Author: News Team
The connection between nature and children is fast diminishing; resulting in a “nature-deprived” youth. Outdoor activities have been replaced with “technological toys.” Arizona River Runners offers family rafting trips to get back to nature. We always knew that family trips away from the bustle and deadlines of everyday life made us feel good. Now there is evidence about how much getting out in nature truly helps us through increased mental health and psychological development in a variety of areas. Relaxation and stress relief, decreased mental fatigue, increased mental clarity, and increased energy are a few positive results of what nature…
New research by the UK’s online independent travel agent sunshine.co.uk has revealed that a fifth of holidaymakers have swapped their main 2011 holiday from summer to Easter this year. The majority admitted to doing so in order to take advantage of the two consecutive four day weekends, provided by Easter and the Royal Wedding. The results of a new study, have shown that the 2011 travel plans of British holidaymakers have been somewhat affected by the extra bank holiday this Easter; added to the calendar thanks to the impending Royal wedding. sunshine.co.uk conducted the research in order to discover more…
We all enjoy going abroad on holiday- a break in the UK doesn’t quite cut it compared to a week of sun, sea and sand. It would seem that half of you agree, as our latest study here at sunshine.co.uk has found that 52% of Brits don’t view UK breaks as ‘proper holidays’ We polled a sample of 1,563 holiday makers over the age of 18 to find out Britons’ attitudes towards holidaying in the UK, compared to abroad. 95% of you said that a holiday abroad was their favourite break. 74% of the people polled said that they had…
Everyone checks a hotel’s reviews before they go on holiday, but it would appear that many of you are not satisfied with the results. A survey from sunshine.co.uk has discovered that 64% of you think that star ratings on hotels abroad are ‘inaccurate’. We polled a sample of 1,729 British holidaymakers who had been abroad in the past two years, to find out their opinions on overseas hotels and the general performance of their accommodation. 78% of respondents had stayed in a hotel whilst on holiday Whilst the majority of people we spoke to stayed in a hotel during their…
Cyprus is not just a common place on earth. If you opt for North Cyprus holiday package then you will realise that there are some places on the surface of the earth that are full of marvellous or stunning beauty. Northern Cyprus has no equivalent in this world. It is a pure fun place for its visitors or tourists. Often, Cyprus is the first choice of the visitors because it has many lovely sandy beaches. Beaches always attracting or enticing its visitors or tourists. You can not restrict yourself from enjoying there. If you have any plans for beach holidays…
Overlooking one of the most spectacular skylines in the world, this hotel offers a birds eye view of Hong Kong from 1,600ft up in the air. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong became the tallest hotel in the world, and the fourth tallest building, when it opened this week. And just incase this view doesn’t keep you occupied for your whole trip, there are many other attractions. These come in the form of six restaurants, a sky-high spa with floor-to-ceiling windows and an indoor infinity pool overlooking the iconic harbour. Herve Humler, president of luxury hotel chain said the building was…
The popular ITV comedy series Benidorm, which plays on the outdated stereotypes of those who go to the Spanish resort, has prompted a huge surge in interest in the destination. Hit TV series, Benidorm, sparks renewed interest in the destination Searches for the Spanish resort up 159 per cent Figures released today by travel comparison website travelsupermarket.com show that searches to the destination have increased by a whopping 159 per cent during the programme, which airs at 9pm on Friday nights. This is compared to searches for the destination at the same time on other nights of the week. The…
Huge savings on off-peak holidays have lured many families into take their children out of school, fuelling record truancy rates, according to official figures. The figures have almost doubled in two years, increasing from 20,500 pupils to 40,000 pupils now being removed from school during term-time. This incredibly rise in truancy is being blamed on parents not being able, or willing to pay up to 60 per cent more for holidays during school breaks. Families dealing with the economic turn-down and rise in prices of everything from groceries to fuel, are opting for cheaper off-peak holidays. Although they face a…
Brits are postponing booking their annual holidays because worries over the state of the economy, travel giants Thomas Cook have revealed. The holiday group have therefore cut the amount of holidays on offer this year, a move it can make without loss as it is not a big owner of aircraft or hotels in the UK. A swift u-turn since February when they announced that they would in fact be increasing holidays on offer by three percent, not shrinking by one per cent. The firm said that compared to other European holiday markets, the rate of bookings by Britons has…
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, today reveals the UK results from the biggest analysis ever conducted of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Blenheim Palace topped the ‘Best Condition’ category, while Old and New Towns of Edinburgh took first place on the ‘Most Recommended’ list. Via its user reviews, TripAdvisor, in partnership with UNESCO, has collected over 34,000* responses from travellers who have visited World Heritage sites. “The UK has 28 World Heritage sites to be proud of,” commented Emma O’Boyle, TripAdvisor spokesperson. “Those in the ‘Best Condition’ and ‘Most Recommended’ categories should be particularly pleased as these recognitions reflect the…