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Having not been skiing for a few years (8 to be exact), I’m looking at going again in Winter 2011/12.  This time though, my ski’s will be kept in the loft and am going to hire a snowboard.  I’ve wanted to try this before but never got the chance last time when I was in les Duex Alpes.

Having spent endless hours trawling through google, I have come to the conclusion that Avoriaz maybe the best resort for me to try boarding.  It has 4 snowboard parks and was is designated for beginners.

The problem I have is Avoriaz has many Apartments rather than catered chalets.  I’m dubious about staying in self catering apartments as not sure of the costs of food in the supermarkets locally.

If you have been to any other French ski resorts that are good for snowboarding then please let me know.

Spanish Airport workers have announced they may strike again in 2011 over the Governments plans to sell off some airports.  Ground staff from maintenance, fire-fighters, check in staff will all be striking in fear the proposed sale of airports could affect their jobs.  Below we have outlined a few points to help you, as the Spanish strikes are purposely done to cause maximum disruption to all passengers.

What dates are the Spanish Air Strikes in 2011?

April Strike Dates – 20th, 21st, 24th, 25th and 30th

May Strike Dates – 2nd, 14th, 15th, 19th and 20th

June Strike Dates – 13th, 23rd and 30th

July Strike Dates – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 15th and 31st

August Strike Dates – 1st, 15th and 31st.

What Airport’s will be affected?

Some of the largest airport’s in Spain could be affected, from Tenerife and the Canaries, so Alicante, Palma Majorca and Malaga.  As many as 100,000 people a day are expected to travel to Spain over the Easter weekend.

If I have a holiday booked, what can I do?  Can I cancel my booking due to the strikes?

Unfortunately the strikes are beyond and travel agent, tour operators, airline or hotels control.  You maybe able to amend your travel dates, but will be subject to any amendment fees.  If your looking to cancel, then you may lose some, or all of your money

Will I get my money back if my flight is cancelled?

This depends on what type of holiday you have booked.  If you have booked a standard package holiday and this gets cancelled, you will be entitled to a full refund.  If you have booked a holiday with a flight plus a hotel, and the airline cancel you flight, then you can claim for a refund of the flight part.  The hotel or transfer refund will depend on the whether the hotel owner or transfer supplier will give any money back.  If they don’t you will need to claim this off any travel insurance policy you may have.

Check with your travel agent to see what you would be entitled to.

All Spanish Strike dates are subject to change and have not been confirmed as yet.  They may not even be allowed to go ahead as the Spanish government intervention.

Probably the best hotel in Alcudia for a great family holiday is the Hotel Jupiter Alcudia.

The hotel has 7 swimming pools, a water-park next door and offers all inclusive board basis to all guests, so you don’t have to worry about any extra costs when you are there.

If you need a car park at Gatwick airport before you travel, then checkout Parking at Gatwick Airport

For the month of November only and on selected cruises, Royal Caribbean are giving away 10,000 Free Flights.  No catch or gimmicks, just 100% free flights on Mediterranean fly Cruises.

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When I say ‘budget’ I mean, these 5 hotels are easily affordable and provide good value for money when booking All Inclusive hotels in Costa Adeje, Tenerife.

1. Isla Bonita Hotel

2. Dream Villa Tagoro

3. Fanabe Costa Sur

4. Playa Real Resort Hotel

5. Villa de Adeje Beach

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Costa Adeje is an upmarket resort in the South of Tenerife approx. 25 minutes from the airport by local taxi.  Suitable more for families and couples, the resort is set on the beach with a nice promenade offering a relaxed atmosphere with plenty to do.  The lively resort of Playa de las Americas is around 25 minute walk from Costa Adeje.

With the end of Summer closing in, more and more people are looking for Winter Sun holidays. One of the most popular destinations to go this winter will be Egypt.  It is outside the EU, only 5 hour flying time from the UK and Egypt has guaranteed sunshine.

The Sphinx at Cairo

You sometimes hear of horror stories such as sickness bugs, but you can get one eating at your local restaurant.  Many people are susceptible to illness as they drastically change what they eat on a daily basis and they put this down to the food in Egypt, which is not always the case.  It’s the age old case of, ‘You pay for what you get’.  If people pay £150 per person for a week for an All Inclusive hotel, not just in Egypt but anywhere in the World, then what do you honestly expect? Read more…

This summer’s music festival’s are coming to an end, but there is still time to get your festival tents for the up coming Reading and Leeds festivals.

With record high temperature’s at Glastonbury, and a wet Sunday at V Festival yesterday, your choice of tent does matter, as you don’t want one that’s easily going to rip or blow away.

Having recently come back from V Festival in Chelmsford myself, I came across Festival Tents when looking for a tent to purchase. They have sections from 1 man pop-up tents to the large 6 man tents. They compare prices from all the major tent retailers, showing you where to buy your chosen tent for the cheapest price. Read more…