Cowes Week Sailing Regatta August 1-8 2009

It’s time to dust off your sea legs for Cowes Week!  This famous sailing regatta has been a British tradition during the month of August since 1826 (with the exception of the World War years). 

It is one of the…

Support the First ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’ September 12

On September 12, 2009 the world’s first ‘Plastic Bag Free Day’ is scheduled to take place. 

The Marine Conservation Society encourages everyone to stop using plastic bags not just for one day, but for always.  Get in the habit of…

British MotoGP 2009 Donington Park July 24-26

Practice for the British Motorcycle Grand Prix gets underway at Donington Park tomorrow, Friday July 24, 2009.  Who knows what kind of challenges the British weather will throw at the riders, but showers look likely to make things interesting.  Practice sessions are scheduled for…

Swine Flu Hotline Now Available

Details of the new Swine Flu Hotline and Website for England have been announced today (July 23, 2009) and are available.  However, the services have been overwhelmed since they went live, so if your request is not urgent please wait until later.  Details and…

Swine Flu Hotline to be Launched Today in England

23 July 2009:  The new government National Pandemic Flu Service hotline will be launched later today in England (Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland are not participating at the current time).  The new Hotline will enable those who believe they may be infected with…

Eurostar – Cheap RT Tickets for Paris and Brussels!

Fed up with the rainy weather and your ‘staycation’ in the UK yet?  Better hurry if  you want to grab one of the cheap RT tickets being offered by Eurostar!  If an overseas holiday is out of the question this year, why not…

Hungarian Grand Prix Budapest – July 24-26 2009

This weekend brings more exciting Formula 1 racing in this exciting Grand Prix season.  Buckle up tight for all the action at the Hungaroring.

The circuit length is approx. 4.38 km (2.72 miles), so with 70 laps to cover in…

Swine Flu Advice and Updates From Foreign Office

20 July 2009:  If you have travel plans, visit the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for updated advice and information regarding the Swine Flu (H1N1) pandemic.  Their website also contains useful links to other sources of information. 

Pregnant women and…

Airlines May Deny Boarding for Symptoms of Swine Flu

Air travellers should feel some comfort in the knowledge that airlines are warning they may have to deny boarding to passengers displaying symptoms of swine flu or appearing unwell.  It is common sense, so if you have plans to travel and…

Consider Pre-Paid Cards for Your Holiday – Save Fees!

One of worst dilemmas many travellers face with planning a trip abroad is choosing the best way to carry cash or access their money.  Some prefer to take cash, but that is obviously risky.  Others order their travellers cheques in advance, but many…