Britons hit with stomach virus after vacationing at a Bulgarian hotel
A stomach illness has struck over 70 Britons who were vacationing in Bulgaria. All of the victims were staying at the four star Royal Park Hotel in Elinites. One family who stayed at the hotel for two weeks, Alan and Nadine Orpwood along with
by Dave Humphries July 17th, 2008
New survey released shows decreased mileage for rental cars in the United Kingdom
In a recent study by National Rental Car it was revealed that there was a 19 per cent drop in the number of miles driven by rental car customers over the last two years. The actual result of that 19 per cent takes form in the average number of
by Bobby V-Jones July 15th, 2008
A green vacation in Egypt
If you are looking for an eco-friendly travel destination consider checking out Flats in Luxor. Located in Egypt, Responsible Travel points out that this is the areas first eco-friendly accommodation for tourists. The change to the Flats in Luxor came about after owner Jane Akshar
by Dave Humphries July 15th, 2008
Strong euro ends cheap breaks abroad for Britons
Increasing numbers of UK travellers are looking to save money this summer by spending their holidays in Britain, but they may not enjoy the savings they anticipated. Recently-released figures are showing that there has been a significant increase in the number of visitors to the UK from the continent, prompting
by Dave Smith July 14th, 2008
The Philippines a popular place for British investors
The Philippines are becoming an attractive destination for British citizens looking for an investment property abroad. Lancaster Condotels located in the Philippines notes that around 30 per cent of potential investors in their property are from the United Kingdom. That is a marked increase of 50 per cent
by Dave Bess July 13th, 2008
British tourists are flocking to Turkey this summer
Since the 1960s Spain has been the favorite vacationing spot for Britons. This year due to the downturn of the economy those that are not opting to take a domestic vacation this summer are looking for cheaper destinations to travel to. One major change is the increased popularity
by Rosie Vaughan-Jones July 12th, 2008
Britons opting for domestic vacations this summer
Many Britons this summer have decided to take their vacation in the United Kingdom this year instead of travelling overseas. Many factors appear to be contributing to the sudden rise in domestic vacations. The Euro is strong compared to the British pound and the ever growing cost of
by Andrew Mayer July 12th, 2008
Food poisoning hits British tourists vacationing in Egypt
British tourists who stayed at hotels in along the Red Sea in Egypt are filing claims for compensation by the hundreds. The tourists all came down with food poisoning during their stays at several hotels. Areas affected were in Sharm El Sheikh and included St. George’s Three Corners, Concorde
by Dave Bess July 10th, 2008
British transport slows as transport sectors cut fuel costs
The incessantly increasing cost of fuel has led to vehicles of all types slowing down throughout Britain – from ferries and merchant vessels to trains, planes, buses and private automobiles. Airline pilots and ship captains are under orders to slow down, ...
by Emily Welch June 29th, 2008