The four day Easter break is the biggest bank holiday weekend of the year for most office workers. An estimated 27 million cars in the UK alone are set to jam our motorways, and airports will be bursting at the seams as millions of travellers make the most of their Easter bank holiday allowance. Why …
The recent brutal return of winter to the UK has brought with it some ideal late Easter skiing conditions across parts of Europe. The Snow Sandwich which dumped mainly across the northern Alps brought fresh falls to the border regions of Italy, Switzerland and France, before moving west and lowering temperatures, dropping the snow level …
Film tourism is becoming more and more popular and brings substantial benefits to the locations featured in the box office favourites. Lord of the Rings fans head for New Zealand, Harry Potter fans to London and for Game of Thrones fans, it has to be Croatia. Scheduled to premiere on HBO on April 14 in …
With International Women’s day behind us and Mothers day looming, it seems an appropriate time to explore the opportunities available for women travelling solo in today’s holiday market. Why travel? Travel is incredibly transformative for any gender. Its benefits include reviving faith in oneself and challenging personal strength both mentally and physically. But what happens …
Last year Croatia hit the headlines when holiday photos were published exposing the rubbish-strewn beaches of Vis. Previously known for being one of the most idyllic spot in Europe it was a big shock for everyone, but this is not a unique problem and one we can all help with. Where else? Unfortunately, a remote …
The climate in the UK in February is not ideal for romance, but there are a few destinations reachable within a few hours which are perfect for declaring your love in the sun. What are the options? With a fantastic 9-10 hours of sunshine a day, Tunisia tops the winter tanning chart. February averages temperatures …
With so much snow falling recently, Austria seems to be the ideal half term destination for a family ski adventure. But there are a few more alternatives that might be worth exploring to make your money go that little bit further. Main European resorts With the exchange rate for the pound wavering around £1/1.13 euro …
Tourist tax isn’t a new concept, but so far visitors to the UK have narrowly escaped this extra holiday cost. In October last year, some Scottish councils launched discussions to impose an additional charge on tourist accommodation. So how much does the average tourist pay now? Current rates Europe is well known for charging a …
With Brexit looming in the New Year, it is surprising that some airlines have announced new destinations on their 2019 schedules from UK and Irish airports. Taking on the challenge By exploiting the unique 21-month transition window, which follows the deadline in March, Ryanair has seized the opportunity to increase its business before the effects …
The notion of using an assistant to plan travel itineraries, hotels, flights, car hire, even currency exchange, has been around for decades. It’s such a popular solution that a few of the big travel brand outlets still exist on the high street. However, I recently discovered at the London WTM conference that new advances in AI …