Archive for April, 2008
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008
You know the worst thing about going on holiday is the flight, being stuck in a tiny space with nothing to do but try to get comfortable (like that is ever going to happen), This is especially tru in package holidays when you don’t really have a choice of your flight seats and are just handed your ticket and have to go with whatever seat they give you. Well last year i jumped aboard my first EasyJet flight and i was pleasantly surprised when it said passengers were just to choose there own seats i was so happy about this! I no longer needed to get stuck in the aisle seat with carts crashing past me and i finally got to see out of the plane window and look at all the pretty lights (yes iam a big kid really but it was so cool!) so my recommendation to anyone who can’t afford better seats is go with EasyJet their customer service is great, flights are cheap & you get to choose your own seat! So if your looking for a cheap holiday i would recommend heading over to Sunshine grab a cheap hotel & then book your flight with EasyJet. If you know of any other airlines that do this feel free to post a comment below!
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Wednesday, April 9th, 2008
Are you tired of going on holiday to Europe and having to pay out of the nose for beer? Well that’s because most European countries have high taxes on alcohol and you end up paying almost the same for beer as you would here in the UK. So we have compiled a list of destinations for you to visit where you can get a beer for under a quid.
So lets start off by telling you the top 5 destinations you should visit if you are on the prowl for a cheap pint, all of these places have beer for under £1!
Czech Republic: Average price of a pint £0.99
Closer to the pound but still a lot cheaper than here in the UK, it depends on where you go Prague has become a massive tourist attraction in the past few years and with this a lot of vendors have upped there prices but if you go just out side Prague you can get a pint for less than 50pence!
Even although Prague is more expensive for a pint i would still recommend it as it has a fine selection of pubs & clubs….See what hotels Prague has to offer
Bulgaria: Average price of a pint £0.81
Sun, beaches and cheap beer and food what else can you ask for? check out some of our Bulgarian holiday deals below!
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Mexico: Average pint of beer costs £0.58
The spring break capital, Cancun is the place to be with a beer costing as little as 29 pence and with spring break on you may want to check out some of the Mexico holiday deals below.
Brazil: Average price of a pint £0.79
This has to be one of the loveliest countries in the world with beaches that stretch as far as the eye can see and amazing weather. Also with a beer costing only 79 pence you can get far.
Brazilian Destinations - Here
Costa Rica: Average price for a pint £0.27
Yes that’s right visit lovely Costa Rica and get beer for less than 50 pence
Costa Rica Holidays - Here
So enjoy your beer! i know i will
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
All inclusive holidays are a great way to save some money when you decide to go on holiday, however a lot of people pay for an all inclusive holiday and never reap all the benefits and would have been up to 40% cheaper just booking a flight + hotel, So as a frequent user of all inclusive holidays I am here to give you some tips.
Nowadays it Doesn’t matter where you are going you can get an all inclusive holiday from someplace whether its Spain or Egypt there is always an all inclusive package for you bargain hunters but sometimes even the bargain hunters should not use all inclusive all the time. So who should take all inclusive holidays?
- Family’s. Most hotels have a large markup on drinks, snacks & food and when you have to pay for 4+ people for all of those combined it definitely adds up. Where as if you book all inclusive you will get free food, drinks & snacks all within the comfort of the hotel
- Sun Seekers. If you go on holiday just to get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life and lounge by the pool most days then all inclusive is the ideal choice for you since you will likely be sitting in the hotel most of the day you will likely take advantage of their services free drinks, lunch and breakfast.
- Groups of Friends. If you are going on holiday to party and do the mad thing then you will be out all night in all day.
So now that you know who all inclusive holidays are for, who are they not for?
- Sight Seekers. If you immerse yourself in the local culture and like to go out and see everything then spending the extra cash on an all inclusive holiday would be pointless as you will only be spending time in the hotel when you are sleeping.
- Couples. Now this is not always this case every-time (see sun seekers above) but if you are a couple the last thing you will want is to be stuck in a hotel sharing romantic moments with screaming children & drunken friends.
How to get the most from your all inclusive holiday.
- Most hotels have set time at which all inclusivers can eat/drink you will be told these times when you check-in be sure to memorise these times and get up for breakfast and order a few extra drinks before the drink time stops.
- Hotels sometimes have separate areas in which all inclusive stuff is available i.e. certain dining areas or certain bars be sure not to order anything from any of the other areas or you will be charged some will even just stick it on your bill so you can get hit with a cheeky bill on checkout
- Most hotels will have a snack bar in which you can get crisps/ice cream/sweets from usually after lunch or breakfast, you can usually help yourself to these tke some extra shove it in your room for later so when your hungry no need to pay for food/snacks from the hotel shop.
Here are some great all inclusive holiday deals from sunshine for holidays all over the world from Egypt to Spain.
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Tuesday, April 8th, 2008
Egypt is a great place to travel to if you are looking for something a lot different! The eather is great almost all year round so be sure to pack some sunscreen as the skin can melt right off you in the early afternoon. So if you are going on holiday to Egypt this year here are some things you must go see.
- Cairo! This is place is chaos and I am surprised anyone can drive anywhere with camels overtaking you and the the drivers are just crazy but this is the place to be if you want to see the pyramid’s above although if you are going out into the desert i suggest using camels and not horses as the ride is a lot smoother. You may also want to pop into the museum you are not allowed to take camera’s in but some of the ancient artifacts are very cool and one could sit in there for hours staring at the glorious wonders.
- If you are in Sharm you will want to go swimming in the sea so remember your snorkel. Most hotels will provide a shuttle to the beach and like most other places you will have to pay for a lounger to keep you in the shade.
- The Desert! I was in Sharm and took a 8 hour car drive to Cairo and most of it was through the vast desert which was almost abandoned! it was so quiet and is unlike anything i have ever seen.
- Again if you are in Sharm you may want to visit the Old Market it is a great spectacle with tons of shops/bars and even a nice show with fire eaters/breathers people who lie on beds of nails and a lot of other crazy stuff. They often ask members of the audience to come join them and take part in the festivities
Now that you have a list of things to do here are somethings you do not want to forget, Egypt is a great place but make sure you have the correct stuff to go with otherwise your Holiday can turn into a nightmare quite quickly.
- Sunscreen & After-sun, As someone who has had sunstroke i would seriously advise you to take a couple of bottles of each of those as Egypt is in Africa and it can be so hot it is almost impossible to stand in the sun, Choose a higher factor i would go no less than factor 30 and i don’t burn easily either so be warned!
- A Baseball cap or something to cover your head and face, if you are going out and about you will need a hat otherwise expect to squint your eyes as there are no clouds and the sun beats down on you all day long
- Sunglasses, yes this should be a given but you will be surprised how many people actually wait till they get out there before they by shades this can result in you getting a shoddy pair of shades that break quite easily and really don’t keep the sun out of your eyes.
- Paracetamol, the heat can cause some strange things to your body and a few of these babies can stop headaches. Also the food in Egypt is very rich which can result in a very upset stomach for those who are not used to it Paracetamol come in handy.
- Lots of spare clothes, you will sweat prefusely so take a few extra shirts or t-shirts as the last thing you want is to have to clean clothes and all the other ones stinking of sweat
- Your Manners, Never forget your manners they should travel everywhere with you but the Egyptian people are very nice however their beliefs are very different from those in the UK so be polite and you will go a long way.
OK so now you have some things to do & things to take you should be set to go. One last tip shop owners & traders will always try to get you into their shops or to buy certain things if you don’t want it be polite and so no, never say i will be back later as they will always remember your face. Some even go as far as asking you to come in for Tea this is a great way to waste a couple of hours but if you are in a hurry i suggest you politely decline. Now here are some videos of my trip to the pyradmids!
If you still have to book a holiday to egypt check out these great deals for Sharm El Sheikh, this place has somethinf for everyone you are near the beach, casino’s great nightlife and plenty places & activity’s to enjoy…Check out the Egyptian Holiday deals here
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
Gadgets are a big part of a lot of people’s life’s, some people can’t seem to go anywhere without taking their ithingy with them, i guess it is to avoid that yucky thing called “social interaction”, you will know what i mean if you have ever been on a bus/train it must be the only place that no-one really has an interest in meeting others seems a strange but people will go to great lengths to avoid social interaction while travelling this can include:
pretending to read the newspaper, looking at the ads plastered everywhere, listening to music & my personal favourite the glazey eyed daydream. So this guide is for all you loners who need something occupy themselves while flying/travelling from airport to hotels.
1. The iPod/MP3 Player
Whether you like them or not you will need one if you want to stay sane on a long haul flight, it drowns out the noise of screaming children and you can just shove the music on close your eyes and drift off into dreamland and pretend you are already on the beach & not in some confined space with less leg room than a kids computer desk.
2. Mobile Phone
Ah the ever great invention where would we be today if these beauty’s were not invented i mean how would we keep up with friends, or phone emergency services when your leg is torn off by a shark! But watch out for those roaming charges they are worse than a case of malaria! see here
3. Portable DVD Player/Laptop
Yes i know this sounds sad but have you ever had sunstroke and had to sit in bed for 3 days? with nothing to watch besides foreign TV it is a good idea to take something like this along with you to keep you occupied if your flight gets delayed or god forbid you are to hungover to get out of bed for a couple of hours!
4. Travel Adapters
Yes i know you can pick up travel adapters everywhere for pennies however i would highlight suggest buying a good one from a reliable retailer before you leave, airport one’s are flimsy and often don’t work and the one’s you get on holiday are even worse and could end up ruining anything you plug into them! i got mine from here but you could always go for something more snazzy like a pink one!
5. Digital Camera/Video Camera
Everyone takes some sort of holiday snaps i mean how else would we remember what we did on holiday! Again make sure you have a backup SD/Micro SD Card & a backup battery nothing worse than getting into your second day and your camera breaks down, i mean how else would everyone know you are a tourist!
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Friday, April 4th, 2008
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