Posted on September 12, 2011 by Fiona Hilliard

With so many people cash-strapped but still wanting to get away on a vacation, many are now looking at holidays in their own country. The UK is full of history and amazing sights, perfect for everyone. Go to London as a Tourist Although those picking up car hire in London might venture into the capital, [...]

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Remember what I said about “watching this space” for BA strikes? I can reveal that walk-outs by British Airways crew now look set to go ahead next week… How come, wasn’t it all sorted out? The u-turn comes in the wake of the court of appeal’s decision to support Unite cabin crew union against an injunction granted to [...]

Posted on March 02, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by Anirudh Koul via Flickr So you’ve saved big on London car hire, but what else can you do for little or nothing in the British capital? Become an Audience Member: Free tickets are always a safe bet.  The BBC provides free tickets for BBC TV and Radio shows.  All you have to do is [...]

Posted on January 05, 2010 by Fiona Hilliard

Image via Wikipedia So you’ve just landed in London’s compact and bijou Luton Airport.  You’re eager to get out there and explore the sights, smells and sounds of the British capital – where do you go first? Well, let’s start at the beginning.  Firstly, you’ll have to pick-up your car.  Car hire Luton desks are [...]

Posted on November 17, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Image by Drewski2112 via Flickr I’m no Mystic Meg but I’d says a price war is definitely on the cards for the UK’s two no frills airlines. Today Ryanair blasted its rival easyJet, saying there’s no way easyJet can compete with Ryanair’s fares. Reacting to easyJet’s claims that they offer better value than Ryanair the [...]

Posted on August 29, 2008 by Fiona Hilliard

Internet mapping and GPS is wiping the UK history off the map, according to one of Britain’s leading map experts.  Mary Spence, President of the British Cartographical Society says hundreds of churches, stately homes and historic landmarks are not being represented in online maps or GPS systems and are fading from public consciousness as a result.  Argus [...]