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Time to go to Iceland

Author: Abigail  |  Category: General

Still one of the most undiscovered countries in Europe, Iceland is fast becoming a tourist attraction especially in light of its recent financial difficulties. The small Scandinavian country a couple of hours north of Scotland has a relatively small population currently around the 320,000 mark, with just over two thirds living within the capital city of Reykjavik.

The country boasts scenery that cannot be matched, contrasting differences between lush green summers to dark, metallic winter days. Many people travel to see the natural phenomenons that are geysers and waterfalls that adorn the landscape. The ‘Golden Circle’ which sits in the centre of the country is an approximately a 300km loop incorporating many natural features that will make visitors wanting to return over and over again.

The cultural capital, Reykjavik, holds many delights for the new visitors to this majestic country. The national delicacy of fish is shown in the many different restaurants around the city, including the well renowned fiskmarkadurinn, which includes a tasting menu to let you sample the many different flavours on offer.

Blue Lagoon is many people’s last stop on the way out of the country.  Coach tours will normally schedule a stop at the lagoon on the way to the airport.  The outdoor spa is something many people will never have experienced and find the geo-thermal pool a great way to relax and end their trip to this magical country.

Use flightbrokers when booking hotels

Author: Scott  |  Category: Travel Advice

If you are booking a flight and are thinking of sorting out your own accommodation, first take a look at some of the offers on flightbroker websites. The most well-known of these websites are Opodo, Travelocity and Expedia.

The relationship between these brokers and the airlines allows them to offer some top deals and you can gain additional discounts on hotel bookings when sorting out your flight with them. There are also extras such as car hire and discounts on attractions and days out when you get there.

You can still do a search on hotels to see if you can beat it elsewhere, but these flightbrokers can sometimes offer the best deals for your holiday.

Using flight comparison sites for flight deals

Author: Tom  |  Category: Travel Advice

When looking to book a flight at a cheap price there are a lot of options available to you. You could speak to a travel operator, book the flight direct with the airline concerned or try and find the best deals through a screenscraper, a form of flight comparison site.

These sites use the latest technology to do your shopping for you. All you need to do is enter your flight details such as the dates of travel, airports to use and any requirements, then they can search all manner of airline websites and report back their findings.

The best sites for this are usually Kayak, Travelsupermarket and Skyscanner.

Don’t rule out package holidays

Author: Abigail  |  Category: Travel Advice

As we have brought to your attention time and time again there are many great flight only deals to be found online these days. You can get single and return flights from many sources including low budget airlines and from the main airlines during sale periods. However, you should still not discount the traditional package holiday as sometimes you can save a lot on accommodation.

If you find that your holiday will be for a specific amount of time, say 7 or 14 days, then a package holiday can give you everything rolled into one deal. Most of the operators offering these packages are also ATOL protected and this means you won’t lose out if something goes wrong – this does not apply to flight-only deals.

Getting the best currency rates when going abroad

Author: Tom  |  Category: Travel Advice

When you are going abrad on holiday and want to know how to get the best deals on currency, you should certainly consider these tips;

  • Apply for a specialised credit / debit card which have low / no loading fees.
  • Buy currency well in advance if you can and pre-order the currency online to lock in the price and ensure you will get the best rates possible.

You should also make sure you take advantage of advice offered from money saving websites such as Martin Lewis’ www.moneysavingexpert.com.

The website uses shopbots to search through currency sites and finding the top deals. Be sure to take a look for yourself and save yourself some money on your holiday money.

The January Flight Sales may not have ended just yet

Author: Scott  |  Category: Latest Travel News

If you were hoping to book a weekend break or your summer holidays and missed out on some of the big bargain flights on offer over the past month then fear not. Many of the leading airlines have extended their deals while there are still some top value holidays to be had.

flydubai are offering up to 40% off a great number of its one-way flights until February 21st. The flights can be taken during March.

Opodo and Travelbag are still offering some holiday and flight bargains so you can get away from the cold for a while. Be sure to take advantage of these great offers.

Make your pound go further

Author: Abigail  |  Category: Latest Travel News

If you are considering getting away from the cold wintry conditions of the UK and want to know where is the best place to go to get the best deals then read ahead.

According to a Post Office survey, the pound sterling will go the furthest in Egypt, Dubai and Jamaica. These findings are great news for those looking to catch some much needed sun.

Egypt is well known for its cheap but entertaining holidays. Why not try scuba diving in its beautiful waters? You may wish to see the grand buildings and exquisite shopping facilities found in Dubai. Finally, there is much to be enjoyed with a relaxing holiday on the island of Jamaica.

Wherever you decide to go, the choice is all yours!

Many flight sales extended

Author: Scott  |  Category: Latest Travel News

If you didn’t manage to book your cheap flight in time, do not worry. A number of the leading airlines such as British Airways and American Airlines have extended the expiration date of their flight sales until next month. There are plenty of deals to take advantage of.

If you were thinking of a week in New York, you could fly from London for as little as £250 return. Other regional airports may be a bit more expensive but with the airport taxes and fees being a few hundred pounds in themselves these days, the flights are certainly good value for money.

Take a look online at the flights available and sign up for newsletters sent out by the top flight carriers to keep up to date with all the latest flight promotions.

How to find the best flight deals

Author: Scott  |  Category: Travel Advice

Sometimes you may find it cheap to book your holiday as a package. At other times it is simpler and more economical to book a return or multi-city flight. If you do a search on the Internet for flights, there are a lot of results and so it is sometimes hard to sift through and find the best ones.

You can make use of various flight checker and shopbot tools to search through the flight schedules on all the airlines. This will help you to find and select the best deals during these dates of travel. The more flexible you are with your travel dates, the better the deals you will find.

Use the Internet to find great holiday deals

Author: Scott  |  Category: Travel Advice

You may be used to booking your summer holidays with a reputable travel agent where you can visit the premises in person and speak to a travel consultant. However, these days, with just a bit of research, you can find even better deals online.

The companies selling travel packages will need to be ABTA accredited and you can find some bargains on ready-made holidays as well as tailor-made packages. The choice is up to you and you can book over the phone and let the travel operator know of any specific requests.

You can also make use of top flight-only deals and build your own holiday package if flexibility is what you are looking for. Remember, you can do all this online and at the click of a mouse button.