Hotel booked. Check. Flights confirmed. Check. Cat-sitter found. Check. Holiday wardrobe sorted. Uncheck. Aaagh. With 10 days to go until departure, finalising what to take on holiday always seems to be the most stressful part. Either weighed down with too much luggage, or finding you have taken all the wrong things, packing for a holiday [...]

As the temperatures begin to drop and the news continues to cast gloomy shadows, many may well be considering a timely escape to the sun as an attractive break. But as economic pressures make long haul travel seem too dear, destinations closer to home are worth considering instead. For UK travelers, there is nowhere closer [...]

Copyright © 2011 Ross L Marchant Make the ultimate romantic gesture and book a trip away to one of the most romantic cities in Europe. With this quick-fire countdown of the continents most romance-laden cities, we can help remove the burden of deciding where to go, making it easier to concentrate on the finer details [...]

Anyone who is fortunate enough to be planning a Colorado River rafting trip next year has a ready-made list of Christmas requests. There are dozens of outdoor gear items to ask for, from the very inexpensive to those running to three figures. Some of the items depend on when you go, but keep in mind [...]