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This year, British travellers to the euro zone found their spending power had increased by 35 percent, according to the findings of a recent study. The study, which was carried out by My Travel Cash Prepaid Mastercard, claimed that British travellers had more than £350,000 extra to exchange this year, which equated to a 15 percent increase on the funds that were available to them last year. It was also noted that 50 percent of all transactions were made in small, independent businesses, like restaurants and shops. The benefits of the favourable exchange rates are set to continue into the…
Alton Towers, a theme park based in Staffordshire, UK, is planning to build its biggest ride yet at a cost of £18m. The new rollercoaster is claimed to be the first of its kind, and promises thrills for adrenalin junkies. It currently has the codename SW7 (Secret Weapon 7), and although its construction is yet to begin, it is expected to be ready for the opening of Alton Tower’s new season in March next year. SW7 claims several impressive statistics, including a highest drop of 98 feet, a maximum speed of 52 mph and a duration of 2 minutes and…
The hearing in Italy into the catastrophic grounding of the cruise ship, Costa Concordia, has heard that chaos reigned on the ship’s bridge following the collision. Evidence surrounding the Costa Concordia’s demise when it hit rocks off the island of Giglio, Italy, in January this year, is currently being revealed at the hearing. Voice recordings of events that took place on the ship’s bridge immediately following the collision have been played to the court, and they paint a picture of panic, chaos and conflicting orders among the craft’s decision makers that can have done little to improve the situation. The…
Why continue to repeat the same type of holiday as everyone else when you can just as easily create a unique and memorable holiday? Choose from any number of lesser-known ideas to ensure you avoid the travel masses and to create memories to last a lifetime. You might consider a narrowboat holiday or even tour the underground cities of the ancient world. Whichever adventure you choose, you will not regret your decision. Narrowboat Holidays Narrowboat holidays offer unexpected adventures for all. The intricate network of winding rivers and canals spread throughout the whole of the UK and offer relaxing time…
If you’re already planning your summer holiday for next year, you might be interested to learn that many Brits are choosing a staycation i.e. a holiday in Britain. As holiday budget are tighter and the economy struggles, many parts of the UK will experience a boost to their summer season. Whether you’re looking to explore and soak in history, play on the beach or rejuvenate in tranquil surroundings, Britain has it all and here we look at 5 types of holiday in Britain that tick all the right boxes: 1. Beach Holidays A holiday at the seaside is the quintessential…
Cathay Pacific Airways, a Hong Kong based airline operator, will be launching its new business class cabins on some of its long distance flights, and is likely to introduce the cabins on its route between London Heathrow and Hong Kong. The new in-flight business class cabin claims to offer high levels of comfort, adaptability and ease of operation to cater to every whim and requirement of passengers. The seating distance has been increased to 47 inches in order to offer more legroom to passengers, as well as more space around the seat. The airline chief executive officer, John Slosar, said,…
Business travel is set to increase in the autumn, according to research conducted by the Best Western group of hotels. The survey, conducted in a collaboration with Wakefield Research, reported that 39 percent of business travellers surveyed had indicated a rise in their travel budgets in 2012 compared to 2011, while around 10 percent reported a cut in their business travel budget. Although business travellers are not comfortable about spending time away from the family, around 77 percent said that they still felt good about their business trips. Dorothy Dowling, the senior vice president of marketing and sales for Best…
London Gatwick Airport in the UK, has reported a 2.4 percent increase in passenger traffic in September 2012, underlining a solid summer season. The airport has recorded an increase of around 80,300 more passengers during September 2012, compared to the same period last year. Traffic on services to European destinations from the airport increased from that in the same period of the preceding year, with a growth rate 7.1 percent in September. Charter traffic has reduced in the month, compared to same period in 2011, as did passenger traffic on domestic routes. In September, the airport has registered 20 percent…
Flybe, a UK-based airline company, has announced its new schedule for the summer of 2013, with new routes and extended services. The airline is offering a new three times-weekly service from Southampton and a twice-weekly service from Exeter, both in the UK, to Barcelona, in Spain for the 2013 season, as well as one twice-weekly service from Exeter to Nice, in France. The services will be available from March 31, 2013. The other new routes include Birmingham, in the UK, to Amsterdam, in The Netherlands; East Midlands, in the UK, to Amsterdam, Glasgow (Scotland), Jersey, and Paris Charles de Gaulle…
Hilton London Heathrow Airport Terminal 5 hotel in London, UK, a brand from Hilton Hotels and Resorts, has introduced a complimentary shuttle bus service for its business guests. The hotel, which is located within a mile of Terminal 5 at London Heathrow Airport, is offering the shuttle bus service for business and leisure travellers staying overnight at the hotel. The shuttle bus service, which seats eight passengers in comfort, is operating between the hotel and local business parks at Bedfont Lakes and Stockley Park. The service is scheduled for two morning and two evening departures, and complements the meeting facilities…