The word, ‘staycation’, has been spoken of so much in 2009 that it has seemingly left the confines of inner-travel-industry circles and media offices and has become an acute and meaningful term in its own right. Yet, as the school holidays begin in earnest and many of us reconsider our summer plans, what are the real pros and cons of a UK ‘staycation’? The British weather is most likely to 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 ...
Skyscanner, the cheap flight comparison site, has revealed the most popular destinations this summer for Brits as follows: Spain France Italy USA Turkey Germany Greece Portugal Ireland Cyprus
After being away on a perfect Direct Holiday, cafe owner Bob returns to the hot plate. He’s desperate to hang onto the mood as long as he can. So…. he’s still wearing his flippers, snorkel and mask to cook in …… and even worse, he’s completely naked under his souvenir apron. See what reaction his regular builder customers have and check out Bob’s white bits.
“Spain can offer holidaymakers the cleanest and safest beaches in Europe, according to the latest Blue Flag awards”. The European Foundation for Environmental Education has awarded Spain with 571 distinctive blue flags, 44 more than last year. The Blue flag award is the most recognised programme rating beaches and marinas throughout the world. It is owned and run by the independent non-profit organisation Foundation for Environmental Education and oversees water Read More ...
Leading online travel agent On the Beach has witnessed a surge of late bookings to Greece and its Islands this summer, with bookings up 18% year on year. Despite recent reports suggesting non Euro destinations will lead the way this summer, the Greek Islands are proving particularly popular amongst cost conscious holidaymakers, with hotels and airlines slashing prices in an attempt to lure Brits to the sun kissed Islands. The Read More ...
A charming continental side to Blackpool often missed by its 10m visitors a year, is revealed in a new promotional film made by the holiday town’s tourism chiefs. Known for its rollercoasters and world famous illuminations, the iconic UK holiday resort is harnessing the power of YouTube and a sexy French accent to attract visitors who may have traditionally felt that Blackpool was not for them. visitBlackpool believe the film Read More ...
We thought you would like to know about a new hotel price comparison service – sletoh.com. Sletoh.com is an independent hotel price comparison service currently searching 65,000 hotels across Europe and also Australia. At the moment there are hotels in the following European countries in the hotel database: Andorra Austria Belgium France Germany Greece Hungary Iceland Ireland Italy Monaco Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden Switzerland Turkey United Kingdom In addition it Read More ...
Entries are now open for the 2009 international Travel Photographer of the Year competition (TPOTY). This year’s competition has more categories and awards than ever, giving amateur and professional travel photographers worldwide even more chances to win great prizes, and the prestige of winning a TPOTY title. By Marsel Van Oosten (TPOTY 2008) With a new sponsor line-up, the TPOTY prize package is impressive. TPOTY 2009 winners will go to Read More ...
If you thought that booking all inclusive holidays meant compromising on food quality, think again as Thomson dispels the ‘quality versus quantity’ myth once and for all with the launch of an all new ‘Gourmet Inclusive’ Resort in Mexico… The weak pound and economic uncertainty of the past few months has led to a rise in popularity of all inclusive holidays, where all food, drink and entertainment are included in Read More ...
Hotel.com’s latest Hotel Price Index (HPI) has shown that hoteliers across the UK – and in London in particular – are continuing to drop the rates for hotel rooms. London hotel prices were down by 12% to £111 per room on average in the last three months of last year, making it a great time to holiday at home in the capital. However, the weakness of the pound meant that Read More ...
Tots to Travel, the company providing genuinely child-friendly properties in France and Italy, has launched its award-winning formula in the UK. The new website (www.totstotravel.co.uk) that combines all three countries and a new online travel shop is now live. Initially concentrated in Anglesey, Cheshire, Yorkshire and Shropshire, Tots to the UK properties offer a mix of good old-fashioned bucket and spade holidays, countryside escapes, eco retreats and farm stays, typically Read More ...
Madeira has been awarded its first Michelin star, at the Il Gallo d’Or restaurant at The Cliff Bay Hotel. The restaurant will feature in the Portugal 2009 Michelin Guide. The gourmet restaurant at the 5 star Cliff Bay Hotel in Funchal is run by Chef Benoît Sinthon. His experience comprises periods at leading French restaurants including Jean Michel Lorain’s 3 Michelin starred Cõte Saint Jacques. The chef brought his expert Read More ...
Turkey is proving to be a real holiday hotspot for 2009, seeing a huge increase in bookings for this summer. To cope with demand for holidays in Turkey, both Thomson and First Choice have not only increased their capacity for Summer 2009, but also added four extra flights a week from the UK to Turkey this summer. >Holidays in Turkey offer great value for money with affordable, large all-inclusive 4 Read More ...
bmi, the business airline, has announced that they will operate a five times a week service to the Ukrainian capital Kiev. Beginning on 29 March 2009 as part of bmi’s summer timetable, the new route is available to book now on www.flybmi.com Peter Spencer, managing director bmi commented: “We are delighted to announce the launch date for our newest service, offering customers a market leading Business Class product on the Read More ...
TorFX a leading foreign exchange specialist has launched an innovative Travel Money Card as a way for travellers to carry currency without the usual hassle and expense of carrying cash or travellers cheques. The prepaid MasterCard allows the user to buy Euros or US dollars at commercial exchange rates simply by registering online and paying by debit card. The reloadable currency card is then sent by post, pre-loaded with currency Read More ...
