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Why Staying in Your Comfort Zone Can Still Bring New Holiday Experiences

A holiday rut doesn’t necessarily sound like a bad thing. One newspaper revealed that nearly one in ten of us like to stick with familiarity when it comes to our holiday deals. But what’s wrong with...

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What’s Hot & Not for the Beach in 2013

A few weeks ago we asked you, our Facebook jury, to tell us about the worst holiday fashion disasters that you’ve succumbed to over the years – like the classic of wearing socks and sandals. I once put...

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Don’t Get Caught Out by Local Customs

Victory signs, “OK signs” or sitting in the back of a cab to relax after travelling to your holiday destination; believe it or not doing any of these things can catch you out depending on where you go....

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Be Inspired By Our New-Look Holiday Brochure

Today we are launching an exciting new holiday and lifestyle magazine to help our customers make the most of their holidays in 2013 Called “Let’s Go”, the magazine is picking up where the traditional...

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The Best Christmas Toys for Children’s Holidays

Across the country, children will be making their lists and probably checking them twice, in the hope that Santa brings them their hearts desire on Christmas Day. However, for parents now is the time...

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Our Christmas Holiday Playlist

From Noddy Holder’s drawn out Chriiiistmas to Mariah Carey’s whispery voice… every year festive playlists in shops, pubs and bars pump out the best, and worst, of the seasonal songs through the ages....

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Holidays Abroad At Christmas

…How to Make Your Sun Break Festive Overindulgence, a chill in the air and a house packed full of excited children and tired relatives are all signs Christmas has arrived in our homes. But could it...

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Dream Celebrity Hot Dates

…Who Has the “H Factor?”  The sun can put the hot in our holidays abroad and according to our Facebook group these sizzling hot celebs could also add a steamy wow factor to your trip away: Sun, Sand...

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New Ways of Finding a Holiday

The post-Christmas and New Year blues usually sees us reaching for the holiday brochures or clicking through a series of enticing holiday offers on the web; especially when it is cold and wet outside!...

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Taking the Perfect Holiday Photo

Everyone loves a good giggle at an unfortunate holiday snap – the type where you’ve fallen asleep on a sun lounger or fallen victim to rogue tan marks. These kinds of pics will normally end up on...

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Top 5 Family Holidays for Easter

The days are getting brighter and the sun’s finally making an appearance, but let’s face it, spring in the UK is hardly warm enough to sit around the pool with a cool cocktail. In fact, you’re more...

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Patron Saints from Around the World

A little bit of sun and suddenly everyone thinks it’s already summer – only to be struck by more of those freezing arctic winds and driving snow. Well at least we have St.Patrick’s Day to look forward...

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Not Just Horsing Around

This month the nation will once again be rushing down to the bookies to place bets on one of our favourite events in the horseracing calendar – the John Smith Grand National. But in all the excitement...

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Top 10 Holiday Fashion Faux Pas

People-watching is one of the most popular pastimes on holiday. We’ve all seen fashion disasters and to be honest, we’ve probably all committed them too, so have a quick look at our top 10 to see which...

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From Bigfoot to Nessie: Our Guide to Cryptozoology

The Loch Ness Monster lives! That’s what Nessie-watchers would hope, as the world’s eyes turn to the Scottish Highlands for the 80th anniversary of the creature’s first modern sighting. But if you’re a...

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Get Active in Turkey This Summer

Home to magnificent mountains, beautiful beaches and gorgeous weather, Turkey has all the ingredients for an active family holiday. If you’re after more than just guaranteed sun and cocktails round the...

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Ancient Stadiums Around the World

When the Champions League Final is played on Saturday, it will be held at Wembley Stadium, London – one of the best known of those 21st century stadiums where advanced engineering and technology are...

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Get the Ultimate Beach Body

Already thinking about getting into shape for your summer getaway? Then give yourself a pat on the back – because starting early is an all-important first step to getting beach-fit. Slow and steady...

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Soaking up the Magic of Greece and Cyprus

A great holiday is all about relaxing, unwinding and creating memories that you’ll treasure for years to come. However, holidays to the Mediterranean can also provide an eye-opening voyage into a...

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Popular Beach Wedding Destinations

Getting married is one of the most important events in your life. What better way to make sure it’s a magical experience than by choosing to get hitched against a backdrop of gorgeous sunshine, crystal...

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