A City Break in Edinburgh
by Lucie Watt on 09/02/10 at 9:53 am
At the end of November 2009, my husband and I took a long awaited 2 night city break to Edinburgh in Scotland.
We travelled from Gatwick Airport on a Sunday morning flight with British Airways, which was a smooth and quick flight, simplified by taking just hand luggage which enabled us to speed through the airport [...]
Florida – A US State like no other…
by luke on 17th July 09
If you’re planning a trip to Florida soon, here are a few ideas of what you could see and do in this unique part of the United States.
Flying into Miami is the easiest option as you could spend a few nights relaxing and shaking off any jet-lag. A great place to stay would be around [...]
UK Festival Guide – Part 2
by chrisbarter on 10th June 09
Biggies
T In The Park
10-12 July, Balado, Kinross-shire.
The line-up is quite stunning for this. Presumably they’ve pulled out all the stops as this is Scotland’s only large festival. Mainstream acts include The Specials, The Streets, Pet Shop Boys, Franz Ferdinand and Lily Allen. James Morrison and Nick Cave could bring you down but your girlfriend should [...]
UK Festival Guide – Part 1
by chrisbarter on 9th June 09
Biggies
Below is your guide to the best music festivals that are coming up this summer. The Typical British Summer! Sun, Rain, & Wind? Read and find out what the essential items that you will need for the festivals this summer ranging from waterproof clothing to sun lotions and Sun hats, this guide has got it [...]
Packyourbags Travel Store Newsletter – Our Biggest Ever Competition!
by Tweeky on 5th June 09
Check out the latest Bumper edition of the Packyourbags Travel Store Newsletter, to celebrate the beginning of the Summer festival season Packyourbags Travel Store is giving away a festivals essentials pack worth over £180 in our largest ever competition! For a chance to enter the competition read the Packyourbags Newsletter Now.
The Bumper edition of the [...]
The Festival Survival Guide (£4.50 and a sausage!)
by chrisbarter on 22nd May 09
So you’re lucky enought to be going to a festival this year. What do you need?
You will need a tent and sleeping bag; they will be your sanctuary when you need to escape the 24hr mayhem. Don’t forget tent pegs but don’t bother with a mallet, you can borrow one from the organised couple next [...]
Packyourbags Latest Newsletter – Issue 47
by Chris on 19th May 09
Check out the latest edition of the Packyourbags newsletter, featuring great early summer break deals to Spain, Greece, Turkey and more…
There are great last minute phone only deals to a range of destinations from just £38.00pp per night!
In this edition of packyourbags newsletter enter our competition to win a Gelert Travel accessories pack in time [...]
Festival Season – Essential Festival Gear
by Chris on 12th May 09
The Festival season is upon us, summer 2009 is going to be a great year for festivals, but what about the weather? In past years we have seen Glastonbury washed out, people swamped knee high in mud, being battered by the wind and rain, don’t let this put you off! Stock up with the latest [...]
Full StoryShould Ski Helmets be made compulsory?
by Chris on 14th April 09
Following the death of Actress Natasha Richardson back in March 2009 a debate has been sparked as to whether Ski helmets should be made compulsory for all Ski & Snowboarders.
Natasha Richardson was not wearing a Ski helmet but a spokes person says there’s no way of knowing if she would have been protected if she had [...]
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