Luxury Holidays – Perfect in a credit crunch??? Mar20

Luxury Holidays – Perfect in a credit crunch???

I think it's a huge irony that the credit crunch has presented us with the opportunity to live a life like a millionaire. Why? Because luxury tour operators at the moment are really conscious of the credit crunch and have...
Planning a trip to the Indian Ocean Isles? Mar19

Planning a trip to the Indian Ocean Isles?

The weather is slowly getting warmer in the UK but if you fancy a complete change then try jetting off to the Indian Ocean Islands. The choice of Maldives, Mauritius, Seychelles and Rodrigues may be difficult to choose from,...
Honeymoon Packages – Or do it yourself? Mar12

Honeymoon Packages – Or do it yourself?

I am often asked whether it's best to buy a package holiday or to do it yourself. The theory goes that people who do it themselves can hunt down those cheap flights and best hotel deals without the need for a...
Duty free ‘still a big part of holidays’ Mar3

Duty free ‘still a big part of holidays’

Some 65 per cent of holidaymakers set aside money in their budget to pick up tax-free items for themselves at airport duty-free shops when they travel, new research has indicated.   According to the figures, published by Direct Line Travel Insurance,...
Dubai ‘has more than just glitz’ Mar3

Dubai ‘has more than just glitz’

People planning a holiday to Dubai may be interested to move beyond the modern glamour of the city and explore its history as a trading port, an author has suggested.   According to Lara Dunston, author of DK Eyewitness Dubai, the...
Sunshine and good value among Brits’ holiday must-haves Mar3

Sunshine and good value among Brits’ holiday must-haves

Price is often the biggest determining factor when it comes to choosing where to take a holiday, according to a new survey of British travel trends.   A poll of 2,000 people carried out on behalf of American Express Insurance Services...
Relax at the spa in Mauritius Mar2

Relax at the spa in Mauritius

Travellers enjoying a luxury holiday in Mauritius may wish to take a break from soaking up the sun to enjoy a new spa at the Four Seasons resort, according to a writer for the Times. Nick Wyke said the facility...