Today we will try to answer a question that a lot of people have in mind when we are telling them we are Travel Consultants. “Why book through a travel agency”

If you can think of us as being a tour guide that will lead you to a perfect vacation, then you are on the right path. 

You may have guessed. today we are going to talk about Dijon in Burgundy, France.

You certainly all know the Dijon mustard, but the City of Dukes, as it likes to be called, has much more to offer.

About five centuries ago, Dijon, Capital of Burgundy, was ruled by Dukes who made the city a place of arts and architecture. George R.R Martin’s told that the Dukes of Burgundy was his inspiration while writing the best-selling book Game of Thrones. Not bad!

And what about the wine? The Burgundy wines are considered as one of the best wines in the world. As a wine amateur, you will definitely find happiness.

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Whether you're planning a wedding, romantic getaway or even a family holiday in Rarotonga, here is a handy 'Top 10 Things To Do" list that will help you to make the most of your visit to this piece of paradise in the Cook Islands.

Watch out Peter Jacskon! We recently sent Michele on a three night dash to Beijing to check things out. Travelling with a friend, another Michelle, they managed to resist the shops – so they said – and got out and experienced the city.  Highlights were The Great Wall and The Forbidden City and the just the sheer size and rush that is Beijing.

Of course Michele is happy to talk about her trip and offer travel advice from her experience at any time.  She took the video camera and with her new-found filmmaking skills has personally shot, edited and added the soundtrack to give you a brief Beijing experience! 

"In the space of a mere three days, a slothful , thrifty, shy, careful me was compelled to run, shop, tai chi and eat my way around a city that proved an absolute delight. Hong Kong was served up on a platter thanks to a quick bite-sized trip on an extended weekend trip. Here's how to do it..."

Michele writes of her memorable experience sailing on the majestic Queen Elizabeth from Auckland:
"The first person I saw was Elizabeth Taylor.  She was there along with stars of yesteryear – Janet Gaynor, Robert Mitchun, Alfred Hitchcock.  Winston Churchill even had an appearance peering from the walls over the intimate cluster of leather chairs in the serenity of the cigar room... "

Earlier this year our Jill and Judy Bailey have got together to plan a fabulous exploration of Africa. Jill has travelled on safari in Africa several times and lived in Southern Africa for a while years ago. Judy has travelled to Africa previously with World Vision to see their projects.