The concept of a 'surprise' holiday may be unpleasant to some; after all, isn't half the fun of a vacation looking forward to going there? Maybe it is, but if you hanker for something a little spontaneous and fun, then a surprise holiday might just work for you. The 'surprise' aspect of a … [Read more...]
Online Travel Agents
Once upon a time, when people wanted to book a holiday they went to see the travel agent. Usually found on a high street with heavy pedestrian traffic, the travel agent was the start of vacation dreams for several decades - until a new, flashier kid arrived on the block. With the advent of the … [Read more...]
Why Hostels Aren’t Just For Students and Backpackers
When going on vacation, the cost of accommodation while you are away is one of the biggest drains on your budget. It would seem that no matter where you go in the world, hotels are always expensive places to stay - leaving you less money for enjoying yourself and having fun. Yet most of us cling to … [Read more...]
Travel Advice: Emergency Contact List
When going on vacation, part of the fun is unleashing yourself from the bonds of home life and responsibilities. However, there is still a little bit of home you should always take with you: your emergency contact list. The following is a list of numbers you should ensure you take with you every … [Read more...]
The Con of ‘Discounted Attraction Tickets’
When you visit a new city or country, there tends to be a thousand and one things you want to see, try and do. The adventures to be had in somewhere new and unknown are seemingly never-ending; from museums and art galleries, right through to theme parks and thrill-seeking attractions, every day can … [Read more...]
Is Travel Insurance Really An Essential?
Any holiday website, hotel reservations website or travel agent will be quick to tell you that travel insurance is an essential for any trip either abroad or in the same country. This 'advice' usually accompanies a hard sell for their in-house insurance, which many people purchase without even … [Read more...]
Travel Q&A: The European Union
Question: "I live in America, and I'm going on holiday to Spain next summer. I'd also like to go to Italy, and I know I can drive there from Spain. My question is about my passport; will I need to show it when I cross the border from Spain to Italy and vice versa? I know they're both in the European … [Read more...]
All You Need To Know About UK Travel
The United Kingdom - the union name for the countries of England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland - is one of the most popular tourists destinations in the world, especially the capital of England, London and the capital of Scotland, Edinburgh. Traveling through the UK - as it is abbreviated … [Read more...]
Think Outside The Airplane Travel Box
In a world of budget airlines and flights for as little as a dollar, it can be easy to think that flying is the only way to travel. Where once airplanes were reserved for crossing oceans and continents, the ease of domestic flying has meant that society is more and more used to getting aboard a … [Read more...]
Survive The Travel Agent Hard-Sell
Estate agents have a worldwide reputation for exaggerating the good points of something they are trying to sell and downplaying the bad - but they're not alone. This 'selective editing' tactic is used by any professional company trying to sell something; the trick is to learn to see through their … [Read more...]
