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Green and ethical golf travel

Golfers of all ages regularly travel the world to enjoy a round or two in all manner of places. More and more golfers, though, are becoming aware of the impact ...more
Enjoy a typical British night out
Enjoy a typical British night out

An estimated 30 million tourists visit the UK annually to see the sites and sample the British culture and general way of life. Part of the lure for many people ...more
Ways to stay green and keep travel costs to a minimum

Travelling from one city, country or continent to the next is not only harmful to the environment, it’s also pretty expensive.
With that in mind, the following tips are designed ...more
5 places to surf in Portugal

Choosing your next surf holiday destination can be tricky sometimes.
There are so many amazing breaks around the world that what you need is
some good advice. So we’ve picked ...more
Marbella – The Capital of the Costa del Sol

Marbella, the capital of the Costa del Sol, is one of the most sought after destinations in the World.
Known since the early 1950s as playground for the rich and ...more
Be cash savvy on your sabbatical

Change currency online, use a pre-paid card as an alternative for cash and check the terms and conditions in order to get the right kind of worldwide travel insurance policy ...more
Boom time for UK cyclists

Research has revealed that an estimated 208 million bicycle journeys were made last year and the total number of cyclists in the UK is now as high as 13 million.
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Five unusual places to holiday around the world

Fed up of visiting congested cities and resorts and fancy going on a holiday with a difference? Well, the opportunities are endless and there are plenty of websites like ...more
Is it a bird… is it a plane…no, it’s a park…

As parks and public outdoor spaces are getting ever scarcer in urban areas, with town centres, cars and houses overtaking the world, leaving little room for nature, a French trick ...more
Drink vodka and save a tree

Most people enjoy a tipple or two when away on their holidays…there is nothing quite like sipping a refreshing cocktail as the sun sets on the horizon after another balmy ...more
The green holiday home made from drinks cans and tyres

Despite sounding more like an alien invasion than an eco-friendly retreat, earthships are a concept that are growing in popularity for the environmentally-aware traveler that wants to enjoy creature comforts ...more
Why take the stairs when you can take the slide?

With the strikes that have threatened air travel this year, combined with the fact that many families are watching their budget, train travel has risen in popularity, replacing flying and ...more
A spoonful of sugar….and a handful of cow enzymes

There can be nothing sweeter than the feeling of getting away on holiday, but very soon the experience of flying overseas could get a whole lot sweeter.
With air travel ...more
Europe goes wild for water

On a hot summer’s day there is little more refreshing than a dip in cool waters, enjoying a leisurely swim or simply floating on your back with the warmth of ...more
Can the Chinese motoring boom last the pace?
Can the Chinese motoring boom last the pace?

The Shanghai Auto Show 2011 has introduced a number of exciting new concepts to the motoring industry and paved the way for a bright future for many leading manufacturers. The ...more
Extend those experiences
Extend those experiences

Experience days have been great gift ideas for many years – the perfect present for somebody who already has everything under the sun. They normally don’t last as long as ...more
Girl power: the bikini that can charge a mobile phone

For most women, picking a bikini involves finding a style which disguises any wobbly bits and isn’t going to come flying off as soon as it’s hit by a rogue ...more
Camping it up the green way

The failure of the British summer to fully materialize and the sight of Glastonbury revelers up to not just their knees, but their necks in mud may be deterring all ...more
Flying high with green luxury

Even the most environmentally aware of travellers cannot help but feel somewhat torn between sacrificing luxury and pampering in return for their green credentials. However, Cathay Pacific are trying to ...more
Reinventing the wheel whilst wearing a cardboard helmet

Cycling is enjoying a resurgence as the price of fuel continues to drive higher, forcing many to reconsider methods of transport previously discarded.
Cycling is far more common on the ...more