Whizzing over the Okavango Delta in a helicopter with the doors off is a truly memorable experience: Flying low over elephants drinking in clear lagoons and Sitalunga leaping over the reeds, the landscape a patchwork of emerald greens and vibrant blues.
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St Barth - A slice of the Cote d’Azur in the Caribbean
I certainly felt very lucky when I arrived on the island of St Barth. Firstly, my propeller plane had landed safely after a near vertical dive over mountainous terrain onto the infamous short runway, the wing tip almost touching the turquoise waters of St Jean Bay. And secondly, I was ticking off a place that had been on my bucket list for a very long time.
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Bhutan. Still the Kingdom of Happiness
I am often asked where’s the one place I’ve visited that has totally blown me away and, I have to say, it’s a tough question to answer. I have seen so many wonderful places and each has its own special memories. But in terms of one country where I felt truly privileged - for its remote isolation, its traditional way of life and its pristine landscapes - it has to be the Kingdom of Bhutan.
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No Visa, No Problem - China is Calling
I have some genuinely exciting news for anyone who has ever dreamed of visiting China. British passport holders can now travel there completely visa free. No applications, no embassy runs, no fees - just book and go.
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