Easter Breaks
Brits jet off to Spain this Easter
Spain proved to be the most popular destination for over a quarter (28%) of Brits taking a car hire holiday during April 2011, with the extra bank holiday proving too much to resist for many. Other destinations listed in the top ten compiled by leading car hire comparison site, carhiremarket.com included the USA (2nd), Italy (3rd), Portugal (4th) and France (5th).
One in three planning not to work over bank holiday bonanza
Over a third (34%) of British workers have either taken holiday or are planning to take holiday between the bank holiday weekends for Easter, the Royal Wedding and May Day, according to research by Lloyds TSB.
London’s calling this Easter
Winter has felt endless this year and we are looking forward to the long Easter weekend more than ever - and the extra bank holiday that follows thanks to the Royal Wedding.
Zombie bunny offers an alternative Easter day out
A 6ft tall Zombie bunny rabbit is loose on the streets of London, campaigning against the over–cutesiness of Easter.
Spring Bank Holiday deals in Cyprus
Sunshine and savings…that’s the offer to families in Cyprus this Spring Bank Holiday from specialist operator, Olympic Holidays.
38.6 million Brits will take to the road this Easter weekend
Whether the plans are a weekend abroad, spending time with the family or making the most of what your local area has to offer, 77% of Brits will be hitting the roads next weekend, leading to increased traffic and the potential for accidents.
Family fun for the Easter holidays
This Easter, families can enjoy a great range of action-packed days out at award winning attractions across the North West, bringing a unique mix of heritage, history and family fun to the school break.
Avoid Easter roadside misery with pre-travel tyre checks
With motoring organisations predicting that this Easter break will be one of the busiest on the roads for several years, drivers are being reminded to check their tyre pressures before setting off to avoid any roadside misery and unnecessary additional expense.
Enjoy an indulgent Easter break on Dartmoor
Fancy a short fling this Easter? Spring is a fantastic time to escape to Dartmoor with newborn lambs and Dartmoor ponies, and far fewer people than other well-trodden tourist paths in the UK.
Brits look to escape over Easter Bank Holidays
The late Easter holiday - followed by the Royal Wedding and May Day Bank Holidays - present a rare opportunity for employees to take just three days off work for an 11-day break.
Last minute Easter escapes
Last-minute trips over Easter are still available for adventurers wanting to get away from fluffy bunnies and egg hunts with escapes to Morocco, the Middle East and India.
Discover the world of ‘Amazing Ants’ this Easter
Discover the world of ‘Amazing Ants’ this Easter, an exciting new display at the Stratford Butterfly Farm. Watch the colony of Leafcutter Ants as they march high above on a rope walkway stretching 25 metres to carry leaves.
Family Easter fun at Touchwood
This Easter Touchwood is teaming up with Thinktank, Birmingham’s popular science museum, to offer free entertainment for kids.
Easter family breaks in the West End
This Easter holiday, don’t waste hours queued up at theme parks or try to distract the kids with expensive games consoles, enjoy some surprisingly affordable family time in London’s West End instead.
Easter holiday treats from Thomson Tailormade
Long Haul Specialist Operator Thomson Tailormade is offering huge discounts on a great range of Easter holidays to suit every taste and budget for a limited period only – 20th April – 3rd May 2011.