Holiday News - Direct

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Due to the current economic climate many Brits are opting for late holiday deals; hoping to get better value for money. With the pound becoming stronger against foreign exchange rates, the latest results for UK holidaymakers most popular destinations is revealed by a top holiday retailer.
Florida has seen a positive effect on late bookings, […]

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) warn Brits to check local customs and laws before travelling and have out together a list of tips for holidaymakers:
FCO Tips:
• Make sure that you research your destination before you travel – things that are acceptable here aren’t always acceptable abroad
• […]

The latest new flight launch by easyJet is to:
• Dubrovnik, Croatia
• Naples, Italy
• Bordeaux, France
All 3 destinations will fly from Liverpool John Lennon Airport after the purchase of an Airbus A320 by the low cost carrier, which increases easyJet’s Liverpool fleet to 21 aircraft.
Carly Brear, easyJet’s Commercial Manager said, “Liverpool continues to be our busiest UK base outside […]

The proposed alliance between British Airways and American Airlines is currently under investigation, which BA asked to be carried out by the European commission.
BA are more focused to achieve consent and with a deadline of August for any objections to be made to the merger of two well known brands, Willie Walsh, BA’s chief executive […]

Local customs and laws are increasingly being broken by tourists; Holidays-Direct strongly recommend researching holiday destinations to avoid any unnecessary circumstances to arise whilst on your vacation. Here is a comprehensive list of information on selected destinations compiled by Wanderlust of where to watch what you wear:
Dubai – A Muslim country with […]

Complimentary return flights on selected destinations are being offered to European and Mediterranean departure ports by Silversea Cruises, in order to enhance booking numbers.
The luxury cruise liner is offering economy flights and transfers for Britons booking cruises sailing from a selection of 28 European ports, including Rome, Athens and Copenhagen.
Trudy Redfern, Silversea Cruises Managing Director […]

A group of British tourists enjoying a holiday in Crete were jailed for 2 days for insulting the catholic community when they dressed up as highly respected people of the church.
The 17 tourists who played Sunday league football dressed up as Nun’s and in naughty lingerie, the whole idea being just a bit of […]

The latest resort to open in Turkey on Saturday is the Mardan Palace, a luxurious 5 star resort, with an array of famous and most prestigious guests attending the launch night party.
The resort in Antalya hosts the Mediterranean’s largest swimming pool, as well as having the Taurus Mountains as a backdrop. Comprising of 560 […]

British Airways has slashed its business class prices to entice holidaymakers to travel further on their summer holidays. The summer sale from the airline finishes at the end of June; savings are as much as 40% in comparison to its standard prices.
Flight discounts included are to the following summer holiday and city break destinations: […]

Cruises to the Caribbean and Mediterranean are continually popular with many customers in the travel and tourism industry sectors.
The Passenger Shipping Association (PSA) claim cruises in the Mediterranean are selling well, even though with the current economic climate people have much tighter budgets.
Penny Guy, spokesperson for the Passenger Shipping Association said, “Destinations have always played […]

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has confirmed that the Top 5 destinations for British holidaymakers, only 1 out of the 5 was outside the EU.
Top European destinations are remaining popular due to reduced hotel prices in major destinations, like France, Greece, Italy and Spain. Also the USA has proved popular with UK […]

Relaxed culture, mild climate and friendly people… what more could you ask for on the Portuguese island of Madeira?
The Portuguese isle is an all year round resort and is commonly known for its wine, flowers, artisan’s embroidery and New Years Eve celebrations. The harbour and capital, Funchal is of high importance to the country […]

The most stunning skylines across the world every holidaymaker must see:
• New York – with Manhattan being long and narrow, the skyline straight to the Statue of Liberty has a great impact on tourists, and it’s classed as one of the most romantic buildings in the world.
• Dubai – a stunning skyline with an impressive growth rate, […]

As accessibility improves, more operators are combining northern Thailand with Laos.
Only the Mekong divides Thailand from Laos, and with several international border crossings opening up in the pas few years, it has become easy to combine Isaan in north-eastern Thailand with Laos. Thailand has always been a popular destination, but in the past year, interest […]

This year Britons are far more likely to holiday in caravans or camp than take a trip to Spain, according to The Caravan Club. Bookings for caravan holidays are up by 40%, the directory enquiries operator 118 118 said calls for camping and caravan sites had risen to 40% in comparison to previous years […]