Credit crunches. Panic at the pumps. Doom and gloom at every turn: British consumers are being battered and bruised at the moment. Just in time, of course, for the holiday season.
But every cloud has a silver lining, and every crisis has a beneficiary. And so far 2008 seems to have been a good one for […]
Friday, July 18th, 2008
The issue of whether or not it’s acceptable for parents to take their children on holiday at the expense of school lessons is already one of the most controversial topics of the year.
Personally, I never take holiday during July and August. I don’t have children, so naturally I want to avoid the peak periods when […]
Saturday, June 14th, 2008
When I was a young lad, I liked nothing more than sleeping overnight in my crudely assembled wigwam at the bottom of the garden (providing it was mid-summer, of course).
The thrill of being outside under the stars more than made up for a poor night’s sleep on canvas.
These days, people are far more demanding. To […]
Saturday, June 7th, 2008
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
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
Your travel plans include a voyage between the UK and the Continent, and you must decide: ferry or tunnel? Here are some tidbits for you to consider.
Ferries travel between several ports in the UK and northern Europe. To arrange your travel by ferry, use the UKferrytickets online tools to explore your options and locate the […]
Friday, May 2nd, 2008
Regular Ferry User? Self-Drive Holiday Connoisseur? Avid Traveller? If you have a passion for travel and a way with words, why not join in the debate? Share your experiences by contributing to the UKferrytickets blogging community today!
The UKferrytickets team will naturally continue to work hard to make sure the articles on this site are as […]
Thursday, May 1st, 2008
What annoys you most about your fellow travellers?
According to research from one travel company, it’s people who sneak oversized bags onto aircraft. Business travellers are particularly guilty. I’ve interviewed dozens of executives about their travel plans and most say they only take hand luggage. They hate waiting at the carousel and are scared of airlines […]
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Do you know what the third biggest tourist attraction is in France after the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles?
The honour belongs to Mont-Saint-Michel, the 9th century abbey in Normandy, which welcomes nearly four million visitors a year. The abbey was once an island and, at last, is going to be one again.
For a […]
Monday, January 14th, 2008
Do you know what the third biggest tourist attraction is in France after the Eiffel Tower and the Palace of Versailles?
The honour belongs to Mont-Saint-Michel, the 9th century abbey in Normandy, which welcomes nearly four million visitors a year. The abbey was once an island and, at last, is going to be one again.
For a […]
Wednesday, January 9th, 2008
