Travel Photography holidays inspired – a look at 3 greats

The inspiration for some of the teaching on our travel photography holidays

Back in the mid 1980’s the purchase of a few books via a book club lead to my early forays into examining the work of photographers from the great era of the 1930’s to 1950’s. The tradition of realism was firmly cemented through the images of 3 very different but now considered crucial photographers of their generation. Their individual approaches inspire the kinds of photography that guests on our travel photography holidays seek to weave into to their own way of looking at the world.    Continue reading

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Top 15 Travel Blogs To Inspire You In 2014 And Beyond

There are a great range of blogs dedicated to the fascinating subject of travel. Some of them act as a personal diary of experiences while others provide useful information about holiday issues. The best blogs are read by thousands of enthusiastic travellers each day. They are regularly updated with photographs and entertaining stories. The blogs outlined in this article should provide you with inspiration in 2014 and appear in no particular order (they’re all awesome).

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5 Ways To Make Your Holiday Perfect

5 Ways To Make Your Holiday Perfect

Maybe Bing Crosby wants a white Christmas, but what with the cold, snow and wind, some of us have a more pleasant destination in time. Here are some tips to keep in mind when working on a holiday vacation destination:

Planning Ahead

It’s not too late to start planning a holiday getaway with your family. Checking out last-minute deals, locations that – for whatever reason – are just not as popular this year, or even taking a road trip down south can give you lovely memories of a warm holiday season this year. If you’re willing to travel on the holiday itself and bundle your reservations for a hotel, airfare and even a rental vehicle, you’ll save a bundle!

Booking a cruise with last-minute openings is another fabulous option – The sea air, far away places and the best holiday gift of all – no cooking or cleaning! Find a cruise line to a lovely location and book it.

Did you get too late a start on your planning for that perfect cruise, tour or location for this year’s holiday season? It’s never too early to start planning and making reservations for next year.

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