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Ski Transfers on a Budget: Why Shared Shuttles May Be the Smarter Choice

For many skiers, the cost of transportation from airport to resort is an ancillary fee that can make or break the vacation. Private transfers are quick and efficient; however, they tend to be more expensive and not fit within the travel budget at times. Shared shuttles, on the other hand, are just that shared; the costs are less because so many people are splitting the fare and using the service at the same time. However, cost savings are only part of the benefit. Exploring why shared shuttles are better options for a ski transfer involves commonality of need, convenience, group size and...

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Val Watson

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Exeter Cathedral Revealed as One of Most Family-Friendly Christmas Markets

Analysis of over 33,000 online reviews and social mentions has found that Glasgow Winterfest is the safest for families to visit this festive period, closely followed by Liverpool Christmas Market and Exeter Cathedral.

Christmas markets across the UK are predicted to welcome more than 33 million people this year, causing fears about safety to arise. Indeed, England’s oldest Christmas market, Lincoln, was cancelled last year due to health and safety concerns.

New research has ranked Christmas markets across the UK by safety, scouring more than 33,000 TripAdvisor and Google...

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Helping kids and parents unwind together

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Mon, 11/18/2024 - 8:18am

Busy lifestyles can make it difficult to spend quality time with your children.

Amid the chaos of work and school, sometimes your biggest goal for the day might be getting the bedtime routine sorted before you can finally put your feet up! As a parent, the pressures of everyday life come and go, but it’s always important to make time for something light-hearted.

Quality time together is often overlooked. If you’re looking to make new memories as a family unit, we’ve explained four of the best ways in this guide.

  1. Explore local nature

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Exeter Airport sees summer passenger boost

Exeter Airport has reported continued steady growth with a 5% increase in passenger numbers over the summer period.

From April to October, 337,993 passengers travelled through the airport, an increase of 15,740 compared to the same period last year.

The summer season was marked by the successful launch of a new Ryanair route to Palma in Majorca, which contributed to the rise in passenger numbers, and August was ranked the busiest month when close to 57,000 passengers used the airport.

Looking ahead, Exeter Airport is preparing for further growth in 2025, as TUI...

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How to Turn Travel Dreams into Reality

Authored by Liv Butler
Posted: Fri, 11/01/2024 - 10:41pm

Many of us dream of taking an epic trip or going on that once-in-a-lifetime adventure. But all too often, these dreams remain just that - dreams. Between work commitments, financial constraints and family obligations, making time for travel can seem impossible. However, with some planning and commitment, you can turn those travel aspirations into amazing experiences. This guide will provide tips and strategies to help make your travel dreams a reality.

Utilising an Action Planner

The first step to planning your dream trip is to get clear on the details. An action planner is a...

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A First-Timer's Guide to the Big City London

Authored by BHTNews.com
Posted: Mon, 10/21/2024 - 11:59am

London, the rich and manifold picture of history, traditions, and post-industrial development, invites people from all over the world. First-time visitors are likely to find this city which is a melt of different metropolitan areas a bit overwhelming. But worry not! If one gets properly oriented one would be able to make its way through the must-visit standard tourist attractions, taste the most amazing food, and discover the true character of the city. It is a concise guide full of priceless information on how to make a trip around London enjoyable and memorable.

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Uganda Safari and Gorilla Trekking Experience

Authored by Val Watson
Posted: Wed, 10/09/2024 - 12:31pm

Uganda is a blessed country with 10 national parks of which three of the national parks are rich with primates, gorillas and chimpanzees are the most visited among the three primate’s national parks that Uganda has.

There are only two national parks in Uganda where mountain gorillas live, these are;

BWINDI IMPENETRABLE NATIONAL PARK: This is the only park which has the largest number of mountain gorillas in Uganda with 17 gorilla families. Not only that, Bwindi is also famous for having biggest number of mountain gorilla’s population in the whole world. This national...

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Exeter Airport rated as one of the best airports in the UK by Which?

Exeter Airport has been rated one of the best airports in the UK for customer experience and has received ‘Recommended Provider’ status by consumer champion Which?

The prestigious recognition comes as part of Which?'s annual airport survey of its members, seeking their feedback on a variety of airport experiences.

A customer score is calculated based on a combination of overall satisfaction and likeliness to recommend to others.

Exeter Airport had a customer score of 77%, putting it among the top five airports in the country and fourth overall. Exeter’s sister...

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Rick Stein and Russell Watson among the celebrities appearing at East Devon festivals

Authored by Program
Posted: Thu, 08/29/2024 - 2:59pm

South West residents get ready for a spectacular trio of festivals

As the busy school holiday season winds down, East Devon is gearing up to offer visitors and locals alike an indulgent escape with a trio of exceptional festivals this September.

The Budleigh Salterton Literary Festival, Taste East Devon Festival, and Sidmouth & East Devon Walking Festival are organised, and supported, by a diverse range of dedicated local partners and sponsors, whose collaboration has been essential in bringing these events to life.

Festival goers can look forward to a feast...

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