Late bookings increase according to latest poll

Late bookings for summer holidays abroad have seen a sudden surge due to the poor UK weather, according to a poll by a popular airliner.
The online survey asked visitors if UK weather had an impact on their holiday plans for the summer, nearly half the respondents confirming a late overseas holiday would be booked, whilst […]

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Ryanair launch new routes from Leeds-Bradford

Low-budget airline, Ryanair yesterday announced the launch of 14 new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport from March 2010.
As well as 63 new return flights and a range of new services, the budget airline will create approximately 1,000 jobs in the neighbouring areas giving sustainability for the local economy.
Michael O’Leary from Ryanair recently said, “Ryanair is […]

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British Airways cuts back

British Airways has announced a reduction in its services of short haul destinations from Gatwick for winter 2009. Flights to Alicante, Palma, Malta, Madrid, Barcelona and Krakow will discontinue, flying only to Bulgaria (Varna) from London Gatwick during the summer months.
Alternatively flights to Pisa, Malaga and Gibraltar will fly from London Heathrow in winter […]

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Surge in European holiday accommodation

holiday news | Holiday news | Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Holiday accommodation in Europe has seen a surge in the first couple of weeks in June, with Greece and Turkey currently top prospects for UK holidaymakers.
Many Brits are taking the decision to confirm holiday plans for the summer and remainder of the year by booking holidays now. With the increasing strength of the pound, […]

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Aer Lingus expand flight schedule for winter

Aer Lingus are expanding their flight schedule from Gatwick to many European destinations by introducing 6 new flight paths for winter 2009, the first being the European Capital of Culture, Vilnius - Lithuania.
Low budget flights commence September 10th to the Lithuanian capital, followed by:
• Tenerife
• Lanzarote
• Warsaw
• Bucharest
• Eindhoven.
Enda Corneille from Aer Lingus recently told TravelMole, “We’ve introduced six new […]

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Europe still top confirms ABTA

holiday news | Caribbean and American holiday news, Holiday news, Mediterranean holiday news | Wednesday, April 22nd, 2009

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 […]

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Post Office survey reveals money saving destinations

holiday news | Holiday news, Mediterranean holiday news, Worldwide holiday news | Monday, January 26th, 2009

A recent survey by the Post Office has revealed that holiday spending money will go further in holiday destinations such as the Czech Republic and Hungary.
British holidaymakers will find long haul destinations such as South Africa and Thailand better as costs are much lower and the pound has better value.
Managing Director of First […]

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Enjoy a beach and piste combo holiday in Cyprus

holiday news | European ski holiday news, Holiday news, Ski holiday news | Monday, November 17th, 2008

The popular European destination of Cyprus offers British holidaymakers the opportunity to combine an exciting ski break with a beach holiday.
Ski enthusiasts can enjoy a mornings skiing on the slopes of the Troodos Mountains followed by an afternoon by the pool with tempretures of around 21 degrees.
The ski season in Cyprus runs from mid January […]

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Choose a hot city break destination this winter

Holiday travel magazine Condé Nast Traveler has revealed some of this seasons’ hottest cities, hotels and islands.
San Fransisco was declared the best city break destination in the USA for the 16th year in a row with South Carolina beating New York into second place.
Italian cities emerged as the favourites in Europe with Florence coming […]

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Escape to Europe by rail

A report by the Telegraph has revealed that rail travel in Europe is often much cheaper than flying to your chosen destination.
European rail connections offer many high-speed services, such as the Inter City Express in Germany. The excellent overnight services which mean travellers can leave after work and wake up in Germany, France, Italy […]

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