Some single women are choosing not to go on holiday if they would have to go alone. Of the 11% of women who never take a break, almost half are single and most often aged 45 – 54 and separated, divorced or widowed. I think it can be a daunting thought to go on holiday [...]
It’s amazing how you can drive through a place and never realise what’s there. In thte coastal village of Prestonpans, East Lothian, a few miles east of Edinburgh, I’d previusly noticed a car park with a sign “Prestonpans Murals” in the Main Street and one mural at the side of a convenience store. Yesterday I [...]
I have a soft spot for Scarborough, on the east coast of Yorkshire. I’ve spend many enjoyable weekends there although it know it may not be everyones cup of tea. The 3 star Crown Spa Hotel is located on the South Bay Beach esplanade. A double room based on a 2 night stay costs £91 [...]
Rough Guides have published a list of 25 top travel experiences in the UK and Ireland. As a Scot, I was happy to see that a Scottish attraction, the Edinburgh Festival, was number one. While the Edinburgh Festival is a great event, the city is really busy and accommodation prices high. What would be your [...]
I was in East Lothian yesterday. I have started writing a guide to the area which lies to the east of Edinburgh. I like the area a lot. There are pretty towns and villages along the coast and inland. Yesterday I was on the coast in the town of Musselburgh. Musselburgh is not exactly a [...]
The Alternative Airlines website aims to find the lowest available fares by including airlines which some online agencies may not include, if other competitor airlines offer better commission to the agents. This allow you to book airlines online which can be difficult to find on other sites. They also include user generated reviews with information [...]
The International Air Transport Association reports a global 7.8% annual percentage increase in passenger air travel to March 30 2007. The increase in Europe is 8.2%. IATA suggests that the additional demand is being met by newer, more fuel efficient planes with near record load factors. photo by turbofan Could it be that even with [...]
