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Too skint to go abroad?

Mary — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:10:01 +0000

If your heart drops at the sight of air fares for all the family and a foreign holiday seems simply too extravagant this year, then why not take the opportunity to discover somewhere new without leaving the country?

Travel doesn’t have to be expensive; the UK does have an extensive network of hostels that can allow you to go somewhere new without breaking the bank. Travelling doesn’t need to be about shopping in a new city, staying in the latest fashionable boutique hotel or camping near the beach.

So, try something new this year. You may even find staying at home a more restful experience.

Coming soon: coach trips round the M25

Mary — Sun, 26 Feb 2012 14:55:58 +0000

With doubtless fewer people heading abroad this year, the domestic tourist industry could see an increase in the number of Brits deciding to spend their holidays in the UK. This is the perfect time, then, for travel companies to concentrate on the holidays and trips they offer in the UK.

There is one idea that has proved to be a surprise success already, although the first tour hasn’t yet taken place. The maiden voyage of the new coach tour of the M25 has sold out, defying expectations.
What I don’t understand is why anyone would want to pay £15 to sit in a coach, looking at the sights and sounds of a ring-road?

Take a break in Stratford during the World Shakespeare Festival

Mary — Sat, 25 Feb 2012 14:29:39 +0000

The World Shakespeare Festival starts at the end of April this year and ends three months later as part of the build-up to the London Olympics. There will be a whole range of events going on in cities across the UK, but where better to go than Shakespeare’s birthplace?

With the RSC and its three theatres hosting events and putting on productions, this would be an ideal time to head to Stratford-Upon-Avon for a bit of culture and sight-seeing. Although the town centre can become a bit of tourist trap in the summer months, it is still worth a trip.

Indoor camping: the start of a new craze?

Mary — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 14:28:17 +0000

A hotel in Berlin has come up with a novel idea that I am struggling with ever-so-slightly. Inside their hotel, they have installed three vintage caravans and three mountain huts, so that their patrons can combine the best of camping with shelter from the elements…

While this may seem quirky and original, I just can’t imagine why anyone would want to spend their cash on this kind of hotel. Either you like camping or you don’t, so why create a camping-in-a-hotel experience? The vintage caravans look interesting, but if you stay in hotel, surely you would want a room you can stand up in? Or am I getting old?

Time to start planning getaways for 2012

Mary — Thu, 23 Feb 2012 14:19:59 +0000

With the first signs of spring just starting to remind us that there is life beyond winter, now is the time to start planning your trips away this year. With everyone talking about austerity measures and economic downturns, getting away from it all has never seemed more attractive a proposition.

Whether you are strapped for cash and will be staying in the UK or are planning a mammoth trip to some far-flung place, planning a trip away can be just the thing you need to raise your spirits and put a smile on your face.

Fund your next holiday, trip or adventure with online bingo

Mary — Wed, 25 May 2011 14:20:17 +0000

Nowadays, many families are having to do some serious saving up to be able to afford a half-decent summer holiday. The same is true for couples and groups of friends wanting to explore the world and have an adventure or two in foreign climes.

If you don’t have the cash to get away this summer, or if you find you’re having to scale down your trip due to lack of funds, help is at hand.

The lovely people at Bet365 Bingo are running a special promotion this weekend where a grand total of £250,000 will be given away. If you could win even a fraction of this huge prize amount you could afford to go to the exotic places you always dreamed of and have the adventure of a lifetime!

How to enter

To join in this promotion and play for the chance to win some cash for your holiday fund, you’ll need to sign up at the Bet365 Bingo website and be ready to play on Sunday 29th May. The £250,000 Big Night In starts at 5pm and goes on until midnight; during this time a quarter of a million pounds will be given away!

If you want to find out more about Bet365 Bingo or any other bingo sites offering huge cash prizes, ohmybingo.com will keep you updated.

Planning a trip with van hire

Dan — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:54:18 +0000

More and more people are skipping the traditional package of holiday of flying to a destination, staying in a hotel and lounging about, instead opting to go for a more active travel holiday. Instead of flying, why not hire a van? This means you can enjoy all the sights and culture you want without being tied to a single location or certain travel times.

That being said, although it is much more fun to travel at your own choice, it is important to make sure you have sufficient cover. Everyone knows the importance of travel insurance, but a lot of people who hire cars and other vehicles while abroad forget to take care with vehicle insurance. If you choose to hire a van, it is vital you get the right kind of cover to go with it. Choosing van insurance is the same as car insurance so there’s not much to it. Or, if you are lucky enough to use a van for work already you can save some cash by checking whether your commercial van insurance already covers trips abroad and/or leisure trips.

The great thing about travelling in a van as opposed to a car is you’ll never be stuck for space. You can even get away with sleeping in the van if there’s only a few of you, simply get a blow-up air bed or two and you’re all set!

Less holidays due to living costs

Mary — Mon, 16 Aug 2010 09:30:52 +0000

More and more people are unable to travel abroad on holiday due to the increase in living costs. Mortgages, an increase in utility bills, an increase in food prices are leaving people with less spare cash to spend on a holiday abroad. It is even resulting in people not being able to take long breaks within the UK. More people are taking shorter UK breaks because accommodation in the UK is by no means cheap and many people find long camping holidays too stressful. Families especially find travelling in the UK stressful due to the limited number of destination that are child friendly. Families tend to travel to coastal regions as the beach areas are one of the most child friendly areas without having to incur large costs.

Travelling with a partner and friends

Mary — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 08:52:53 +0000

Is a holiday with a partner or a holiday with friends more relaxing and therapeutic? I short while ago I went on holiday with my partner and friends and had a wonderful time. My partner and I could spend time together as well as spending time with friends. We were able to share some holiday experiences alone and other experiences with friends. For me this was an ideal holiday. Prior to the holiday with my partner and friends I went on a holiday with just my partner which was very pleasant, however I found sharing the holiday experience with more people much more enjoyable. I have spoken to a number of friends since and they found the holiday with partners and friends much more relaxing and enjoyable.

Self catering or all inclusive?

Mary — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 08:39:40 +0000

Choosing where to travel abroad is a difficult decision for anyone. Choosing whether to have a self catering holiday or an all inclusive holiday is also a difficult decision. With the exchange rate being relatively poor at the moment, more and more people are choosing all inclusive holiday packages over self catering holidays. I recently booked a holiday and whilst booking I was given the option of a self catering package or an all inclusive package. After looking at the exchange rate I realised that I would get more for my money by choosing the all inclusive option. The Euro to pound exchange rate was 1.13 to 1 whilst booking which meant eating out every day on holiday would amount to a fairly large spend and I calculated the self catering option would easily amount to 20% more than the all inclusive option.