A. Boxing Day, celebrated in Britain on 26 December, has its origins the Middle Ages. Thanks to smanian76 for the question. Some historians say the holiday developed because servants were required
00:00 Mon 24th Dec 2001Asks magda A. A silver surfer is usually someone over 50 that uses the Internet - and as the over-50s are a generation that did not generally grow up using computers they are considered a unique and
00:00 Mon 12th Nov 2001asks alicevida A. There are loads of websites that offer cheap deals for single and return flights. The best way to get a really good bargain is to be prepared to spend a few hours online and plough
00:00 Mon 13th Aug 2001Kayak is a travel search site with a difference. They offer a unique service which allows customers to compare prices and options on holiday essentials like flights, hotels and accommodation, car hire and insurance, but doesn’t actually sell anything. When you have found what you want then book it where you want....
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Skyscanner is a powerful, flexible and fun way of finding the cheapest flights. They provide instant comparisons on flight prices for over 670,000 routes on over 600 airlines, as well as price comparisons for car hire, hotels and holidays.
Launched in 2001 Skyscanner was created by people were frustrated by how diffic...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010UK Theme Parks
Over half-terms and summer holidays it can be easy to get stuck for things to do with the kids. The UK has some great theme parks that can entertain children aged anywhere from 4 to15, packed with rides, shows and attractions that will keep the kids entertained for hours.
For families who want to m...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Lastminute is a one stop shop for all your entertainment needs. From flights, holidays and hotels to show tickets, theme parks and spa days you can get great bargains. The company ethos– a five-star lifestyle for three-star cash shows what they are about.
The site also offers specialist activities and once-in-a-...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010
100 Percent Maldives offers a holiday-maker the chance of a lifetime to experience these beautiful and exotic islands.
100 Percent Maldives gives travellers the chance to stay in a beach resort for a relaxing getaway or in one of the many excellent city hotels such as the Mookai Hotel. All offer spac...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Being stuck in a traffic jam is one of the biggest nightmares that UK motorists face when setting off on a journey - especially if it is already predicted to be a long trip. But recent studies have shown that due to the credit crunch traffic congestion has dropped by around 15%, as people are losing their jobs or simpl...
15:37 Mon 24th May 2010Switzerland can be described as a small country full of mountains. It is better described as the home of European skiing! It is these mountains that make the experience of skiing in Switzerland such a memorable occasion. The Swiss Alps contain some of Switzerland’s most dramatic landscapes, providing winter and s...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010If you’re aged 18-30 and looking for a fun filled energetic holiday with hot sun, cool tunes and great clubs from sunrise to sunset then check out these popular trendy getaway ideas.
Where to go:
Greece: Famous for its spectacular beaches and hot sun, with plenty to occupy you during the day if relaxing on the ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all deserve a break every now and then and many of us look forward to our holidays for months. However, the best planned vacation can be ruined when you are robbed.
It seems this is a big problem for us, as British people on holiday lost out to the tune of £200 million through holiday thefts last year, a trav...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010The Winter Olympics occurs every four years and the sporting event is inspiring skiers across the country to don their thermals and head for the slopes. The games are awaited with great anticipation by many even those of us who do not indulge in any winter sports ourselves.
The games brings the nation together behind ...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Everyone looks forward to going away but there are a thousand things that can spoil our perfect break. Apparently one of our most annoying problems is other British people while we are on holiday.
British holiday makers are frequently left disappointed by summer holidays as ‘disasters and irritants’ such a...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010New market research has revealed that parents will be left with a £2 billion clean-up and repair bill after dealing with their little darlings through the long summer holiday.
Home accident claims, ranging from broken windows to trashed furniture, leap up almost 25 per cent over the school summer holidays.
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15:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all look forward to our holidays but we should be more prepared for problems according to new research.
According to a luggage delivery firm, the festive season has the highest number of reported incidents of lost luggage per passenger. And this can be exacerbated by other unforeseen problems.
For example, a fault...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010We all look forward to holidays. Whether it is a two week stretch in the sun or a weekend city break they cannot come soon enough for some of us. And you just know you have got nothing to wear in your wardrobe so you need to have a major shopping spree before you go.
It seems that we are prepared to leave things to th...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010While the type of holiday varies enormously we all look forward to those two weeks that we have worked hard and saved for all year. Whether it is sun, sea, sand and sangria or skiing in the frozen Alps we all deserve a break. It seems in the UK that more and more people are now looking for a holiday which challenges th...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010As many of us are cutting down on household spending with reduced incomes, it seems we are increasingly cutting back on foreign holidays as a means to save money. People in Britain are spending more time at home in an attempt to save money in the wake of the credit crunch, it has been claimed.
According to research fr...
15:36 Mon 24th May 2010Many of us are feeling the pinch as the credit crunch stretches on and on. For most of us this means doing without little luxuries like eating out, a night on the town and apparently going abroad on holiday.
There are close to seven million people in the UK who have not left the region to go on holiday, it has been re...
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