Budget Travel
‘Solidays’ soar as holiday purse strings tighten
ebookers.com, one of Europe’s leading online travel agents, has found that ‘Solidays’ are on the rise with an increasing number of Brits heading off alone on holiday as friends and family struggle to fund travel plans, according to a new study released today.
Norwegian launches new frequent flyer program
Norwegian is today launching an entirely new frequent flyer program which will benefit both leisure and business travellers in all three Scandinavian countries. The frequent flyer program offers all travellers the possibility to earn CashPoints, up to 10 percent on Full flex tickets.
The greener route to the white stuff
For skiers keen to minimise the impact on the environment of their journey to the slopes, coach travel accounts for the lowest CO2 emissions of any mode of motorised transport.
Ryanair announces new routes and aircraft at UK bases
Ryanair has announced that it will invest an additional $210m in UK tourism as it bases new aircraft in Bristol (up one to five) and Liverpool (up two to eight), from 28th March, and opens ten new routes from Bristol, Edinburgh, Glasgow (Prestwick) and Liverpool Airports, from February next, which will deliver 400,000 additional passengers a year and sustain 400 new jobs at these airports in 2010.
Ryanair announces expansion at Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Ryanair has announced that it will add two new Boeing 737-800 aircraft to its existing fleet of six aircraft at Liverpool John Lennon Airport (JLA) and open three new routes, taking their total number of destinations to 44 in total from March 2010. Ryanair’s investment in Liverpool of eight aircraft is now worth over $560 million.
A is for accommodation in Aarhus
Well-known for its welcoming spirit, the university city of Aarhus is an ideal short break destination in Denmark. Less than two hours flying time from the UK and with an excellent selection of museums and galleries, countless restaurants and bars and great boutique and specialty shopping, rest assured you’ll want to dwell there just a little bit longer.
Early booking offers on 2010 UK boating holidays
A range of early booking offers – including 50% off the second consecutive week and 10% off 2010 breaks – are available on bookings made by 31 December 2009 on a choice of narrowboat holidays courtesy of specialist boating holiday agency, Waterways Holidays.
Walking and cycling holidays in France for 2010 - at 2009 prices
Tour operator Belle France has announced a special offer for ‘early birds’ - book any independent walking or cycling break before 30 November and enjoy 2010 holidays at 2009 prices.
New budget Champagne tours that won’t break the bank
Break out the bubbly – specialist operator Grape Escapes has uncorked a new budget range of Champagne tours for 2010 for cash conscious wine lovers. The new packages offer a flexible and affordable introduction to the Champagne region and its celebrated wines from just £184 per person.
Ryanair launches £1 Christmas seat sale
Ryanair has released 500,000 Christmas seats for just £1 each for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in late December. These £1 “all in” fares will be available on over 500 of Ryanair’s European routes but must be booked on ryanair.com before midnight, Thursday 19th November.
Christmas fun in Jersey
For a fun-filled Christmas break – with yummy food and non-stop entertainment – head to Jersey, courtesy of specialist operator, Modern Hotels.
Ryanair’s calendar girls take YouTube by storm
Ryanair announced today (17th Nov 09) that its campaign to defend the right of girls to take their clothes off for charity is once again taking YouTube by storm. Over 100,000 people have viewed the behind the scenes footage of the making of Ryanair’s 2010 Cabin Crew Charity Calendar in just 5 days.
Top festive feud-starters revealed - And some top tips on how to survive them
Christmas dinner’s finished, the family is comfortably full of festive food and drink, and now comes the age-old question – what do we watch on TV? Grandma wants the Queen’s speech, your niece wants the Dr Who Christmas special, and the kids are clamouring to watch the Snowman. Again.
Festive season ferry fares to Ireland from £69
Festive fares to Ireland – for those planning to spend Christmas and/or New Year with family or friends – are a ‘gift’ at a lead-in price of just £69 one-way for car and driver with Irish Ferries.
Flight-inclusive weekend ski breaks to Saas Fee are just the ticket
Skiweekends.com, the specialist in ski short breaks by coach and by air, has expanded its programme for the coming season to include air-inclusive, four-night weekend breaks to Saas Fee in Switzerland.