Going away on holiday should be fun and exciting, especially if you have been saving up all year for an exotic beach break, a luxury safari, or a self-drive adventure, but according to a recent survey by Avis Car Hire, it seems many of us Britons find travelling stressful, with our stress levels rising days…
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Brexit and Your Holidays: What Happens Next? ABTA Explains…
Well, the deed has been done, the decision has been made, and whether we like it or not, Great Britain will be making an exit from the European Union in just 2 years’ time. It’s been an emotional week for us here in the United Kingdom, and with the results showing a win of just…
Comrades Marathon: Are You Ready for the Run of Your Life?
There are marathons, and there are ultra-marathons, but if you want to push your body to the max, there is only one event that should be on your sporting calendar this year, and that is the Comrades Marathon set to take place in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, on Sunday 29th May, 2016. Image Courtesy of Comrades…
How Far Will Your Spending Money Go On Holiday This Year?
When it comes to budgeting for you next trip overseas, how far do you think £100 will take you? A day? A week? Or even a fortnight? Well, according to a new travel comparison infographic by Staysure™, one hundred pounds will take you a lot further in some cities than it will in others, and…
Intrepid Travel: Family Holidays Are Taking a Twist in 2016
There was a time when a family holiday consisted of two weeks on the Costa Del Sol or a trip to Disneyland, but according to recent research carried out by British Airways, UK families are now looking for adventure, culture, and off-the-beaten track experiences when they travel overseas, and as a result, Intrepid Family Travel…
One Man and His Bike: An Incredible Cycling Tour Across Africa and Europe
Many of us dream of packing up and heading out onto the open road with nothing more than our bicycle and our passports, but few of us have the time, the budget, or the nerves to head off on a ride of a lifetime across an entire continent… or two! However, Ron Rutland from South…
Earth Day 2016: Another Year, Another Chance to Make a Difference
Happy Earth Day 2016! A day when up to 1 billion people from across the globe come together to inspire, motivate, raise awareness, and tackle the many environmental issues that our planet is facing, Earth Day has just one mission, and that is to create the world’s largest environmental movement, and if you are worried…
Last Chance to Book Your Hotel in Rio de Janeiro for the Olympics 2016
We may have over 3 months to go until the Rio Olympics 2016 get underway, but according to a recent research by Opodo, almost 90% of hotel rooms in Rio de Janeiro are already fully booked, and those that are still available have tripled their prices to an average of £196 per night! Until recently,…
Stellenbosch Cycle Tour: Are You Ready for 97km in the Western Cape Winelands?
The perfect end-of-season race for international cyclists, the Stellenbosch Cycle Tour is a fantastic 97km event that will take you through the beautiful Western Cape Winelands of Stellenbosch, Wellington and Paarl in sunny South Africa. A brilliantly organised one-day tour that is set to take place on Sunday, 11th December 2016, the Stellenbosch Cycle Tour…
How Brexit Could Affect Your Holidays: What Does the Future Hold for British Travellers?
With just 80 days to go until Great Britain decides if it wants to withdraw from the European Union, now is the perfect time to book (and pay!) for you 2016, and even 2017 holidays before the proverbial hits the fan! While no one can predict what the outcome of Brexit will be, the fact…
The Health Benefits of Holidays
There is nothing more exciting than booking your next trip overseas! Sun, sea, sand, sports, sightseeing, swimming, snorkelling, the possibilities are endless, and the thought of spending two weeks somewhere warm and exotic is enough to make anyone feel happy, but did you know that your annual holiday could be making you healthier too? Well,…
Holidays That Are Out of This World… Quite Literally!
If you think the future of travel includes exotic destinations and unique experiences, think again! In the next 100 years, our holidays are going to take us further than we ever imagined, and if we don’t fancy staying in an underwater hotel (there will be plenty of them by then, apparently), we can take our…
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