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Bahrain F1 Grand Prix 2010 Sakhir Circuit - 12-14 March

Posted on March 4th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Sports, Travel News, 2 Comments

Hard to believe, but it’s almost time for the first race of the 2010 Formula 1 Grand Prix season!
The race schedule roars into action with the ‘2010 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix’ from the Sakhir Circuit, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, from 12-14 March. Here’s a preview of the circuit to whet your appetite:

Bahrain International Airport is just [...]

Formula 1 Grand Prix Race Dates - 2010

Posted on January 27th, 2010, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

The 2010 F1 season will soon be upon us, bringing with it a a few interesting changes and additions to the calendar. For one, the return of F1 to Montreal, Canada, the first since 2008. This video shows some chilly footage of a Red Bull on a frozen lake in Canada, enjoy…

The British Grand Prix has [...]

Winter Driving Tips - Are You Prepared?

Posted on December 3rd, 2009, Jean. Filed under Motoring, Travel News, 1 Comment

Winter weather has been a long time coming to the UK this year but, don’t doubt it, it is coming! We all dread the cold temperatures, sleet and snow and having to defrost the car.
Don’t compound the misery by getting caught unprepared. Now is the time to take your car in for a service and have [...]

Rugby Six Nations Fixture Dates for 2010

Posted on November 26th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Europe, Motoring, Sports, Travel News, No Comments

Rugger fans will be eagerly anticipating the 2010 Six Nations rugby tournament - and it’s not far away!
The first match is scheduled between Ireland and Italy at Croke Park on February 6, 2010. Fans with tickets to travel to the away games in Paris and Rome should already be thinking of ways to make the best [...]

Counterfeit Money - Could You Spot a Fake?

Posted on October 20th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

When we go off travelling the last thing we want to think about is the possibility of running into ‘funny money’. It’s a good idea to keep your wits about you when accepting bank notes to make sure you don’t end up with a dud.
Do you pay attention to the money you handle every day? [...]

Will Swine Flu (or Panda Flu) Affect Your Holiday Plans?

Posted on September 10th, 2009, Jean. Filed under And Finally..., Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Ski Holidays, Travel Insurance News, Travel News, 1 Comment

When the Swine Flu outbreak reached pandemic level it caused fear and affected feelings about travelling far from home and risking exposure. Swine Flu is predicted to make a dramatic return this winter, so it remains to be seen how it will affect winter sun and ski trips.
Swine Flu is no joking matter, especially for those already affected [...]

Haggling - Do You Know How?

Posted on September 4th, 2009, Jean. Filed under And Finally..., Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Student Travel, Travel News, No Comments

In these tough financial times, it’s worth honing your haggling skills - if you have any that is! Haggling doesn’t tend to come naturally to many Brits - and a lot of other people. If you pay full price for souvenirs in bazaars, souks and markets on your travels you are probably paying too much!
So, what does [...]

Rental Car Shortage Still a Problem in Spain & Portugal

Posted on August 12th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Airports, Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Travel News, No Comments

We posted a news piece in early June (as soon as reports began to surface) warning of a predicted shortage of rental cars in Spain, Portugal and other popular destinations in southern Europe for peak summer periods (July and August).
Pre-booking rental cars well in advance was advised, but sad tales are emerging that despite booking months ago [...]

Spain - Swine Flu and Driving Advice for Visitors

Posted on August 3rd, 2009, Jean. Filed under Europe, Motoring, Travel News, No Comments

Spain is still a hugely popular destination for British travellers and expats. With the miserable, rainy, summer we are experiencing in the UK so far this year, it is likely that many more holidaymakers will be flocking south in search of sun!
The recent forest fires have caused havoc across many regions of Spain and the Foreign [...]

World Taxi Fare Calculator

Posted on July 8th, 2009, Jean. Filed under Holiday Destinations, Motoring, Travel News, No Comments

We just came across this on Twitter and thought it worth passing along…
Check out World Taximeter - a (beta) site providing information about taxis in London and international taxi fares for many cities of the world including New York, Los Angeles, London, Rome, Barcelona and Sydney.
What a great idea - and a useful tool for [...]