Holiday TaxisSometimes when arriving in a foreign land, taxicabs will not be metered and will want a pre-paid or pre-agreed fare. These pre-paid fares can be extortionate in value as well as service. Often the time taken for a journey can be short, but the fare distinctly overpriced. Throughout my experiences travelling through Asia, through Vietnam, Thailand and Laos, taxicab fares have been up to 5 times the price paid by a local. When arriving...more
Holiday Taxis1) Be sure to visit the vibrant streets and squares of Palma, Majorcas stylish capital. Explore the striking gothic cathedral, stroll along the yacht-lined marina and work your way through the trendy bars, chic boutiques and authentic restaurants. 2) Make a splash at one of Majorcas many water parks. Youll love racing down waterslides, bobbing up and down in wave pools and jumping in giant rubber rings with your mates, all under the...more
Holiday TaxisAs a taxi driver in London, I often find myself with a big mixture of different clientele; Business men, holiday makers, the young, the old, and the whole gamete of society. Some of these come with the most fascinating stories to tell, where truth is often stranger than fiction. What I enjoy most about being a taxi driver is the freedom to travel various routes; up and down Piccadilly, over Knightsbridge, over Blackfriars Bridge at night, makes my heart swell with pride, patriotism beating in the breast of a proud Londoner. Learning the knowledge was one of the most difficult things I had to do as a taxi driver. This is a special test that every taxi driver has to take before he can drive one of Londons famous black cabs. It means as a taxi driver you cant stop rely on satellite navigation or ask a controller by radio where to deliver your passenger. Its hard work learning the knowledge, a skill that many try to learn but most fail. The test dates back to 1865, and can take up to two to four years to pass the All London Knowledge, but once you get your licence you can work anywhere you choose in Greater London area. It is the worlds most demanding taxi cab examination...more
Fresh HolidaysAre you sick of the credit crunch and all the surrounding doom and gloom? Maybe youre worried the economic climate will stop you getting your week or two in the sun? Well fear not; choose the right holiday destination and you can still afford that well-deserved break. Heres our pick of the best cheap beach holidays to put you in the...more
Fresh HolidaysFresh Holidays was formed in early 2004 to give you a wide range of products from flights to hotels allowing you to build your own holidays that in most cases will be cheaper than traditional package holidays from the major operators. With Fresh Holidays you can book individual components such as hotels and flights, or make...more
Fresh Holidays - Cheap Holiday PackagesDoes the idea of a British holiday, turn you cold? With destinations such as Germany, Andorra, Austria, France and Italy, an adrenaline pumping adventure is just a cheap flight away. Why not take a fresh approach to holidays?Rising costs of fuel means fewer and fewer families and professionals are taking to the slopes this season. Winter ski resorts bracing themselves for a tough ski season, and it is estimated that resort and ski bookings are down 15 percent from last year. But with Fresh ski holidays and so many cheap flights to Europe and beyond, there is nothing to prevent you from skiing this summer. Summer skiing will mean you will miss the rush of the Christmas season and enjoy the peaceful serenity of the clear and crisp mountain slopes.Low to mid-season is the best time to bag a cheap ski holiday, and for those able to go on holiday with short notice, last minute ski holidays are sold at greatly reduced cost. However it is always wise to check conditions before you go as snow fall can unreliable. Once you have selected your budget ski break, one of the delights of a traditional holiday of skiing, is "Apres-Ski". This is of course,...more
As a world famous resort, France is the most attractive place for all the people. So, many people who want to have a sight-seeing or do business have decided to learn French. Some people learn it from college; some from friends; some...more
Cyprus is a lovely island with sparkling blue oceans, magnificent scenery and many historical treasures. Visitors have come to Cyprus for many, many years to hike in the Troodos mountains, swim in the warm, blue water, explore the Akamas forests and...more
Christmas is soon approaching which means that you should start to think about what gift you are going to buy that special lady in your life. You really shouldn't be leaving it until Christmas Eve when undoubtedly you will be running around the shops...more
A wonderful natural resource and habitat is Tropical North Queensland, a world famous location. There is a relaxing quality to this area with all it's natural beauty it makes a wonderful romantic or relaxation vacation destination. There are many...more
Its almost never too early to book your thanksgiving airline tickets. In fact, you probably should have taken care of that last week. So as you prepare for your Turkey Day travel plans, heres some tips to keep in mind that will simplify your travel...more
You don't have to dress in black if you don't want to this Halloween. There are plenty of colors for you to choose from and a lot more designs for each. One of the most popular selections is red costumes. Infants, toddlers, and adults would look...more