Ryanair to Charge for Using the Loo on Flights

In keeping with the theme of the last post, we have to pass this one along:  It has been joked about in travel circles for a long time, but did anyone really believe it would happen… 

Michael O’Leary has dropped…

Ever Stayed at Fawlty Towers? There are Crappier Places…

The gelato hit the fan at a Sydney hotel last year after guests complained and were served a complimentary dessert.  Shall we just say that the chocolatey sundae tasted a little strange… 

Formal lab tests did indeed reveal something similar…

Plane Crash In Hudson River Reveals Safety Feature We Should All Know About

We thought this snippet worth passing along.  At the time of writing you won’t find the information included in the safety cards in the seat-back in front of you on passenger flights, nor is it part of the in-flight safety demonstration –…

Passport and EHIC Expiration Dates – Check them Now!

With all the current doom and gloom, we need to start looking forward to the summer holidays. 

As a reminder, don’t mess up your needed break by neglecting to renew important documents like your passport and EHIC. 

Now is a good time…

Roma vs Arsenal UEFA Match in Rome – March 11

Travellers to Rome should be aware that Arsenal meets Roma on March 11, 2009 in a Champions League football match at the Olympic Stadium. 

Fans can find useful and important travel advice and info, such as places to avoid in…

Juventus vs Chelsea UEFA Match in Turin – March 10

Travellers to Italy should be aware that Chelsea meets Juventus in a First Knockout Round, UEFA Champions League football match in Turin on March 10, 2009. 

Blues fans can find useful information, tips, and advice for the match on the Foreign…

Ryanair Introduces In-flight Mobile Phone Service

Love it – or perish the thought of it – Ryanair recently took the first step in equipping its fleet of aircraft with the technology to enable passengers to make and receive calls and texts via mobile phone, BlackBerry or smartphone. The service will…

Great Ski Conditions in the Colorado Rockies

If you are lucky enough to be heading off to the Colorado Rockies – or thinking of doing so – get packing – as they are still getting dumped on (in the nicest possible way).  Check the stats:

Vail
8” in past…

Eurostar Resumes Full Services

Eurostar, the high-speed train service which links the UK with mainland Europe, resumed normal service yesterday following the fire in the Channel Tunnel last September.  According to an announcement on the website, they will be offering faster non-stop journeys and…

Egypt – Bomb Attack in Cairo

Travellers heading for Egypt should be aware of a bomb attack in Cairo which has resulted in at least one fatality and left several people seriously wounded.  The attack was carried out in a touristy area popular for souvenir shops…