Traditionally the travel agent was the first stop when booking the holiday. They were virtually the only means of getting access to foreign hotels and airline bookings. Every year many of us would scour the windows searching for the best deals and often waiting until the last minute to see how cheap we could get a two ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Although many hostels lack the services and comfort a normal hotel might offer, many holidaymakers are choosing to stay in them to save extra cash on their holidays.
"When money is tight or your adventurous streak gets the better of you, staying in a youth hostel could be a great way of enjoying a break." cl...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010It is difficult not to associate a Florida holiday with Disney World Resort – and with good reason, as it offers a range of thrills and spills for the fun-loving family.
Disney is split into four theme parks known as Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and MGM (now called Disney Hollywood) Studios - each has ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010As UK holidays become incresingly popular with cash-strapped Brits, many couples are looking for a weekend getaway to one of Britain's many tourist hotspots.
For those who want a romantic, peaceful break on these shores, the Lake District would be perfect.
Located in the north-west of England, in Cumbria, the Natio...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010When heading on a trip, most people understand the importance of insurance – but some may not be aware of the effect their destination can have on a policy.
It may seem like common sense to some, but many people are unaware that their travel insurance cost could rise sharply if they plan on visitin...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Some holidaymakers like to enjoy a nice relaxing stay on the beach, chilling out with an ice cold drink, but other like to seek the thrills and spills available on holiday and partake in as many extreme activities as they can.
Waterskiing can be fun, but it can be important to make sure your insurance is sorted out ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many people use short-haul flights to enjoy holidays at home or conduct business efficiently, making them a popular service for those who cannot afford the time of travelling by car. These flights are often very cheap, encouraging more and more people to take short haul trips every year.
However, there are those who...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Apart from the fact it can reduce the distance from a night out to your bed significantly, people could choose pub accommodation for a number of reasons.
It is a practice that has existed for hundreds of years and gives many waterholes the 'Inn' part of their name, often taking in those a little too inebraited to ma...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010When away on holiday we sometimes find we need access to a phone, perhaps for an emergency. However, some people feel that taking their mobile phone away with them can be a hassle and a risk. A relatively inexpensive alternative would be to take a phonecard instead.
Although avoiding taking a mobile on holiday may not...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010As people are looking to get more out of their holidays abroad, many holidaymakers are choosing to avoid the package holidays provided by travel agents and build their own trips online.
Thanks to the wonders of the internet, people are now able to research their holidays in great depth and essentially choose the "...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Just as Warren Buffet famously argued that you should buy shares when everyone else is selling and sell when everyone else is buying, so too could it be wise to jet off on holiday when most people are saving their money and staying at home.
It seems that 2009 has been dubbed 'the year of the staycation', with Blackpoo...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010While 2009 may see the cruise industry hit stormy waters, 2010 is going to be a year of growth, one expert has forecasted.
According to the Passenger Shipping Association, the cruise industry is well positioned to weather the economic storm in the long term and will remain a popular choice in the coming years.
The Pa...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Shetland Islands Holiday
The Shetland Islands are an archipelago located in Scotland, famed for their remote beauty. There are over 100 fragmented islands, set more than 100 miles north of the Scottish mainland.
Mainland is the largest of the islands, with an area of 374-square metres and it is here that most tourist...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010Cruises are becoming more mainstream and taking on a wider appeal with the general public, one industry expert has said.
According to the Passenger Shipping Association, cruises are no longer something people only consider when they get retired or married, they have evolved to be a regular holiday choice.
Bill Gibbo...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010How can I get to Cork from the UK
Just a short flight from the UK and well-located for exploring Ireland's famous green hills, Cork remains a hugely popular short-haul destination among British holidaymakers.
This popularity is helped in no small measure by a wealth of cheap flights from most parts of the country, ...
16:36 Mon 24th May 2010 New edition now out The Good Hotel Guide** does exactly what it says on the cover - and it's been showing us the way to go for a generation. Now up to it's 26th edition (it's published every
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