Watching a whale burst through the water's surface is a fascinating and unforgettable sight. There's something quite magical about seeing the largest mammal in their natural environment, at its most glorious. Whale-watching is one of the most popular wildlife experiences, but you might be surprised by how many countries have these gentle giants in their waters. So when you're planning your holid...

Tahiti and her islands are gorgeous – and definitely live up to all the hype. French Polynesia is indeed a tropical paradise as romantic as can be. That said – and no matter where you're coming from – this South Pacific archipelago isn't somewhere you simply hop over to for the weekend. To make the most out of your time visiting Tahiti and her islands, here are a few top tips so ...

A few months ago, a friend of mine sent me a text message that led to an experience of a lifetime. The message said "Hamilton Island is running an Instagram competition; you must win it, its heaven". Oh boy, he was so right. Double right actually! I had to win because it was heaven. After getting my visa to Australia (don’t forget you need one) and a long flight from London to Sydney, it wa...

Is cruising for you? Peter Morrell goes on a mini cruise to find out what a life on the ocean waves is really like.Surveys have shown that only about 15 per cent of people in the UK have been on a cruise. This means that there must be a lot of people who are wondering what a holiday on a ship is really like. To find out more, my wife and I recently went aboard Fred Olsen’s Balmoral for a thr...

Barely has the dust settled after the final wicket at the Oval but cricket enthusiasts are already looking ahead to the next Ashes clash between the victorious England team and their Australian counterparts. Alistair Cook and his team will head to Australia in November 2013 for the next series. The first test will take place at the Gabba in Brisbane from 21-25 November 2013 and excitement will ...

As we descended into LAX, I caught my first glimpse of the famous Hollywood sign. Once on the ground I jumped in a cab en route to the Mondrian LA in West Hollywood, my home for the next few days, I drove along palm-tree lined streets while the sun shone from a cloudless bluest of blue skies. Already, I had seen three things which made up just a couple of my pre-conceived ideas about Los Angeles b...

The Maldives is generally thought of as being a luxurious, expensive destination. It's certainly luxurious, but your holiday to the Maldives doesn't have to break the bank. I'm one of the experts at Travelbag, and I went in search of the best affordable resorts in the Maldives. This is what I found...   1. Summer Island Resort Around a 40-minutes speedboat transfer from Male, Summer Isla...