Travel Insurance is for the Birds!

It’s not just a lot of twittering – perhaps this little bird is trying to tell them something…

If you think it’s okay to go on holiday without travel insurance, think again. Foregoing travel insurance is false economy – not to mention bird-brained!  We are…

UK Petrol Prices – Find the Cheapest in Your Area

Petrol prices are on the rise again… 

To find the cheapest petrol in your search online for websites such as petrolprices.com.  They cover thousands of UK petrol stations and provide updates on prices each day.  

Many UK residents are choosing to take…

Country Calling Codes – Useful Website

Have you ever been caught out when travelling because you didn’t have the country code you needed – or a fast way to check the time in another country?  We came across this useful website which can tell you both: …

South Africa v Lions 1st Test Saturday June 20 2009

This is a great weekend for Father’s Day to fall on as there are plenty of sporting treats to keep the men happy (and many women too) with the Lions 1st Test match in South Africa, FIFA Confederations Cup matches,…

British F1 Grand Prix at Silverstone – June 19-21

Formula One fans will be anticipating the 2009 Santander British Grand Prix with a mixture of excitement and sadness as this is the last year that Silverstone will host the event.  Nevertheless, what a treat for Father’s Day!  The BBC…

World Blood Donor Day June 14 – They’re Out for Blood!

World Blood Donor Day is a good time to remember those who regularly give blood to save others, and also an excellent time to take action and find out if you are eligible to donate and help the cause.  The…

Swine Flu Outbreak Reaches Pandemic Level 6

After an emergency meeting, the World Health Organization (WHO) has now declared the swine flu H1N1 virus to be a global pandemic.  People are advised not to be alarmed but to continue to be vigilant.  WHO has not recommended any travel restrictions…

Spain & Portugal Car Rental Shortage Predicted

Travelmole has reported a warning from car rental comparison site Carrentals.co.uk about a shortage of rental cars this summer.  Popular tourist destinations in Spain and Portugal such as Malaga, Alicante, Palma and Faro may be worst hit. The demand for…

Tour Operator Thomas Cook Still Flying High

Many customers are expressing concern about the status of tour operator Thomas Cook following news that Arcandor, a major shareholder in the company, has gone into administration.  Arcandor, a German department store and mail order company, holds a major share…

U.S. Open and British Open Golf Tournaments 2009

Football, rugby and Formula 1 seem to have been dominating the UK sports scene on TV for a while.  However, it will soon be the turn of golf fans to get a dose of their addiction. 

The British Open…