There is nothing more exciting than boarding a plane for a long haul flight to somewhere warm and exotic, but air travel can be uncomfortable and unhealthy, especially at this time of the year when bugs and viruses seem to be everywhere, and so you need to take care of what you wear, watch what…
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The Best Time of the Year to Book Your Holiday Revealed!
As someone who books flights and travel arrangements on a daily basis, I agree that some days are most definitely better than others when it comes to booking your annual holiday overseas, but according to new studies carried out by some of the world’s leading flight price-comparison websites such as Skyscanner and Kayak, we need…
Pigs Really Do Fly – In the US at Least!
Back in 2012, I wrote a blog post titled “Pigs Might Fly – And Sooner than we Think!” relating to an article that had been published in a UK newspaper regarding the Air Carrier Access Act in the United States. The act, filed by the US Department of Transport, was designed to provide equality for…
Stress Free Travel: What Changes Would You Like to See in 2016?
Travelling should be exciting and inspiring, not nerve-wracking and stressful, but it seems most of us would like to make a few changes when it comes to the way we travel, and remove those things that annoy us most such as inflated rates over the school holidays, infuriating car hire ‘extras’, and an end to…
Reserving Sunbeds with Towels: Should we Really Blame the Germans?
German travellers have long been blamed for reserving sunbeds with their towels while on holiday overseas, but if a recent survey by the Travel Supermarket is anything to go by, it seems us Brits are more likely to reserve our sunbeds than our fellow travellers – and we’ve got plenty of other bad habits too!…
Looking for Luxury or Adventure in 2016? Book Your Visit to South Africa!
Luxury travel gurus Virtuoso have been at it again, and after searching the world for the very best global destinations and adventure destinations for our 2016 holiday, they have compiled 2 lists that will inspire the most experienced of travellers. The world’s best holiday destinations are just waiting to be discovered in 2016, and if…
Do You Think It Is Safe To Travel to Europe For The Holidays?
There are some great travel stories out there at this time of year, and while most of them are full of festive joy, unbelievable travel deals, and inspiring snippets about Christmas breaks and winter getaways, there is always one that has to put a dampener on our wanderlust! I came across one such story today…
Cyber Monday: Is it really the Best Day of the Year to Book Your 2016 Holiday?
If you missed out on Black Friday, worry not, Cyber Monday is now upon us, and if you are looking for a fantastic holiday deal for 2016, today is supposed to be one of the best days of the year to find it. Many of the world’s leading airlines and hotel chains are offering “great…
And the Best All-Inclusive Hotels in the World are…
When it comes to All-Inclusive Holidays, you either love them or you hate them, and while I would put myself in the latter category, a recent trip to a super luxurious all-inclusive resort in Zanzibar (Baraza Resort & Spa) has changed my opinion on what is now the most popular type of package holiday. All-Inclusive…
The Cost of Travel: How a London Bus is Cheaper than a Bangkok Tuk Tuk in 2015
London is renowned for being one of the most expensive cities in the world, and with an average 5 star hotel price of £232 per night, its title is duly deserved, but a recent study by Travel Republic found that England’s most iconic form of transport, the Double Decker Bus, is significantly cheaper than many…
Hands Up If You Are a Naughty Traveller!
The thought of 2 weeks away is enough to bring out the devil in most of us, but if the latest traveller behaviour study and infographic by Hipmunk is anything to go by, it seems some of us behave very badly indeed when heading off on our much-anticipated holiday abroad! Stealing from the breakfast buffet,…
British Tourists – Are You Really Guilty of These 25 Travel Habits?
They say that you can spot a British Tourist from a mile away, and while I am one myself, I can understand while we are singled out for some criticism. Football shorts, socks and sandals, sunburn, and pints of beer for breakfast are clear indicators that you have some Brits abroad, but according to a…
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