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Brits Are Looking For Warm Holiday Destinations

Hotels in Egypt, Turkey and Morocco are expected to enjoy increased bookings over the next year as the countries emerge as some of the hottest holiday destinations for 2010. According to ABTA – The Travel Association, the countries' investment in luxury hotels and infrastructure such as better airports and roads...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Theme Parks, Beach Holidays and Hotels in Miami

Florida Florida is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world, appealing to both adults and children. Nicknamed the “Sunshine State”, Florida is known for its huge stretches of golden coastline, warm climate and, most notably, the popular theme parks spread across the state’s sub-trop...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

Theme Parks, Golf Resorts and Hotels in Miami

Beach Holidays, Golf Resorts and Hotels in Miami

Cases of Air Rage are 'Sky High'

It seems that going on holiday can often bring about stress and anger rather than alleviate it, a poll has suggested. The poll taken at the end of summer this year reported that 56% of those asked said that they felt "more stressed" organising and going on holiday than they have done before, mainly due to co...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

How to Shop for Flights Online

Online travel really is taking off, with the huge array of websites offering great deals on flights you are guaranteed to get the flight you want for the price you want. People in the UK spent £14.7 billion online last year, a 35% increase on the previous year. It is the fastest rate of increase for six years, su...16:37 Mon 24th May 2010

A Guide to the Greek Islands

With historic gods such as Aphrodite, the goddess of love it’s no wonder the Greek Islands themselves symbolise dazzling beauty, a beautiful body and are eternally young. Although museums filled with ancient Greek art and artefacts continue to attract visitors it’s actually the Mediterranean climate along w...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Airport complaints on the rise

One of the main gripes of many travellers is poor customer service at airports. Since security has been upped it can be a huge problem to get your luggage, family and handheld bagge through an intricate system of check ins, security and further security. As we have seen from many shows such as "Airport", the...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Holidaymakers Make Easy Prey

We all deserve a break every now and then and many of us look forward to our holidays for months. However, the best planned vacation can be ruined when you are robbed. It seems this is a big problem for us, as British people on holiday lost out to the tune of £200 million through holiday thefts last year, a trav...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Budget Airlines Forced To Payout For Delays

We all look forward to our yearly break and do not want anything to go wrong. However, when the flight to or from our destination is delayed or even cancelled this can ruin anyone’s holiday. Particularly bad, it seems, are the so called budget airlines who offer cheaper prices for less frills. In recent news bud...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Drivers Risk Brush With Cops While On Holiday

Travel insurance is often touted as the first line of protection against crooks, but it can also prove handy when (inadvertently or not) tourists step onto the other side of the law. A poll by the travel insurance industry has revealed that almost half of all Britons risk a brush with the local gendarmerie when drivin...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

UK Swaps Skis For Sailing On the High Seas

The cruise has officially usurped the skiing holiday's place in the affections of the UK, with more people sailing into the sunset this winter than heading to the piste. With more people wanting to have more control over their holidays a cruise is ideal; you can wear what you want, eat when you want (and with whom you ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Consumer Watchdog Gives Rights Warning

Many of us spend all year dreaming of those two precious weeks away and most of us will have no problems apart from a few hangovers and some dodgy meals. However, there are a significant number of holiday makers who's time away does not go according to plan and we should be more clued up as to what to do when things go...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Foreign Office (FO) Warns Badly Behaved Brits Not To Expect Jail Aid

Many of us have been tempted by the excess on holiday and have risked trouble by having a few too many to drink. It seems, however, that we should think before we get ourselves into trouble as we may not get the help we expect. The Foreign Office (FO) has warned boozy and badly behaved Britons not to expect British Em...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Half Of UK Drivers Not Prepared For Foreign Roads

Many people now take their cars on holiday with them. It can be more convenient to have your own transport at your destination plus there is no luggage allowance. However, many do not realise that some preparation is required when driving abroad, even in Europe. Over half of all drivers in the UK fail to prepare for t...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Millions Of Holidaymakers Could Face Disaster

Millions of holidaymakers planning on cutting out the middle man by booking their holiday online this summer could be facing financial disaster when abroad. Over the summer months, over 11 million people are estimated to bypass travel agents and book their own accommodation, flights and hire cars for their holidays. ...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

School Holiday Breaks Can Cost Up To Two Thirds More

We all look forward to our annual two weeks away with the family. However, many of us rankle at the thought that we are penalised on price because we have children of school age and have to take our breaks during the school holidays. It seems we are right to be annoyed by the price hike. Family holidays taken while sc...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Holidaymakers Warned About Hire Car Dangers

Tourists have been warned to carefully inspect any hire cars they may take abroad while on holiday. New research has warned of the hidden charges, death-trap defects and insurance rip-offs waiting to ensnare the unwary traveller. Threadbare tyres, worn brake pads, barely road worthy vehicles with 200,000 km on the cl...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Long-haul short breaks in Far East push physical boundaries

With many of us opting for several short breaks instead of one long holiday a year there has been an increase in more unusual destinations. It seems we have a liking for getting a taste of an exotic location not matter how far away it is. Many people are now seen as 'cash-rich time-poor' and they feel they need to pack...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010

Other Brits Biggest Holiday Hate Says Brits

Everyone looks forward to going away but there are a thousand things that can spoil our perfect break. Apparently one of our most annoying problems is other British people while we are on holiday. British holiday makers are frequently left disappointed by summer holidays as ‘disasters and irritants’ such a...16:36 Mon 24th May 2010