Ski resorts keep holiday blues at bay

A recent report has found that one in ten British holidaymakers end up having blazing rows with travel companions when the weather turns bad, apparently because we are stuck for anything better to do.

Even more depressing is the recommended solution to holiday-boredom; take your laptop with you so you can email people at home when you get fed up of spending quality time with your nearest and dearest. Perhaps a better solution would be to select a holiday that has a bit more to offer in the way of entertainment.

Ski resorts are well equipped to deal with all sorts of weather variations. Obviously there is the snow and the mountains to keep you going, failing that there are interesting local villages to explore, and even of that doesn't keep you occupied, all that fresh air and fondue will make you feel so relaxed that it will only be the log fire left blazing at the end of the day.

More holidays = happier people

Ground-breaking research has unearthed a formula decreeing that people who do not like their jobs and only go on one holiday a year will probably be miserable for most of the time, hardly a revelation there then.

So what is the solution? Jack in your job and travel the World is the ideal answer, but not so practical. The next best thing.... have more holidays! By spreading your holidays out over the winter and then summer months you get more holiday time, and more anticipation time.

With a huge number of budget skiing holidays available, even normal people can afford to take two breaks. So get put your swimming trunks in the bottom drawer for another year and dig out your woolly hat, you'll be out enjoying the snow before you know it!

Home truths: family holidays, a parents' survival guide

According to a nationwide survey, a third of families would rather stay at home or go away with colleagues from work than go on bargain holidays with their own children.

Late holiday deals are good for your health

In fact, any holiday is good for your health, but late holiday deals must be especially good on the basis that the low costs are easier on the blood pressure.

An official report has announced that everything about the beach is good for you; the sand is a skin exfoliator, the sea salt and fresh air are cure all miracle balms, the swimming and playing frisbee is good for your physique and the ice-creams, fish and chips and sugary doughnuts are good for the soul!

So what are you waiting for? With hundreds of cheap package holidays on offer there is no excuse, and your body will thank you for it.

Winter holidays best way to avoid summer travel crush

Increasing demand for air travel and a lack of training has resulted in a shortage of pilots available for the summer surge.
The best way to avoid delays and cancelled flights is to postpone your holidays until the winter when the reduced number of travellers will help ensure flights run smoothly. You can take advantage of budget skiing holidays and enjoy cheap ski flights, safe in the knowledge that there should actually be some pilots free to take you there!

Online travel search empowers holidaymakers

Recent research by Jupiter Media discovered that the average online holiday-searcher compares airfares over 3.2 websites and hotel prices over 3.0 sites. Good news for bargain hunters, and good news for online travel agents selling discount flight deals and discount travel packages.

Weekend breaks for the grown-ups

For those of us jetting off abroad anytime soon, chances are yours will be a child-friendly holiday, why else would you chose the busiest time of the year for your relaxing break? And whilst quality time with the kids is always important, it may result in a holiday not tailored entirely towards your needs.
So what is the solution? Two weeks on a beach with the kids, and a more serene weekend break just for you later on in the year. Babysitters notwithstanding, a weekend break can be cheaper than you think with a choice of last minute deals and great accommodation. Get some inspiration with our selection of the top ten city break destinations and then head off to the beach with a smile, knowing that a relaxing, peaceful break is just around the corner!