Blogs by Elle Croft

Written by Elle Croft

When Elle is not travelling, she's blogging about it over at A Bird in the Hand Travel. She believes that you don't have to look like a backpacker to travel, and writes about the stylish side of wanderlust, from stylish destinations to packing tips.

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World
Where to Travel for a Winter Olympics Experience
With Beijing's 2022 Winter Olympics launching this week, the sporting festivities are beginning once again – and we couldn't be more excited! You don’t need to... Read More »
World
How to Pack Like a Pro
Surely there’s an easier way to get from A to B without your luggage resembling a bring-and-buy sale when you get there? There is! We’ve got 15 clever ideas to help... Read More »
North America
Top Places to Visit in Canada
The second largest country in the world is bound to have a lot to offer visitors, and the 16 million tourists travelling to the USA’s northern neighbour each year are... Read More »
The most romantic destinations in the world

Looking to inject some romance into your travel plans this year? Here we explore the most loved-up destinations on the planet...

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Africa
Top Experiences in South Africa
South Africa is a vast and beautiful country with contrasting landscapes, an incredible culinary scene, world-class beaches and some of the most fascinating wildlife in... Read More »
Australia
6 Reasons to Visit Australia in Winter
As an Australian, I used to be totally acclimatised to the weather Down Under. When winter hit you’d see me bundled in scarves and jackets complaining about the... Read More »
Africa
Dos and Don'ts of Visiting South Africa
South Africans are incredibly proud of their country, and for good reason. Of course, once you arrive they’ll have some tips for you to stay safe, but they’re not... Read More »
San Francisco
The icons of San Francisco
San Francisco is one of the most iconic cities in the USA, but what does it have to offer visitors, apart from a rather pretty red bridge?This infamous city will keep... Read More »
Africa
17 reasons why you should visit South Africa
South Africa is one of those countries that is, for now, relatively unknown as a tourist destination. The World Cup in 2010 served as its international début and since... Read More »
Queensland
Competition: The Big Aussie Reunion
Win a trip to Queensland, Australia and be reunited with a loved one!Are you missing a childhood friend? Maybe a relative that made the big move Down Under? Or maybe... Read More »
Sydney
The Best History Museums in Sydney
Sydney has more museums than most cities, and somewhat frustratingly most of them are worth going to, which makes choosing the right one a tricky decision. However, if... Read More »
Singapore
Hidden Gems of Singapore
Although Singapore is a well known for stopovers on the way to Australia or New Zealand, rarely is it spoken of as a destination in itself. It's a shame that so few... Read More »
Australia
Australia: the Greatest Restaurant on Earth

The following extract is taken from Flight Centre magazine The Experts, with words by Lauren Jarvis and photos as credited.

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World
Visiting the World's Top Landmarks
Do you have your bucket list written? Get a pen handy, because you'll want to add some destinations to that list today. When TripAdvisor recently released their 2014... Read More »
New Zealand
Why you need to visit Christchurch, New Zealand...now!
New Zealand is a destination deserving of at least a couple of weeks' exploration. Even if you're visiting friends and family, it would be a shame to travel across the... Read More »
Top 5 USA Road Trips
The words 'road trip' and 'USA' seem to go hand-in-hand, with so many miles of the huge country to discover and wide, long roads to explore from. We've rounded up the... Read More »
5 Father's Day Gift Ideas for the Travelling Dad
Is June 15 in your diary yet?If not, make a note that it's Father's Day - a day to appreciate our dads, to celebrate them, spoil them, or just give them a call to say... Read More »
5 Tips For Making the Most of Your Summer Holiday
Now that summer is starting to feel like more than just a distant dream, it's time to begin planning the one thing that kept us going through the cold, dark winter, long... Read More »
Best city break destinations
The city break: an exciting getaway that doesn’t demand a chunk of your precious holiday time, and that allows you to explore somewhere new in just a few days. City... Read More »
Los Angeles
Top reasons to visit Santa Monica
Flying into Los Angeles doesn't mean your holiday must involve heavy traffic, crowds of tourists and a frantically fast pace. Just 13km from L.A.X. Airport lies Santa... Read More »
Easter holiday wish list
Have you booked a getaway for Easter yet? With the year’s only four day bank holiday fast approaching, we’ve started dreaming about an Easter break in destinations... Read More »
Los Angeles
Best short breaks from Los Angeles
Los Angeles offers visitors so many experiences and sights: the infamous Hollywood sign, the walk of fame, Santa Monica beach, Beverley Hills...as well as some of the... Read More »
Australia
A Visitor’s Guide to Australian Animals
Australia is a land with plenty of sights and experiences to offer visitors: endless, pristine beaches; wild and untouched nature; exceptional architecture; the... Read More »
Experiences to try in 2014
Travel is about so much more than just the destination. T.S. Eliot was famously quoted as saying “The journey not the arrival matters.”We quite like the arrival... Read More »