Does this mark the beginning? The news that DFDS Seaways is to close down the Newcastle to Scandinavia ferry line is, perhaps, not that monumentous. But look closer at the reasons and there may be cause for real concern.
Rising oil prices and the economic downturn are blamed. Thus DFDS held their hands up in surrender and [...]
Thursday, May 29th, 2008
Self-drive holidays are becoming more and more popular for several reasons. They’re usually cheaper than jetting off somewhere, undoubtedly give you a lot more freedom to do what you like when you like and are also much better for the environment than long haul flights. There is one pressing consideration involved in taking a self [...]
Monday, May 26th, 2008
I’ve always been confident that staying cool, calm and collected and having a basic understanding of the laws of the road is enough to ensure that you have a relaxed and enjoyable self drive holiday abroad.
An experience at the weekend got me thinking though. Driving through a suburb of Newcastle I was pulled over by [...]
Thursday, May 22nd, 2008
The UK is undoubtedly a great place to come from. We have everything we could possibly need at our disposal here and many of us enjoy life on our separate little continent. However, the UK hardly prepares us for travelling abroad. For starters, the weather leaves a lot to be desired and you can almost [...]
Tuesday, May 20th, 2008
Why are more people choosing self-drive holidays in 2008?
The romance of the open road. The freedom to do your own thing. The chance to give Terminal Five, customs chaos and lost luggage the long goodbye. Should we be surprised that the self drive holiday is on the rise in 2008?
The trend - [...]
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
How Green Is My Self-Drive Camping Holiday?
When you think eco-tourism, it is doubtful that you would put a self-drive holiday into the environmentally friendly category. In fact, many people do not even consider a self-drive holiday because they think that it has a negative impact on the environment. Little do they realise that companies that [...]
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008
Standard Fares from £49 single
Eurotunnel standard fares start from just £49 single, or buy two singles to make up a return. Why not mix and match by combining a busy time of day for your outward journey with a cheaper return at a quieter time? There are plenty of ticket options for you to [...]
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Go by ferry to Norway, Holland or Denmark:
DFDS Seaways offer daily ferry crossings to these great destinations for cars, caravans, motorhomes and more. It’s easy when you sail on DFDS Seaways cruise ferries, crossing the seas is part of the holiday for you and your family and you can enjoy the great facilities onboard.
Cruise ferries [...]
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Holland or Denmark (selected departures) Save £180.
Book at least a month before you travel to take advantage of this offer
If you’re flexible with your dates you can make MASSIVE savings on a caravanning trip to Europe or Scandinavia on a DFDS Seaways cruise ferry - giving you even more to smile about on your [...]
Friday, May 2nd, 2008