Holidays & Travel

Why Edinburgh Stories Begin on a Minibus

In a city as culturally rich and historically layered as Edinburgh , every journey carries the potential to become a story. From April to September, when festivals energize the streets and millions of visitors arrive, the way people move across the city becomes an essential part of their experience. This is exactly why so many unforgettable moments now begin on a 16-seater minibus — an increasingly popular choice for group travel. Understanding the value of a service aligned with arranging 16 seater minibus hire in Edinburgh is key to appreciating how these rides elevate the entire...

The City Gate - A Boutique Pub-Hotel Returns to Exeter

Authored by georgiaroche
Posted: Wed, 05/03/2017 - 11:50am

The City Gate, once known as the Crown and Sceptre, is literally laced into the fabric of the ancient city of Exeter and has been welcoming guests since it first opened in 1778.

Transformed, following an extensive refurbishment by renowned pub, hotel and bar group Young’s, The City Gate offers everything from a pint of real ale to after-work cocktails, a leisurely weekend brunch to a three-course dinner and, with 14 boutique bedrooms, it’s the perfect getaway. Pub & Dining Room A modern British menu is served in the elegantly designed dining room, bar-side lounge and garden-...

What to do on staycation this year

Summer is almost upon us, and the holidays are being booked. You may be one of those who have yet to book a holiday while your friends and colleagues are going to Spain, Greece or Australia. Maybe you are one of those who like to stay close to home, or perhaps you do not want to spend money on a vacation due to the current economic climate .

Who can blame you if you have decided not to take a family vacation? Flight tickets are expensive during the summer months, hotels cost a lot of money, and there is also the small matter of eating out. For some, the best and most convenient way...

Get the Most Out of Your Money When Travelling

Authored by Sam Richards
Posted: Tue, 04/04/2017 - 10:34am

We all want to travel and see the world, and with there being more opportunity today, pre and post university students are booking their tickets, packing their bags and setting flight before committing to a full-time job.

The world is full of diverse culture, where you’ll get to experience differing foods, languages, beliefs and environments, so we’re not surprised there’s been an influx in travel bloggers. If you’re lucky, you could create your own blog and become sponsored as companies and businesses pay for you to continue flying around the world. However, not all of us will...

Fun cities to visit with the kids this Easter

There is no shortage of great places to visit in the UK. Historic town, museums, great shopping centres, and gorgeous scenery are all just waiting to be explored. Travelling with kids will make exploring these spots even more exciting.

Of course, some cities are better than the others for those travelling with young children and the rest of the family. Here are some of the most fun cities to visit if you’re planning to take a trip with the kids this Easter.

London

London is easily topping our list for a number of reasons. For starters, the Natural History Museum is...

Stagecoach unveils new open top service for Torbay

Authored by StagecoachSW
Posted: Sat, 03/25/2017 - 12:23pm

Stagecoach South West has unveiled a new fleet of open-top buses for the Bay. The sneak preview took place for businesses attending this year’s Tourism Exhibition & Conference at the Riviera Centre on 15 March.

The Golden Hop122 will start on 29 April and run right through the summer season up to every 20 minutes, 7 days a week. The fleet of six buses will connect St Marychurch, Torquay, Paignton and Paignton Zoo. Visitors will be able to enjoy a unique sightseeing experience and hop on and off as often as they like to visit destinations and attractions along the route. As well...

New connections to France and Italy from Exeter Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Wed, 03/22/2017 - 6:38pm

Flybe has launched new routes from Exeter via the Southampton Airport ‘Hub’ to Avignon, Bordeaux, La Rochelle, Limoges, Nantes, Perpignan-Rivesaltes, Toulon-Hyères, and Verona on Saturdays between 27th May and 3rd September 2017.

As part of the airline’s 2017 Summer schedule the new services make it possible to travel to eight additional European destinations.

With just one initial check-in at Exeter passengers can seamlessly connect through Southampton to some of Europe’s most sought-after summer holiday destinations with the minimum of fuss.

Flybe, Europe’s...

Falcon tickets available from onward travel kiosk at Bristol Airport

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Fri, 03/10/2017 - 12:43pm

Stagecoach has announced that tickets for single journeys on Falcon are available for pre-purchase from Bristol Airport’s new onward transport kiosk.

Customers can buy their ticket using either contactless card or chip & pin, helping speed up boarding times and negating the need for having cash ready to give the driver. Single journey tickets are available for the following destinations:

• Churchill £2.50 • Brent Knoll £6 • Taunton £6.50 • Exeter £13 • Plymouth £22

Bob Dennison, Managing Director of Stagecoach South West, commented “Thanks to Bristol Airport’s...

5 Remarkable Family Travel Tips for All Impatient Travellers

Are you wondering to rush your preferred destination? Wow, that’s great! It feels undoubtedly startling to move out for your dream vacation but your ‘excitement can seem to be ruined when you have to head out with your family. Oops…It’s devastating, is it??? Well, travelling solo is always easier than travelling with family, especially with young kids. There are various concerns allied while you are on trail with your family. So, we have brought up these handy tips for you to make your family tour enjoyable. Check them below.

Keep a Positive Attitude

While you are...

Romantic Weekend Breaks in the UK

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Thu, 02/02/2017 - 8:30am

With Valentine’s Day coming round soon, are you hopelessly looking for gift ideas to surprise your loved on this year? Vouchers are impersonal, money is even worse, a trip to a nice restaurant can be ruined by terrible service, so what is the best way to impress?

Most people appreciate the thought that goes into a gift, so whether it is a photo book filled with favourite trips or a piece of jewellery that you absolutely know that they will adore, then you should be on to a winner. However, if you don’t have time to pull together a book of photos to remind them of the memories you...

Expansion for Devon holiday destination

Authored by News Desk
Posted: Tue, 01/31/2017 - 6:23pm

Exclusive Devon holiday destination, South View Lodges, has begun work on the development of two new lavish holiday lodges at its picturesque location in Shillingford St George, Exeter. Supported by funding from Royal Bank of Scotland, the new lodges will be decorated and furnished to a 5-star standard, providing luxurious self-catering accommodation for visitors to the area. Set in six acres of landscaped woodland and nestled next to three beautiful fishing lakes, the new lodges will be amidst some of the most stunning surroundings in Devon. Each property will be ultra-stylish and have a...

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