Tag: holidays

MSC Cruises – Introducing the ‘Social Quotient’

With over 1 billion people using Instagram each month, it’s not surprising that we all care about how our followers respond to our pictures.

But with Instagram having rocked the social media world by announcing it will be trialling hidden likes in a bid to limit any negative mental health effects, it’s clear that the time has come to focus more on taking pictures that will capture our fondest memories, rather than how many likes they might get. Continue reading MSC Cruises – Introducing the ‘Social Quotient’

Spend a weekend In America’s East Coast World Heritage City: Edinburgh welcomes new direct flight to Philadelphia

The launch of American Airlines’ new direct flight route to Philadelphia International Airport from Edinburgh in April allows Scottish travellers to plan a long weekend exploring the East Coast city of Philadelphia, which is rich in history, arts and culture, vibrant neighbourhoods, plus tax-free shopping hotspots. Continue reading Spend a weekend In America’s East Coast World Heritage City: Edinburgh welcomes new direct flight to Philadelphia

Holiday costs fall across Europe

  • Sunny Beach, Bulgaria remains Europe’s best bargain – prices are down 10.7 per cent
  • The Algarve is cheapest in the eurozone – less than half the price in Sorrento
  • Prices have dropped year-on-year in three-quarters of resorts, with the biggest fall of over 20 per cent in Limassol, Cyprus

While sterling may remain in a period of flux in the coming weeks, one thing more certain is that bargain-hunting holidaymakers will find their pounds stretch furthest in Sunny Beach, Bulgaria, which is best value of 20 European beach resorts surveyed for the Post Office Travel Money Holiday Costs Barometer.  Continue reading Holiday costs fall across Europe

Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter

The Easter holidays are fast approaching and can prove a challenge when it comes to finding fun activities for the children. Pets at Home has the answer, with its free interactive ‘My Pet Pals’ workshops, held in store between 30th March and 14th April. Continue reading Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter