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Foodie favourites include USA, Mexico, Thailand and India

Out of reach red list countries top list of dream foodie destinations

AFTER over a year of lockdowns and holiday chaos, more than half (57%) of Brits are dreaming of escaping the UK in favour of far-flung cultures.

However, due to travel confusion and safety concerns, nearly a fifth (23%) will stay close to home for the foreseeable. In fact, the majority of Brits (82%) will avoid any travel which would require quarantine, meaning that the nation’s top...

Holidays taken during term time in September were on average £418 cheaper

Two thirds of parents would take children out of school for holiday abroad

Research by currency expert FairFX has revealed family holidays taken during term time in September were on average £418 cheaper compared to the same trips during the summer school break1.

As part of its investigation, FairFX also explored how open British parents are to taking their children out of school for a holiday and found almost two thirds (63%) would let their kids skip...

Photoshop yourself to the red list countries

Digitally transport yourself to red list countries

With England’s traffic light system coming into play on May 17th, we won’t be able to travel to red list countries, but that doesn’t mean we can’t frame a new photo of ourselves lounging by a pool in Turkey, exploring the temples in Nepal, or even spotting animals in South Africa. Introducing a holiday photo service by global home-swapping platform Love Home Swap, which offers free...

Where to get a Prepaid Data Plan in Singapore

Where to get a prepaid data plan in Singapore

With everything going digital around us, getting connected in Singapore is now easier than ever. We understand the need and in this country, the introduction of prepaid data plans is one of the best ways most people get connected.

This is the best way to stay connected avoiding a postpaid plan. Let's have a look at the different types of prepaid data plans in Singapore and where you...

64% of over 55s are planning to travel more post-pandemic

This is how over 55's plan to spend life post lockdown

We have all heard the phrase ‘life begins at forty’ but according to new data1 by Royal London, it may seem we were well over a decade out - life now actually begins at 55!

With the world being in lockdown over the past year, Royal London polled Brits aged 55+ on how they plan to spend life post lockdown, as well as their top goals/dreams. Having analysed the results, it seems a...

The best alternative destinations to the top staycation hotspots in the UK.

THESE are some amazing alternative staycation destinations in the UK

With lockdown restrictions easing but international travel still uncertain, staycations are becoming an extremely popular option for UK holiday-goers this year.

If you’re keen to avoid the crowds and the staycation hotspots on your next trip, new research1 by holidaycottages.co.uk reveals the best alternative destinations to the top staycation hotspots in the UK.

The...

BNPL approach could help rejuvenate a pandemic-weary tourism sector

Could BNPL travel help boost a weary tourism sector this summer?

Research by Butter , the UK’s only Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) travel agency, suggests the BNPL approach could help rejuvenate a pandemic-weary tourism sector, allowing holidaymakers to overcome the financial uncertainty caused by Covid by spreading the cost of their holiday via more manageable monthly instalments.

Irritated by the lack of flexible payment options whilst planning a...

50% of people would opt for a destination with better air quality

We are willing to travel further and pay more for a less polluted holiday

Last week, Milan became the first nation to ban s moking within 30f t distance of other people at bus and tram stops, as well as in parks and green spaces, sporting venues, children’s play areas and even cemeteries.

However, it’s not just Milan where the air is getting cleaner. The pandemic imposed restrictions on international and domestic travel around the world mean we’re all...

How has Brexit affected future travel to Europe?

After four and a half years of Brexit negotiations, the UK finally left the EU on December 31st 2020. From city breaks in Scandinavia, beach holidays in Greece or skiing in the Alps, getting away and relaxing is a high priority for most travellers in 2021. While travel was severely restricted in 2020, many people are now planning holidays with the Covid-19 vaccine in sight.

But with...

Why playing online slots is better than in land-based casinos

Authored by rex

Playing slots is a solitary game where players interact with a machine. It could be online, or at a land casino; however, the gaming experience is similar. If anything, you should try to avoid interruptions for a more concentrated effort. Although there is an element of human interaction at a land casino, it is limited to people looking over your shoulder and the waitress bringing you free...

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