Budget Travel

Ryanair to close six Basel routes

Ryanair has announced that it will close its six Basel routes from 2nd December. The move will result in the loss of 18 weekly Basel flights, 250,000 passengers per annum and up to 250 local jobs.

London propelled into Lonely Planet’s list of best value destinations

The plunging pound has propelled London into Lonely Planet’s top ten list of the world’s best value destinations. The trouble is that prospective inbound visitors are still not aware that London and the UK now offer great value for those spending other currencies, according to UKinbound.

Ryanair launches ‘skis fly free’ promotion

Ryanair has announced that the first 10,000 passengers to book a ski flight before midnight Wednesday 11th (24:00hrs) can bring their skis for free – saving up to £80/€80 each.

Ryanair announces four new routes to Bordeaux

Ryanair, has announced that it will open four new routes to/from Bordeaux starting 17 December 2009 which will offer consumers and visitors to the Bordeaux region competition, choice and low airfares.

All inclusive with guaranteed winter sun in the Red Sea

Guaranteed sun less than six hours away, plus all-inclusive value from £369 – that’s the promise from Olympic Holidays beside the Red Sea.

Glenton’s bookings boom sparks recruitment drive

Scottish holiday operator Glenton Holidays has seen bookings over the peak summer months soar by more than 100%, thanks to booming demand for tours in the UK. The Glasgow-based coach tour specialist expects to see bookings for the whole of 2009 rise by at least 35% as holidaymakers defy the recession.

New eco-lodge and campsite opens in Montserrat

Travellers to Montserrat now have a wider choice of value accommodation with the opening of the island’s first campsite and new eco-lodge.

Sailing on a wave of success

Cruise ferry operator, DFDS Seaways, is celebrating after winning the Oscar of the travel industry for the third successive year – Europe’s Leading Long Sea Ferry Operator 2009 – at the World Travel Awards.

Families head to Egypt for cheap sun

UK families in search of sunny bargains this October half term are heading to Egypt according to one of the UK’s largest holiday providers, The Co-operative Travel.

Holiday hikes hit half term

Parents planning to treat their kids to a last minute family holiday during autumn half term will be hit by massively inflated holiday premiums, according to the latest study from Santander Cards.

Turkey set to sizzle with Brit tourists this half-term holiday

Turkey - one of the most popular destinations for Brits in 2008 - was a firm favourite again this summer. The Turkish lira was the third most popular selling currency in Q2 and Q3 behind the Euro and US dollar, according to the M&S Q3 Travel Money Report.

Top ten tips to ski and save this winter

Directski.com, the online ski holiday specialist and the UK's fastest growing ski tour operator, has come up with the top ten ways to ski and save this winter. Book online from £199, get a day free by taking the train, or cut the cost of childcare and bring a granny. These are the hot tips to keep Britain skiing this winter.