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Last Minute Vs Advanced Ferry Bookings

With 2009 being such a bad year economically for the country as a whole, many people may be considering making last minute ferry bookings to go on a self drive holiday in Europe rather than booking well in advance to ensure that they have a place on the ferry. There are pros and cons of both schools [...]

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

The Pound Vs. The Euro And Your Self Drive

It is a well known fact that the British Pound has dramatically reduced in value in the past few months. The economic downturn has most definitely proven to be quite bad for the strength of the pound and its immediate future. This has also affected tourism quite badly because it has reduced in value against [...]

Thursday, January 8th, 2009

Christmas Self Drives: Hints And Tips

With Christmas fast approaching, many people that may have considered going away in previous years may be a little reluctant to do so this Christmas as a result of the Credit Crunch. However, some may have switched to a self drive holiday instead of flying or taking a package holiday. If you are one of [...]

Tuesday, December 2nd, 2008

Is Your Hotel Really Eco-Friendly?

With each year that passes, there seem to be more and more hotels, guest houses and bed and breakfasts that advertise as eco-friendly. They all boast green facilities and environmentally friendly buildings and locations, but it may come as no surprise to you that not all of them are what they purport to be. In [...]

Thursday, November 20th, 2008

How You Can Save Money On Self Drive Petrol!

We’ve all seen or heard the debate about petrol prices in recent weeks. All British motorists know that they are paying too much for their petrol as a result of global oil prices rising apparently. Although that is part of it, what Gordon Brown won’t tell you is that 60 pence of every litre is [...]

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

Why Ferries Are Healthier Than Flying!

Millions of people fly away on holiday every single year. They go to various destinations that are close to home as well as those that are hours away with only one concern – whether the plane they happen to be travelling in will encounter problems and fall out of the air! In essence, this is [...]

Wednesday, October 29th, 2008

Don’t Skip The Travel Insurance!

It is a fact that many families won’t be able to afford to have a holiday in 2009. This really is a sad state of affairs but is symptomatic of the times unfortunately. With money being so tight, the holiday season is the last thing on peoples’ minds. However, you can save money by going [...]

Thursday, October 23rd, 2008

Credit Crunch Tips For A Self Drive Break

I don’t know about you but I am absolutely dreading watching the news from day to day at the moment. It all seems like doom and gloom with financial markets going under and banks closing or merging. As such, we are all intent on simply surviving and not thinking at all about how we are [...]

Wednesday, October 8th, 2008

6 Reasons For Choosing Self Drive In 2009

Although we have only just reached the end of the 2008 holiday season, many people would normally be thinking about their holidays next year. Where they will go, how much it will cost and whether it will suit the whole family or not will be playing on their minds. After all, we all look forward [...]

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008

Travelling Light On A Self Drive Holiday

I’m absolutely certain that I am not the only person out there that routinely packs way too much when they go on holiday. In fact, I’m certain of it. If I fly, my suitcase is bang on the weight it should be as I am checking in to go on holiday let alone coming back. [...]

Monday, September 22nd, 2008

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Alan PottsMy name is Alan Potts and I'm the Editor of the UK Ferry Tickets web site and Managing Director of BUYability Limited. You can connect with me or keep up to date with new posts on this blog via the following social media sites:

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