Posts tagged package holidays
Volcanic ash cloud creates chaos
Apr 22nd
The Icelandic volcanic eruption, where plumes of ash seemed to be gathering around the same point in the atmosphere as planes fly is putting holidaymakers out of pocket and airlines losing vast amounts of money.
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Essential sun safety tips from Holidays-Direct
Apr 15th
With many holidaymakers booking or have booked summer holidays to hot sunny destinations, www.holidays-direct.co.uk have some essential tips on keeping healthy and safe in the sun.
Online travel agency www.holidays-direct.co.uk advises UK holidaymakers on sun safety as the summer season fast approaches and with holidaymakers choosing more tropical holiday resorts.
UK holidaymakers are choosing hot sunny climates to take a holiday to relax, enjoy the atmosphere and to soak up the sun by the pool or at the beach, which is why Holidays-Direct recommend the following tips:
Try avoiding any unnecessary illness by -
- Staying in shaded areas between 11am and 3pm
- Apply sun lotion regularly with an SPF higher than 15
- Increase water intake and keep hydrated
- Avoid strenuous physical activity
- Take care when drinking any alcohol as heat speeds up the effects.
When the sun is at its highest holidaymakers forget the sun is at its hottest point. By staying under the shade of an umbrella or going indoors and applying plenty of sun lotion with a sun protection factor (SPF) of over 15 would help to avoid any burnt skin and reduce the risk of skin cancer.
Increasing the amount of fluid intake will also help avoid against the risk of sunburn and help energise the body. Cooling down in the pool or sea also has its risks as the sun is attracted to water, applying waterproof sun cream will help protect the skin.
Jon Pearce of Holidays-Direct.co.uk commented, “We think it‚s essential for our customers to understand sun safety as well as the risks. Keeping healthy and happy on holiday is the main experience we wish for our customers to have!‚
Holidays-Direct offer package holidays to worldwide destinations as well as Cruise holidays, Ski holidays and City-Breaks and will tailor holidays to suit holidaymakers needs, visit http://www.holidays-direct.co.uk for more information.
Travel advice: Book summer holiday early!
Jan 8th
According to the Telegraph, the latest travel advice advices holidaymakers looking at booking package holidays should book as soon as possible.
The advice from one of the UK‚s leading newspapers said January and February are the best times to get a great deal on package holidays in Europe and beyond. Tour operators offer incentives for travellers to book early such as, no flight extras or cash offers.
Package holidays to Croatia, Turkey, Egypt and Tunisia will be popular choices this year as UK holidaymakers look for value breaks.
All inclusive deals and reduced holiday prices will give cash strapped Brits the opportunity to get away this year and to relax in the sun.
Summer holiday package deals and city breaks will be popular choices for holidaymakers in the the UK in 2010.