Holiday News - Direct

Holidays-Direct and partner sites, Ski-Direct, Cruises-Direct and CityBreaks-Direct have a clear policy of helping all package holiday customers in the event of a third party airliner or tour operator experiencing financial difficulties.
Reassuring customers is vital in peak booking periods says Holidays-Direct who believe holidaymakers peace of mind is an important factor to consider as the […]

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 […]

A recent poll by Travel Weekly has found almost 80% of children surveyed have a big influence on the destination choices of family holidays.
Of the 2000 children questioned which were aged between 5 and 15 years, 17% were allowed by their parents to choose where to go on holiday.
Just over half the respondents (64.4%) had […]

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 […]

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, […]

Canadian airline Air Canada has recently announced that dogs or cats will be allowed as hand luggage on board with passengers.
From July 1st passengers will be able to book an under seat space for their pet dog or cat, costing £30 ($50) for domestic flights in North America on Air Canada or regional airline Jazz.
Owners […]

UK holidaymakers are giving up luxuries and reducing supermarket shopping budgets in a bid to fund a holiday this year. Reducing expenditure on take-away food and coffee, even nights out have been cut back so tourists do not miss there beloved holiday.
A recent survey by easyJet revealed 88% of people are making sacrifices (above) […]

A range of flights from UK destinations into the Euro-zone have gone on sale by bmibaby. The initial phase of the new agenda for 2010 will include flights from: East Midlands, Manchester, Birmingham and Cardiff.
Routes on sale for 2010 from the low cost carrier include:
• Alicante
• Faro
• Malaga
• Murcia
• Palma
• Menorca
Julian Carr, Commercial Director for bmibaby told TravelMole, “Travellers can […]

The latest survey by Holidays-Direct has revealed which factors holidaymakers consider when booking holidays. Guaranteed good weather is an essential must for many holidaymakers, as well as cost, and reviews.
The Canary Islands are a perennial favourite due to year round sun and good temperatures, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Tenerife are the most popular and […]

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 […]

Low budget airline Jet2.com recently staged Newcastle’s biggest belly dancing lesson in order to launch a brand new route from Newcastle to Egypt.
The low cost carrier wanted to do something unique and enjoyable, Phillip Meson, MD of Jet2.com said, “We wanted to do something really fun and spontaneous to tell people in the region about […]

Travel insurance is a must for any type of travel; most policies cover holidaymakers for domestic trips as well as international trips.
Holidaymakers and city breakers who travel on a regular basis, who enjoy shorter yet more frequent trips, should consider annual travel insurance.
Annual travel cover may initially be more expensive, however holidaymakers who take 4 […]

All Inclusive holidays are remaining a popular choice this year, as the British are cutting back on many luxuries.
An industry expert from travelsupermarket.com said that while All Inclusive holiday deals seem initially more expensive when booking, holidaymakers have to remember that flights, accommodation, food, entertainment and selected drinks are included.
All Inclusive holidays are great for […]

When on holiday tourists don’t necessarily know of the number to call when an emergency occurs, to get immediate emergency assistance in Europe.
112 is the UK 999 for tourists in need of immediate help from emergency services, whether it’s the fire service, ambulance or police.
With the second bank holiday weekend in May coming […]

It has been announced Kylie Minogue is to return to Madrid and play a series of dates to headline the MTV day 2009.
MTV day is to take place 2nd July 2009, at the iconic Las Ventas Bullring, as well as this, Kylie will play several dates in Portugal, which will be her first ever set […]

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 […]

Good news for travellers going to long haul holiday destinations (such as Florida, family holiday favourite)…
Jet lag occurs when the body clock becomes unbalanced, for example, through travelling to different time zones. Scientists believe there maybe a cure, only years away.
A study which was published by ‘Current Biology’ states that it possibly can take […]

What is legal or frowned upon in the UK may lead to serious consequences in another country; here are a few tips of what not to do in selected countries from around the globe, where strict laws are in-place, to consider before your holiday:
1. You are likely to receive a warning for the first offence, after […]

The US is a popular tourist destination, for package holidays and city breaks alike, the unfortunate collapse in the economy has pushed the pound down against the dollar in comparison with the previous couple of years, now tourists aren’t getting the 2:1 ratio in exchange rate. However, the dollar pound exchange is as good […]

Here are 5 of the utmost ridiculous travel insurance claims by holidaymakers:
1. A pensioner lost his dentures whilst vomiting over the side of a cruise ship, he claimed to his travel insurers for new teeth under the ‘lost baggage’ part of his policy!
2. A distracted young British man broke his nose when he walked into a bus […]