Archive for October, 2011

Using your mobile phone to book your holiday

Is there anything you can’t do with a mobile phone these days? Journey planning, your weekly shop, renting films and buying albums with your phone are becoming the norm. And now you can even use your mobile phone to book an ebookers’ holiday to New York, Sydney or anywhere for that matter. Ebookers mobile site [...]

Top 10 quirky hotels

I love the word quirky. It alludes to character and can be trusted to mean something that is actually different in a world where unique has all too often been seen before. Here are my fave quirky hotels in New York, London, Barcelona and the rest of the world, in no particular order. Their five [...]

Salem in Massachusetts

Look no further for a great Halloween destination than a holiday in Salem, nicknamed The Witch City after the Salem witchcraft trials of 1962. Also a culturally diverse population with a rich maritime history and impressive historic architecture, hopping on a flight to America and seeing Salem will not disappoint. 3D Haunted House Immerse yourself [...]

Take on Tel Aviv

Now that we’re heading into the winter, what better way to treat yourself than getting away from the dark mornings and evenings – and unpredictable weather – and head towards what is quite possibly the coolest, youngest and most vibrant city on the Mediterranean, Tel Aviv. One of the oldest and most interesting parts of [...]

Las Vegas: celebrating Halloween in Style

Las Vegas doesn’t do things by halves, and Halloween is no exception. It’s a grown-up fest of themed parties, quirky costume jamborees and wild celebrations throughout the town. A weekend in Las Vegas is excessive by anyone’s standards but Halloween is a surreal experience to say the least. Infamous ghost stories The infamous Studio 54 [...]

Halloween in Savannah Georgia

Hop on a plane to the States and enjoy a fun-filled holiday in Savannah for a Halloween like no other. With so many ‘ghostly’ activities in Savannah to choose from, this spooky city is one of the most haunted in America and definitely worth a visit for those with a paranormal penchant. Bonaventure Cemetery Visiting [...]

Halloween in Anoka, Minnesota

Proclaiming itself as the Halloween capital of the world, Anoka in Minnesota is said by many to have that little extra spooktacular aura. It all began back in 1920 when the city held a Halloween parade to distract pranksters from causing havoc. It is the local belief that it was the first Halloween parade and [...]

Short Break to the West of Ireland

You don’t need to go far to go for a great holiday, there are fantastic things to see and do across the Irish Sea on Ireland’s west coast. A short ferry crossing to Dublin and a few hours later you can be availing of all the West has to offer. Alternatively you can fly into [...]

Paris Nightlife

There are so many options for a night out in the French capital whether you’re enjoying a weekend in Paris with your partner or just looking to explore a fantastic city with friends. Cultured Paris Saint-Germain-des-Prés is becoming a prime location in Paris to congregate for drinks and Parisians and tourists alike are visiting places [...]

Holidaying in the Lake District

If you fancy a ‘stay-cation’ in the UK instead of flying abroad, booking a holiday in the Lake District could be just what you need. Famous for the poetry of William Wordsworth and picturesque mountains and lakes, a trip to the Lake District lets you uncover a jewel in the English countryside. The Lake District [...]