With car hire being an important and popular aspect of travelling, even more so in winter when driving can often be treacherous and frightening, we thought it important to put ten of our tips to help you drive safely. Wintry conditions such as low sun, heavy rainfall, frozen roads, fog and snow severely reduce visibility [...]
Expect the Unexpected in Vietnam
Visitors to Vietnam are often amazed at what the country has to offer because they simply didn’t know what to expect. For many of us it will always be associated with the war of the sixties and seventies, but that unfortunate episode has been well and truly packed away into the annals of history and [...]
A Nod to Cape Cod
Whether you are in Massachusetts to visit the beautiful city of Boston, study at Harvard, or get spooked in Salem, please compare car hire rent a car and drive down to the Cape. Cape Cod, just 55 miles from downtown Boston is the most easterly hook of US soil stretching out into the Atlantic Ocean. [...]
Getting around Europe: to fly or not to fly?
Europe remains one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers, offering tourists the chance to visit a range of areas with ease. But once individuals have decided on which of the many locations they are going to visit there is one question which remains: how will they get there? Perhaps the most common form of [...]
Eating out in Madrid
Madrid´s culinary offerings rarely fail to impress any visitor. Whether you are looking for traditional or contemporary food, budget or luxury, Madrid offers it all. Excellent Vegetarian options are also available, which may surprise those who know Spain for its cured ham, chorizo, sausages, and seafood paella. If you are travelling to Madrid for a [...]
Le Touessrok Mauritius Review
Le Touessrok, located on the Eastern side of Mauritius (50 minutes from the airport and capital Port Louis) and long regarded as one of the premier resorts on Mauritius, has now been revamped and modernised to the highest standards. Recent and current accolades such as Best Beach Hotel 2010, as voted by Daily Telegraph Ultra [...]
5 Reasons Bulgaria Should Be Your Next Holiday Destination
Bulgaria? you ask. You might not hear of anyone travelling to Bulgaria, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t. Those who do visit Bulgaria can enjoy the sights and the country’s attractions making for a pleasurable holiday. There are plenty of available cheap holidays to Bulgaria, especially around the coastal areas where there are many all-inclusive hotels and [...]
The 5 best family holiday destinations in the UK
The UK may be small but it has it fair share of great places for a family holiday, from building sandcastles on the beaches of Devon to mountain biking through the leafy woodlands of the New Forest. We’ve picked out five areas that are sure to offer something special for you and your family. Beaches [...]
New Years in London – What You Can Expect in London This New Year
If you are looking to celebrate New Year’s 2011/2012 in London this year, there are plenty of events to choose from, and with many luxury hotels in London promoting packages you really could make it a trip to remember. Whether you prefer to ring in the New Year with fireworks, a big party, a fancy [...]
Quick Guide to Sharm el Sheikh
Sharm el Sheikh is probably the most popular tourist location in Egypt and is commonly referred to as ‘Sharm’ by people who travel here or those who live locally. As soon as you arrive it is easy to see why this is such a popular tourist destination. There is so much on offer here [...]
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Top ten tips for safe driving this winter
With car hire being an important and popular aspect of travelling, even more so in winter when driving can often be treacherous and frightening, we thought it...
Getting around Europe: to fly or not to fly?
Europe remains one of the most popular destinations for holidaymakers, offering tourists the chance to visit a range of areas with ease. But once individuals...
Eating out in Madrid
Madrid´s culinary offerings rarely fail to impress any visitor. Whether you are looking for traditional or contemporary food, budget or luxury, Madrid offers...
The 5 best family holiday destinations in the UK
The UK may be small but it has it fair share of great places for a family holiday, from building sandcastles on the beaches of Devon to mountain biking through...
Five Things You Probably Don’t Know About Toronto
Toronto is one of the nicest cities in the world: it is cosmopolitan, friendly and full of great things to do. Most people, however, are quite unfamiliar with...
The Risks of Travelling Without Insurance
Many cash-strapped Brits travelling abroad are adopting an 'it won't happen to me' mentality and opting not to invest in travel medical insurance, research has...