Most people when asked this question would probably give a rapid response such as, “a whole more; lots more or they may say there is no comparison.” These responses although partly true do not tell the whole story. The truth of the matter is food and drink purchased through a room service menu in most hotels is about the same menu price, as those same choices would cost at a comparable local restaurant. Look, there's a fanta and a bounty! It's all so tempting Now if you order food and drink from a room ... read more

A holiday is something that everyone looks forward to. The weather may be dismal and your workload may be getting you down, but there is a ray of hope on the horizon. Your holiday is when you jet off to a sun-kissed land to enjoy a well-earned rest, leaving behind your worries and troubles. Or at least that is how it should be. However, with countries wanting to cash in on the demand for holiday destinations and developments springing up at a rapid pace (or in the current economic recession stalled due to lack of funds) there is always the ... read more

Celebrities choose holiday locations around the world to spend time relaxing throughout the course of the year. While some of these holiday locations are rather remote, many are very accessible. If you are planning a holiday with the hope of sighting a celebrity, there are a few locations that you should consider. We love you celebrities! We want to know everything!!! Located in the Indian Ocean, The Maldives are made up of 26 atolls that consist of nearly 1,200 small islands. Around 80 of the islands in the Maldives are opened to tourism. As ... read more

You're on holiday, someone is ill. No phone signal, you don't speak the language - what do you do?? If you have ever been in an emergency situation and have been left with no idea of what to do or how to help, the following basic skills should come in handy. The following list is by no means all-encompassing nor should it take the place of any formal training that may be available to you. Before you learn the skills, you must make sure you are equipped at a moments notice for any eventuality. There is an “emergency kit” that every ... read more

While on holiday, the last thing you might want to be spending your time thinking about is insects. If you happen to find yourself in a new location during a holiday, it might be a good idea to become familiar with the different things you may encounter. Some insects may appear to be innocent but may actually be lethal. The ability to identify these insects could be very useful and just might save your life. Holiday is all fun, then you get bitten or stung... Fleas might seem harmless enough ... read more