Booking a last minute holiday can be very exciting. One minute you are sitting at work with nothing but your regular timetable of events to look forward to, and the next you’ve discovered a bargain last minute break and booked the time to jet off on holiday to somewhere warm and sunny. It’s guaranteed to put the shine on any day but once the initial…

Bristol, the largest city in south west England, is well populated (half a million and rising), and is neatly tucked between Somerset and Gloucestershire along the coast. Its accomplished structures are steeped in history and provide an insight into the past and a visit here will see you depart more informed than when you arrived! Although tarnished by wartime and post-war year indifference, many of…

The internet has long been associated with disruptive technologies, the most obvious case being the entertainment industry, where stagnating record labels and Hollywood studios have found that polarised tastes and easy transferability have turned power over to consumers. Another, perhaps not as obvious case, is the telecoms industry. A decade ago, backpackers would keep in touch with friends and family with the odd letter retrieved…

Summer is upon us again, and naturally many are choosing to spend the warmest season of the year exploring different countries and cultures. Thanks to low-cost airlines and the ease of using the internet for booking, even the most fiscally-impaired are able to organise holidays that won’t break the bank. But what about staying in touch while travelling? There’s obviously the possibility of using the…

If you want to plan a holiday to one of the world’s most vibrant and lively cities, then you won’t go far wrong by booking a flight to Tokyo. Whatever your idea of a great holiday is, you are sure to have a fantastic time in this city, simply because it has so much to offer. From relaxing gardens to outstanding eateries, and the lights…

There is no denying London has one of the UK’s most vibrant social scenes and the capital city has long been looked upon as a centre for commerce. A lesser known fact is that London is one of the greenest capital cities on the globe. Hundreds of parks, gardens and waterways mean almost 40% of London’s 1,600 sq km consists of green space or water.…

When you’re attempting to find the finest beaches in Europe, Portugal is a great place to start, particularly in the Algarve region. The Algarve truly has something for everyone; coves, caves, grottos and sandy beaches are all prevalent along the Portuguese coastline, with Bengali beach, situated west of Albufeira, being particularly special. Tucked away behind a towering, craggy cliff, Bengali beach can be easy to…

Most families own a car. And most families, when purchasing a car, are investing a lot both financially and emotionally. On top of dealing with mandatory issues like insurance and MOT, there is also the generally dreaded moment that comes with the words ‘long’ and ‘car journey’. The mere thought of spending hours in a car, with the children crammed in the back, and your…

Before departing for the airport for your well-deserved summer holiday, first make sure that you have secured your home and also packed all the necessary documentation for your holiday. There are many things that you need to do even before you leave the house in order to secure your property and guard it against theft while you are away. If you have lockable windows make…

Trip cancellation travel insurance is a reimbursement for financial loss which is given to a traveler in case  if a traveler has to cancel his travel arrangements. General situations responsible for  Trip cancellation insurance are  sudden illness, death, if  Travelers home catches fire and other unforeseen events. The policy will not cover a traveler in case  if he simply changes his mind. Many major trips…