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Crete Chestnut Festival Gives a Quirky Taste of Island Life
Written by Lewis Lane September 30th 2011

Considering one of the many cheap holidays on offer in Crete this autumn? Then you should perhaps be aware of the island’s annual Chestnut Festival – one of the more quirky public celebrations that Crete has to offer.  

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Brits’ Holiday Searches Explode the ‘Sandals and Socks’ Stereotype
Written by Lewis Lane September 27th 2011

It looks as if the stereotype of the unadventurous Brit loudly demanding chips in English on the Costa del Sol is a thing of the past, according to the latest research from Cheapflights.

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Are Short Breaks Good Value For Money?
Written by Yvonne Dawson April 5th 2011

As the recession sinks its teeth a little deeper and we continue to watch our spending like the proverbial hawk with his eye on a quivering field mouse, our thoughts turn once again to our annual holidays and whether or not we can really afford one. Research has shown that our holidays are one of [&

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Facebook Winner Is No April Fool…
Written by Yvonne Dawson April 4th 2011

Our wonderful Holidayhypermarket Facebook team ran a competition to see who has committed, or been on the receiving end of the funniest April Fool prank, and boy did we get some great stories…. I don’t think Michael’s girlfriend would have been too pleased to be the only person turning up for

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Haunted Hotels And Terrifying Tourist Trails
Written by Yvonne Dawson October 27th 2010

It’s that time of year again when the kids are dressing up and the words ‘trick or treat’ are ringing through the air. As the autumn leaves fall and the nights draw closer, the shadows begin to lengthen and the wind rises to a creepy, howling crescendo… Yes it’s nearly Halloween and whethe

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Why Are We Superstitious When We Travel?
Written by Yvonne Dawson October 26th 2010

Superstition: a belief or notion not based on reason or knowledge Most of us are slightly superstitious in some way, but how far we take these superstitions can vary quite widely. For example some of us may walk around a ladder rather than beneath it, simply because it is the easier route and not to

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When Lightning Strikes….
Written by Lewis Lane October 22nd 2010

The Eiffel Tower The Eiffel Tower’s intricate iron framework makes it one of the most recognisable constructions in the world. Along with its fine framework comes an attraction to lightning. When a path of ionized air approaches the ground during a thundercloud, the electric field is strongest on

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Should Mobile Phones Be Allowed On Flights…?
Written by Yvonne Dawson October 20th 2010

Please God no! Can you possibly imagine anything worse than being sat next to someone who spends the whole flight having a domestic with their other half over their mobile phone? Or feels the need to discuss with their best friends the intricate details of their love life? There’s nowhere to escap

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Crown Paradise In Cancun
Written by Lewis Lane October 18th 2010

My partner and I booked 2 weeks all inclusive to Cancun, Mexico through Holiday Hypermarket. We travelled in June just before prices began to soar for the summer. We flew with Thomson airways and upgraded our seats to first class. It was well worth the money and I’d encourage anyone flying long ha

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Weather In St. Lucia
Written by Lewis Lane October 18th 2010

The island of St Lucia is a member of the Windward Islands in the east Caribbean. It has a dry season and a rainy season. The dry season falls between January and May and is the most popular time to visit. The rainy season is from June to December. Luxury St Lucia holidays are ideal […]

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