Would you defy the government to save money?

If it meant saving hundreds of pounds, would you defy new government legislation and still take your child out of school for a family holiday? A new government ruling effective from the 1st September 2013, states that children can only be taken out of school during term time in exceptional circumsta

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How very rude

I am a stickler for manners, after all, as my gran used to always tell me – ‘they cost nothing’ and we all know that we don’t get much for free these days, so why do so many people find it so hard to be considerate and polite? It’s very easy to say please and […]

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Summer Fun For Less In Bulgaria

When many of us turn our thoughts to summer holidays, we inevitably think of the Mediterranean resorts we’ve visited previously or maybe even dream of faraway distant shores. However, how many of us can actually say that Bulgaria springs to mind? A few perhaps, but I’m guessing not many. Bulgari

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All inclusive boom as customers want value for money

Bookings of all inclusive holidays have doubled in the last four years, according to research by The Co-operative Travel, and the boom is thought to be connected to the fact that many families are feeling the pinch. Believe it or not, all inclusive package holidays can work out much more cost effect

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British Airways to employ ex-fighter pilots

British Airways are planning to hire ex RAF and Royal Navy fighter pilots to fly their passenger planes. The move comes as British Airways launches its biggest ever pilot recruitment scheme for 10 years and will see the ex military personnel, many of who have seen action in Afghanistan and Libya, sw

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‘Tallinn’ it how it is…

The Estonian Tourist Board has announced a 90% rise in British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the country in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2010. The increase in popularity to this Baltic destination could mainly be put down to the increased accessibility through

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When in Rome…

Italian police have gone undercover in a bid to crack down on unscrupulous Gladiators. A group of imposters have been posing as Gladiators and conning unsuspecting tourists out of money. They have been threatening and intimidating people into paying 50 Euros for the privilege of having their photos

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Statue of Liberty to close to the public

New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty is to close its doors on October 28, 2011 for a year to undergo a £16.8m renovation project. The island itself will remain open to visitors however the statue will close her doors to the public on the 125th anniversary of her dedication from France. It’s not

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TUI comes to the aid of riot police

Travel giants Thomson and First Choice, both part of the TUI group, are bending the rules to come to the aid of riot police.  Any officer who has had to miss their holiday this week due to all leave being cancelled, will be allowed to rebook without incurring any charges. Distribution director at T

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Are sunbeds as addictive as alcohol and drugs?

Despite the NHS warning us constantly that too much exposure to UV rays through prolonged use of sunbeds is bad for us; around 3 million of us Brits still use them. It seems difficult to understand when we’re told it can increase our risk of developing skin cancer that we haven’t given up the ha

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