March 2020
Olympics 2020
Olympics History and disruption All being well the 2020 Summer Olympic Games will go ahead in Japan from 24 July to 8 August. At the moment the IOC, the games’ governing body is still [...]
M is Mauritius
M is for Mauritius Mauritius is an island nation in the Indian Ocean about 2,000 kilometres (1,200 mi) off the southeast coast of the African continent. It is a tropical island, part of an archipelago, [...]
February 2020
E Is For…
E is for Extra costs There are various costs and charges to watch out for that could cost you money before you have even boarded your plane. One of the most irritating is that [...]
Passport Advice
Passport advice post-Brexit Many people are asking whether they can still use their burgundy-coloured passports following the UK’s departure from the EU. At the time of writing these passports will remain valid up to [...]
January 2020
Winter Holidays
Winter holidays without the skiing While an early New Year holiday traditionally is about skiing, what if you don’t want to ski but still fancy a break in snowy surroundings? There are plenty of [...]
Wedding Trends
2020 wedding trends are all about sustainability The New Year celebrations had barely ended when the first of the season’s wedding fairs was upon us. According to the “pundits” this year’s biggest theme is [...]
December 2019
Ski Resorts
You don’t have to visit ski resorts only in January or February It is something of a tradition for us to take a skiing trip in the New Year and below is the list [...]
November 2019
driving and loved ones
Let us help you take some of the stress out of Christmas Christmas is meant to be a time for bringing families together. But it can add to the stress if you need to [...]
Pantos
Have you booked your panto tickets yet? If you have children or grandchildren Christmas would not be the same without the joy of taking them to the panto. There’s a wide range of choices [...]
October 2019
Christmas Markets
Home or Europe? 2019 Christmas markets Visiting a Christmas market has become something of a tradition for those seeking a short late-autumn break and we have researched some of the less obvious destinations for [...]
J Is For Japan
Japan is having a sporty couple of years, as host of the Rugby World Cup this year and the Olympics next year. The Olympics will be based around the Tokyo Prefecture and will run [...]
September 2019
Climate Change
Climate change and getting rid of your car On September 20, 2019, the Global Climate Strike is set to be the biggest climate mobilisation in history, with the activists Extinction Rebellion calling on adults [...]
+++ STOP PRESS +++ Pilot Strikes
Stop Press! Pilot Strikes and cancelled flights our advice Our message to you – keep in touch! At the time of writing further strikes by both BA and Ryanair pilots are expected throughout September. [...]
August 2019
Delayed Flights
Delayed Flights Don’t worry, we take care of you At the time of writing an IT glitch had caused delays and cancellations for British Airways passengers and at peak holiday season, of course. But [...]
On A Jaunt In August
On A Jaunt This August But hiring a taxi is expensive, isn’t it? You might think hiring us to drive you when you are off on a jaunt either for the day or for [...]
July 2019
Airline Awards
The best airlines awards 2019 as voted for by the public The Skytrax world airlines awards are eagerly-awaited and were compiled via an online survey of consumers over a period from September 2018 to [...]
Newmarket Summer
You don’t have to know anything about horses to go to the races Are you planning a treat for someone special and in need of ideas or looking for something a bit different for [...]
June 2019
G is For
G is for….. Gatwick airport. The airport has two terminals, North and South, with different airlines flying from each. The Gatwick website has a handy guide, Which Terminal? Listing all the airlines and from [...]
Stress Free Family Travel
Are we nearly there yet? Summer holidays are nearly upon us and with, hopefully, good weather we are more likely to be taking longer family trips both at home and abroad. But long journeys [...]
May 2019
Festival Time
Suffolk’s very own festivals will soon be here June and July are the months for Suffolk’s fine collection of festivals and here’s hoping for fine weather! A selection of events from June 2019 includes: [...]
Summer Dining
Something to celebrate? There’s always something to celebrate in the summer – end of A levels? Good exam results? An engagement? Family events? And on June 16, of course, it’s Fathers’ Day. It may [...]
April 2019
Driving Home
Driving home from the airport after a holiday? Among our most enjoyable jobs is seeing families off on holiday at the airport and picking them up happy, relaxed and rested on their return. There [...]
D is For…
D is for … Delays, drones and other travel disasters Flights and rail journeys can be delayed for all sorts of reasons, from the rogue Drone that shut Gatwick Airport last Christmas to strikes [...]
March 2019
C is For…
C is for ……. Cost is perhaps top of the list of possible concerns when you are planning a holiday. While you may have saved up the costs of that long dreamed-of cruise or [...]
Home Grown Family Attractions
Some ideas for the summer holidays in the UK If you are planning ahead for the summer holidays and unsure about what rules and regulations will apply after the UK leaves the EU you [...]
February 2019
Easter Holidays
Home or abroad for Easter? Easter was a little earlier than usual last year and school holidays started at the end of March. This year most school spring terms end around April 4, by [...]
A is For Assistance
A is for.. Assistance Do your worries about your lack of mobility make you think twice about using a taxi service? Do you quail at the prospect of dealing with luggage and airport check-ins? [...]
January 2019
Valentines
The weird and wonderful world of Valentine’s day While you are scratching your head wondering what you will do to make it a special Valentine’s day for the one you love, we’ve been doing [...]
Trade Fair Season
Trade fair and business exhibition season is coming up! No business can survive without customers and clients and for many businesses trustworthy and reliable suppliers are equally important. While internet research, trade associations and [...]
December 2018
January Skiing
Hitting the slopes in January? For many people the best thing about January is getting out of the country after the Christmas and New Year excesses and hitting the ski slopes. Europe is the [...]
Winter Snow
How to be prepared for driving in wintry conditions So far, we have had a pretty mild autumn, and hopefully it will stay that way. But if we have a repeat of the three-week [...]
November 2018
Panto Season
Pantos are not only for children! A trip to see a panto is as much a traditional part of the festive season as turkey and Christmas pud. What makes a panto special? The obvious [...]
Visit Santa in Finnish Lapland
There’s more to Lapland than Father Christmas Taking the children to see Father Christmas in Finnish Lapland can be a good way to introduce them to the joys of travel and of experiencing other [...]
October 2018
Christmas Markets
Christmas markets in Europe and at home Visiting a traditional Christmas market in Europe has become an increasingly popular part of the festive season and a popular way to take a short break as [...]
Winter Cruises
Winter cruises for all ages and climates When the nights start to draw in and the weather turns grey and gloomy many of us start dreaming of escape. It’s no surprise that winter is [...]
September 2018
Autumn Breaks
Top up your energy levels with a short Autumn break There is a while to go yet before the next festive break – and no we’re not going to mention THAT word just yet! [...]
When loved ones are in hospital a long way from home
We all want the best of medical care for our loved ones if they should suffer from a serious illness. As medical knowledge and techniques have developed and the technology has become more sophisticated, [...]
August 2018
Packing for a holiday break?
Packing for a holiday break? Given the recent problems passengers have experienced with reclaiming baggage that has been stored in the aircraft holds during a flight, particularly but not only at Stansted, you may [...]
Driving in Rain & Fog
Four things to remember when driving in rain and fog After a month of unbroken sunshine the forecast appears about to change to heavy rain and possibly thunderstorms, depending on what part of the [...]
July 2018
What If You Can’t Drive
What if you can’t, or don’t want to, drive anymore? More than a third of us say that we no longer enjoy driving according to a survey carried out by the Institute of Advanced [...]
Business Travel Tips
Share your tips for stress-free business travel It’s said that the one thing entrepreneur Richard Branson never travels without is a notebook. No, not a high-tech variety, just a simple, paper notebook for recording [...]
June 2018
Wedding Fever
Wedding fever! Did you know the average cost of a wedding in the UK is now estimated to be £27,000? Some of the newer wedding trends we have come across for 2018 venues include [...]
May 2018
Driver Fatigue
If you’re in a hurry to get home after a long flight don’t drive yourself Business travel overseas can be demanding and exhausting since the itinerary is unlikely to allow much time for acclimatisation [...]
Treat your Business Clients
Going the extra mile for your business clients at Newmarket Winning a new order and building a solid business relationship with clients who trust your company is not only about being competitive or demonstrating [...]
Our favourite hassle-free airports
While you can fly to almost anywhere in the world from the UK’s main airport hubs at Stansted, Gatwick, and Heathrow, they are not exactly user-friendly and there is an awful lot of walking [...]
March 2018
Trade fair and business exhibition season is here!
No business can survive without customers and clients and for many businesses trustworthy and reliable suppliers are equally important. While internet research, trade associations and brochures may be a good source of initial research [...]
January 2018
Suffolk Jewels – The Suffolk Show
Suffolk Jewels – The Suffolk Show A much loved annual event The summer half term would not be complete without the annual Suffolk Show at Trinity Park, on the edge of Ipswich. It is [...]
Suffolk Jewels – Minsmere
Suffolk Jewels – Minsmere Minsmere nature reserve If wildlife, especially birds, and getting out in the fresh air somewhere tranquil appeals there is nowhere better than the RSPB nature reserve at Minsmere on Suffolk’s [...]
Suffolk Jewels – Stour Valley, Dedham Vale & Brett Valley
Suffolk Jewels – Stour Valley, Dedham Vale & Brett Valley We have a suggestion for a day out on a route taking you through some of Suffolk’s most famous and beautiful countryside. Flatford Our [...]
Suffolk Jewels – The Heritage Coast
Suffolk Jewels –Heritage Coast Whether you go for a day or make a weekend of it Suffolk’s aptly-named Heritage Coast offers a variety of treats, whatever the weather may bring. Get there early enough, [...]
Suffolk Jewels – Lavenham
Suffolk Jewels – Lavenham Here in Suffolk we’re fortunate that there are so many beautiful and interesting historic places to visit that there is no shortage of places to take visiting guests. So we [...]
