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Skiing For Beginners
When the first intrepid British tied planks of wood to their feet and slide down the snowy mountainsides of Europe, I doubt that they realized they were starting a multi-million-pound holiday industry. As many winter holiday makers now know, skiing isn’t just for the rich and leisured classes. It is open to all of us who can afford the price of a winter package holiday and there is a whole range of companies offering to fly and bus us to the slopes. Fans of the sport don’t need me to offer any dos and don’ts. However, if you are considering buying you first skiing holiday, read on. And bear in…
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Ferry in English Channel
If you are taking your car to the Continent, the shortest ferry crossing is usually the cheapest, but it is not necessarily the most economical. A longer ferry crossing can mean fewer miles to drive, which means less petrol and less stress. If you live in Wales or the West of England, say it would be silly to drive to Dover if your eventual destination is southern France. You need to be a maths genius to work out exact costings – ferry prices differ according to the time of year, time of crossing and the car you are driving – and you may prefer to spend more time on the…
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6 Greatest Holiday Fashion Hits for Summer
Whenever you are planning out for a summer holiday, whether summer is approaching or you are heading off to holidaying at famous beaches like Bora Bora, Bahamas, Maldives or Mauritius, ladies as usual will be thinking their head off for the most suitable yet glamorous summer holiday wardrobe. So, ladies, here are the top summer holiday fashion hits. Neon Dresses to spice up your holiday fashion Neon color theme dresses are becoming more and more popular. You can find top designers’ work focusing on bold neon fashion – pinks, yellows, blues, reds in neon style. What about Neon Accessories? Neon dresses are too striking for you? No worries, it is…
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Top 6 Travel Tips when Visiting Egypt
Egypt offers some of the most famous and stupendous ancient sights on our planet. They are so impressive that even the tourist crowds, the constant hassle of locals on the make, the heat and dust and the tiring sightseeing schedules don’t spoil their impact. Money: Egypt’s a country where no transaction is ever straightforward. You won’t need to learn much of the local language (English is widely understood) but you will know the word baksheesh, from the minute the first unofficial ‘porter’ fights to the front of the crowd to carry your bag. The word can be translated either as ‘tip’ or simply as ‘hand-out’. You can’t move in Egypt…
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Holidays for the Single Traveler
If you are going on holiday by yourself, but you don’t particularly want to spend all the time on your own, book a special interest holiday or a touring trip. On tours, the tour group nearly always has meals together and what you do each day is organized for you. On special interest holidays, everyone has one passion in common, be it gardening, painting, bowls or whatever. This brings people together and means that you are not stuck for an opening conversation. Paying extra for sleeping alone: It is grossly unfair on singles but if you want a hotel bedroom to yourself you often have to pay extra for the…