Get away from it all, even the office

New research shows that over half of all holidaymakers have their break interrupted by a call from the office and 1 in 5 cannot switch off entirely during their precious weeks away.

So what is the solution? Lounging on the beach can certainly be relaxing, but if the lure of a good book is not enough, you may find your mind wandering to more corporate matters.

A skiing holiday can solve all these problems by keeping you well and truly occupied with navigating the slopes, and once you have made it safely back to the chalet there is always the Glühwein and cheese fondue to help you nod off. Even if that fails to relax you, mobile phone reception and internet connections are fairly rare in the mountains!

Weekend breaks get nearer to home

Now that the summer holidays are started the pressure is on to keep the kids entertained, but what about a slightly more cultured break for the grown-ups? If a weekend is all you've got, Glasgow could well be the ideal destination. Easily accessible by railway (or flight) your weekend break will not be hampered by awkward travel arrangements.

Once you arrive the options are endless, you can explore the streets of fashionable boutiques, pausing at pavement cafes for some light refreshment. Glasgow also benefits from a rich artistic heritage with tours of Rennie Mackintosh's inspiring School of Art and the Necropolis running daily.

If it is some lighter entertainment that you are after, than Glasgow really does have it all. The legendary pub scene has been complemented with a growing number of trendy bars and restaurants to suit all tastes. So all in all, a weekend break to Glasgow does a lot to recharge the batteries, without travelling too far.

School holidays on the slopes

Although the summer holidays are practically upon us, it is never too early to start planning how to keep the kids entertained when the next school break rolls around. Instead of dragging them on an expensive tour of cinemas, wacky warehouses and McDonalds of the region why not get away from it all and hit the piste?

As well as keeping the kids entertained, a ski holiday package has the added benefit of actually being enjoyable for you as well! Ski resorts are now well equipped with classes and activities aimed at children, who, with any luck will be tired out by all the fresh air, leaving you to enjoy a romantic hot chocolate by a roaring log fire......

Last minute holiday deals

With literally just days left before the summer holidays begin, now is your last chance to make the most of some great holiday packages at the last minute before the beaches are swarming with over-excited school children!

So what are you waiting for? Get on line now and grab yourself a great last minute holiday deal.

City breaks to Vienna

Whilst the architecture can be rather daunting, the restaurants and bars of Vienna are very welcoming, which is useful as it is decidedly a city to get lost in (and not always on purpose).

The summer months play host to numerous music festivals, ranging from classical to jazz through modern dance and the streets are over-taken with performers and other general revellers.

As far as weekend breaks go, Vienna is a very cultural one; this vibrant city is postiveley bristling with museums, markets and galleries, assuming you can tear yourself away from the multitude of cafes for long enough to actually visit them.

Booking ski holidays the easy way

Spending a sunny afternoon booking your winter holiday may not be high on everyone's list of priorities at the moment, but by booking your ski holiday package now you will benefit from a huge range of choices when it comes to booking your ski resort, and the best deals when it comes to ensuring you get a bargain break.

So how you achieve all of these without spending an entire day in the travel agents? Easy, get on line and check out some great ski holiday offers.

900 shopping miles a year - what a waste!

Britons travel an average of 900 miles a year to out of town shopping centres (and endless more miles trailing around the same old shops)....... surely there are better places to travel to?

Here at Holiday Choices we firmly believe that there are..... Prague, Paris and Malaga to name but a few. So take a break from all that shopping and travel somewhere interesting this year!

Power to the People

The growth of internet usage in the travel sector has seen an increase in the power of consumers to dictate what kind of holiday they want, where they want it, and perhaps more importantly, how much they want to pay for it.

The result? Cheap air tickets and cheap holidays available online!

Childcare costs go up in Summer holidays

It seems the world is conspiring against parents during the school holidays; not only does the cost of trips abroad escalate, so does the cost of staying at home with a reported 3% rise in the cost of childcare.

So what's the solution? Late minute holiday deals are a great way to get something cheap at the last minute; although with kids in tow in can be a gamble as to where your accommodation will be.

Another good alternative is to book your holiday long way in advance and benefit from early booking discounts. Obviously this isn't going to work for the summer, but now is the deal time to book your winter holidays. Booking ski holidays early means you can chose your resort at leisure, and get some practise in!

Ski country....... USA

As we enjoy our hottest week of the summer so far, people all over Britain are jetting off to the United States to enjoy some (very expensive) sun. Now whilst the British weather is notoriously unpredictable, things have been looking up in the sun-stakes recently, meaning it is not crucial to spend a week abroad this summer to keep your tan up to date.

So what better way to stretch your holiday budget than by scrapping the expensive trip to warmer climes in favour of a winter ski holiday in the states?

With some excellent ski special offers available on the market, there is no better time to book your winter holidays, and by searching for your holiday online you can spend more time in the garden, topping up that tan for free!

.travel domains to be launched in Sept

In an attempt to protect genuine travel aggregator sites from cowboy traders, and to ease the search process, '.travel' domains are to be made available by September of this year.

A rigorous checking process will ensure all entrants are bona fida traders, but members of the ETOA (European Tour Operators Association) will be accepted via a stream-lined system, so keep your eyes open for some great, genuine deals!

Britains first for online travel booking

Britains are ahead of the game when it comes to grabbing cheap holidays online with 22% of us booking over the internet. 44% of us who take advantage of holiday travel booking bargains think online services are 'very good', compared to only 20% globally.

The number of last minute holiday deals and cheap air tickets available over the internet play a big part in Britain's love of online travel booking, and the fact that none of us can resist a bargain!

Cheap holidays.... expensive airports?

Despite the influx of cheap holidays and cheap air tickets on the market, Britons are still spending a fortune on their annual breaks.... at the airport. Recent reports claim that Britons spend an average of £120 at the airport on duty fre, last minute items and currency exchange, thats before we have even stepped onto the plane!

Last minute Paris breaks

For the ultimate in romantic get-a-ways, Paris has it all. The city of chic, Paris weekend packages include enough cafes, bars, architecture, windy streets and boutiques to soften even the hardest of hearts. With some great deals on weekend breaks now available, there is no better time to get yourself away; a romantic short break may be just what you need to recharge your batteries before the summer holiday onslaught begins!

Last minute skiing holidays?

Ok, so booking your winter holiday now may not seem last minute exactly, but when it comes to making the most of family skiing holidays, now is the time to get your practice lessons booked.

The massive range of cheap ski holidays available is a fantastic solution to the annual family-holiday problem. With a bit of everything for everybody, off-piste and on, a ski holiday package is a great all-rounder, but to really get the best out of break it might be an idea to get some lessons booked in now, giving you more chance to show off your style on the slopes!

Cheap holidays can be undone by expensive money

The abundance of holiday packages and last minute airfare deals on offer mean that actually booking and getting to your chosen holiday destination is not always the most expensive part of your annual trip abroad.

It can be the smaller things such as suntan lotion and currency that break the bank. So to avoid any unnecessary expense, the Guardian has published some information on the best currency offers on the high street, helping you enjoy more truly cheap holidays!