Author: Elliot Preece
A campaign calling for cleaner air on commercial passenger jets has been launched this week. The appeal, initiated by the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE), calls on aviation regulators and manufacturers to change the filtration systems in modern aircraft in order to decrease the risk to passengers and crew. Currently, aircraft filtration systems come with a fundamental design flaw – the breathing air supply to cabins comes unfiltered, directly from the compression section of a plane’s engine. This potentially contaminates the air and exposes those in the cabin to harmful jet oils and hydraulic fluids. Over the past 20…
Sun-drenched beaches, delicious cuisine, family friendly activities, stunning scenery, and a rich culture and heritage, Spain’s Costa del Sol offers a fabulous holiday destination, with families choosing to revisit time-and-time again. It is therefore no surprise to learn that the Costa del Sol is one of the most popular places in the world for timeshare accommodation. During the pandemic, timeshare accommodation on the Costa del Sol has proven a popular retreat for holidaymakers determined to still enjoy their memberships in 2020. Top Costa del Sol Destinations Timeshare accommodation can be found throughout the Costa del Sol, with popular destinations including…
In spite of the fact that travelling is all the rage now and everyone wants to explore new countries, cities and places, it still entails a plethora of choices and decisions to make. And money to spend. Obviously, there are some budget-friendly destinations, but once you want to explore fancy European cities like London and stay in London hotels or have a blast in Rome, you need to brace yourself for high costs. Nevertheless, there are some simple methods allowing you to make your Eurotrip more affordable and still enjoy truly authentic European experience in comfortable and nice accomodation. Take…
The UK is known for its long and sandy beaches. Thousands of visitors hit the beach each year, particularly during the summer season to catch some fresh sea air. The serene beaches and greenery provide the much-needed peace to your eyes that you don’t often get in the city. But what’s interesting is the fact that the local authorities of many of the famous beaches in the UK have taken strides in terms of educating visitors about the importance of disposing garbage properly to prevent the growth of microplastics. According to researchers, it’s essential to understand that plastics break down…
This month, hotels in the UK and beyond were finally permitted to welcome back guests. But after such a tough period of no business, how can this industry bounce back? Read this article to find out. The Coronavirus pandemic has impacted every sector across the globe, and among the hardest hit is the hotel and travel industry. Research carried out by McKinsey even suggests that recovery to pre-COVID-19 sales could take until 2023, or even later. The good news is that earlier this month, hotels in the UK were allowed to reopen and welcome back guests, airlines have resumed their…
The real estate company Imovirtual has released data that indicates that Portuguese prices for rental accommodation have dropped considerably. Whilst property prices continue to rise, rental prices have dropped by an average of 14.2 % since this time last year. ‘Tourist destinations such as Faro, Madeira and Lisbon have seen a drop in property rental prices making them more affordable for short term…’. Is Portugal a safe destination? Portugal has been widely admired for the efficiency with which it coped with the Covid-19 crisis. It has recorded around 1500 fatalities to date, but Manuel Lobo Antunes, Portugal’s ambassador to the…
It does not matter if you fly for leisure or work. You want to get to the destination on time. Unfortunately, this does not happen because of airport construction, security issues, severe weather, and other possible reasons. Trip disruptions are common. Based on reports released by the US Department of Transportation, out of all flights in 2019 in the country, 1.9% were cancelled and 21% had delays of over 15 minutes. This is enough to miss a future connection. Also, by April 1, US airlines will cut up to 50% of the domestic flights because of the covid-19 outbreak. Delays…
You don’t need to cross mountain after mountain and you can see the newly born Yunnan golden monkey acing kittenishly or sleeping in the arm of the monkey mother or you can enjoy the grand view of Meri Snow Mountain. Because the “best black tech” of “Go-Yunnan” APP — scenic spot slow lives can materialize this. Recently, “Go-Yunnan” opened channel two slow lives of Yunnan golden monkey, and channel one slow live of Meri Snow Mountain. On March 29, it held a 90-min live broadcast of Yunnan golden monkey activities. Slow lives means that a HD camera is set up…
For many people, if you mention the Costa del Sol, the first thing that springs to mind is a beach holiday. And, while it’s true that this is precisely the reason so many millions of people head to the Mediterranean coast each summer. But there’s so much more of Andalusia to enjoy. Head inland and you’ll find countless towns and small villages where the pace of life is as if from a bygone age, as well as some of the most stunning scenery not just in Spain, but even in Europe and the world. So, if you like the idea of…
The US west coast is a popular place to travel to. Not only is it home to some of the largest cities in the states, it also has dozens of very beautiful National Parks. Ready to travel over the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and move to the rocks of Yosemite and Grand Canyon? You can not miss out on renting a motorhome during this travel. Freedom and comfort: all in one When you rent a motorhome, you have complete freedom of travel. All the necessities such as a kitchen, bed and toilet are part of your means of…