Travel blog
Team tales, client adventures and expert insights. This is where we share behind-the-scenes snippets, what we know (and love) about travel and plenty of real travel stories.
Travel Inspiration
24th July 2025
Top Cities on Earth
Looking for the ultimate city break?
Condé Nast Traveller have released the results of their massive Readers’ Choice Awards for 2022! Firstly, a massive shout-out needs to go to Canada – so lo...
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24th July 2025
Where to hang with cheeky primates in the wild
Did you know there are more than 300 species of primate on earth? Ranging from the cheeky monkey all the way through to giant gorillas, and even us humans!
So, if you’re potty about primates and ...
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24th July 2025
Walk the World: 20 of the best hikes and climbs in the world
Do you get a real thrill from lacing up your hiking shoes on your travels and conquering an epic trek, hike, or mountain under the steam of your own two feet? Do you love nothing more than finding...
Travel Inspiration
23rd July 2025
A Jubilee celebration of Red, White and Blue
We hope you’ve eaten more Union Jack-covered cupcakes and danced under more bunting than you can count already this weekend! We couldn’t let the bank holiday fly by without a nod of some kind ...
HA News
24th July 2025
Summer crept up on you? 5 last-minute summer holidays you can book now
Time is a bit like quicksand at the moment, isn’t it? One minute you’re merrily glugging on the Baileys and singing Slade by the Christmas tree, the next you’re blinking in disbelief at your c...
Travel Inspiration
24th July 2025
What it's like to travel now
A message on travel from our Founder, Andy
“I’ve travelled throughout my life – my parents were expats and I’ve spent my entire career in the travel industry. I haven’t kept detailed ...
Travel Inspiration
24th July 2025
Dive in to summer: 5 summer holiday escapes
What do you picture when you imagine your perfect summer break? Are you all about the sunshine and the sandy toes, or maybe exploring an ancient world wonder is higher up your wish-list? Below ar...
Travel Inspiration
24th July 2025
Test-free travel: 15 destinations for a stress-free holiday
Because your holidays should be worry-less
All information below is correct at time of writing. We always recommend checking the FCDO site here for all current destination-specific travel advic...
Travel Inspiration
23rd July 2025
18 of the most beautiful places in South Africa
Here at HA, South Africa is the first destination we ever designed holidays to, so it will always have a very special place in our travel-loving hearts! However, although we might be a little biased...