Holidays

A Brief Introduction and Background to the Thomas Cook Group
The Thomas Cook group is typically a holiday company that many Brits flood too to get their dream holiday up and running. With these types of organisations having to really tighten down on the additional surcharge they spend on booking a holiday for you, has meant that in recent years, due to the holiday market being the most competitive online, these types of organisations have struggled to keep up with the fast change in consumer behaviour. Thomas Cook Group plc is a British worldwide travel organization which is most commonly known for providing budget holidays throughout the entire United Kingdom. The organisation has grown and grown since its foundation and... Read More »

What to expect to see on a safari holiday in Africa
When people think of the classic safari holiday, they probably conjure up thoughts of wide, open deserts, grassy savannah and wild animals, but what are the possibilities when going on a safari holiday? Firstly, people most expect to see the big five wild animals when they go on safari: lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and buffalo. These animals can be found across Africa, so most reserves should be able to show you these beasts in their natural habitat. There is a lot more to see when heading to Africa – birds are fascinating as there are so many varied habitats. There are specialist guides who can show the most avid twitcher... Read More »

Travelling with Elder Children on Busses, Planes and Trains
Traveling with older kids is easier, let them be a part of your decision making process. Let them help you chose the destination. These elder children are willing to please and easier to handle. Elder children are not at the tantrum throwing stage and are neither moody like teens. Traveling with teenagers: Traveling with teens is as easy as it is tough. Teens tend to be more proactive and mature about the whole vacation but if they want to be moody they tend to be moody and surly for as long as they want. Reasoning with a surly teen can very easily be a vacation spoiler. But a happy teen... Read More »

Tips and Tricks: Travelling with Children
Planning a vacation? A parent planning a vacation has to consider several things before picking a destination and heading off. First of all a parent has to plan a vacation around their kid’s holidays. For parents of toddlers, picking a time to travel is easier but taking time out to travel is tough. Traveling with toddlers: When a family decides to travel, it’s to relax and get rejuvenated. Traveling with toddlers can be fun but be prepared to feel tired and stressed, not at all relaxed and rejuvenated. Plan a fun trip or an absolutely relaxing one. Go to a retreat or a beach but be sure to be prepared... Read More »

Travelling by Eurostar compared to flying
One of the quickest ways of getting to the continent is by Eurostar. The train takes just a little over 2.5 hours direct from London to Paris. Compared to flying (when check in and customs are factored in), this is as much as 1.5 hours quicker! Eurostar is a great way to travel compared to flying not only for the faster journey time, but also for the fact you can take double the luggage compared to the average flight. There are no weight restrictions either, which is a bonus for those who like to take lots of belongings. One aspect of travelling that people often find irritating is the lack... Read More »

Eating out in Barcelona
Barcelona may be famous for its history, ancient architecture and gorgeous summer weather, but it’s also a really good location for food. There are so many tasty dishes and local delicacies to enjoy, and we’re going to talk you through some of the stand out options. Paella There are plenty of paella restaurants to choose between, and it’s one of those meals you have to have when you’re spending time in Spain. It’s the favourite option in town, and it goes perfect with a Sangria and sunny weather. Gourmet Burgers These may be more famous in America and the UK, but they’re spectacular in the city of Barcelona too. Spanish... Read More »