travel
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‘Catch the Bus Week’ with Stagecoach Buses
July 4th to the 10th has been designated has this years ‘catch the bus week’. This is a national initiative which wants to encourage people who don’t normally catch the bus to try it out. There are proven benefits to using the bus for travel and commuting, not least the fact that by using public transport we are easing congestion on our roads and opting for a greener alternative. Plus, with companies offering tickets like the Megarider, which can offer unlimited travel, bus fares are cheaper and better value for money than ever. The national bus operator Stagecoach, the company who offer the Megarider, and who are involved in this…
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A day in Ferragudo
Ferragudo is a small village in the Lagao district of The Algarve in Portugal. Still a fairly traditional village, it is tipped to become a new tourist destination, but for now, it is beautiful, peaceful and perfect for a taste of the real Portugal. Two weeks ago we paid a visit as part of our Portuguese holiday, and fell in love with it’s rustic charm, tiled buildings and relaxed atmosphere. Praia De Mohle We travelled from Carvoeiro, where we were staying, and, on route visited the stunning beach of Praia de Mohle. From here you can see right across the bay to Ferragudo, and the larger, lively resort of Praia…
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Make sure you have breakdown cover this Summer
Summer is here and in the next few weeks people will be taking their annual holidays and schools will be breaking up. For some, Summer holidays mean traveling abroad, but for others, the delights of the UK are highly desirable and holiday camps, glamping sites and hotels up and down the country will fill with happy holidaymakers. For those holidaying in the UK, this often means driving on the UK’s busy motorways, and, as with any long car journey, this carries the risk that you will breakdown, due to anything from a blowout, running low on fuel, or the failure of an integral car part. Obviously, if you were to have…
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Getting your holiday hype on
A recent You Gov poll found that only 31% off people get excited when packing for a holiday, and that, once they are there, 1 in 3 woman spend time every day worrying about their weight. I think this is just so sad, holidays should be exciting and enjoyable, with the fun starting the minute you start packing and begin a holiday countdown. Europa Pharmacy are trying to change this negative approach to holidays, and have started a campaign called #holidayhype. This is all about putting the fun back into holidays from the minute you pull that suitcase from the top of the wardrobe, until the day you shut your…
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A weekend in Birmingham.
Whether you are a native having a staycation, or a tourist coming to the UK for a vacation, it seems that Birmingham has become one hot choice. A recent survey has put Birmingham in the Top Ten of UK cities for tourists, with people flocking to enjoy the range of restaurants, theatres, cool shopping destinations and iconic buildings. I love Birmingham and am fiercely proud of the new developments and changes that make it such a vibrant city. I’ve put together a little list of things to see and do and places to stay in the second city. Where to stay Birmingham has plenty of great hotels to stay that…
