Alan Hawkins - Articles

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Finally It’s Happening
Let’s face it; South Africa is a stunning destination, offering attractions for each and every need, at a price more than half of any other destinations. But, and here’s the rub, it’s all about marketing the promise and more importantly, delivering on that promise. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 13/05/2008 | Travel Tips
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Travelling With Friends
My mother used to say visitors were like fresh fish, great for the first two days, OK for the next day but that they start getting a little hard to bear on day four and onwards. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 13/05/2008 | Travel Tips
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It Won’t Happen to You….or Will It?
Whether you are being fleeced by a ticket tout at a West End theatre in London, buying a top seat for a top dollar and finding out you are sitting on the roof, or having an item stolen, be aware and be wary. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 13/05/2008 | Travel Tips
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Pay to List
As a Guest House Owner, perhaps a Game Lodge; a Bed and Breakfast or the owner of a privately owned holiday house who would like a little rental when you’re not using it, you are faced with innumerable marketing choices but a limited budget. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 29/04/2008 | Travel Tips
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Internet Travel
By using a search engine and typing in your accommodation query, you will be amazed at how easy internet travel really is. You will be invited to visit sites with holiday homes to rent; and B&B and guesthouse accommodation catering for your every need or desire. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 29/04/2008 | Travel Tips
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Top Ten Travel Tips
Have you ever experienced a serious disaster whilst on holiday? If not, it’s merely a matter of time. It has been said there are two kinds of travellers, those that have experienced a problem holiday and those that are still going to. What an absolute blessing to be able to spend quality time in a holiday destination with those you love, with no problems. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 07/03/2008 | Travel Tips
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Yes, it Does Rain
The whole family are looking forward to a well deserved and excitingly anticipated break, the weather however doesn’t always play the part. One sometimes forgets that most of our coastal areas, certainly as regards the Eastern and South Eastern holiday destinations along the South African coast, are summer rainfall areas. Holidays are all about planning, take a little time on your planning and preparation and you will be one up on El Niño and the weather man. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 07/03/2008 | Travel Tips
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Travelling With Children
As parents we’ve all heard the question “Are we there yet, Dad…” usually as one passes your favourite fuel station within 10 minutes from home at the beginning of a long car trip! Who can blame the children in the back, over stimulated by all the excitement and the anticipation of a holiday. The most important tip for travel at any time is road safety. Travel long distance during day light hours only and obey every single rule of the road, most importantly stay within the speed limit. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 07/03/2008 | Travel Tips
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South Africa’s Best
Being tasked with selecting the top ten travel destinations in Southern Africa might sound easy. This is however simply not the case. The destinations range from Cape Town and the Garden Route, to KwaZulu Natal and the Drakensberg. Read
By: Alan Hawkins | 07/03/2008 | Destinations