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Dubai Introduces New Tourist Tax for 2014

  • February 5, 2014
  • Jules
Dubai is poised to introduce an accommodation tax on all stays within the Emirate from the end of March 2014. The funds raised will go towards the cost of hosting…
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Cheapest European Ski Resorts Revealed for Spring 2014

  • January 17, 2014
  • Jules
The snow is falling and so are the prices! The latest price survey compares 22 destinations to reveal the cheapest European ski resorts for your springtime sports adventures. The seventh…
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Cheapest European City Break Destinations Revealed for Winter 2013/14

  • November 28, 2013
  • Jules
Guide to the cheapest European Cities right now with top 5 things to do in each city and guide to the best Christmas markets in Budapest, Riga and Lille. Exploring…
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WWF Release Series of Stop Wildlife Crime Videos

  • October 29, 2013
  • Jules
Wildlife protection pioneers, the WWF have just released a series of videos entitled ‘Stop Wildlife Crime’. The five original videos look at the criminal activities against both protected animals such…
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Fastest Growing Currencies Reveal Travel Hotspots

  • October 10, 2013
  • Jules
The annual travel currency report from the Post Office® is a great indicator of holiday hotspots across the world, and there are a few surprises on the list! The survey…
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Cheapest Long Haul Destinations For UK Travellers Revealed

  • October 8, 2013
  • Jules
Each year the Post Office® publishes their long haul travel survey which reveals the best value holiday destinations for UK travellers based on 32 locations across the world – and…
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The Great British Year BBC Series Charts Seasonal Changes

  • September 4, 2013
  • Jules
A new BBC One TV Series ‘The Great British Year’ starts on Wednesday 2 October 2013 at 9pm and explores the spectacular colours and wildlife habits of the ever-changing British…
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Top 10 Favourite Holiday Destinations Revealed

  • August 6, 2013
  • Jules
The official visitor numbers for every country in the world have just been released by the United Nations which reveals the top 10 most popular tourist spots on earth! So…
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10 Things You Didn’t Know About Alan Whicker

  • July 13, 2013
  • Jules
The much loved broadcaster, journalist and quintessential Englishman Alan Whicker has passed away at the age of 87. Here we look back over his long and distinguished career. Alan Whicker…
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Cheapest US Cities Revealed for Summer 2013

  • June 11, 2013
  • Jules
The cheapest cities in the USA have just been unveiled in the TripIndex Cities cost comparison from TripAdvisor® which is now in its third year. The survey compares the costs…
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