Category Archives: Holiday Destinations

Blogs discussion and news on holiday destinations.

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 »

Majorca – take a walk on the wild side

Tinie Tempah & Dizzee Rascal - catch them at Majorca Rocks

Although lots of you enjoy resorts like Puerto Pollensa and Santa Ponsa, mentioned in our earlier post on Majorca, for many the lure of Magaluf and its neighbour Palmanova is too strong to resist.    Magaluf is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe. It is a fantastic choice … Read more »

Majorca – sun, sea and relaxation

Majorca - sun, sea and relaxation await

Majorca has always been one of our top selling destinations and its popularity just seems to keep growing.  With so many of you visiting this much loved Spanish island, last week, on our Facebook page, we decided to delve a bit deeper. We asked you what’s perfect in Puerto Pollensa? … Read more »

The New Forest – What to do, where to stay

Cycling in the New Forest

I’ve just returned from a few days in the New Forest, booked through my employer, Travel Republic. I’m a regular visitor and try to explore new areas, find new things to do and places to stay every time I visit. I thought I’d jot down a few things I’ve discovered over the years. … Read more »

Where to stay in Tallinn

St Olav Hotel in Tallinn

If our recent post about Tallinn, with its mix of old and new, culture and nightlife, tempted you to visit the European Capital of Culture 2011 read on to find out which hotels our customers are booking and what they think of them. Our number one selling hotel in Tallinn … Read more »

Discover Tallinn – European Capital of Culture 2011

You won't go thirsty at the Beer House in Tallinn

Since the start of the year, we’ve noticed a big surge in the number of holidays to Tallinn being booked. Tallinn is the capital city of Estonia and European Capital of Culture 2011. We thought it would be a good time to share some of the secrets of this increasingly … Read more »

Dubai – the pearl of the Middle East

Dubai

Once a small fishing village, famous for its pearls, Dubai has developed at an incredible pace, carving out a dominant position in both business and tourism. Located at the crossroads of Asia, Africa and Europe, Dubai, part of the United Arab Emirates, is a perfect combination of east meets west. … Read more »

The magic of Malta

St Julians Bay Malta

Malta is something of a hidden gem, very popular with lots of our customers but still a destination many don’t know much about. It’s only a three hour flight from the UK, with flights available from many regional airports. We’re going to highlight some of the very good reasons to … Read more »

Ideas for Valentines escapes

If you are thinking about treating your loved one to a romantic break for Valentines this year but haven’t decided where to take them read on for some ideas from the UK and further afield. We asked our Facebook fans to tell us about their favourite Valentines destinations and have … Read more »

Your top picks for half term holidays

After the coldest December on record and with Easter still weeks away many of you are turning your thoughts to a welcome holiday during half term next month. Bookings have been high but there is still availability to most destinations for anyone wanting to escape the UK. Winter sun is … Read more »