Travel Smart

10 June 2013

Where is the best place abroad to hire a car this summer?

Cyprus is the best place to be this summer if you are wanting to save money on car hire.      ‘The Car Hire Price Index', commissioned by car hire broker Holiday Autos ...

4 June 2013

Top Tips For A Stress-Free Start To Your Holiday

Finally! Summer has arrived and the sun just makes everything seem easier and life is just generally fantastic. Not only does the sun bring a smile to your face, you also get ...
4 June 2013

Hover Rover Rail ticket beats the crowds at this year's Isle of Wight Festival!

When you think of the Isle of Wight many often associate this with the Isle of Wight Festival, synonymous with huge crowds of festival goers leaping about in wellies for ...

30 May 2013

Tips To A Cheap Staycation

So, you’ve got the time off work, you’ve got your friends together, all you need now is the funds to actually book a holiday, right? Wrong. You could enjoy a Staycation ...
30 May 2013

The ultimate festival travel checklist

Festival season has kicked off with Radio One's Big Weekend, last weekend, and we couldn't be more excited about the anticipation of all of the others.  If you're heading off to ...
29 May 2013

Be Safe On Your Summer Holiday

Jetting away on holiday can be a fun and exciting experience; we’re in a new country, meeting new people and we have the freedom that we may necessary not have ...

28 May 2013

The little black book of Ibiza

Ibiza is a must see destination during the summer, from the beauitful sandy beaches to the biggest and best nightclubs in the world.  Kiss FM DJ Justin Wilkes' shares his little ...
13 May 2013

Pack Light This Holiday

When we are packing for a holiday, we often struggle with light packing and we end up packing the majority of our wardrobe. We've all been there. However now is ...

9 May 2013

What should I pack for a festival?

Packing for a summer festival can be difficult as it is hard to gauge the weather and knowing what essentials to bring can be a nightmare. But make sure you ...
8 May 2013

UK Holidays On A Budget

With the recession glooming over us and summer getting nearer, booking a summer holiday can become stressful for us all. However, there are many attractions and historical sites in the ...
27 April 2013

Travel With Dogs: ‘Petiquette’ Holiday Guide and Tips For Your Pet Pooch

The ‘ruff’ guide to good etiquette when travelling with the humans, the do’s and don’ts when staying in Hotels, B&B’s and Holiday Homes. Are you joining the humans on their holidays ...
26 April 2013

Top Tips For a Long-Haul Flight

Singapore Airlines - Image: Kentaro IEMOTO Tokyo, Flickr To celebrate the launch of their new northern summer flight schedule, which can shorten the time it takes to travel down under, Singapore ...
24 April 2013

8 Quick and Savvy Money-Saving Tips for Booking a Holiday

It's no secret that we're a nation bonkers for a bargain and new research from Hotwire reveals that Brits are saving over £32 billion each year using money-saving techniques. Travel is an area that ...
24 April 2013

9 Things to do For Free in Budapest

A city with unforgettable and unique charm, Budapest has everything from history, culture and stunning landscapes, making up its beautiful façade. Here we round up nine of the best free things ...
23 April 2013

PODCAST: The Discount Travel Phenomenon

New research shows the lengths we'll go to, to bag a travel bargain, but could you be doing more to save your precious pennies? In recent years, as the economic situation ...
22 April 2013

Group Trips For The Solo Traveller

Independent travel has never been more popular and the benefits are plain for all to see: you’re free to decide exactly where you want to go, what to do and ...
19 April 2013

Top Tips to Tackle Language Barriers When Travelling Abroad

Are you planning a holiday abroad this year but don’t speak the local language? You’re not alone. Most people don’t really think about the potential implications of a language barrier when ...
18 April 2013

The Azores Islands - What You Need To Know (VIDEO)

There are nine islands making up The Azores Archipelago, some are of volcanic origin, with the island of Flores marking the westernmost border of the European continent. 244,780 people live in the ...
15 April 2013

A City Dweller’s Guide to Visiting The Countryside

After months of bad weather and endlessly depressing news, many of us are in dire need of escaping to something a little more relaxing and removed from the daily grind. So ...
13 April 2013

Top Tips for Travelling Solo

Oonagh Shiel, travel expert at Cheapflights.co.uk, says: “Summer is a great season for adventure, making it ideal for solo travel. “With schools out, those with families will be otherwise occupied, and ...
7 April 2013

9 Things to do For Free in Marrakech

Morocco's 'pink city' is packed with attractions and activities and some of the best are those that won't cost you anything! Here we round up nine of the best free things ...
3 April 2013

Five Essential Stops on a Girls’ Weekend in Amsterdam

The Dutch capital of Amsterdam may have a reputation for debauchery, but there’s so much more to this culture-rich city than just coffee shops and kinky stores. Look past Amsterdam’s infamous ...
2 April 2013

PODCAST: Holidaymakers Warned by CAA to Check They’re Protected on Last-Minute Deals

- Warning follows new research showing many are unsure about how to protect themselves and their money on holiday, with others in the dark about what they've signed up for. - ...
27 March 2013

World’s Most Travelled Man: Fred Finn Shares Travel Tips and Favourite Destinations

Fred Finn, the World’s Most Travelled Man, visited the UK this week to give a warm and glowing endorsement to the British company that supplies his thermal clothing. En route to ...