Leaving the holiday plans of dozens of Britons in tatters. Though the administrators, Ernst & Young, have promised cruises on Hebridean Princess will continue as planned, an early pledge by the cruise company to refund passengers booked on a larger ship, the Hebridean Spirit, has been withdraw.The 98-passenger Hebridean Spirit was sold in March, prior to the administrators being called in, and customers were originally given the option of a full...more
More than a third of 1,500 people polled by online travel agency On the Beach planned to downgrade their hotel this year, while half said they would cut back on excursions, water sports and trips to theme parks.Almost a third said they would take just one week away this summer instead of the traditional two-week break. Only one in 10 people said they planned to spend more time away this year than last.The majority said they would be travelling...more
Avis is to become the first car rental firm to charge customers for no shows.Those who don't cancel prior to the allocated pick up time, or don't turn up within 24 hours thereafter, will be charged £40.The charges will start to apply to Avis rental locations across Europe throughout this year. Customers will be asked for a form of payment at the time of booking.Group commercial director Wolfgang Neumann attempted to justify the charges by pointing out that hotel already charge customers for no-shows unless they cancel reservation in advance."We are taking this action to improve vehicle availability for our customers, particularly during peak season, and to use our fleet more cost effectively. "Charges for cancelling a rental booking are 100% avoidable if customers think ahead and that's something we believe this measure will encourage them to do."It is also a fairer system for customers who diligently collect their cars and simply echoes standard practices across the rest of the travel industry."Avis pointed out that customers can still cancel reservations without charge, up until the reserved pick-up time.Of course, some travellers are prevented from collected their hire car...more
Britons have been warned not to travel to Bangkok after the Thailand government declared a state of emergency in the capital city.The UK Foreign Office urged anyone planning a trip to 'urgently review their plans' after gangs of anti-government protests swarmed through Bangkok smashing cars, blocking roads and beating up motorists.Last weekend,...more
Dubai Real Estate market has been popular among one of the top real estate investors in the world today. Discovery Gardens, International City and Dubai Sports City has made a global impact on the world real estate market and there by attracting investors in Dubai. Dubai offers various ranges of apartments that could fit every one's budget who want...more
Rome is one of the most historic cities in the world, with museums and monuments that date back for thousands of years. Finding holidays apartments in Rome can be accomplished by using a service that offers apartments around the city. With apartments in all of the main districts of Rome, you will easily be able to find the apartment that will bring you closest to the attractions that you want to see while in the city.Apartment RentalsYou can easily schedule your stay in Rome by choosing to reserve your holidays apartments rentals. By making your rental reservations ahead of time, you will also be able to choose the area of Rome that interests you most, rather than being stuck in a place that has less appeal. There are Rome apartments rental units that are designed for both families and singles, giving you the option of planning a family vacation to Rome that has the same amenities that you find at home, including small kitchens and inclusive washrooms.In fact, these are several holidays apartments in Rome that have three bedrooms with baths for each, fully stocked kitchens, private gardens an close proximity to the cultural center of the city. When you choose your Rome apartment...more
Going on a vacation is, for most people, something they look forward to and plan for upwards of a year. The thought of anything going wrong is cause for much anxiety. Sometimes in peoples desire to book the "foolproof" vacation they out smart...more
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of renting a private residence for their vacation, although with a little help they could and should be. Here are a few tips on how to over come some concerns about how and why renting private homes in...more
Kerala Tours in true terms fulfill one's dream to experience a perfect vacation set in solitude amidst the lush natural settings of God's own country. The beauty of Kerala is indeed mesmerizing and has the ability to transform the sternest individual...more
With the contemporary emphasis on the Middle East, Arabic Translation, transcription and editing have become big business. Unfortunately, a large percentage of the translations produced are at best inaccurate, and in many cases incomprehensible,...more
April 25, 1945Festa della Liberazione - Italy's Liberation DayThe HistoryAllied forces under the command of general George Patton arrived on the Sicilian shores on July 10, 1943. It marked the beginning of the "restoration of Italy as one free...more
For most people, taking a holiday may seem like the last thing on their mind at the moment. However, it may well be that is just what you, and the Australian economy needs.A large number of working Australians have a significant amount of accumulated...more