Holidays and Travel Links & Resources

Holidays and Travel Links & Resources

Bargainholidays.com
Bargainholidays is the first port of call if you're looking for a budget holiday destination or a cheap flight. You'll get all the information you need, however you do have to pick up the phone to book.
www.bargainholidays.com

Rentavillaabroad.com
The place to find your next dream holiday. A beautiful site full of useful features and lots of informative links throughout the site to assist you with travel advice, holiday tips, currency converters and much more. The site is easy to navigate and you can also add your property online instantly.
www.rentavillaabroad.com

A2bTravel.com
One of the most comprehensive sites on the web with plenty of useful information: airports, ferries, holidays, accommodation, currency and weather, all in the one place.
www.a2btravel.com

Expedia UK
Stacks of information and the fairly unique messageboards make this site stand out, as does the My Travel personalised info section.
www.expedia.co.uk

Internet Holidays
A simple to use searchable holiday database for people who just want a holiday and no fuss.
www.holiday.co.uk

Kuoni Travel
A fully searchable, attractive site. Kuoni not only give you plenty of holiday choice, but also lots of background information on the destinations.
www.kuoni.co.uk

lastminute.com
As its name suggests, last minute.com is very much or the last minute bargain or special occasion. One of its biggest benefits is the benefit to book on-line.
www.lastminute.com

Thomson Holidays
This site is an appetiser for your travel abroad, being mostly an advertisement.
www.thomson-holidays.com

Thomas Cook
Browse the Thomas Cook website. Packed full of useful information, last minute deals, currency converters and everything you need to make the right decision.
www.thomascook.co.uk

Lonely Planet
An excellent travel site, with clear, intuitive design and navigation. A great place to go if you're thinking of backpacking.
www.lonelyplanet.com

synergise INSITE
Lots of useful information, and plenty of links allowing access to some of the world's best travel sites quickly and easily.
www.synergise.com/travel

Holiday Auctions
Why simply buy a holiday when you can bid for one? This site intends to revolutionise the way holidays are obtained. Try for that holiday to Barbados here.
www.holidayauctions.net

Yahoo! Travel
A basic and useful site, with impressively low prices, great for the bargain hunter.
www.yahoo.co.uk/travel/

Student Travel
This is an excellent start for those interested in travelling the world, as this site offers rough guides to cities around the world with accommodation, eating and flight information for the areas you plan to travel. Check this out before booking.
www.statravel.com

etravel
Online advice for adventurous travellers who plan to see the world. The best place to start is etravel, with friendly advice from those who have been there and seen that.
www.etravel.org/

The Met Office
Once you've booked (or when you have plans for outdoor DIY jobs) - you may want to know what the weather is like. Check out the Met office online's information on weather both away and at home.
www.metp.gov.uk/

The Backpacker Network
Planning on backpacking across the world? Take a look at this site which is crammed full of useful information for both experts and beginners.
www.thebackpacker.net

The Travel Channel
The Travel channel is as useful as its television channel, packed full of reviews, news and general information about destinations.
www.travelchannel.com

BBC Online Weather
For all weather conditions around the UK, take a look at the BBC's online weather site listing summaries for weather in every city in the UK. No - it does not always rain!
www.bbc.co.uk/weather/

UK Online
Check out where you live with UK Online or visit the wonders of the United Kingdom. Well presented and easy to use.
www.ukonline.co.uk/

Lunn Poly
Nicely designed but lacking in information.
www.lunn-poly.co.uk

British Waterways
Bright and informative site which will have you checking out a barge hoiday on the canals in no time.
www.british-waterways.org

Euroshell Route Planner
Go here to get an easy plan or route when you're on the other side of the channel.
www.euroshell.shell.com/euroshell/routeplanner