Holiday Numbers

Term Time Bookings Soar Following Father’s Victory In Court

May 17, 2016

Last Friday, a father was victorious in the High Court after he refused to pay a £120 fine for taking his child on holiday during term time. The High Court ruled that he shouldn’t have to pay the fine for taking his daughter on ...Read More

Harmony of the Seas By Numbers

May 16, 2016

This week, the world’s largest cruise ship, Harmony of the Seas, has set sail for Southampton, where she will embark on her maiden voyage to a new home port in Barcelona. We know that everything about this ship is supersized, but how does it ...Read More

What Brexit Means For The Tourism Industry

May 13, 2016

On June the 23rd, the UK will vote on whether to remain or leave the EU. The vote will affect all of us, but if you love going on holiday in Europe it could affect you even more. There are a lot of benefits ...Read More

Parents’ Petition To Take Kids On Term Time Holiday Hits 100k

May 12, 2016

You may have seen a lot in the news recently about parents’ being fined for taking their children out of school for a holiday. Now, a petition to allow parents to have 10 days of holiday time authorised by the school has reached 100,000 ...Read More

Thomas Cook Strike Over May Half Term?

May 10, 2016

Cabin crew that work for Thomas Cook are voting on potential strike action during the May half term school holidays. This is because of a dispute about health and safety after changes were made to their rest breaks. Under the new rules, cabin crew ...Read More

Captivating Cannes: A Destination Guide

May 9, 2016

Skimming through the world’s press when the Cannes Film Festival rolls around, it’s hard to believe that this glitzy resort was once a sleepy fishing port. That was the case until 1834, when an English aristocrat visited the area during an emergency stopover and ...Read More