Top 10 Vacation Destinations Preferred By Nigerian Celebrities

By Chinelo Ngene

From the beautiful waves of the Jamaican shore to the captivating hills of Cape Town, Nigerian celebrities have been exploring and uncovering the most breathtaking vacation destinations around the world in recent times.

Celebrities like Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jolade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic, Davido, 2face, Wizkid, Dbanj amongst others. These celebrities relish travel experiences as they replace shoot locations with private verandas, luxury rooms, superlative dining, exotic beaches, exclusive nightlife and the choice of doing as much or as little as they choose.

What To Do In Calabar For Some Romance & Excitement

By Chinelo Ngene

Calabar is the capital of Cross River State, Nigeria bordering Cameroon on one side. There are three rivers flowing through this region, the Cross River, Kwa River, and Calabar River, from which the city got its name.

What some call the tourist’s paradise, Calabar is a little city surrounded by hills and plateaus. The streets of Calabar are serene and tidy, like you would expect in a 21st century city and the people are shielded from the turmoil in the country by the acres of green land that surround it. With Valentine season fast approaching, Calabar is the perfect destination to escape to for a romantic weekend with your loved one.

9 Key Tips to Stress-Free Travels And Vacations

By Chinelo Ngene,

When you’re going on a vacation, or traveling for recreational purposes, one can only assume that your intention is to relax and take a load off. And even if you happen to be travelling for business purposes, I’m sure you want to rest as much as possible before arriving at your destination and getting to work. Whatever the case, traveling should be stress free and not make you regret deciding to go on a trip or invoke multiple curse on yourself and several other people.

Besides the obvious things like planning ahead, using a packing list, and getting to the airport early, there are some pretty simple things that we often overlook which could actually significantly reduce our stress levels during trips. Below are some key tips for having a stress-free holiday.

Top 10 Affordable Romantic Destinations To Spend Valentine’s Day

By Chinelo Ngene

Valentine’s Day is just around the corner! And as excited as we are about sharing love a whole lot more than I’m hoping we all do every day (because love shouldn’t be reserved solely for the 14th of February), we’re slightly wary about the fact that it’s election day in Nigeria. This may or may not mean many will be faced with the choice of either showing love to the lover or to the country, although I don’t see why you can’t do both.

If you would rather not be here when all the election drama is going down, then a Valentine’s Weekend getaway is exactly what you need! With only a few weeks left to Valentine’s Day, we know that many of you haven’t made any plans yet. Don’t panic! Here's a list of the most affordable yet thrilling places to spend Valentine’s Day with that special someone.

Nigeria Has One of the LEAST Powerful Passports - Infographic

We've talked about how with a Nigerian passport can get you into 44 countries without a visa, see the countries here. But did you know that a passport from the United States allows its citizens free access to 172 other countries? Or that with the British passport, the doors to 173 countries are opened to you without stress?

According to a new Infographic however, Nigeria is not the worst off, and our green passport is still better than several others. People of Iraq, for example, can access only 31 countries with their passports, and those from Afghanistan can only travel freely to 28 countries.

Lindsay Lohan Released From Hospital After Chikungunya Virus Infection

Hollywood actress Lindsay Lohan has been discharged from a London hospital where she was diagnosed with the rare, incurable Chikungunya virus which she is said to have picked up while holidaying in Bora Bora.

Lindsay was released from the hospital because her fever broke sufficiently, and her mom Dina is on her way to London to be with her. However, Lindsay's joint pain is reported to be still intense and doctors referred her to a specialist who treats the virus.

What Nigerian Travellers Look Out For When Booking A Hotel - Infographic

It is no secret that Nigerians have a very avid travel culture and for every traveller, the choice of where to stay is topmost priority. Jovago.com recently conducted a survey on what Nigerian travellers look for when they book a hotel and we have some surprising facts and figures to share.

This survey is based on several thousands of Nigerian travellers who booked hotels through jovago.com in December 2014. See details and infographic below...

Beyonce Shares More Vacation Pictures From Cambodia

Beyonce is travelling with her husband Jay Z and daughter Blue Ivy, first from Thailand and now in Cambodia, the land of the monks. The singer took some alone time to visit one of the biggest temples in that countries, and shared these photos. Enjoy...

Oluchi Vacations In Morocco - Rides Quad-Bike Across Atlas Mountains

Supermodel Oluchi Onweagba-Orlandi is spending the first few days of the New Year with friends in Marrakesh, Morocco while her sons get some quality time with their dad in NYC and Jamaica. The Nigerian-born winner of the first ever Face of Africa 1998 is one of the few African models who achieved consitent popularity on a global platform.

The mom of two who still looks as fit and toned as ever rang in an elegant 2015 in a nude sequined mini-dress and then showed off her adventurous side when she went quad bike riding with friends. They rode across the Atlas Mountains, though Oluchi had to ride as a passenger as she said she couldn't drive one. See more photos of her Morocco vacation below...

Beyonce, Blue Ivy and Jay Z Feed Baby Tiger In Thailand Vacation

When you work hard, then you can play hard. Beyonce and Jay Z spent most of their summer hard on the road for their OTR Tour and now they are travelling the worl with their daughter, Blue Ivy. The Carter family are continuing their vacation in hot and tropical Thailand, after they spent some time in snowy Iceland, where they celebrated Jay's 45th birthday in early December, see photos.

Beyonce and Jay Z are currently in Phuket where they took Blue Ivy - who turns 3 on Jan 7 - to the Fanta Sea resort. The family can be seen above feeding a baby tiger with milk. Beyonce and Blue Ivy are dressed up as royalty with crowns and all. See more photos below, including Bey and Jay going on a motorcycle ride...

Top 3 Nigerian Destinations to Spend New Year’s Eve

By EA Winifred

As you’re getting ready for the New Year with bags of fireworks and crates of champagne, you might wonder what else is out there. Hidden in the nooks of Nigeria are three wondrous destinations not many people know is all they need to take their New Year’s Eve celebrations to the next level.

1. Party into the New Year in Victoria Island, Lagos

When the wealthiest in Lagos go out to party, they do it in only one place, Victoria Island. Stretched off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Victoria Island is cocooned between Lekki and Lagos Island, miles away from the mainland. It is the commercial centre of Lagos and also the most high-brow.

Guy Finds Girl With Same Name As Ex To Go On Romantic World Tour With Him

Remember the guy who was searching online for a girl with the exact same name - Elizabeth Gallagher - as his ex-girlfriend to take her place and go on the trip with him? Read here. Jordan Axani and his girlfriend were planning a round-the-world romantic trip for two this Christmas but then they split up; after he had purchased all the tickets with her name on them.

Now, Jordan, a 28-year-old real estate developer, has found a replacement. She is a 23-year-old student and volunteer charity worker from Cole Harbour in Nova Scotia. That's her beside Jordan in the picture above.

Top Things To Do In Lagos This Christmas

By Chinelo Ngene

Lagos, Nigeria is home to some of the best African music and nightlife. It’s no surprise that Lagos comes alive at Christmas. There’s only a few days left till Christmas and if you’re looking for a swell time, Jovago.com has picked out Lagos as the city you should visit.

As long as you’re out in Lagos with friends, family or going solo, you wouldn’t want to be anywhere else. Here are some of the things you should look out for while in Lagos. Don’t forget to keep an eye out for beautiful fireworks and amazing street displays.

Family Time - Simon Cowell On Vacation With Girlfriend & Adorable Son

Sharp tongued X-Factor judge Simon Cowell has wrapped up with his TV duties and has done as he usually does at this time of the year. He's off to warm island of Barbados, where he goes year after year to get some winter sun.

Simon Cowell has flown out to his favourite destination yet again, and this time, he's with his girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their too cute baby son Eric. The loved-up pair were spotted sharing a tender kiss as they walked along the golden sands of the Caribbean.

7 Ways To Stay Healthy While You Travel

By Chinelo Ngene

The vacation buzz is upon us finally! When you’re on vacation, you really just want to relax and throw all your dietary problems to the wind. For some of us, the last thing we want to be bothered with is watching what we eat but there are those of us who still remember to count the calories as they count the stars.

If you want to stay healthy on a business trip or vacation, these tips will show you how easy it is to do it. No, you don’t need to thank us. ☺

How To Get A Dubai Visa For Your Christmas Vacation

By Chinelo Ngene

Christmas is already upon us and everyone is making plans on where to spend the vacation. The United Arab Emirates, more specifically Dubai, is a favored destination for business and leisure among Nigerians firstly because the city is ultra modern with an irresistible Arabian mystique about it, and then because it’s relatively easy to obtain a visa.

Below are some of the basic things you need to know when getting a Dubai Visa.

On The 1st Day Of Christmas, My True Love Gave To Me…10 Top Gifts For Christmas Travel!

By Chinelo Ngene

You are reading this article because you have a friend who’s been bitten by the travel bug and you have no idea what to get him/her this Christmas.Generic gifts and hampers are great for your boss or neighbors you don’t really know that well but feel compelled to gift, but when shopping for a friend you definitely need to put more thought into it.

It’s perfectly understandable. Sometimes buying gifts for a traveler requires a little bit of research and some creativity. You need to take into consideration what his/her travel style is, if you want to give something useful or inspiring, and your budget.

An essential part of the holidays is gift giving. Yes, we love the smells and the color and the lights and the food, but we love the gifts more. You can’t deny you feel a little bit more of the holiday spirit when you open up a brightly wrapped parcel or receive a hamper with all your favorite treats. But lo, it is better to give than to receive, and it’s about that time you start getting your Christmas shopping list together.

Out of Town For Thanksgiving and Beyond - Please Bear With Me :)

Hi guys, got a couple of emails and messages asking why the break in transmission. Sorry my dears, I was travelling yesterday, and currently out of Seattle fot the next few days. I'm sure you can guess where we are?

So we're going to enjoy it here, it's my first time and the sight seeing has already started. I'll drop in when I can but bear with me if it's not very regular. Happy Thanksgiving preparations for my US peeps.

Why Jim Iyke Went Without Boxers On His Early Morning Flight

Jim Iyke confessed in a recent Instagram post why he had no underwear for his latest flight pictured above, and it had nothing to do with the pretty flight attendant beside him. Check out his caption below...

Guy Searches For Girl With Same Name As Ex To Take Her Place On Romantic World Tour

Jordan Axani and his girlfriend were planning a round-the-world romantic trip for two this Christmas but then they split up; after he had purchased all the tickets with her name on them.

Now, Jordan, 27, is searching online for a girl with the exact same name - Elizabeth Gallagher - to take her place and go on the trip with him.