Posts tagged destinations
Save money by checking out currency!
Jul 10th
UK holidaymaker‚s knowledge on foreign currency is totalling a combined loss of nearly ‚£2.9 million according to research by the Post Office.
Almost 17% of people surveyed said they favour destinations where they understand the countries currency, and up to 27% of respondents claim to go over their budget.
Sarah Munro, Head of Travel at the Post Office said, “To make the most of your pound make sure you do your research before you go. Check out the exchange rate and do some research to find out how much basic staples like drinks and sun cream will cost when you get there.”
In the current climate, it is important to determine budgets for holiday spending and ensuring holidaymakers know how much items cost as not to overspend.
Facilities at Luton set to improve
Jul 1st
New facilities in Luton Airport have been introduced to improve the consumer experience when travelling to many short or mid haul destinations.
With increasing passenger numbers to the airport, a new access plan will conveniently aid in passenger management, thus minimising delays and creating a more enjoyable experience for all.
The scheme includes:
‚ Mid-term car park area which will allow passengers to be dropped off or collected in a 60 minute period.
‚ Public transport interchange; Bus, Coach and Rail services to stop outside terminal building.
Destinations from Luton Airport for holidays of all types include; Spain, Turkey, Bulgaria, Tunisia, Greece and many more‚¦
Malaria risks ignored by UK holidaymakers
Jun 29th
A survey by Lloyds Pharmacy has found that one fifth of UK holidaymakers who visit regions where Malaria is high risk do not take anti-malaria tablets.
The survey also shows 11% of Brits are unaware they have entered high risk malaria prone regions, which highlights the need to research holiday destinations – and to seek medical advice if unsure.
The World Health Organisation (The WHO) states: “Malaria is caused by a parasite called Plasmodium, which is transmitted via the bites of infected mosquitoes. In the human body, the parasites multiply in the liver, and then infect red blood cells.
Head of Medicines at Lloyds Paharmacy, Chris Frost said, “As a result we have one of the worst track records among industrialised countries for bringing this disease home from our trips abroad.” He continued to say that we are far too complacent about the risks malaria poses.