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Wednesday 18 November 2009
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Winner of New York city break with BA announced
Thanks to everyone who entered our latest prize draw from BA
Tuesday 17 November 2009
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Travel Tip #17: photograph your hire car
Some travellers have complained of dubious practices by some disreputable car hire companies.
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LuggageLimits.com – website of the week
With more and more airlines now charging for check-in luggage – the number and the weight of your baggage has become an important factor in deciding who to fly with.
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Skiers heading for Eastern Europe: 154% rise in interest for the east
Tight holiday budgets are leading skiers to leapfrog favourites in the Alps for better value ski resorts in Eastern Europe
Tuesday 10 November 2009
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Bargains of the week: Geneva | Nice | Salzburg
Winter is on its way – and that means snow. We take a look at cheap flights to some of Europe’s best ski hubs.
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WorldSnowboardGuide.com – website of the week
In terms of content, no other guide out there covers as much terrain. From Kitzbuhel to Kosovo, the WSG gives you the lowdown on the slopes around the globe
Tuesday 3 November 2009
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Bargain of the week: Tenerife | Fuerteventura | Paphos
The recent cold snap in the UK has got many pining for warmer weather. This week we look at three bargain winter sun destinations.
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WANTED: 100 Greatest Travel Books
Read a brilliant travel book? We’re looking for your suggestions.
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MatadorNetwork.com - website of the week
The web has given rise to thousands of independent online travel magazines, but MatadorNetwork stands above the rest
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Travel Tip #16: read up before you travel
It sounds obvious advice, but many people don’t bother to read up on the history, culture and geography of their destination before they travel
Tuesday 27 October 2009
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Bargains of the week: Bucharest | New Orleans | Frankfurt
With Halloween just round the corner, we look at a few spooky bargains this week.
Monday 26 October 2009
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Travel Tip #15: learn some lingo
Don't play the ignorant English-only speaker - take the time to learn a few basic phrases that will at least equip you with a rudimentary level of good manners.
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Omniglot.com – website of the week
From Japanese to Javanese, Omniglot is an excellent resource for learning a new language or a great place to just get an introduction to foreign tongues.
Tuesday 20 October 2009
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Bargains of the week: Sofia | Bratislava | Ljubljana
A recent study from the Post Office stated that ski resorts in Eastern Europe will provide the best value for skiers this year. Who would have thought it?
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Travel Tip #14: eat like a local
You may be a tourist, but that doesn’t mean you have to eat like one.
Monday 19 October 2009
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SleepingInAirports.net - website of the week
A community of ‘Airport Sleepers’ sharing their airport sleeping tips, airport horror stories and reviews of nights spent slumbering in various terminals
Friday 16 October 2009
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100 Greatest Travel Tunes; Skyscanner presents the best travel songs ever
From the obvious to the obscure, punk rock to hip-hop, we present 6.4 hours of great travel songs: the 100 Greatest Travel Tunes ever.
Tuesday 13 October 2009
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Bargains of the week: Geneva | Innsbruck | Toulouse
Winter is coming up quick so it’s time to book those winter ski flights. Here are three bargains to ski hub cities
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Winner of American Airlines competition announced
Thanks to everyone who entered our American Airlines draw
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Travel Tip #13 – book your airport parking in advance
The cost of parking your car at the airport can be more than the flight these days
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Tnooz.com – website of the week
With content for travel gadget geeks as well as online industry observers, Tnooz is definitely one to watch.
Tuesday 6 October 2009
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Travel Tip #12 - mix and match single flights
Two single flights can be cheaper than a return. And you don’t necessarily need to fly back with the same airline.
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Bargains of the week: Marrakech | Istanbul | Faro
Skyscanner's travel team handpicks three cheap autumn destinations.
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100 Greatest Travel Tunes? Send us your songs!
We are compiling a list of the greatest travel songs ever written, and we need your help
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SimonSeeks.com - Website of the Week
As the tag line “Travel guides. For you, by you” alludes to, SimonSeeks is a travel guide site written by users, for users.
Tuesday 29 September 2009
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Bargains of the week: Ljubljana | Bruges | Zakopane
Autumn is upon us, but rather than pine for long lost summer evenings, why not embrace everything fall has to offer...
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Travel Tip# 11: Get on last and learn the art of patience
If you’re travelling alone, there’s really very little advantage of being the first to board the aircraft
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Balkanology.com – Website of the Week
For all their allure, most countries in the Balkan region still remain relatively untravelled for the average Brit...
Friday 25 September 2009
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Say What? Get multilingual for European Languages Day
Surprise the locals and impress your mates with our mini language guides.
Tuesday 22 September 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Milan | Liverpool | Madrid
The theme for this week’s bargains is the three legendary football teams who have won the UEFA Champions League the most times
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Travel Tip #10: Check for special discounts
There are lots of opportunities to get special discounts on hotels, restaurants, transportation and attractions all over the world
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Trazzler.com – Website of the Week
While some travel guides, both online and in print, can be a little lifeless, vague, stuffy or overzealous, Trazzler.com is quite the opposite.
Tuesday 15 September 2009
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Bargains of the week: Krakow | Tübingen | Leiden
Bargain trips to student cities - for non students
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101holidays.co.uk - Website of the Week
The brainchild of two leading UK travel writers, the site offers 101 handpicked holidays, using a simple, image led interface.
Monday 14 September 2009
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Travel Tip #9: Take your own food
Bringing an assortment of your favorite salty and sweet snacks onboard, is a smart idea
Thursday 10 September 2009
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77% of travellers will fly indirect to save money reveals Skyscanner
77% of air travellers will take an indirect flight if it means getting a cheaper airfare.
Tuesday 8 September 2009
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Bargains of the week-European Feastivals: Galway | Naples | France
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations
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Travel Tip #8: Keep an open mind about airlines
Don't automatically assume that the so called "low cost" airlines (easyJet, Flybe, Ryanair etc) are always the cheapest option.
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CouchSurfing.com – Website of the Week
You want to get away, you've found a bargain flight on your favourite travel search site, but you just can't afford somewhere to stay. Enter CouchSurfing.com.
Thursday 3 September 2009
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Vacation more important than education say 66% of Skyscanner users
Going on holiday has been voted more important than getting educated in a recent Skyscanner poll.
Wednesday 2 September 2009
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Stranded by SkyEurope? Skyscanner presents alternative flight options
Alternative flight options for those stranded by SkyEurope's collapse
Tuesday 1 September 2009
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Bargains of the week: Athens | Lisbon | Rome
Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations for autumn travel.
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Travel Tip #7: check the airport location
Be sure to check the distance of the airport from your final destination and how you're going to get there
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Ambiguous Airports: how far is the airport from the city it serves?
Since when has Oxford been in London? For that matter; when did Stansted, Luton or Gatwick get a London postcode?
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InYourPocket.com - website of the week
InYourPocket; publishers of guides that tend to reach the places other guide book publishers don't.
Wednesday 26 August 2009
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Spain still big for August bank holiday reveals Skyscanner
Brits are still heading for Spanish shores en masse this August bank holiday, travel search site Skyscanner can reveal.
Tuesday 25 August 2009
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Bargains of the week: Faro | Malta | Alicante
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations.
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Travel Tip #6: check alternative flight routes
Flights to and from nearby airports may be cheaper
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Snopes.com: Website of the Week
Dedicated to detecting, dissecting and disproving myths, urban legends and old wives tales
Tuesday 18 August 2009
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Bargains of the week: Split | Ibiza | Porto
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations.
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TravelBlather: website of the week
The design is no work of art, but content is king on Jeremy Head's blog which explores the universe of online travel
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Travel Tip #5: weigh your luggage
If you think you're going to get anywhere near your maximum baggage weight allowance - weigh your luggage before you leave home.
Thursday 13 August 2009
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Brits not scared off by Spanish bombings say Skyscanner
British holidaymakers are refusing to be scared off from their summer holidays in Spain despite the recent bombings
Tuesday 11 August 2009
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Bargains of the week: Edinburgh | Dalaman | Thessaloniki
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations.
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Travel Tip #4: always pack earplugs
Being able to shut out the drunken singing of the stag group will lower your stress levels and make for a far more relaxing flight.
Monday 10 August 2009
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Private Islands Online: website of the week
A website that offers entire islands for sale, is a great place for the day dreamer (or recent lottery winner).
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South Africa 2010 World Cup: finding cheap flights
Going to South Africa World Cup 2010? Use Skyscanner to mix and match your flights, using different airlines to get the best prices.
Tuesday 4 August 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Menorca | Malta | Sardinia
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations
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Travel Rants: Website of the Week
The watchdog of the travel world, the net needs people to take on the big boys; Darren Cronian is that man.
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Travel Tip #3: Pack Light
Don't turn up to the airport dragging a suitcase the size of a small car; learn the art of travelling light.
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Travel companions most likely holiday spoilers say Skyscanner users
If you want to enjoy your holiday, you'd better pick your travelling partners carefully.
Monday 3 August 2009
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World's worst biting bugs: how to avoid insect attack
Mossies, midges, no-see-ums, ticks and sand flies; many have suffered at the proboscis of these little biters - learn how to avoid them
Thursday 30 July 2009
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Met Office mistake could trigger August exodus
The reversal of the Met Office’s prediction could trigger a late rush for sun
Tuesday 28 July 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Copenhagen | Murcia | Sofia
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations.
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CopenhagenCycleChic: Website of the Week
The Cycling Girl – Cykelpigen – is in integral and iconic part of Danish culture has been for over a century
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Travel Tip #2: Get Annual Travel Insurance
If you’re going to travel abroad more than once or twice a year, save money with an annual multi-trip insurance policy.
Tuesday 21 July 2009
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Bargains of the week: Thessaloniki | Alicante | Pula
Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations for you to try.
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Longest Way Home: Website of the Week
While many dream of selling up and travelling the world, few actually ever do it.
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Travel Tip #1: Scan your passport and email it to yourself
The best way to ensure you’re not left in a pickle if your passport goes walkabout, is to scan it, and then email it to yourself.
Monday 20 July 2009
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20% of flyers will go 50 miles for cheaper flights
20% of voters said they would travel within 50 miles of either airport to save money
Thursday 16 July 2009
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Bad Breath and BO: most annoying passengers
People with bad breath and BO make the worst fellow passengers say Skyscanner users
Tuesday 14 July 2009
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Help us make Skyscanner better: take our survey & win an iPod
Tell us what you do like about Skyscanner, what you don't like, and how we can make it an even better place. And win an iPod!
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Bargains of the Week: Nice | Innsbruck | Faro
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations
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Travolution Blog: Website of the week
Kevin May's top blog on the travel industry
Tuesday 7 July 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Tokyo | Malaga | Helsinki |
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three good value flights.
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Brits Flee Grey Skies: Record visits on Skyscanner
Record visitor numbers on Skyscanner as Brits head for the sun
Monday 6 July 2009
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How Do You Like Iceland? Website of the week
Welcome to a new regular feature for Skyscanner. Everyweek, we’ll introduced you to one of Skyscanner’s favourite websites.
Tuesday 30 June 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Bucharest | Istanbul | Barcelona
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpick's three cheap destinations.
Monday 29 June 2009
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UK’s favourite summer holiday countries revealed
Spain is the most popular summer destination for Brits followed by France, Italy, the USA and Turkey according to new data released by Skyscanner.
Monday 22 June 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Perth | New York | Malta
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three good value destinations
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Foreign visitors flocking to UK says Skyscanner
Interest in the UK as a holiday destination for mainland Europeans and Americans is increasing
Thursday 18 June 2009
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World's Funniest Airport Names: rudest, weirdest and strangest
From Batman to Bloodvein, Skyscanner presents the funniest, rudest and weirdest airport names in the world
Tuesday 16 June 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Istanbul | Krakow | Bucharest
Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations for check out
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Recession making Brits more flexible with travel plans
Only 16% of travellers have fixed travel dates and destination says Skyscanner
Tuesday 9 June 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Faro | Geneva | Malaga
Looking for cheap travel inspiration? Skyscanner travel editor handpicks three bargain destinations.
Thursday 4 June 2009
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Mexico’s tourist industry recovering from Swine Flu outbreak
Tourist interest in Mexico is recovering, following the Swine Flu outbreak
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Skyscanner sees late surge on summer flights: recession changing the way Brits book travel
Skyscanner has seen an unprecedented spike in user traffic during May 09
Tuesday 2 June 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Trieste | Palma | Stockholm
Want a bargain flight? Skyscanner handpicks three cheap destinations.
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Flight price and convenience most important for flyers say Skyscanner users
You voted flight price as the most important factor when choosing an airline
Tuesday 26 May 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Kerry | Malta | Helsinki
Want a bargain flight? Skyscanner travel editor handpicks three cheap destinations.
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Smokeless Zones: best holiday countries for non-smokers
We look at the best countries for non-smokers’ holidays and those countries where smokers can still find a safe haven.
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Turkey Vs Greece: Brits swapping Greece for Turkey reveals Skyscanner
20% swing from Greece to Turkey as many British tourists ditch the Greek Islands for neighbouring Turkey this summer
Monday 25 May 2009
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World's most travelled man: The Fred Finn interview
We speak to the world's most travelled man about his five decades of roaming, which have taken him to a whopping 136 different countries
Friday 22 May 2009
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May Bank Holiday Hotspots: eurozone still rules, reveals Skyscanner
Skyscanner reveals that the eurozone is still the number one choice for Brits heading abroad this late May bank holiday
Tuesday 19 May 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Copenhagen | Gibraltar | Marrakech
Looking for the best flight deals? Skyscanner's travel editor handpicks three bargain destinations.
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Green Skies: Environmentally Friendly Flying
We ask the hard questions and take a good look at the truth – inconvenient or otherwise – of how green our skies are
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Top 5 Vegetarian Friendly Countries & Top 5 Countries for Carnivores
The 5 best countries to eat meat-free, and the 5 best where carnivores can sample some interesting animals.
Tuesday 12 May 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Ibiza | Bucharest | Klagenfurt
Looking for low cost deals? Skyscanner's travel editor handpicks three bargain destinations.
Monday 11 May 2009
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Summer travel trends: winners and losers of British tourist traffic
We reveal this summer’s fastest growing destinations for British holidaymakers, and those that are losing out.
Wednesday 6 May 2009
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Warm weather wins over value say Skyscanner holidaymakers
You voted warm weather as the No. 1 factor when choosing your holiday location, beating the need for a low cost location
Tuesday 5 May 2009
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Bargains of the Week: Dubrovnik | Faro | Budapest
Looking for low cost bargains? Skyscanner's travel editor handpicks three bargain destinations that are well worth a look.
Tuesday 28 April 2009
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UPDATED: Swine flu outbreak - How is travel being affected?
The latest updates on how Swine Flu is affecting global travel patterns
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Skyscanner’s Football Frenzy: Champion’s League Semi Finals
Skyscanner’s football fan, Nick, reports on the forthcoming big matches and how to get to them.
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Bargains of the Week: Malaga | Ljubljana | Amsterdam
Looking for cheap travel ideas for your next trip? Skyscanner travel editor, Sam Baldwin handpicks bargain destinations well worth a look.
Thursday 23 April 2009
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Travel for Children: The Next Generation Speaks
We spoke to 12 year old Christina Ballard from Edinburgh, to get her thoughts on travelling, flying and how airports could be improved for the younger generation.
Tuesday 21 April 2009
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Lanzarote Focus: a closer look at the Island of Fire
Volcanic parks, black sand beaches and mad artists. We look at the less-well trodden corners of the Island of Fire.
Monday 20 April 2009
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Fly to 32 countries for under £100 with Skyscanner
Did you know that you can fly to 32 different countries from the UK, for under £100 return?
Tuesday 14 April 2009
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Plane Passengers Want Cockpit Seats Says Skyscanner
When it comes to added extras, what airline passengers want most is a seat in the cockpit, according to the latest results of a poll
Monday 13 April 2009
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Ladies & Light Packing: Tips for travelling with hand-luggage only
Veteran light-traveller Yvette Stanton gives tips on how women can pack light for multi-week trips with hand luggage only
Monday 6 April 2009
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Cabin Crew Interview: life of a flight attendant
An interview with a former flight attendant plus Skyscanner's top 5 Cabin Crew YouTube videos.
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Pot-bellied pigs might fly: PetAirways to launch all-pet airline
PetAirways plans to revolutionise the way cats, dogs other pets fly with the launch of its pet-only service.
Monday 30 March 2009
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Books voted most essential travel item in Skyscanner Poll
Books have beaten iPods and laptops as the most essential travel item for Skyscanner users.
- Skyscanner Staff’s Essential Travel Items From hoodies to hair-straighteners – here are Skyscanner staff’s most essential travel items.
Tuesday 24 March 2009
- Skyscanner reveals most popular Easter 2009 holiday destinations Where are you going this easter? Skyscanner reveals the most popular Easter destinations with Skyscanner users.
- Travel Light: how to pack with hand luggage (carry-on) only Boarding with hand luggage only isn’t just the territory of businessmen or day trippers; it’s quite possible to pack for a week or more with nothing more than one carry-on-sized bag. Here's how.
Monday 23 March 2009
- School Trips: How to organise group outings How to organise a school trip, or any outing involving large groups of children.
Tuesday 17 March 2009
- Skiscanner – ski report 17/03/09 Spring weather has arrived in the east Alps, whilst snowier, colder conditions still remain in the west.
- Hidden charges number one gripe for air travellers say Skyscanner users Skyscanner users have voted hidden charges to be the most annoying aspect of air travel in a recent poll.
Tuesday 10 March 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 10/03/09 Europe continues to enjoy its best season in many years while the snow in Western Canada and America is in great condition...
- High Mileage – Low Cost? Round-the-world with (mostly) budget airlines Following up on his article "Around the World in Thrifty Ways" our resident travel writer explores if it is still possible to have a round-the-world adventure on a budget.
- Travel on the Cheap: Working Holidays Typically we think of a holiday as a break from work, but there is a growing trend for people to combine a trip abroad with a working holiday or volunteering project. Skyscanner takes a look at holidays that can pay (or at least offer free food and accommodation) and can keep you away for longer.
Tuesday 3 March 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 03/03/09 Conditions remain very good on the whole despite a brief spell of warmer weather. Northern Europe and the East coast of America are the best places to catch some late season snow.
- The World’s Top Dive Locations Skyscanner's top 10 best places in the world to get your scuba gear on.
Monday 23 February 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 24/02/09 Heavy snowfalls have hit the eastern Alps with falls of up to half a meter reported. In North America, the east coast has been enjoying huge snow dumps of up to a meter, on an already strong base.
Friday 20 February 2009
- Oscar Nominee Film Locations Already Winners While actors, directors and producers bite their nails waiting for the results of Sunday’s 81st Oscar ceremony, it’s the film locations which are the real winners
Tuesday 17 February 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 17/02/08 A relatively dry week for much of Europe and N. America, but deep snow bases are ensuring that coverage remains excellent.
Monday 16 February 2009
- Flight Simulators & Corporate Crashes: bonding in an emergency Skyscanner looks at the growing trend of the Flight Simulator as a corporate bonding experience.
Wednesday 11 February 2009
- New York Voted Most Romantic City In Skyscanner Poll New York was the unexpected winner of a survey on which city is the top spot for a romantic break, beating Paris, Venice and Rome.
Tuesday 10 February 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 10/02/09 The European mainland continues to report fantastic ski conditions, as does many parts of the USA and Canada.
Tuesday 3 February 2009
- Cheap Trip? Don’t overlook the Eurozone says Skyscanner With the current strong Euro, those in search of a cheap holiday are being advised to avoid the Eurozone. But non-euro doesn’t necessarily mean cheap, and good value destinations still exist within the Eurozone.
- Skiscanner ski report: 03/02/09 The European continent continues to report fantastic ski conditions, with yet more snow expected across the Alps and Pyrenees.
Tuesday 27 January 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 27/01/09 Europe has been hit by big snowfalls across the continent, with many resorts in the Italian and French Alps reporting over a meter of fresh snow since Friday
Wednesday 21 January 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 20/01/09 Many mountainous regions of Europe are forecasting snow in the next few days, bringing a welcome top up after a two week period of cold, sunny but largely snowless weather...
Wednesday 14 January 2009
- Cheap DIY Ski Trips: How to save on Ski Holidays Times are tough, but if you can’t bear to forgo your pilgrimage to the snowy mountains, do not fear – Skyscanner’s guide to getting to the slopes for less will help you ski on the cheap.
Tuesday 13 January 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 13/01/09 Welcome to Skiscanner – Skyscanner’s regular ski report, letting you know where in the world the best snow is falling and how to get there. So grab your goggles, book a flight and head for the hills!
- Onboard Interview 2: a pilot on armed air marshals, sea landings & Kylie The second part of our insight into a Airline Pilot's life onboard, Skyscanner's travel man interrogates Captain Jay
Tuesday 6 January 2009
- Skiscanner ski report: 5/1/09 Welcome to Skiscanner – Skyscanner’s regular ski report, letting you know where in the world the best snow is falling and how to get there.
Wednesday 17 December 2008
- Hidden Costs: what else can airlines charge for? Skyscanner takes a look at the added extras that airlines are now charging for, and where the trend is heading...
Tuesday 16 December 2008
- Skiscanner: Best Ski Conditions for Snow - 15/12/08 Welcome to Skiscanner – Skyscanner’s regular roundup for skiers and snowboarder, letting you know where in the world the best snow is falling
Tuesday 9 December 2008
- Extremely Fast Food – airline meals discussed and disgust Skyscanner takes a a bite into the wonderful world of airline food
Tuesday 18 November 2008
- Onboard Interview: a pilot talks about cabin life and fear of flying Skyscanner speaks to a commercial pilot to get the lowdown on cabin life, and his thoughts on his passengers fear of flying
Monday 27 October 2008
- Crunch Time – how safe are your holiday plans? In turbulent times, Skyscanner offers advice for keeping your pennies and pounds safe when booking flights.
Tuesday 30 September 2008
- Before you go, be prepared – most useful travel websites Nick reports on the top travel websites to help you plan your wanderings.
Thursday 18 September 2008
- The Best Credit Card to Use Abroad Skyscanner looks at the consumer costs of using a credit card to book your flights by comparing what different airlines are now charging their customers to pay by card.
Wednesday 27 August 2008
- Banks Abroad: best debit cards to use on holiday Don't get stung using your debit card abroad: read Skyscanner's top tips for avoiding ATM charges when travelling in foreign lands
Tuesday 5 August 2008
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Skyscanner Myths Debunked: the truth behind Europe's favourite flight search engine
As one of the main players in the global flight search market and the biggest in Europe, Skyscanner is constantly being talked about in the press, on blogs, in forums, travel guide books and undoubtedly over pints of ale in the various pubs and bars of the world.
Tuesday 29 July 2008
- Fly-drive vs Ferry-drive: what's the cheapest option? When it comes to crossing the channel - which is the cheapest option: fly-drive or ferry-drive? Skyscanner compares the two forms of transport, with some suprising results.
Tuesday 15 July 2008
- Fear of Flying? How to beat the jet set jitters If, like me, you are scared of flying, then good for you – you should be. Flying is just downright wrong and scary. Much as I fly quite a lot, I feel I shouldn’t. Land based transportation is what we are designed to do – wheeled vehicles are all fine because that’s more or less running – but without well...the running bit.
Tuesday 1 July 2008
- In-flight Etiquette Quiz – Passengers behaving nicely What Kind of passenger are You? Those arbiters of good taste and refinement, the Debrett’s people, have recently published ideas on how one should conduct oneself on social networking sites. I think a more pressing problem though, is how people should conduct themselves when they’re in the air. As such, Skyscanner brings you the “What kind of passenger are you?” quiz.
Tuesday 17 June 2008
- Air Rage – Fight or Flight – Passengers behaving badly Perhaps one of the biggest factors in your enjoyment of a flight, is the people who are sitting around you. Will you get the screaming baby, the seat kicker or the inane chatter? Long haul flights with annoying neighbours are no fun at all. We take a look at the causes of Air Rage, how to avoid it and what airlines could do about it.
Thursday 5 June 2008
- To Euro or not to Euro? British footy fans still travelling to Euro 2008 England may be out of Euro 2008 but Brit bookings to Austria and Switzerland up by 122%, reports Skyscanner
Tuesday 3 June 2008
- The Best Airports in the World We look at the world's best and worst airports; from rooftop pools and bamboo gardens, to cheap cappuccinos and drowning in crowds...
Wednesday 21 May 2008
- Airport Retail – cashing in on your time Do we really need to check in two hours prior to flying - or are we being told this simply so we'll spend our money at airports? And how about some useful airport services? Dentists, Language schools or Cinemas anyone?
Sunday 4 May 2008
- Lost Luggage – a losing battle? A recent poll conducted by the insurance company InsureandGo suggests...
Friday 2 May 2008
- Going, Going, Gone – the search for cheap flights to Moscow The challenge of finding cheap flights to the Champion’s League final in Moscow awaits the fans of Manchester United and Chelsea after two exhilarating semis brought the first all England final.
Friday 18 April 2008
- High Fly Wi-Fi – No Way! I have to take a deep and calming breath before...
Monday 14 April 2008
- Carbon Offsetting Explained Carbon offsetting is when an agreed amount is paid to...
Monday 17 March 2008
- Satellite Airports – do you know where you’re going? Two words can make my irrationality levels start to rise:...
Monday 3 March 2008
- Hands Free Travel – personal baggage couriers According to the Association of European Airlines around 6.2 million...
Wednesday 20 February 2008
- Unnecessary Travel – a necessary issue? There’s a lot of talk about the airline industry at...
- Singles vs Return - which is cheaper? One of the Skyscanner team mentioned to me that she...
Monday 11 February 2008
- Travel Glossary - airline jargon explained There's a fair amount of jargon in the airline industry...
Friday 8 February 2008
- Luggage Costs - weighing you down? Skyscanner looks at the true cost of paying for your luggage and discovers that it pays to choose your airline carefully.
- A Taxing Problem - the real cost of your flights "All flights £1!" reads the advertisement from the budget airline. Sounds good doesn't it? You get online, the airline's search engine is slick and works well, there's availability on the flight you want and you go to pay....and suddenly the price is 25 times as much.
- Around the World in Thrifty Ways Round the world with (mostly) budget airlines
- The £104 Weekend - ideas for getaways Using Skyscanner’s “Weekend break” option can give you ideas for short trips away that you might otherwise not consider. This article suggest five, very different destinations which might inspire you to find others too.
- Sitting Comfortably? - finding the right airline seat On a recent long-haul flight, I was offered a seat...
- Leg Room - how much will you get? Seat pitch can be defined as the distance between a single point on an aircraft seat and the identical point on the seat in front.
- Flight Search Engines - who are the Top Guns? We take a look at the various travel search engines out there and discover that choosing the right one could save you several hundred pounds.
- The Cheapest UK Airports Skyscanner looks into which are the cheapest UK airports from which to fly and discovers some surprising results.
Tuesday 5 February 2008
- Airport Security - leave your rocks and palm trees here... I shall openly state for the record that I do...
Monday 21 January 2008
- Valet Parking - a service worth paying for? Do you fancy leaving your car at the airport terminal and having someone deliver it back to you when you return? Skyscanner explains the benefits of valet parking.
Sunday 20 January 2008
- Who’s the best (and worst) airline?
- ID - what you'll need to travel Long gone are the days when airlines would let you fly without travel identification. In these times of increasingly tightened airport security, it is vital that all travellers have the correct documentation to enable them to fly.
- Airline Pilots - more visibility please Flying is a funny business. Most of us who fly on commercial airlines live in a comparatively safe world and yet when we step onboard a plane, we place our lives in the hands of complete strangers.
- The Best Round-the-World Ticket? If you are attempting to buy a round-the-world ticket (RTW), you can be faced with quite a bewildering array of options. Fortunately, at Skyscanner, we know some friendly agents from leading travel companies who have sat down and explained the various options available to the world traveller as well as providing their recommendation for the best ticket.
- International Rovers - travelling with your pets Many people want to travel with their pets. For some,...
- The Sky’s the Limit - the impact of deregulation The impact of the Open Skies agreement for the travel industry and the travelling public.
- One Stop Shop for Multi-hop - interlining explained Skyscanner - the online, flight search engine - has recently launched their new interlining service allowing travellers to link flights with different carriers to reach their destination.
- Family Travel: flying with kids There are a number of ways of making yourself very unpopular with a large number of people very quickly. You can: become a politician, send off Jonny Wilkinson or Wayne Rooney three minutes before the end of a world cup final, appear on Big Brother, decide to become a traffic warden or, simplest of all, travel with small children on a plane.
- Fluid Dynamics - taking liquids through security Having fallen foul of the rules regarding what liquids you can and can’t take through airport security, we tell you exactly what is allowed.
We suggest a site designed to help you choose the airline most suited to your needs. Be it quality of food, in-flight entertainment, seat pitch, friendliness of staff or any other relevant criteria you care to think of, this site could make your journey more enjoyable. (We also tell you about some airline shockers too).
Thursday 17 January 2008
- Flying Trivia - your questions answered Ever wondered how something weighing several hundred tons can remain airborne or why your ears pop on take off and landing? Then here are the answers.
