more
Saba Douglas-Hamilton is both a well respected conservationist and charismatic safari camp owner. In fact she's among our favourite people to work with at Aardvark Safaris. An excellent guide too, Saba knows the local Samburu wildlife, particularly its elephants, intimately. In advance of her forthcoming tour we have picked out ... Read more
Africa's great wildebeest migration is the biggest movement of animals on earth. The annual trek from the southern plains of the Serengeti in Tanzania to Kenya’s Masai Mara, and back again, sees the wildebeest battle crocodile infested rivers, predatory lions, hyenas, and opportunistic leopards. If you’re planning to include time ... Read more
Guiding riding safaris through ‘your’ patch of the African wilderness on a daily basis is surely one of the best jobs ever. But are these lucky few ever tempted to ride elsewhere, either in Africa or the rest of the world? We’ve asked some of the guides we work with ... Read more
