Holidays
To visit one of the areas on the list below click on the heading and you will go to that relevant location:-
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Visit Slovenia
Eddie the Eagle Edwards, legendary ski jumper and Olympian visits the biggest ski jumping hill in the world in Planica, Slovenia. This is the first time Eddie has returned to Slovenia, meeting with old colleagues, press and fans from all over the world. |
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Keeping children entertained in the car
Driving holidays are becoming increasingly popular, with over 63% of the population considering or planning a driving holiday this year*. According to research by Insurance4carhire, it appears that over a third of Brits are attracted to the idea of driving while on holiday as it gives us freedom to get around and discover the hidden gems |
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RETURN OF THE SELF DRIVE HOLIDAY
New research* commissioned by Insurance4carhire, the UKs largest provider of vehicle rental excess protection, has revealed that almost two thirds (63%) of Brits are either planning or considering a driving holiday in 2012 – whether at home or abroad. Interestingly it appears empty nesters are most keen, with 41% of those aged over 45 making up the largest group planning or considering a driving trip |
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Glamping is passé and staycations are yesterday’s news. ‘Thrillaxing’ - relaxing through getting active while on holiday - is the next big thing for travel trendsetters with a survey, commissioned by new website iExplore, revealing that just over half of UK holidaymakers have already ‘thrillaxed’ this year. |
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A Joly Good Marathon
After giving you the ins and outs of what this beautiful wine region has to offer, Dom also looks into why, in addition to its vineyards, Bordeaux is such a great tourist destination. |
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Winter Holiday Destinations
We have put together a selection of holiday destinations you could head to this Winter - we hope you find them useful. |
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Brits Underprepared for Holiday Health
When it comes to going on holiday, most holidaymakers finish their planning once they find their passport. However, new research has revealed that we need to become savvier when it comes to thinking about our holiday health. |
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Dunkirk – a Great Place to Visit
For a great day out, why not have a day in a foreign country? Many people, when they think of taking their car across the Channel think of Calais as the French destination |
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Packing for the Family
With holiday season upon us, many of us will already have booked and are now looking forward to a holiday or city break. Packing for the family can be quite a stressful time, not only do you have to pack for yourself but also for your children, which means multiples of everything from swimwear to footwear
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Lorne Spicer Visits places in Britain
Bargain-hunting expert Lorne Spicer from BBC’s Cash in the Attic, Car Booty and Beat the Bailiff tells us about some great locations that are perfect for a budget family break |
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Holiday Hotspots
It seems us Brits like nothing more than a holiday, be it at home or abroad. To support this statement, the results of last year’s Primary Times reader survey, conducted to understand how families prefer to spend their money and leisure time, interestingly revealed that 65 per cent of families took a holiday overseas, whilst 88 per cent decided to take the family for a holiday in the UK |
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How to become a DIY travel agent
How do you normally go about booking a holiday? Do you have your travel agent on speed dial, or do you spend hours yourself online researching the best deals? |
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Kerry Goes Green!
The Ring of Kerry, a 179km loop of rugged mountains and jaw dropping coastal drama, is one of Ireland’s best-loved routes. But did you know it’s now a top destination for green holidays too? Since the summer, more than 60 South Kerry tourism businesses were green-certified under the Green Tourism Business Scheme. |
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Daniel O’Donnell’s Donegal
Daniel O’Donnell is one of Donegal’s most famous natives. An Irish singer and television presenter,
Daniel has become a household name in Ireland and across the world. With over 10 million records sold,
Daniel’s charismatic and engaging stage presence has made him a huge success and a beloved
favourite of his native County Donegal.
Daniel considers the North West of Ireland and in particular, Co. Donegal a must-visit for any tourist. The
county’s exceptional landscape includes Europe’s highest sea-cliffs, mesmerising scenery and dozens of
deserted white sandy beaches. County Donegal prides itself with a strong sense of traditional culture
and heritage that has influenced Daniel O’Donnell and his music. Click on the video to watch Daniel talk about his music and the attractions of County Donegal.
Visit www.discoverireland.com for more information
Click here to watch the video. |
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Simon Calder's Holiday Tips
Summer is finally here and as most of us look forward to enjoying a relaxing break, a holiday can also be a stressful time too. |
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Holidays in Ireland
Whether you want to explore the culture and heritage, or the unique festivals or even a nice romantic weekend away there is a lot on offer from Ireland that you won’t find on a holiday in Great Britain. |
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Staycation vs Vacation
That’s it. You’ve booked time off from work, the children have broken up from school and now you find yourself in a privileged position of being able to decide how and where to spend this wonderfully precious time together. |
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Holiday Check List
The key to a good holiday is solid preparation. From learning about the destination to understanding the local culture. Worryingly though, many Brits find themselves in trouble because a lack of knowledge. |
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CO Awareness
The only way to confirm CO poisoning is by a
test specially for this purpose. This could be a
breath test, or a special light probe placed on
your finger or a blood test. Click here for information about what to look for - for general information on a test kit click on the link above |
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Make sure your all the family have their own EHIC card before you go on holiday!
Every person travelling abroad this summer needs an individual European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) – and children must have their own individual card too. The card allows you to access public healthcare services if you become ill or get injured when visiting certain European countries. The European Health Insurance Card or EHIC allows the holder to To find out how to apply click here http://www.ehic.ie/ |
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Entertaining the kids becomes child’s play
Although you want to keep the kids entertained over the holidays, day-trips out with the family can be a nightmare if you don’t plan them properly. Above all you want the kids to have a good time and stay safe. The question is: How do you turn this into a reality with minimum effort? |
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Are you a family orientated holiday company who would like to advertise via a logo weblink on this page - if so please email webmgr@primarytimes.net and we can forward details of costs, etc to you.
Do you have a holiday property for rent or for sale that you would like to advertise on our site? If so click on the relevant link above and read how to do it.
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