Holidays & Travel

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, has confirmed an expansion of its 2019 Summer schedule from Exeter Airport with the addition of an extra three flights a week to Edinburgh operating on Monday, Thursday and Friday evenings; together with an extra Sunday service to Amsterdam. All flights are available for booking now at www.flybe.com for travel between 31st March and 26th October 2019.

The airline’s double-daily flights to and from Paris Charles de Gaulle continue through to the summer programme. They offer the added opportunity for convenient onward connections to a wide...

New research has revealed thatover a third (36%) of bored Brits in the southwest daydream about being on holiday every working day of the week, and a majority of us imagine jetting off to the Caribbean on our travels (42%).

The research, conducted by Travel Republic, found that almost half of holiday daydreamers in the area imagine lying on a beach (48%), walking along it (37%), and visiting landmarks (29%). And a staggering 86% said they daydream about living on a tropical island.

When the southwest is not daydreaming, even less time is being spent on work, as 32% admit to...

For a variety of reasons, more Brits than ever before are considering staycations in 2019. For some, it’s the inevitability of more expensive overseas trips in the wake of Brexit. For others, it’s the desire to explore the rich charms and treasures we have right there on our doorstep.

Considering how tiny the UK is, it’s a nation bursting at the seams with incredible holiday destinations. Day trips, weekend breaks, extended stays, outdoor adventures – all a quick train ride or road trip away.

If anything, you’re more likely to find yourself spoilt for choice than struggling...

Exeter based company, Blue Chip Holidays has been announced as the winner of Best Medium UK Self Catering / Cottage Holiday Company, winning gold in its category in the prestigious 2018 British Travel Awards for the third year running. The announcement was made on 28 November at a glamorous Gala Awards ceremony, held in London and attended by more than 800 travel industry people. Based in Exeter, Blue Chip Holidays is renowned for its premium self-catering holiday portfolio in the South West, Blue Chip Holidays provides guests with over 1,200 premium houses, cottages, lodges and apartments...