What’s my baggage allowance? And how to pack for a hassle-free holiday.

It’s easy to take things for granted, especially with things we may have done many times before. Packing a suitcase for your next overseas holiday, getting the baggage allowance right and using the best case for your trip, are good examples. Not all holidays are the same, so getting the best out of each one… Continue reading What’s my baggage allowance? And how to pack for a hassle-free holiday.

Leisure Sickness: illness on holiday and how to avoid it

Holidays are precious. And it seems bitterly unjust when we fall ill as soon as we start to relax. Unfortunately this leisure sickness is a common experience. But while anyone can be unlucky, we can also take some easy precautions that reduce the risk of having a holiday ruined by illness. This article aims to… Continue reading Leisure Sickness: illness on holiday and how to avoid it

How to Choose the Right Skiing Holiday

If you’re new to skiing, have only been a couple of times, or are in a mixed ability party, choosing the right skiing holiday can be tricky. Experienced skiers will want something different to those who are new to the sport, and a family’s needs will differ from those of singles or couples. So, whether… Continue reading How to Choose the Right Skiing Holiday

Finding the Perfect Ski Resort

Choosing the right ski resort is the foundation of a successful skiing holiday. The basic planning for most skiing trips from the UK includes flights, airport transfers, accommodation, ski passes and perhaps equipment hire. However, the choice of resort itself often makes or breaks the holiday. This article is for those who are new to… Continue reading Finding the Perfect Ski Resort

The Baltic Riviera and Beyond: A New Trend in Summer Holidays?

As summer heatwaves, droughts, floods, and wildfires in Europe become more frequent, UK holidaymakers are beginning to consider alternatives to their traditional Mediterranean getaways. This does not mean we should all abandon the Med – far from it – but it is definitely worth looking at alternatives for the hotter months. The Baltic Riviera and… Continue reading The Baltic Riviera and Beyond: A New Trend in Summer Holidays?