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Traffic and transport updates available for iPhone
Winter holidays can be turned grey by travel woes. While the weather can't be controlled, Directgov, the Nation's Official Website, can help people to avoid traffic and transport nightmares.
Don’t get piste off by mobile charges this winter
Brits venturing abroad this winter could be in for a nasty shock when they return home to their mobile phone bill - moneysupermarket.com offers tips on how to avoid the price pitfalls when using your phone or dongle abroad.
10 of the best winter sun holiday homes
As the British winter settles in and the temptation to jet off for some winter sun kicks in, HomeAway Holiday-Rentals provides the perfect solution, listing thousands of holiday homes available to rent worldwide in hotter climes.
A Christmas celebration in the sun
Escape the winter chills this Christmas with a celebration in the sun at the five-star Phoenicia Hotel in Malta - the jewel of the Mediterranean - where guests can indulge in the wonderful Maltese Christmas traditions and experience luxury like never before for just £70 per person* for a three-night stay at this elegant art-deco hotel.
Volkswagen puts the Dakar Rally on the iPhone
From high-tech nomads for high-tech nomads: Volkswagen has launched a new iPhone application about the Dakar Rally in Apple’s online store today.
Max out your car, not your card when travelling this Christmas
As thousands of people prepare to travel across the Irish Sea to spend Christmas with family and friends, many may be unprepared for the unwanted Christmas ‘presents’ they may find in the form of increased fares and baggage fees at check-in.
Drop in on the Scottish Snowdrop Festival
VisitScotland extends a warm invitation to visitors this winter with the launch of the Scottish Snowdrop Festival (1 February to 15 March 2010).
Luxuriate for less in Croatia this holiday season
Lesic Dimitri Palace, the newly opened and faithfully restored 18th century bishop’s palace in Korcula, Croatia, is offering four nights for the price of three and free airport transfers – a saving of up to €1,000 – this festive season.
Balloon Adventures flies into Abu Dhabi
One of the world’s most experienced hot-air balloon companies has begun operations in Abu Dhabi, offering expeditions over the heart of the emirate’s pristine desert.
A restive festive
If the thought of cold, steely skies and being in a confined space with not-quite-distant-enough relatives this Christmas has you reaching for the panic button, let us guide you to a Christmas with a difference.
Iran Air announces low web fares for 2010
Iran Air has announced the release of new web-fares for 2010, with the price of an economy return from London Heathrow to Tehran starting at just £318.00, fully inclusive of taxes and service charges.
Top holiday trends for 2010
Last year the buzzwords around holiday trends were staycations and glamping. However after another washout summer, despite the Met Offices predictions of a BBQ summer, for 2010 we’ll be heading to the sun.
Family adventure holidays to Oman
Reef & Rainforest Tours has added Oman for the first time to its Family Wildlife Adventures programme, citing it as an ideal destination for families.
There’s snow place like Ontario for the ultimate winter holiday
For those looking for the ultimate winter holiday with a wide variety of experiences that stretch beyond the ski slopes and require little or no experience, Ontario in Eastern Canada won’t disappoint.
More choice for luxury holidays in Turkey
Luxury independent operator, Prestige Holidays, has expanded its Turkey programme with the addition of seven hotels for 2010 and has also added two properties in the Algarve and one in Sardinia.