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 ...
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 ...
An Advertising Feature A colossal cheer rang out from Trafalgar Square marking the start of ecstatic, flag-waving celebrations. It was 6 July 2005 and the International Olympics Committee had just announced that the 2012 Olympic Games would be held in London. Back then it seemed little more than a fantastic prize; an amazing opportunity to change the face of British sport. Nearly seven years on and the dream is about Read More ...
Hiring a car when you are on holiday is a great way to get around and visit different areas, however sometimes not doing your research means you could end up paying a lot more than you had hoped to. Research conducted by travelsupermarket.com shows that prices can rise dramatically in the summer months, whilst it was also found that it’s worth being as flexible as possible when it comes to Read More ...
Making long distance mobile phone calls from outside of the UK to back home while on holiday or on a business trip can be expensive enough to make you wish that you had not kept in touch with people back home. This is due to the fact that many mobile companies charge huge roaming fees that are tacked onto any phone call that is made outside of the UK. Although Read More ...
In an attempt to put aside its recent problems with industrial disputes and disruption from the Icelandic ash cloud, British Airways has launched a new campaign to celebrate all the things people love about holidays, ahead of the summer holiday getaway. Vibrant posters for the ‘Hooray for Holidays’ campaign featuring lilos, flip-flop tan lines and snorkels will be splashed across Gatwick and Heathrow airports from July 14. The marketing campaign Read More ...
Due to the fact that many consumers are rushing to get last minute summer holidays, ABTA the travel association and Get Safe Online have issued a formal warning to people asking them to watch out for holiday scams that are circulating the internet. The organizations believe that 30% of people who book their holiday break do not first look to see if the provider belongs to a recognized trade association Read More ...
Expedia currently have a promotion running whereby if you purchase a package holiday you will receive a 100 GBP voucher off future bookings over 500 GBP in value! The offer is running for: Booking Dates: Until 31st March 2010 Redemption date: until 31 December 2010 Travel date: until 31st March 2011 Click on the banner below for full details and also the Terms and Conditions.
Every year UK Border Force Officers seize and destroy an estimated 85 tonnes of food from long-haul holidaymakers. Many people are confused about the differences in the personal import rules, which differ inside and outside the European Union (EU). Join in an online discussion at http://www.webchats.tv/chat/holidaymakers_advised_dont_bring_it_back 3pm on Monday 19th October to iron out some of the confusion and tell us exactly which food items we can and can’t bring Read More ...
Gone are the days when you had to trawl around busy high streets in all seasons, locating available (not to mention open) Travel Agents to find and book the cheapest Tenerife Holidays. Amongst the problems you were faced with, were (to name but a few) every other person having the same idea as you, so valuable time discussing your choices were spent queuing in each store, only then to be Read More ...
Everybody looks forward to a summer holiday, whether it is lazing in the sun, an activity holiday or simply a break from the stresses and strains of work and home. However, 2009 travellers have been concerned by the possible effects on their holiday of the swine `flu virus. The H1N1 virus emerged in Mexico in April, with the World Health Organisation declaring a global pandemic following an emergency meeting at Read More ...
Having a perfect holiday to Spain is easier if you do some planning ahead. First, start organising the trip well in advance so that you have plenty of time to make a good choice among all the holiday possibilities you will find.. Once you know the destination, the next step would be to find flight tickets and accommodation. If you like traveling to a sunny place with good beaches and Read More ...
There’s still time to take advantage of the fantastic savings offered by the ‘Fall in Love with St. Kitts’ promotion, an island-wide initiative developed by the St. Kitts Tourism Authority, in conjunction with the island’s hotels. Until December 12th 2009, all bookings made with selected hotels in St. Kitts will qualify for Seven nights for the price of Five. The promotion is bookable from most tour operators or direct with Read More ...
bmibaby have launched a great discounted flight sale. During Summer 2009 thay have taken up to 35% off ALL of their summer flights, with an extra 10% discount off ALL June flights! The offer is time limited, ending midnight Thursday 21st May – So Book now! Here are some of destinations that bmibaby fly to. Alicante Almeria Amsterdam Barcelona Belfast Bordeaux Cork Edinburgh Faro Glasgow Jersey Lisbon Mahon Malaga Murcia Read More ...
On 13th May at 8.30pm lastminute.com is launching their latest When It’s Gone It’s Gone (WIGIG) promotion: two hotels nights for the price of one in one of their Top Secret Hotels! Top Secret Hotels bring you up to an additional 50% off our already discounted rates but in order for us to bring you these exclusive deals, we are not allowed to tell you the name of the hotel, Read More ...
Leading online travel and leisure retailer lastminute.com will be giving away an exclusive number of free nights stay in a selection of top secret hotels tonight (15th April) from 8:30pm. Those lucky enough to get hold of one of these unique deals will be treated to two nights stay in a range of high end hotels for the price of one night. Top secret hotels is a unique service offered Read More ...
