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Holidaymakers Becoming Increasingly "Brave"

While the type of holiday varies enormously we all look forward to those two weeks that we have worked hard and saved for all year. Whether it is sun, sea, sand and sangria or skiing in the frozen Alps we all deserve a break. It seems in the UK that more and more people are now looking for a holiday which challenges th...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Calls For More Information About Travelling Risks

Everyone needs a break now and then and some of us like to have a bit more adventure than others; travelling to unknown destinations and doing more extreme activities. It seems, however, that we should be taking more care and advice about the places we are going and the things we are doing. According to a specialist a...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Consumers Urged To Consider Overseas Credit Card Charges

Most of us would not think twice about using our credit card abroad. It is convenient as we don’t have to carry much cash around and any purchases are usually covered by the card company in the event of any problems. However, we need to consider the down side to using our credit card out of the country. Many peo...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Kids 'Will Withdraw From Bank Of Mum And Dad For Holidays'

We all enjoy our time off but we often do not expect to pay for a break we will not be going on. It seems the country's children are still relying on their parents to fund their lifestyle including holidays. Teenagers looking to head abroad for their holiday this year will do so in the knowledge that their parents wil...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

People In UK 'Will Shop Until They Holiday'

We all look forward to holidays. Whether it is a two week stretch in the sun or a weekend city break they cannot come soon enough for some of us. And you just know you have got nothing to wear in your wardrobe so you need to have a major shopping spree before you go. It seems that we are prepared to leave things to th...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

'Fun In The Sun Awaits Those Approaching Retirement'

Most people are looking forward to the days when they can put their feet up and finish work for good. Many will spend the time just relaxing or pottering in the garden. However, there seems to be an increasing amount who will take the opportunity to get away and travel the world. People of the baby-boomer generation a...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

More Holidaymakers Looking For Caravan Deals

A greater amount of people are looking for a caravan holiday, according to research from a vacation firm. A leading holiday park firm has reported a 30 per cent rise in the number of Britons making bookings. It added that it invested more than £40 million in caravan sites in order "to meet and exceed guest ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Two Thirds Of Us Fall Out While On Holiday

We have all been there, we look forward to our two weeks away all year then as soon as we get in the car to go to the airport a fight breaks out. It doesn’t matter if you are going abroad or staying in the UK, whether it is Timbuktu or Clacton, sometimes the close proximity of our loved ones make stress levels go...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Being Driven Abroad

Many people now, it seems, are driving on holiday rather than taking the plane. This gives a much more adventurous feel to your getaway. It also is much more flexible and may even be more environmentally favourable than alternative methods of transport. No doubt this is the reason why nearly one in five drivers in the...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Stay At Home To Go Away

Many of us are feeling the pinch as the credit crunch stretches on and on. For most of us this means doing without little luxuries like eating out, a night on the town and apparently going abroad on holiday. There are close to seven million people in the UK who have not left the region to go on holiday, it has been re...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Brits 'stay in to avoid credit crunch'

As many of us are cutting down on household spending with reduced incomes, it seems we are increasingly cutting back on foreign holidays as a means to save money. People in Britain are spending more time at home in an attempt to save money in the wake of the credit crunch, it has been claimed. According to research fr...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Holiday Locations 'More Popular After Screen Exposure'

The popular media of the day influences the appeal of travel destinations and activities. In the past media such as literature, music and poetry have been a major element. A notable example is Ullswater in the Lake District where William Wordsworth penned the classic ‘Daffodils’. The visual arts have taken...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Malaria - The Silent Killer

A winter sun holiday sounds like just the thing when the nights start drawing in but it can turn into a nightmare if the proper precautions to protect against malaria are not taken. To remain in good health people leaving the UK should always consider looking for advice on malaria before they travel, according to a maj...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Britons Are Living For Their Holidays

With the credit crunch stretching on and on and the winters getting colder and colder, despite the government telling us we are going through Global Warming, life in the UK can sometimes seem a bit bleak. No wonder, then, that many of us are just counting the days until we have our two weeks in the sun. According to n...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Iceland 'Is Better Value Than Ever Before'

Travel insurance customers looking for a good-value holiday will find Iceland is more affordable than ever before, according to Lonely Planet. An editor at the popular travel guide said British holidaymakers heading to the country will get a good exchange rate for Icelandic krona. "That means that everything from...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

‘Quirky Cruises' Becoming More Popular

This year could see a rise in the number of Brits taking out travel insurance for quirky cruises, if the comments of one group of sea-lovers are anything to go by. Cruise Critic claimed the variety of ship-based holidays available these days may surprise some people. The organisation notes that it is not just nudist c...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Ethical Travellers 'Should Ask Questions'

Although many of us regularly visit tried and tested holiday destination many of us want to see more exotic places. However, there can be a significant environmental impact and this raises concerns about whether tour companies should offer trips to these sorts of places. Some travel companies are now offering ethical ...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Young travellers 'have a responsible attitude'

With the popularity of gap year travel booming, many young Brits are looking further into their trips to ensure they aren't damaging the local environments they visit. "Many young Brits are keen to ensure overseas trips are ethical before booking their travel insurance", one travel expert suggested. "P...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Travel insurance customers 'travelling further afield'

Although taking out travel insurance should be at the forefront of anyones mind before they go on their latest jaunt, it seems that many holidaymakers are choosing to only purchase travel insurance when they travel outside of the Euro Zone. "Brits are increasingly likely to take out travel insurance for destinati...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Booking holidays online 'is a pleasure'

Everyone loves the feeling of organising and booking their next holiday. With advances in the internet many people can enhance that experience with videos, webcams and 360 degree tours of their destinations. The option of booking accommodation, flights and travel insurance online has made organising a holiday more &qu...15:36 Mon 24th May 2010