We have long turned to science to for information about the Earth, the Cosmos and what the latest news is from the ‘Quantum’ level. now, apparently, it can also tell us which holiday destinations will make us the happiest. This news come courtesy of a new infographic from Fly Thomas Cook. This infographic has tapped in to findings made by the World Happiness database. This does a cross reference between Read More ...
Anyone planning to visit the popular holiday island of Lanzarote can get their hands on the latest edition of a free Guidebook, which is packed with information about all of the islands leading attractions. As well as a brand new Food and Drink section which includes a guide to the islands best restaurants. Lanzarote Guidebook is published every quarter by long term island residents and it provides visitors with the Read More ...
There is nothing quite like London in the summer. Decent sunny weather creates lots of positive energy, and this optimism tends to have a knock on effect. Before you know it, all of London is smiling – and it is this that creates the glorious British summer. If you book ahead of the game you should be able to secure a room in one of London’s cheap hotels. A summer Read More ...
According to a recent survey, holidaymakers have high expectations for their future travel. The survey, by online travel agent, www.sunshine.co.uk, has found that 11% of holidaymakers feel that moon travel will be possible by 2020. 16% feel that that the installation of a channel tunnel rail link to the US is also feasible by 2020. Of the 1926 people canvassed, 22% thought that space station resorts would come on stream Read More ...
The capital of the Republic of Croatia, Zagreb, a picturesque European city is your best choice for a holiday with its fairytale houses, ancient buildings, wooden alcoves and cobbled streets. Here you can visit, and learn from, many interesting museums, one being the Zagreb City museum where models and impressionable exhibits show the progress from early times until the present age giving you the history of this city. Thatched houses, Read More ...
Benidorm, the ITV comedy series, has rekindled interest in holiday destinations as holidaymakers are more than ever choosing this Spanish resort for their holiday. Searches to Benidorm were up 159% during the programme showing according to figures released by travelsupermarket.com. More and more people are being attracted to the holiday resort. A travel expert from the site said that people love to be inspired by the famous people of TV Read More ...
According to many, Scarborough is one of Britain’s finest seaside resorts and is often dubbed ‘the Venice of the North’. The resort has been welcoming visitors for over 360 years and offers a fun holiday for everyone of all ages. Scarborough accommodation is also vast and extremely high quality, with the Grand Hotel being one of the most famous places to stay in the UK. There is a huge range Read More ...
As thoughts turn to what to do this summer, it seems more and more of us want to do something else and try something new. Whether it is skydiving, travelling the world or white water rafting, we all have bucket list of must ‘try before you die’ activities. But just how do you get started in ticking off your bucket list? If lack of time, money or inspiration is holding Read More ...
Taking a driving tour of the Garden Route, a world famous route unlike any you have ever been on, is one of the most beautiful things any visitor to South Africa could do. The route is full of welcoming faces, incredible vistas, exotic locations, and a huge variety of animals and plants, just to name a few, which makes this a priority for people from all over the world that Read More ...
Portugal`s southernmost mainland region, the Algarve, attracts millions of tourists every year and is an ideal location for a golfing holiday. Despite its Atlantic coast location, temperatures are comfortable all year-round. With balmy weather and excellent golf courses in spectacular setting, the Algarve will continue to rank highly amongst golfing destinations. Benamor Golf Club The first golf course to be built in the Eastern Algarve, the Benamor golf course, based Read More ...
If you are planning a shopping trip abroad, perhaps looking to cash in on favourable exchange rates or better prices on the big spend items that another country can provide, it pays to be clued up on overseas banking and delivery charges. Paying for your items If you are planning on purchasing a large or expensive item then taking the money to pay for it with you in cash that Read More ...
There is a great alternative to all of the usual destinations at this time of year, such as the Canary Islands and Egypt, and that is Iceland. Even more so, now that Icelandair has announced a new package deal for those travelling in the spring months between March and May. Included is three nights stay, with flights from a choice of three airports – Glasgow, Heathrow and Manchester. Iceland boasts Read More ...
‘None of them received a hero’s welcome,’ said Paul Hardcastle’s song ’19′ about Vietnam, but you could receive one, if you go there. Sadly, our image of Vietnam has been tarnished because of the Vietnam War and various films about it, but Vietnam is rapidly becoming a popular place for tourists, with places such as the capital Hanoi and Ho Chi Min city (made famous in ‘Good Morning, Vietnam’ with Read More ...
Gambia may not be an obvious destination to choose for a holiday but with a warm climate all year round and the flight from the UK only taking six hours; you can see why it is gaining in popularity. The capital of Gambia is Benjal, and the airport is 30 minutes away. Banjul is a unique capital in that it is situated on an island, St Mary’s, which sits in Read More ...
Not so long ago a trip to Australia was beyond the realms of possibility for most people, but lower travel costs, increased services and shorter trip times have meant that visiting the land Down Under is a distinct possibility for many each year. So, if you are thinking of a trip to Oz, what are the must-see sights and places you should aim to visit on your trip? Certainly, your Read More ...
