Auriel Holidays Blog

Costa Rica has become increasingly popular in recent years with more and more people adding it to their bucket lists. We are here to cut through the clutter and tell you about the real hidden gems from people who have really been there.

Ahh Rome, the home of romance, history and most importantly gelato! So with only three days to spare, just how do you know where to start and what order to do it all in so that your not zig zagging all over the city. Have no fear, we’ve mapped it out for you!

The Okavango Delta is the name given to the extensive wetlands in Northern Botswana, which runs into the dry sands of the Kalahari and never reaches the sea. It is a haven for wildlife as it is located in the middle of any otherwise desert area of the country. We take you through our adventure and offer advice on the best places to stay and best things to do.

Greece has over 6,000 islands and islets scattered in the Aegean and Ionian Seas, with only 227 islands inhabited. With so many to choose from, how do you know where to start? We’ve done the leg work for you and narrowed down our favourite destinations that have been tried and tested!

Set high up in the Andes Mountains of Peru, only the most adventurous travellers will find the Incan city ruins of Machu Picchu, left abandoned in the 15th century. Join us as we take on the hike and find out exactly why this special place became one of the seven wonders of the world.

The effects of man kind are destroying our planet so its important to act now before its too late. Our elephants, pandas and big cats are all on the edge of extinction along with many other precious and unique animals. With such an overwhelming task, its hard to know where to start. The first step, get educated and become informed. We have shortlisted a few eye opening documentaries, which really gave us an insight into what the animal kingdom is facing and how we as humans can help. A small change now can make a big difference.

There is no doubt about it, Africa is filled to the brim with new places to explore. However with only a limited amount of time on the continent, the real question is how do you narrow this down to get the best experience? We have done the air miles for you and have selected our favourite safari parks we keep going back to.

There is no doubt that cruising has become mass market with lots of options online to choose from. To help you narrow down what would work best for you, find our top tips for booking an ocean cruise right here.

Having travelled far and wide between our team, we put our heads together to discuss the best road trips we have ever done. From infamous routes to unexpected adventures, this is a round up of what we would recommend.

Portugal, the home of colourful ceramics, quaint coves and most importantly port! We have selected our favourite hotels offering luxury retreats that will make your holiday that little bit more extravagant, because why not, you deserve it!

With over 165 major rivers in the world, the waterways across the planet have so much to offer. From dolphins to caimans and iguanas to exotic birdlife, there is so much to see. To help you narrow down what would work best for you, find our top tips for booking a river cruise right here.

As the far reaches of the planet become more accessible, the adventurous methods of travel do to. From Antarctic excursions to Galapagos getaways there is lots on offer. To help you narrow down what would work best for you, find our top tips for booking an expedition cruise right here.

With coffee table books making a come back, it is good to invest in those timeless classics which will never go out of fashion. Whether it be to act as a form of decoration or inspiration for when we are finally allowed back on planes, not even a global pandemic will keep us grounded forever.

When we can’t physically get on planes, there has been no better time to emotionally get on one and escape on a whirlwind adventure to a faraway land. We’ve sorted through our bookcase and narrowed down our favourite reads over the years to bring you this list of travel, exploration and discovery.

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a devastating effect across the world leaving a trail of personal tragedy in its wake. However, mankind has always made the best of every situation it has faced throughout history, coming together and creating miracles. The pandemic has been a challenge for every single person on the planet but as a species, it is an event to marvel. We have put together a list of some of the best books that have been created to document this unique period of human history.

The luxury hotel market is booming with a surge in unique, remote and amazing eco hotels that are like something out of a movie. We’ve put together a list of our favourite coffee table books all about the magical places we are yet to discover all over the world.

We may be stuck in our homes, but it doesn’t mean we can’t still enjoy each and every flavour from around the world. Maybe its that trip to the Seychelles you fancy reminiscing or that trip to Morocco that was cancelled. We have found the best travel inspired cookbooks to try at home this year.

Italy is most famous for its superb pizza’s and tantalising pasta dishes, however there is so much more to Italian cuisine than you may think. We’re here to explore what other underrated dishes Italy has to offer.

Africa is a magical place with each hotel, lodge and camp you visit beautifully decorated having drawn upon their surroundings. From earthy tones to leather accessories and subtle animals prints, we have put together a list of how you can bring a bit of Africa into your home.

Second only to Paris is there a city in the world known for their ombre cupcakes and rustic artisan sourdough bread. That city is London, which has some of the most famous bakeries in the world, which create exquisite masterpieces. From rainbow cakes topped with sugar art to biscuits that are too good to eat, we have compiled the best books you should buy, that will give you an insight into how these bakeries master a tricky combination of both flavour and artistry.