Author Archives: Philippa

Clearwater, blue skies, and Busch Gardens.

Fort De Soto Park

It may have recently been the shortest day of the year but the long, dark winter nights are here to stay for a while yet. If you are in need of some sunshine, and thinking about where to book your next holiday, take a look at the sun drenched area of … Read more »

It’s not too late to get away for Christmas

Christmas Escape

 If the prospect of crowded shops and supermarkets, freezing temperatures, cold turkey and yet more repeats of Only Fools & Horses is starting to get you down, help is at hand. We’ve unearthed some real bargains, from 4 nights in Prague to a week in the sun in Tenerife. Check out these … Read more »

Frequent travellers name best airline and hotel in the world

The Address Downtown Dubai

Singapore Airlines has been voted the Best Airline in the World by frequent travellers in a survey published in this month’s Global Traveler magazine.  The survey, which 36,000 seasoned travellers took part in, looks for the best of the best in the world of travel across 66 different categories. TAP … Read more »

New flights make a trip to Barcelona even easier

View of Barcelona

If, like me,  you are a fan of all things Spanish, you will be pleased to hear that Monarch have added new direct flights from London Gatwick to Barcelona, one of the UK’s most popular short break destinations. In addition to the airlines existing direct flight service from Manchester, flights … Read more »

20% off Spanish Grand Prix tickets until 30th November

The Barcelona race track

If you are a fan of fast cars and smoking tyres take a look at the attractions page on our website where you will find tickets to the 2012 Spanish Grand Prix on offer with a discount of 20% until 30th November.  The event runs for three days from Friday … Read more »

Christmas markets and more in Switzerland

Montreux Christmas Market

It can be difficult to get into the Christmas spirit in the UK but there are plenty of great options available for anyone wanting to get away from it all and start feeling a little more festive.  Something that caught my eye recently are the Christmas markets you can enjoy … Read more »

Getting away from it all this Christmas

Christmas at the beach

I’ve spent Christmas abroad a few times and am just as happy celebrating with a BBQ on the beach as I am wrapped up in the UK enjoying roast turkey and all the trimmings. Our recent Facebook discussion on the subject revealed that many of you love to get away from … Read more »