By Mark Booth, The Stag Company There’s an increasingly fertile market for men seeking a stag weekend that is more aspirational than your standard ransacking of an Eastern European city. This trend might suggest that there is a breed of man taking a more aspirational approach to their leisure time, shying away from the tried paths and heading for cities that one might associate more with a romantic city break Read More ...
Christmas has come and gone and with the New Year upon us it’s inevitable that thoughts turn to booking that dream summer holiday. However, with most of us still paying the bills from the festive period it’s important to be savvy with your holiday budget. In fact recent research by First Choice, conducted with the Centre of Economic and Business Research (CEBR), shows that more than half of holidaymakers overspent Read More ...
Often unfairly thought of as a pricey destination, Florida is indeed a 10-hour flight from the UK meaning it is long-haul, despite this, holidays to Florida in 2012 are increasingly popular and many families choose to visit time and time again. Fortunately, a range of affordable scheduled and charter flights and independent tour operators with some nous who are always searching and sourcing the best-value deals. Here are some money-saving Read More ...
A weekend break in Edinburgh promises a range of experiences. Whether you want to experience history, walk around, enjoy adult beverages, sample the local cuisine, or just experience one of the unique hotels in Edinburgh, you can look forward to a memorable and enjoyable, if brief, holiday. Edinburgh’s best known attraction is also one of its most affordable, the National Museum of Scotland. Plan a few hours to see a Read More ...
The most important thing to take with you on your travels is a happy-go-lucky attitude and a GSOH. There will be times on the road when everything that can go wrong will go wrong – you will lose your luggage, you probably will have your passport stolen when you’ve drunk too much at a full moon party and yes, your important connecting flight will be cancelled. You can either laugh Read More ...
With its beautiful coastline, hot summers and fascinating landscape, you may never consider the balmy Mediterranean island of Sicily as a destination for a ski trip. However, thanks to snow-capped Mount Etna’s 3,323 metres, Sicily holidays can provide skiers and snowboarders with stunning snowy slopes between November and March each year. Anyone who has paid a visit to this stunning Italian region will know that Sicily offers an ideal environment Read More ...
Portugal is considered one of the oldest countries in Western Europe. It is a place where you can see beautiful historic castles, old churches and numerous monuments. These churches and monuments are matched equally with the modern buildings and technologies. Combining this with the wonderful climate helps to make Portugal one of the top tourist destinations for families, couples and single travellers. When travelling to Portugal, every tourist will be Read More ...
There is nothing like spending a vacation skiing with the family. And if you want to go out of the usual Western snow land, then why not travel to Asia and experience the kind of winter wonder land that they offer. One of the best countries to do that is South Korea as they have a lot of ski resorts that you could choose from. And not just skiing but Read More ...
While the Greek people are known for their love of children and their incredible hospitality, the island of Kefalonia isn’t just for families. Couples in love will enjoy a romantic night out and about on the island. Fancy meals, pubs, bars and other forms of nightlife make it the perfect romantic escape for couples or the perfect night out with friends. If you are staying in any of the Kefalonia Read More ...
London is a great city. Poplar throughout the whole of the world it is a loved destination for many tourists visiting the country. However, many UK residents are also choosing to visit the city and explore areas they have never seen before. With this in mind, I have taken the time out to give you a list of places you too can visit in London to get a real taste Read More ...
Everyone talks about road trips. It’s the dream holiday, the ultimate DIY travel experience and the adventure of a lifetime. From travelling across the USA from coast to coast in an old school Cadillac to driving from Bangkok to Brighton in a tuk-tuk, there are hundreds of tales to bring the wanderlust out in everyone. For those of you who spend hours talking about how one day you’ll just pack Read More ...
First Choice, home of all inclusive, have created a competition to fix Santa’s finances. To win an iPad 2 add your comment below and tell us how you think we can save Santa from financial ruin. Be sure to send an email with your comment to blog@firstchoice.co.uk so they can track your entry. Click on the graphic to enlarge it.
Christmas is a special event for most people and provides the perfect opportunity to spend invaluable quality time with family and friends. It can be difficult to gather all members of your extended family together for the occasion, especially if they are scattered across the UK. However, a “staycation” allows you and your loved ones to catch up somewhere special, without the stress and hassle of daily life getting in Read More ...
Second only to Broadway, London’s West End is a magical place, with theatres opening their doors to visitors eager to see some of the best plays, musical theatre, and comedy around. You can take your pick from family entertainment, adult shows, straight theatre and more, all presented by a cast of some of the UK’s finest actors, and a host of new talent. If this sounds good, then the best Read More ...
When planning your next getaway, don’t leave Fido at home. Owner and pet holidays can be fun and relaxing if you know exactly where to go. The following places will help you and your dog have a fantastic trip 1. North York Moors National Park Known for being one of the largest green areas in the United Kingdom, North Yorkshire Moors is the perfect place to let your dog wallow Read More ...
Andorra – Growing increasingly popular for tourism, this tiny nation nestled in the eastern Pyrenees provides the perfect setting for extreme sports, with thriving ski resorts in the winter and a cycling season bathed in sunshine. It has designated bike parks that have gondola services making it easy to reach the best trails with the most dramatic descents. Vallnord hosted the UCI World Cup which greatly enhanced Andorra’s profile on Read More ...
