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Freeze-Dried Food = Junk Food? Myth or Reality

When people first encounter freeze-dried food, one of the most common reactions is suspicion. The packaging looks industrial, the preparation seems too simple, and the idea of “just adding water” does not immediately inspire confidence. For many, freeze-dried food feels closer to fast food than to real cooking. The question then naturally follows: is freeze-dried food basically junk food in a camping...

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Biggest Travel Rip off revealed in latest research from Discover Ferries

Ferry travellers avoid the biggest travel rip off: Luggage Fees! Discover Ferries reveals the 10 travel costs Brits consider over-inflated

At a time when rising costs are at the forefront of everyone's mind, Discover Ferries , the UK's passenger ferry industry body, has revealed what Brits perceive to be the biggest rip offs when travelling(1). The list reveals where consumers feel they are...

UN Unanimously Approves Jamaica's Resolution for Global Tourism Resilience Day

17th February officially declared as Global Tourism Resilience Day

After months of advocacy, high level discussions and partnerships, Jamaica has been successful in receiving the necessary support to have 17th February officially declared Global Tourism Resilience Day. The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) adopted the resolution today with the support of over ninety countries...

Morocco, Philippines and Japan top adventure destinations for Brits this spring

Britons setting sights further afield for travel in 2023

Confidence in overseas travel continues to improve
Britons increasingly seeking far flung adventures
Customers on average purchase travel policy two weeks before trip

Morocco, Philippines, and Japan are the top searched destinations for adventurous UK residents who expect to travel in the...

Work, live and travel in the EU: Digital Nomad Visas

Work, live and travel in Europe: Remote working visas attract individuals and families to pursue a European lifestyle

The Portuguese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has recently announced that 200 applicants have been granted a Digital Nomad Visa to live and work in the country, since the launch of the visa scheme in October 2022. According to the government body, the remote workers who have been...

UK holidaymakers urged to ‘give while they book’ with £1.2 million being raised for good causes

More UK holidaymakers urged to ‘give while they book’ with £1.2 million being raised for their favourite good causes in past year

UK holidaymakers are being urged to 'give while they book' and use a clever way of booking that has seen £1million go to good causes through UK holidays and travel in the past year alone – and which costs you nothing.

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Travel experts reveal the cheapest months to fly to 2023's most popular holiday destinations

After a turbulent 2022, we deserve some rest and relaxation. But how do you fit your travel plans around savings goals? Luckily, Destination2 have discovered how to bag a luxurious break for less by analysing search data to predict the most popular holiday destinations of 2023, and pairing this with...

TIPTO celebrates the launch of new supplier training modules with incentive prize draw

-Celestyal Cruises and Intrepid Travel launch brand-new training content-

TIPTO celebrates the addition of two new member training modules to its online training programme with the launch of an incentive prize draw for all UK travel agents & homeworkers. Supporting agents in their...

Travel Trade: MBR recognises top agent performers with Peaks Performance Awards

MBR recognises top agent performers with Peaks Performance Awards

My Booking Rewards (MBR), and its supplier members, are recognising outstanding peaks sales performance by offering agents the opportunity to WIN luxury prizes at this year’s Peaks Performance Awards. Agents that register their peaks bookings before 31 March 2023 at www.mybookingrewards.com , will be automatically...

The Sarojin makes ‘Valentines Package’ available all year round for those looking to avoid the peak Valentine's travel season

To celebrate Valentine’s Day and due to high occupancies at this time of year, The Sarojin , Thailand’s 56-roomed boutique residence, has made its ‘Sarojin Cares Valentine’s Package’ available all year round; perfect for couples wishing to mark their special relationship with a romantic break just for two. The year-long availability package is perfect for couples looking to combine activities...

Kenrokuen Gardens Kanazawa full bloom in May alternative Japan travel destinations

Unforgettable Travel Company urges Japan travellers to look 'further afield', as popular seasons sell out

The Unforgettable Travel Company (UTC) has confirmed its Japanese 'cherry blossom' tours, in March and April 2023, have now sold out. The luxury, private tour specialist has also said its 'autumn colour months', in October and November this year, may also sell out shortly.

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