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Car Hire on Holiday on the Up

October 20, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

    A new study by a leading online independent travel agent in the UK has revealed that car hire overseas by UK holidaymakers is rising, with more people braving foreign roads this year than in 2010. When looking into reasons why, ‘extra money available’ was the main contributing factor to an increase in car …

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Brits Seek Holidays Near X Factor’s Judges Houses

October 12, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

It would seem that recent episodes of X Factor have been influencing the holiday choices of Britons, as one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies has revealed an increase in searches for the various locations of the Judge’s houses since the shows aired. Site statistics released by one of the UK’s leading online …

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Three-Quarters of Cruisers Suffer “Cruise-Blues”

October 11, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

  New research from an online cruising travel agency has shown that British cruise passengers experience feelings of post-holiday sadness after returning to shore from a cruising holiday more so than when returning home from a ‘dry-land’ holiday. A new study from a recently launched online cruising agency, http://www.BonVoyage.co.uk, which looked at the lifestyles of …

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‘Egyptian Pyramids’ Top Poll of Top 10 Sights to See Before You Die

October 6, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

  A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed the top ten sights around the world people most want to see before they die, with the Pyramids in Egypt topping the charts and the Northern Lights coming a close second. It would appear that Britons may have some travelling …

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Lower Level Employees Holiday More than Management

September 14, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new study by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents has revealed that lower level employees in the UK holiday more than management and workers in senior positions within a company. The poll also revealed the majority of employees in management roles in the UK feel they have ‘no time’ for holidays. …

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Britons Look at More Holidays than Homes before Buying

April 27, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that the majority of Britons look at more holidays before deciding where to spend their annual break away, than they do viewing homes before committing to living there.   Although choosing which house to live in is a big decision to make, …

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Third of Over 30s Regret Not Going on an 18-30 Style Holiday

April 19, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents has revealed that 34% of Britons over the age of 30 regret not having gone on an 18-30s style holiday; with the majority of these claiming to feel that they had ‘missed out’ by not going on one. Whilst 18-30 style holidays might …

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Fifth of Holidaymakers Swap Summer Holiday to Easter 2011

March 28, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that a fifth of holidaymakers have swapped their main 2011 holiday from summer to Easter this year. The majority admitted to doing so in order to take advantage of the two consecutive four day weekends, provided by Easter and the Royal Wedding. …

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1 in 10 think holidays to the moon will be feasible in 2020

March 21, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that 1 in 10 Britons think that holidays to the moon will be feasible by the year 2020; with half claiming that they would go on a trip if it was possible. Latest research by one of the UK’s leading online …

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Top ten funniest holiday complaints from past year revealed

March 10, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Travel

At the end of 2009, the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agency released information on the funniest complaints they had received over the previous year and, it’s that time of year again. The travel agency has taken a look back at the most absurd complaints from the past year.   One of the UK’s …

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1 in 10 holidaymakers’ travel plans affected by expiring passport

March 7, 2011 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that a tenth of British holidaymakers have previously planned or attempted to travel abroad with an expiring passport, only to discover they were unable to do so. According to a study by a leading online independent travel agency, 8% of British …

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1 in 10 would leave dog home alone during holiday

November 15, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that 8% of dog owners in the UK think it is acceptable to leave their pet at home alone for the duration of a one week holiday, provided they had enough food, water and shelter to last. An anonymous poll by …

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Two fifths of tourists carry all their spending money on holiday at all times

October 25, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that 42% of British holidaymakers carry all of their spending money on them at all times whilst on a trip to a foreign country, whilst 72% claim to ‘not trust’ ATMs and banks abroad. A poll by online travel agency sunshine.co.uk has discovered …

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Quarter of Brits would rather ‘go without’ than holiday in the UK

October 14, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that just under two thirds, 64%, of Brits believe that holidaying in the UK is ‘too expensive;’ with over a quarter claiming that they would rather ‘go without a holiday’ than holiday on UK shores. New research from the UK’s fastest growing …

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31 million school lessons missed by children holidaying during term time each year

October 13, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found that almost 31 million lessons are missed by children every year, due to their parents taking them on holiday during term time. A new study by the travel agency co-founded by ‘Secret Millionaire’ Chris Brown has found that around 31 million lessons …

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47% of tourists ‘begrudge buying souvenirs’ for loved ones

September 30, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Current Affairs, Social Trends

A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that almost half of British holidaymakers begrudge buying souvenirs for their friends and family, whilst 34% of those who’ve received one say they are ‘tacky’. In a recent poll by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents, it was …

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Fifth of Britons think it never rains in Africa

September 23, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Social Trends

A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed the misconceptions some British citizens have of the climate in popular holiday destinations and other overseas locations. Latest research by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents has revealed the common misconceptions some members of the British public have …

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Brits still clueless to airport security and policies

September 16, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that a large number of Brits are clueless when it comes to airport processes and security, with 21% believing it’s acceptable to take large scissors on a plane and 1 in 10 stating UK passengers don’t need to produce a passport …

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Just 1 in 10 Brits attempt foreign language whilst on holiday

September 9, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that just 11% of holidaymakers from Britain attempt to speak the foreign language when they are on holiday abroad. Research by one of the UK’s leading independent online travel agents has found that just 1 in 10 British tourists attempt to …

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Half of Brits missing a trick as they are ‘too embarrassed’ to haggle on holiday

June 9, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found that over half of Brits are potentially missing out on bargains abroad, after 54% of respondents claimed they were ‘too embarrassed’ to haggle. New nationwide research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent of 1,673 people has found that …

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Men 3 times more likely to get hurt on holiday

June 3, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

Men are three times more likely to injure themselves on holiday than women, a poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found, whilst the most likely way to get hurt on holiday is slipping by the poolside. The latest research by online travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk of 1,956 holidaymakers has found that …

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Third of Brits annoyed by drunken travellers

May 19, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

The latest poll commissioned by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that reserving sun loungers has been voted the most frustrating habit of fellow tourists for holidaymakers. Reserving a pool-side sun lounger is the best way to annoy fellow holidaymakers whilst on vacation, a new poll of 1,684 people by online …

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Shell Suit to be England’s defining garment?

May 14, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Fashion

A new poll looking at traditional clothing from around the globe by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found the kilt to be the most popular traditional garment, whilst a quarter of Brits agreed that the shell suit was the outfit they traditionally associated with England. After commissioning research into the most …

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THIRD OF BRITS STILL THINK THE FRANC IS IN CIRCULATION

May 8, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Consumer

Almost two thirds of Brits are confused by foreign currency, with half of people admitting to spending more on holiday as a result; new research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has shown. Latest research commissioned by online travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk of 1,582 holidaymakers has found that currency isn’t a strong point …

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More than half of Brits ‘too scared’ to visit South Africa

April 27, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

A new poll commissioned by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found that 51% of Brits would be ‘too scared’ to go to South Africa on holiday, with the main reason being fear for personal safety. Latest research commissioned by leading online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk of 1,032 people in the UK …

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THIRD OF BRITS RUN OUT OF SPENDING MONEY ON HOLIDAY

April 22, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

Nationwide research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent for holidays solely to Tenerife has found that almost a third of holidaymakers have ran out of spending money during their vacation. A new study by www.tenerife.co.uk of 1,312 holidaymakers has discovered that running out of money on holiday is a common occurrence, with …

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PANIC SETS IN FOR MEN HOLIDAYING DURING THE WORLD CUP

April 16, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Travel

After receiving an increasing amount of enquiries from male holidaymakers about whether the hotel they will be visiting will be showing the World Cup this summer, the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has commissioned research to find out more about the rising panic. New research commissioned by one of the UK’s leading online …

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SUNSHINE.CO.UK MARKETING REMIT SPREADS FURTHER THAN THE HOLIDAY SECTOR

April 6, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Internet & New Media

The UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent are, rather obviously, better known for the cheap holidays they specialise in, but their marketing remit spreads further than just within the travel and consumer sectors, as the brand is also widely recognised by fans of the British Touring Car Championship and Tech-Speed Motorsport, not just holidaymakers. …

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PASSENGERS LEAST LIKELY TO BE AT EASE WITH A BRUMMY PILOT

March 25, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that tourists are least likely to trust a pilot with a Birmingham accent and are put most at ease if the voice that comes over the tannoy speaks in Queen’s English. Less than 1 in 5 said they would feel at …

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NEW SPECIALST WEBSITE UNVEILED OFFERING HOLIDAYS SOLELY TO TENERIFENEW SPECIALST WEBSITE UNVEILED OFFERING HOLIDAYS SOLELY TO TENERIFE

March 18, 2010 | Author: | Posted in Leisure & Tourism

The founders of the UK’s leading online independent travel agent are launching location-specific websites with the best holiday deals and advice from local experts. The first to launch offers holidays exclusively to Tenerife. After the huge success of their online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk, which is now the fastest growing in the UK, the founders …

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