I read the Thomas Cook and My Travel are the front runners to take over First Choice It has been a bad time for package holiday companies. They blame the World Cup and hot weather for a slump in bookings last Summer. Things are not looking great as the peak booking time is here, with [...]
I see that Frommers has published their Top 10 Destinations for 2007. There are two destinations in Europe, Krakow in Poland and Zurich in Switzerland. I have not visited either of these cities but I visited Switzerland for a few days about thirty years ago. Have you visited either of these cities, would you recommend [...]
I visited South Queensferry yesterday. It really is charming around the old High Street with a selection of specialist shops and the views over the Forth Estuary and the bridges. There are a fair number of pubs, cafes and restaurants. View of the 2 Forth Bridges You can cruise on the Maid of the Forth [...]
Today seems to a day for posts that make my laugh. Ralf Potts of Vagablogging was asked for advice on packing a kilt for a trip abroad. Ralf advised to consider a Sport Kilt as a practical alternative to a traditional kilt as a sport kilt would be much lighter, easier to carry and to [...]
I know that this article may not have much to do with travel in Europe but I just could not resist this. You know what they say that Europe follow most US trends. Do you think that this one will catch on? With the popularity of Strictly Come Dancing on the BBC in the UK [...]
I was quite relieved to read this article saying the willingness to be uncertain was one of the most important attributes of being a travel writer. That being open minded combined with fresh eyed unfamiliarity can be a virtue. I find travel writing really hard to do. My aim is to get over a feel [...]
I read about roving check in agents working for the Indian cariier Jet Airlines. It sounds a real time saver if a mobile agent equipped with a hand held computer and a small printer on their hip can check you when you enter the terminal buidling, thereby avoiding the dreaded check in queue. An example [...]
Traditionally this is one of the peak holiday booking periods of the year. My fingers are crossed that this is the case. Certainly the rather dreary, cold weather over the last couple of days makes you feel like spending some time in the sun! Are you spending time during your festive break looking for and [...]
Pick up some tricks on which time of year, weekday and time of day you should book to get the cheapest flight. I think any advice that helps you get a cheaper seat is worthwhile as prices can vary so much. Do you have any tips to get that flight for as little as possible. [...]
A new sea plane service will commence from Glasgow to the peninsulas and islands on the west coast of Scotland. The sea planes will use the River Clyde as a runway. It sounds a great idea to be able to reach these destinations directly from Glasgow, rather than having to either undertake a long way [...]
