Category Archives: Travel

The Best Ski Resorts for a Weekend Break

Most Sports enthusiasts can indulge in their hobby regularly. Skiers are generally not so fortunate. Even those lucky enough to live in a ski resort. Skiing is obviously a seasonal activity which is confined to the winter months and in any case many skiers don’t live close to the slopes. With the high cost of the holidays and the need to take time off work, skiers are often confined to just one trip each year.  The only way to squeeze in another winter break is to travel at the weekend but that has its own problems. Continue reading The Best Ski Resorts for a Weekend Break

Disastrous Geography

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The world is big place and so there are thousands and thousands of place names to remember. It would be impossible for anyone to know the name and whereabouts of every place on earth. This can lead to potential difficulties for travellers and with many destinations having similar or identical names there is plenty of potential for confusion. Geographical misconceptions can be hilarious but they can also be very costly. Continue reading Disastrous Geography

Caravans, Package Tours and the Internet – How our Holiday Habits Have Changed

I watched an interesting documentary about caravans the other day. Well when I say Interesting, I mean that it threw up some interesting information about the history of British travel habits rather than that the subject of caravans is particularly riveting! Caravans had their heyday in the 50’s and 60’s and enabled the masses to travel far further than their finances would otherwise have allowed. Eventually, however, the caravans themselves were superseded by another kind of holiday – the package tour. Continue reading Caravans, Package Tours and the Internet – How our Holiday Habits Have Changed

How to find the best Value Flight

With the arrival of the budget airlines flying became much more affordable. Cheaper fares were available with the no fills operators and scheduled airlines were forced to lower their fares in the face of the competition. The traveller now has a choice which is great but finding the best flight options has become a major challenge! Continue reading How to find the best Value Flight