John Daniel

The idiot's guide to planning a surprise romantic mini break

Surprise your loved one with more than a sorry-looking red rose this Valentine's Day and whisk them off for a romantic getaway instead. Here's your failsafe (and economical) guide to creating the perfect mini break. Getting time off work: this is make or... Read >

Ways to Travel to the Airport

With seemingly hundreds of things to think about when booking a holiday, travel to the airport before you've even set off can often fall by the wayside. People spend hours trawling the internet for deals and offers, foregoing aeroplane meals and star rati... Read >

Killing time at Stansted Airport

For many people jetting off on holiday, they may experience a layover of a few hours, or have to arrive at the airport some time before their flight is due to leave - often by bus.Stansted Airport , luckily, has much to offer those needing to kill time. ... Read >

Where can I go from Gatwick Airport?

When booking a flight from Gatwick Airport, many people only consider the large, long-haul destinations when deciding where to jet off to. However the airport offers a myriad of routes, travelling to many exotic, interesting countries. For example, touri... Read >

Top five tips to survive a family holiday

Holidays are supposed to be relaxing and stress-free, however the reality is, when you're travelling with children, it can quite often be the opposite - so here are the top five bits of travel advice that will help you to survive a family holiday. Number... Read >

How best to avoid Cowboy Plumbers

You get home and the house is flooded, your personal possessions are ruined and the first thing that needs to be done is for the problem to be fixed. But the last thing you want to do is to hire the services of cowboy plumbers. Unfortunately, dishonest... Read >

The benefits of travelling to Gatwick by bus

Many people will be looking for a winter getaway this year, especially with the news that the weather is going to take a turn for the worse and get much colder and windier as Christmas approaches. Whether Amsterdam, Barcelona, Havana or Santa Cruz are th... Read >

Why should I go on an adventure holiday?

Does the idea of spending two weeks lying on a beach doing nothing leave you feeling thoroughly uninspired? Are you turned off by the thought of spending your hard-earned holiday money on tacky souvenirs and clichéd tourist attractions? If the answer t... Read >

Travelling advice to follow for a healthy, happy holiday

If you're planning on going away this year to somewhere you've never been before, it's worth keeping some basic travelling advice in mind. After all, the point of a holiday is to enjoy yourself - and if you fall ill or get in an accident, you may find you... Read >

A short history of Gatwick Airport

As the UK's second-largest and the world's busiest single-runway airport, Gatwick is the first choice arrival and departure point for more than 35 million passengers every year. London Gatwick has changed almost beyond recognition since 1931, when it was... Read >

Choosing a golfing holiday

If your looking to get your dad or father in law a birthday present like no other, why not treat him to a short golfing break. Golfing holidays are a great gift for those that work hard and have little time to enjoy the odd round of golf. Golf holidays c... Read >

How to travel green

We are constantly being told to be more eco friendly and to consider what our actions are doing to the environment. Stories about emissions and carbon footprints are always in the press, but don't let this put you off travelling abroad. You can still spen... Read >

A Spain travel guide will help you make the most of your holiday

Spain is a popular destination for Brits abroad, and whilst you're more than likely to have friends who have travelled the length of the country, the best holidays abroad are those which allow you to explore a country for yourself. Being prepared is key,... Read >

A day trip in Barcelona

If you fancy a day trip with a twist, why not jump on an early morning flight from London Stansted airport to the Spanish city of Barcelona. It may sound crazy, but you can't deny being on the first flight out and the last flight back beats a day in the o... Read >

Taking a break in Bristol

Nestled beside the River Avon, the city of Bristol is fast becoming one of the UK's main cultural attractions, housing stunning Georgian architecture, the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge, as well as a plethora of galleries, theatres and museums. Along wi... Read >