When you plan a holiday on the Gold Coast, be prepared to spend a good of time on having fun. There is so much to see and do here, that it is next to impossible to do it all in one single trip. This perhaps explains why a lot of people come to the Gold Coast once and then keep returning. After a day of surfing, swimming and relaxing, it makes sense to go out and enjoy the active nightlife, shopping and dining options available to...more
Here is a luxury resort spa that offers one of the most joyful and carefree and full-of-adventure vacations, the Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa in Orlando. One of the reasons most families prefer it out of the myriad spas and resorts in the United States (or elsewhere) is because it is barely a stones throw away from Walt Disney World. It is also close to the Orange County Convention Center, the renowned International Drive, and the Orlando...more
Before you can enjoy the relaxation of a holiday you first have to suffer through the stresses. Insurance, booking flights, finding decent accommodation, keeping everyone happy- the lists of pre-holiday jobs are endless and stressful.One of the worst of these stresses is booking travel arrangements. Trains are awkward, especially if you have lots of bags; leaving your car at the airport itself is prohibitively expensive; and taxis are over-priced and often inconvenient.All these problems are exacerbated if youre flying from one of the London airports. Luton, Gatwick and Stansted are all big, bustling airports buried in and around the capital city; this makes them extremely awkward and expensive to get to. Its not getting to London itself which is the difficult bit, its getting to the airport itself and navigating the trains, tubes and taxis youll need to use to reach the airport, all the while lugging around your holiday luggage.Luckily, there is a solution. easyBus, a company run by the same people who brought us easyJet and easyCruise, has recently set up a service which provides low cost airport transfers to any of the three London airports and from anywhere within London...more
Weve all been there. You get off the train at Kings Cross, step outside and.... where are you? How are you going to get to the airport carrying your rucksack, two suitcases and a child? Can a taxi really cost that much? Why on earth did you decide to come on holiday?The stresses and traumas of transport to and from the airport can turn even the...more
The rise in the popularity of air travel, driven in no small part by a plethora of low cost airlines, has seen a rapid increase in the number of international airports around the UK. It also means that you may have to travel across the country to get a flight, with only certain airports offering certain routes.London, as ever, is right at the heart...more
Gatwick Airport is the busiest single runway airport in the world and the second largest airport in the United Kingdom. Despite the airport being put up for sale by current owners BAA, there are future development plans for Gatwick that could see it even outstrip Heathrow for passenger numbers in the coming years.As with any other airport there are many ways to get to Gatwick. Perhaps the most popular is to take the car. The airport is at Junction 9 of the M23 to the south of London and there are masses of car parking available. Of course, parking in an airport can be very expensive, so if youre going to drive, its a good idea to book a berth on the internet before you head out.Alternatively, you can get a taxi. This is a very expensive option, and will cost around 70 from central London, as well as taking around an hour.A much quicker and cheaper route is to take the train. There are several train links running to Gatwick. The Gatwick Express runs to London Victoria and takes about 30 minutes, a ticket costs 28.80 return and 16.90 for a single.Another train option is to take the First Capital Connect service to London Bridge or St Pancras. Though the journey takes a little longer...more
No trip to Spain is complete without seeing the breathtaking mass displays that take place during Semana Santa. Every Easter the Spanish celebrate Holy Week in fantastic style. A celebration of the death and rebirth of Christ, Andalucia is famed for...more
If you are planning to head to Africa for a safari holiday, here are some tips to help you make the most of it.Find out about it first. Get a book or two out of the library and maybe watch some safari videos to give you an idea of where you want to...more
The Finnish capital of Helsinki can boast hundreds of spectacular tourist attractions. Here are just a few of the best:Temppeliaukion, the Church of the Rock. This stunning modern church was built in the 1960s. It is built into solid rock, with not a...more
When it comes to successful holidays, planning in advance is the way to go. Working from your own list or a checklist like ours will help you to remember everything that you need. Simply tick off each item as it goes into your luggage.The paperwork -...more
Planning for your holiday, especially with the family in tow, can be a lot of work. To make things simpler, weve compiled a list of tips for you to follow before you jet off to ensure that your holiday goes as smoothly as possible. Once you have the...more
Wondering where to go on a vacation this year? Have a pleasant surprise for yourself and for your family, plan a trip to Bali for your most exciting vacation. It is one of the most famous and exotic island destinations in the entire world. Bali is...more