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To ski..or not to ski?……That is the question

Determined to hate it, I set off last week on my first ever ski holiday. I packed my knee support, back support, voltarol gel, painkillers and about 15 layers of clothes (which gives you a good insight into my ‘confidence’ in my potential skiing ability). I also swiftly upgraded my travel insurance to include winter [...]

Going on holiday, don’t leave home without..?

I don’t think there is anything more satisfying than marking up some days off on the work calendar for a well deserved holiday.  You’ve booked the flights and accommodation, you have the time off work, you’ve arranged your travel insurance …….now all that you have to do is pack your bags.
But what must-have items to [...]

‘I have a bone to pick with you!!’ – Delta airlines loses dog

‘There’s nothing worse at the end of a nice relaxing holiday than discovering the airline has lost your luggage…Or is there?
Canadian, Josiah Allen, has more cause to complain than most after Delta lost his pet dog!
Returning home from a holiday in Mexico on 3rd May 2010, Josiah found that Delta Air Lines had lost his [...]

Invasion of the Body Scanners – Privacy concern or travel necessity?

The use of airport body scanners, introduced in the UK in response to the growing threat of terrorism may be unlawful, the Equality and Human Rights Commission has warned. It is being reported that the scanners may be breaking discrimination law as well as breaching passengers’ rights to privacy.
What’s your feeling on this? Does it [...]

Facebook Faux Pas

“What’s on my mind?” – every time I log onto Facebook, I’m asked this question. Considering the eclectic mix of family, friends and work colleagues that I’m ‘friends’ with, I’m reluctant to spill the beans. My mam doesn’t need to know about last nights shenanigans any more than my boss does. So, when it comes [...]