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We send the Royals on holiday

By kellie.bright on May 31st, 2012

On Saturday 2 June this year, the Queen will celebrate 60 years on the throne. Celebrations for the Diamond Jubilee are happening right across the UK, culminating in a special event this weekend.

So when all the ceremonies, parties, soirees, processions and concerts wind up, we figure a few members of the Royal Family could do with a holiday.

See where we think they should go to shake off the shackles of royal duty and let their hair down (well, those of them who still have hair...ahem, William).

The Queen and Prince Philip
Four great Asian treks

By marissa.cooke on Apr 22nd, 2012

Asia is incredibly diverse in its landscape and topography – from volcanic ranges and snowy peaks to sun drenched beaches and tropical rainforests. It’s also home to some of the best, most rewarding and scenic treks the world has to offer.

Here are four of the best:
Cherry blossom season in Japan

By kellie.bright on Jan 19th, 2012

Monique Engler says from the end of March to early May, sakura bloom all over Japan. The cherry blossoms come and go, but not without being noticed.

Everyone stops. The whole country drinks sake until they can’t walk, and stare at the blossoms until the last pale petal floats to the ground. Wandering into Yoyogi Koen, or in fact any park in Japan, you can’t help but be swept away with the merriment as thousands of people celebrate this annual occurrence.
Why we love it: Japan

By kellie.bright on Oct 19th, 2011

This is the next in our Why We Love It Series. We are using this series to showcase some wonderful blogs written by passionate Peregrine staff members. Each blog focuses on a different destination, and today's is about Japan:

Japan...what a place! Definitely a world of its own. From the moment I arrived I loved it. Tokyo is a crazy, exciting, addictive place, from the neon lights and outrageous fashion to the busy streets and flashing games arcades. I had so much fun there.
A musical journey around the world

By kellie.bright on Jun 28th, 2011

Think Buenos Aires and the strains of the tango accompany the images; memories of Cuba come with a breathless dash of rumba music and separating the sounds of West Africa from its people is nigh on impossible.

Music is the lifeblood of many countries, and catching a local performance is something that many people hope for during their travels.
Glorious Gastronomy of Japan

By Lizzie.Gosman on Feb 16th, 2011

Our marketing production guru Lizzie Gosman headed off to Japan last year on our Japan Revealed tour. Share some of her gastronomic memories here, and learn what Japanese ice cream flavour became her new favourite...
Gauging travel experiences

By Rob Forsyth on Jan 4th, 2011

Our polar blogger Brendan van Son is currently somewhere south of the Antarctic Circle. Before he set sail from Ushuaia, he gave us the lowdown on some of his favourite travel experiences. Next week, keep an eye out for Brendan’s thoughts on his Antarctic adventure.