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As the sun starts to come out over Europe, the number of holidaymakers heading away for day trips and short breaks to France would normally be on the rise. With better weather than here in the UK, cheaper cost of living, and wonderful beaches, France is normally very tempting for holidaymakers looking for a cheap getaway.

However, as this year comes around, rather than being packed full of ice cream munching Brits. (more…)

Have you dreamed of eventually owning your very own holiday home? The ability to just fly away and not worry about where you’re staying for 2 weeks makes planning your holiday so much simpler. Well because of the recession that has hit the entire world, your dream can now actually become reality. (more…)

Tired of going to Alton Towers every year? Do you put up with nausea just to see the smile on your kid’s faces? If you answer yes to one or both, then you need to rethink your holiday strategy. (more…)

I’ve worked as a travel rep. in the Costa del Sol for many years and my experience has taught me that people are really very predictable. Every year (and I’ve been doing this work for over ten years) I meet people who make the same mistakes as those who have been before them. (more…)

Because of the current global recession, everyone is holding onto as much money as possible. This together with the promise of a good summer and the poor exchange rates, many people are deciding to stay in the UK instead of racing off for their Hawaii holidays.

However, soon after out very hot spell in June, the clouds started to form all over the UK and people did start to question the Met Office. (more…)

It’s been reported that the film star Antonio Banderas and his wife Melanie Griffith have been ordered by the Marbella council to hand over part of their 5 million pound mansion to the government.

The couple have enjoyed their second home now for over 10 years, however, now the Marbella council are trying to claim back 14,000 feet of the property. Once the land is claimed, the beach outside the mansion can be accessed by the public. (more…)

In the past few weeks there have been numerous reports about holidaymakers being scammed when they come to book a holiday letting online. Generally people are scammed when it comes to booking last minute deals or bargain rentals.

Here are just a few things to check when looking to rent a property to ensure you don’t get scammed. (more…)

In the past few weeks there have been numerous reports about holidaymakers being scammed when they come to book a holiday letting online. Generally people are scammed when it comes to booking last minute deals or bargain rentals.

Here are just a few things to check when looking to rent a property to ensure you don’t get scammed. (more…)

Is sea air actually that go for you, everyone seems to have the concept that sea air is great fresh air, but how good is it? Lets start with the good points to going on a beach holiday, and why it is good for your health, then we can make a decision later

Whats better than going to the beach and having a good swim? Swimming is supposed to be the best exercise form for you; it gets every muscle working together, and your heart will get pumping blood at a constant rate. (more…)

Well you can be sure that at some point you will see the Big Five. The name Big Five was originally coined by hunters because these animals were supposed to be the hardest game to hunt and find.

The proud pride owner the Lion. (more…)