The popular stereotype would have you believe that younger people are all heading off to foreign climes in search of fun and adventure while the older generation are content to stay at home. In reality, the facts and figures don’t support this preconception. More than a third of holidays are taken by over 50s and […]
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Thomas Cook Streamlining


Troubled holiday travel agent Thomas Cook has found its shares have surged 14% after it announced details of its turnaround strategy. Thomas Cook are hoping to save £350m by 2015, mainly through cutting store numbers and focusing more on internet sales. The travel group have said they would cut 2,500 jobs in the UK and […]
Let Channel 4 TV help you curb excessive Holiday Spending


Channel 4’s SuperScrimpers is back. Do you enjoy spending money on holidays even when you don’t have it? We all love a good holiday or weekend break, but for some of us Brits it’s bit of an obsession, scanning travel websites for holiday deals and being drawn into travel agents every week on lunch breaks. […]
Good Cycle Routes in Europe


Cycling is on the increase according to retail figures, and this is leading to many avid cycle enthusiasts looking for exciting new routes to explore. In the UK we have some truly beautiful scenery which is served by well established cycle routes. There are a myriad of cycling holidays in Scotland, Wales, Ireland and England. […]
Preparing Foreign Currency


Holidaying in a foreign country can be quite a confusing time when it comes to preparing your holiday spending money. Many people use a currency converter to get a rough idea of what they will be getting for their money while pulling out the purse on holiday. It’s always advisable to think about what you’re […]
What to see in The Isle of Wight


Some people do not feel like they are on holiday unless a flight is involved. The feeling of traveling across water to a different land or destination offers a refreshing start to any holiday, leaving the stresses and worries of every day life behind for a week or two. The only problem with traveling abroad […]
The Shoppers Guide to Majorca


Bagging a bargain is an all-time favourite hobby for most people. Whether it’s an amazing deal on our holidays or finding delicious local cuisine at an equally tasty price, our quest for a bargain doesn’t stop on holiday. From handmade trinkets in quaint markets and one-off designs in small boutiques – the draw of bringing […]