First there was the high end bed and breakfast and the boutique hostels followed by spare room rentals in homes and the upscale hostels. However, now there is one more budget travel trend: actual university rooms. This trend includes booking accommodation in a university residence after the student has left for his or her holiday. […]
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New National Trust range by Tisserand Aromatherapy Unveiled
Essential oil and aromatherapy specialist, Tisserand Aromatherapy, has announced the first few products that will be included in its new National Trust range as part of a five year collaboration with the Trust. The range is infused with many pure essential oils and has been created to help bring the aromas of the parks and […]
You could have your perfect Christmas in a cosy cottage in the New Forest
If you want to get away from it all this Christmas and really warm up your winter and putting some rosiness in those cheeks then you really should get down to the New Forest with its magical seasonal vibe, beautiful landscape and those gorgeous ponies thrown in for good measure. This really is the perfect […]
6 finalists named for the title of Best Road Ride in Britain
There are certain throroughfares that have been enjoyed for years by those using the prevalent mode of transport. For example drivers have Route 66, Motorcyclists take on the Snake Pass and even horse riders get in on the act by cantering along the Wessex Way. Now,those who prefer bicycles aren’t missing out as thanks to […]
Airline snobbery is alive and kicking
According to a survey done by sunshine.co.uk, the online travel agent, around 21% of air passengers choose the airline to travel with because of the reputation is has. These passengers are commonly referred to as “airline snobs”. This survey was conducted among 2265 UK travellers who had flown abroad for their abroad in the past […]
The history of pubs in London is told in a fascinating tale
You can be a part of the project run by the University of Herefordshire that aims to popularise public houses that have been used since old times. See professional actors re-enacting the scenes of infamous murders and the criminal proceedings on 25 and 26 September after 7 PM at the George on the Strand. Set […]
Budget Travel Tips Within The UK
If you are looking to travel anywhere within the UK, you probably know that the cost of travel has increased in recent years. In some cases, the cost of travel within the UK can exceed that of traveling overseas. Here are a number of cost effective options for traveling within the UK. Short Journey – […]
Holidaymakers instructed to take care when swimming due to jellyfish increase
Holidaymakers are being instructed to pay special attention when swimming near the UK beaches due to an influx of jellyfish swarms that are headed towards UK beaches due to the warm weather. Within the last few days there have been numerous sightings of compass, moon, lion’s mane and blue jellyfish. The lion’s mane jellyfish is […]
Have a wonderful break by hiring a luxury house
Having a staycation instead of flying off to sunnier climes has been growing steadily in popularity in recent years, and it has made many realise just how beautiful our country is and what amazing facilities are on offer to the holidaymaker. One way that these staycationers are making these experience even more special by making […]
4 TripAdvisor Excellence Awards given to Big Bus Tours
Big Bus Tours, the operator of top class sightseeing tours have been awarded no less than 4 TripAdvisor Excellence Awards for its operations in Dubai, London, Miami and Philadelphia. This is the first TripAdvisor Excellence Awards the company has won, and they are only given out to those top 10% of businesses who receive consistent […]