Sex on a public beach is never a good idea – not least when you’re in Dubai. It’s a lesson a British couple learned the hard way when they were caught in the act and jailed in the Emirate state earlier this year. The pair aren’t the only ones to fall foul of the law: [...]
Ok, those who plumped for a staycation this summer might have had a bit of a bumpy ride, what with the anti-summer weather and all. But that shouldn’t put you off a winter staycation – afterall, rain, wind and snow come with the territory and there are tonnes of cosy, Chrismasty bolt holes across the [...]
Every traveler has been there: You touch down in an unfamiliar city and feel immediately discombobulated. Getting out of the airport, sleep-deprived, with all of your luggage in hand is one thing—then you’re faced with the sometimes gargantuan task of figuring out how to get into town. Some of us jump in a taxi—and pay dearly [...]
Smart search sites and good timing can help you stay within budget! If it’s not one thing, it’s another. You think you’ve scored a great airfare to Europe, only to be hit with a fuel surcharge that adds almost a third onto the price. You show up at the airport, packed and ready to go, [...]
iPhone and Blackberry obsessed travellers are increasingly relying on e-services from airlines to get them to their destination. Ease and efficiency of transactions – from booking through to check-in – are important for business and leisure travellers alike, and Cheapflights.co.uk, the UK’s leading flight comparison website, has compiled a guide to e-services on most of [...]
Many hotels have raised their prices prior to the annual meetings of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank, which will be held here between Sept. 30 and Oct. 7, local Daily News reported Friday. According to the report, hotels currently provide accommodation under what they call “IMF meeting pricing,” which is on average [...]