Ever since the determinedly brave Wright Brothers made the first unassisted flight aboard their plane Kitty Hawk, man has been taking to the sky (and beyond) so as to explore the world. Air travel is fastly becoming the biggest of all the transportation industries,...

The concept of a 'surprise' holiday may be unpleasant to some; after all, isn't half the fun of a vacation looking forward to going there? Maybe it is, but if you hanker for something a little spontaneous and fun, then a surprise holiday might just work for you. The...

It may seem like a strange question - "what is a package holiday?" - but it's one that is searched for by search engine users with surprising regularity. The term 'package holiday' has become such common usage in modern society that few people ever explain what they...

Once upon a time, when people wanted to book a holiday they went to see the travel agent. Usually found on a high street with heavy pedestrian traffic, the travel agent was the start of vacation dreams for several decades - until a new, flashier kid arrived on the...

Estate agents have a worldwide reputation for exaggerating the good points of something they are trying to sell and downplaying the bad - but they're not alone. This 'selective editing' tactic is used by any professional company trying to sell something; the trick is...

Saving money is always a bonus, especially if we're trying to plan a holiday. If the purse strings are a little tight at present, here's a few tips on how to get the best deal when it comes to planning a budget holiday: - Book very early or very late. Tickets for...

When going on vacation, the cost of accommodation while you are away is one of the biggest drains on your budget. It would seem that no matter where you go in the world, hotels are always expensive places to stay - leaving you less money for enjoying yourself and...