Author: Elliot Preece
The airfare market is one of the most famously unpredictable in the world. The fact that booking flights just a few hours apart can result in as much as a 100% price difference says a lot about this often frustrating industry. Despite this, there are some developments which can be counted on. One of the most significant breakthroughs in the world on airfare has been the astonishing reduction in the cost of tickets to the US, which are now at their lowest ever point, on average. It has now never been more affordable for UK-based globetrotters to jet off and…
For much of history, owning property outside the UK was a luxury for the super-rich. Now, however, technology has brought it within the reach of the average investor. Properties can be thoroughly researched online and then visited in person thanks to air travel. As a result, UK investors have started to take a much greater interest in overseas property and this interest has been increasing over time as people have become more aware of the opportunities on offer. The signs are that UK investor activity overseas is going to continue to grow, fuelled partly by uncertainty over Brexit, but also…
Throughout our recent history, the way the average holidaymaker has taken holidays has evolved interestingly. Foreign holidays, once the preserve of the Upper Classes, have become available to all. Once, our annual trip to the seaside was the norm; then in the 60s, early package holidays started to become popular. These allowed an incredulous public access to “exotic places” such as Benidorm and Magaluf. As these became more and more popular, with the masses accessing Europe and the Canaries on a regular basis, another system of holidays entered the scene: timeshare. Originating in France, timeshare then spread to the rest of Europe,…
Modern hotels are multi-facility complexes offering far more than somewhere to stay. With spas, restaurants, bars, casinos, conference centres, nightclubs and various other services on offer, there are substantial numbers of financial transactions taking place. When many of these involve cash purchases, problems arise and this is why there is a growing shift toward cashless environments in the hotel industry. Here are seven reasons why cashless payment systems have become so popular. Faster service No guest likes to be kept waiting in a queue and the longer it takes, the more dissatisfied they become with the service. If comments about…
If you are really bored with everything around you and if you are wondering what’s wrong with you, not liking anything at all that use to be your daily routine, well you know what? You need a holiday. It’s that time of the year when you need take out your backpack, pack it tight and leave for an exciting vacation! Wondering where to go? Well, we have something delights for you, read on and the treat is ready, you just need to grab them! A land of beauty and exciting activities, Breckenridge is one of the most loved spots for…
We all love to take photos when we go on holiday, capturing all the sights and showing off the glorious view is all part of memory making. The thing is though, most of us are guilty of never doing anything with these photos, of leaving them sitting on our camera memory card or on our phone and never enjoying them to their full potential. This list considers some of the ways that you can make the most out of your favourite travel photos. Create a photobook Why not create a photobook with all those special snaps from your travels? Gone…
The backbone of any trip is accommodation. Where you stay will determine whether an experience is positive or negative. Bali has so many accommodation options that it can sometimes be a headache determining what to pick. I will attempt to break down the three main accommodation options and the advantages of picking each. 1. Resorts, Hotels, and Villas 5 star hotels in Bali, luxurious villas and high-end resorts are uncountable. They are all over the island and it is just a matter of picking one. However, there are considerations one should take into account. The first step is deciding between…
In a time when conventional working setups can be stifling, but self-employment feels worryingly insecure, there’s much to be said for the strong middle ground of running a franchise. You get to take control of your operation while benefiting from the backing of an established brand. And the travel industry, in particular, is a great fit for franchising. In 2016 alone, travel agencies and operators generated over £33 million for the UK economy, and online travel bookings alone are expected to hit £18 million per year in 2022. Here’s how you can seize this opportunity to start a travel agency…
Some cities stand out more than others when it comes to their style score — they are a shopper’s paradise and a fashion blogger’s haven. Zalando, an online fashion retailer, conducted their own research and created a list of the most elegant cities in the world. Together with Frank Wright, experts in male fashion and retailers of leather boots, we look at what makes them top destinations and how much it’ll cost you to visit. 5. Florence, Italy Florence has become more of a trendy city in the past decade — with more people discovering the wonderful art museums, colourful…
There is so much to do in Florida that it can be hard to know how to fit the best of the sunshine state in to a single trip. One solution used by Florida travel experts is to plan a multi-centre holiday that includes a visit to the Big Apple. As the name suggests, multi-centre holidays are single holidays with more than one destination on the itinerary. Florida is the ideal location for such a trip because of the diverse range of activities and sights to see across the state. If you are going to make the effort and foot…