Archive for September, 2008
UK Holidaymakers to spend ‚£8bn on winter getaways
Sep 29th
Research by Abbey Credit Cards has revealed that this year’s dissappointing British summer has prompted UK travellers to head abroad in the search for sunnier climbs.
Despite the current economic uncertainties, more than 15 million Britons intend to jet off abroad spending a collective ‚£8bn.
The research also revealed that just over 1 million UK holidaymakers were so disappointed by the poor summer weather that they are opting for a holiday abroad for the first time in three years.
Among the most popular sunspots this winter are the western European destinations such as southern Spain and the Canary Islands, which are expecting almost 8 million visitors over the next few months. Other more exotic destinations include the Middle East, Latin America and Asia.
Southampton now offers new ski break flights
Sep 26th
Flights from Southampton will now include the destinations Grenoble and Zurich which will be offered by Blue Islands, an airline based in the Channel Islands. Flights to Zurich will depart daily during the week with an extra flight being introduced on Sundays as of October 26th.
Blue Islands will join the airline Flybee in offering flights to Geneva.
Holidaymakers departing from Southampton will now have the choice of eight winter ski destinations across Europe.
Southampton airport customer service director, Mark Knox, said: “It‚s fantastic that Southampton Airport will be offering passengers such a wide variety of ski holidays this winter. Ski enthusiasts can fly from their local airport to literally hundreds of Europe‚s leading ski resorts.
Revival on the cards for package holidays
Sep 23rd
In the wake of much uncertainty in the travel world over the last six months many travel industry experts are predicting an increase in the popularity of package holidays, as travellers demand more security from their holiday deals.
ATOL-protected package holidays provide consumers with financial protection in the event of an airline failing, whereas customers buying flights or booking hotels direct do not have this protection.
Traditionally package holidays have catered for smaller budgets, but it is predicted that the increased interest in this type of holiday booking will see travel providers becoming more sophisticated and offering more up-market and luxurious package deals.