As the sterling slowly but surely gains strength over the Euro, we can finally look forward to cheaper holidays this summer. The price of hotels, eating out and other holiday costs have plunged quite significantly, in some places at least. For example, the prices in Portugal have dropped to almost 40% compared to last year, [...]
Now there is a new coalition government, plans to scrap the current Air Passenger Duty have been confirmed and there it seems very likely that prices of flights will be hiked up and also fewer flights being flown. Instead it will impose a flight tax which will tax per plane flown.
This is good news for [...]
With the recent volcanic ash drama, many holidays have been ruined and many more holidaymakers would undoubtedly be put off from booking a flight. As the threat of further ash an uncertainty, holidaying inland could prove to be a popular choice for consumers this summer.
There is an abundance of choice and activities; from Butlins, camping [...]
It’s seems to be an accepted fact that we all put on weight whilst on holiday. We eat more than usual, try out different local foods, drink more alcohol and eat at different times than we would normally back at home. It may be difficult, being on holiday to keep to a strict regime but [...]
If you are lucky enough to own your own holiday home, but feel you’re not seeing enough of the world as you feel obliged to visit each year, well fret not. A recent trend which currently has no name, could help you bag a free holiday in another part of the world, by swapping your [...]
Holidaymakers have had to see their plans of going away scrapped as delays and cancellations have been pushed further due to the volcanic ash caused by Iceland’s Eyjafjallajokull volcano. The volcano 700 miles away is still spewing out plumes of smoke, and is expected to cause mayhem to British flights for days and some predict [...]
If you’re a bit of a thrill seeker and love to get your pulse racing, then head down to Alton Towers to give the new ride ‘Thirteen’ a spin. This rollercoaster promises to be fast, going at speeds of up to 67mph with unexpected twists and turns; scary, with a couple of sudden 60ft drops; [...]
I may be slightly biased, having roots based in Hong Kong, but it’s one place I’ve travelled to many times which I never tire of. With its expansive skyline, boasting more skyscrapers than any other city in the world (even New York!), it may well be called the Manhattan of the Far East.
As Hong Kong [...]
Holidaying in Scotland may at first glance not seem like the best way to spend your annual holiday break. However with its beautiful scenery, bustling cities, surrounding isles and it’s historic values you could do much worse than to choose such a welcoming break in the UK. It’s when at its most secluded that Scotland [...]
Eating in restaurants in holiday destinations is a millions miles away from eating in restaurants back in the UK. Apart from the prices the food is always freshly cooked and secondly and most importantly the service you are given is second to none. Always polite and always with a smile on their faces, they are [...]