United Kingdom tips

13 results found  Page 1 of 2 »

When in Rome, or Berlin, or...

I wanted to quickly mention www.spottedbylocals.com, a site that covers 29 European cities in a series of blogs, where locals offer tips, recommendations, secret corners, what they like to do in their cities. The idea is to share up-to-date tips that...

By JillBerlin.

Contact lenses

If you wear monthly contact lenses, consider switching to dailies for travelling, as you won't need to carry cleaning fluid, and if you lose or break them it's not such a problem. Take a pair of glasses as back-up though..

By Chris67.

Keep track of travel rewards

Check out Travel Companion for iPhone to track your frequent flyer mileage and other travel loyalty rewards: http://www.travelcompanionapp.com/

By ashleydb.

Headland House Hotel - a Cornish treasure

At Easter, my girlfriend and I decided to take advantage of the extra two days off work and take a short break. With the beautiful weather the UK had been blessed with for a month or so, and with temperatures predicted to soar, we thought it would be...

By SteveDouthwaite.

Exotic travel is all very well, but don't forget Staycations

National Express regularly offer deals of less than a tenner to travel around England, Scotland and Wales. Ryanair practically give you flights to Ireland and Poland (if you're able to travel mid-week and with only the clothes on your back, but we do...

By TravelDudess.

Put a sock in it!

Take a spare sock or two with you either when travelling or on holiday. They make great sunglasses cases, small bags for bits and pieces, purses etc. I keep my camera in one to protect it from scatches.

By BelindaClarke.

Travel Insurance - your cover may not be what you think it is

If you're going away for a weekend, make sure your travel insurance includes some kind of cover for "Abandonment of journey due to delay" - most don't. I was supposed to go to Iceland this weekend, but because there was a 2 hour delay on the Stansted...

By satkinson.

Use Plastic Bags for Plugs

If you find yourself with a sink but no plug, line the basin with a plastic bag - it should hold water for long enought to wash yourself or your clothes.

By voyager.

Exam Pencil Cases - perfect for taking liquids on flights

When you fly, the clear bag you put your liquids etc in must be resealable - I have found the perfect solution - pencil cases! The clear ones made for use in exams are ideal and cost less than 50 pence.

By voyager.

Impressed at the Scottish wildlife

Ive just returned from a wildlife watching trip in the Scotish Highlands and I am truly suprised and delighted at the variety of birds and animals that can be found on and around our very own shores. Especially fun to watch were the bottlenose...

By Canberra.

1st Class Rail Travel

It's always worth checking the 1st class fares on British trains when making a booking. On many occassions it's possible to find prices only slightly more if not equal to standard class fares particulalrly when travelling out of commuting hours. A just...

By DavidCawley.

Adventure holidays in the North East

Check out the Adventure Generator tool at www.visitnortheastengland.com to get some great ideas for outdoor activities in North East England for your summer 'staycation' this year. At the click of a button the generator comes up with three activities...

By TravelGirl99.

   Next » Page 1 of 2