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Ryanair Review

travelling b — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 08:04:38 +0000

Ryanair is a Dublin-based airline company that was established in 1985. The airline quickly became a well known in Europe for their highly competitive pricing in airline tickets. The business currently owns more than 270 aircrafts and is constantly adding more to its fleet as they expand and revise their routes.

Advantages of Ryanair

The airline company is well known for their “no-frills” ticket prices. While airline companies are struggling to keep the prices down, the airline Ryanair doesn’t seem to have any problem cutting the cost of their ticket to attract new passengers. It’s also an advantage for passengers of Ryanair as the company continues to expand their routes. This means passengers don’t have to transfer airlines as they stay with Ryanair and save money on airfare.

Disadvantages of Ryanair

Because of the no-frills airfare, Ryanair has to cut costs on almost everything. In-flight entertainment is almost non-existent in most of the routes and there is no in-flight meal. On the contrary, most Ryanair’s passengers agree that the pilot’s sales pitch is pretty annoying, especially when the flights themselves are rarely smooth and relaxing.

Recently, the company announced that it’s closing all its baggage counters and passengers have to check-in online or get in touch with their call center at least 4-hours before departure time. It’s highly recommended to travel with only carry-ons as this can only mean inconvenience and additional cost. Space can also be a problem in Ryanair as the airline tries to accommodate as many passengers as they can.

If you’re looking to save on airfare and can deal with a few inconveniences along the way, Ryanair could be your airline. The small inconveniences can be a little bit discouraging but they are necessary to keep the costs down.

Top Tips to Save Money on Flights

travelling b — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 10:13:37 +0000

Saving money on flights requires some planning and preparation. There are actually some “tricks” you can use so that you can avoid spending too much on airline tickets and other fees. These are smart tips you can use in your next flight to enjoy your travel without the heavy financial burden.

Check for “Red Eye” Flight

Red eye flights refer to flight schedules that depart at night and arrive in the destination early in the morning. These flights are usually more affordable compared to flights during the day.

Fly Weekdays

Flights from Tuesday to Thursday are often more affordable than flights from Friday to Monday. The demand for weekend flights is higher which means they are more expensive.

Practice Smart Reservation

Purchase your tickets at least three weeks before the departure date. This is the ideal time to purchase airline tickets because the fees are usually the lowest for advanced reservations. Once the economy seats are taken, the next most expensive fare (business) will be sold.

Learn to Control Your Luggage

As much as possible, avoid checking-in your luggage. There are individuals who opted to check-in their luggage but the only content of their bags are heavy jackets. Better wear them on flight to avoid extra fees.

Compare Ticket Prices

The best thing about airline competition is that airlines will always try to beat each other in ticket prices. As much as possible, compare the ticket prices of different airlines and other online reservation sites. It’s also a smart idea to compare the ticket prices of online travel companies with the actual airline website.

British Airways flights to…Heaven

travelling cheap — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 08:32:37 +0000

If you are feeling depressed, suicidal or suffer from a chronic terminal disease, why not try to kill yourself with sandwiches supplied by British Airways on-board to hell.

With more emulsifiers than any other ingredients, packed with preservatives, acidity regulators, maltodextrin, dextrose and a number of modified ingredients, the infamous Cheddar & Mushroom Roll will kill you slowly and painfully. Euthanasia groups have praised BA for it’s help in offering a way-out across all economy (aka cattle class) seats.

For damage limitation, orange juice accompanies the lethal sandwich, as well as 2 slices of genetically modified watermelon grown on Mars.

On the upside, it smells and tastes like a piece of an alien aircraft and it is suitable for vegetarians (especially those fed up with their miserable meat-less life).

Unfortunately for all those wanting to kill themselves at home, the sandwich is only available in domestic and European flights.

Last Minute Holidays in Rio de Janeiro

travelling b — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 07:12:36 +0000

One of the most searched terms in any travel website around Christmas and New Year is without doubts “last minute holidays”. We looked around the web ourselves to spot where the best deals and discounts are happening right now. TAP and Air France, for example, offer pretty good return fares for South America destinations, in particular Rio de Janeiro flights from £425.

Going to Brazil definitely sounds like an exciting holiday for a well deserved sunny break at this time of the year. So, here is some advice for those who do manage to grab a last minute occasion flight to Rio de Janeiro.

You will soon find out that the Brazilian metropolis has an endless offer in terms of high quality accommodation and trendy shopping which can turn out to be pretty expensive. This obviously means that money saving can become challenging but downgrading on hotel stars will mean less safety for your staying. Cheaper alternative solutions to the classy hotels along Copacabana and Ipanema areas is to look for apartment rentals in less touristic areas of town.

Also, remember that the best things in life are free. Spending your days on Rio’s beautiful beaches is one of the best treats the town has to offer. Here you can relax while sunbathing, do plenty of surfing or remain on the dry land playing soccer and beach volley. Before heading for a tour of the city, remember to pop into Riotur Office of Copacabana and pick up a free copy of maps and brochures. You will find all the attractions and events listed as well as discount vouchers in order to plan your tour independently and without relying on any sort of guide.

A couple of practical things not to forget before leaving: make a photocopy of your roundtrip flight ticket and once in Brazil, store your passport in a safe place while always carrying a photocopy with you.

Cheap flights to Australia

travelling b — Wed, 25 Mar 2009 17:34:30 +0000

When it comes to travelling to Australia, a lot of people choose not to go, because it costs way too much money. However, what people do not know is that there are a number of ways that you can save money on trips to Australia.

Today we are going to cover a few tips that you can use to make sure that you get the most out of your trip to Australia, and you get it for less!

First, try and find an online website to purchase your plane tickets. Many websites will offer great deals and great packages if you book online. Not only can you save money this way, but it is a lot faster as well. Most of the time online airlines do not charge for printing tickets online, but if you get them over the phone or in person, you will be charged a fee. This is a fee that can be avoided.

Last, but not least, if you have a choice, be sure to travel to Australia during non peak months. This means that you should try and go during May through August. These are the times that you are going to get the best deals to Australia, because its the winter months. Remember, winter in Australia kind of feels like summer in Europe, so most people will find the weather nicer anyway.

Great round trip tickets to Australia start as low as Â£488.

Cheap flights to Hanover

travelling b — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 18:29:33 +0000

Step (better said fly) into spring of 2009 and visit Hanover. It is a city in Germany with a population of more than 500,000.

Travelling Cheap would like you to spend some time outdoors, seeing the main touristic attraction of Hanover are The Royal Gardens of Herrenhausen. It is one of the greatest European baroque gardens and you can visit the Grotto and the Orangerie.

Berggarten is the botanical garden in Hanover which hosts one of the biggest collection of orchids, free-flying birds and butterflies. The Georgengarten is an English landscape garden and its main points of interest are the Leibniz Temple and the Georgen Pallace. The landmark of Hanover is The New Town Hall. Inside this building you will find the only working diagonal lift in Germany.

Even if it is not a very big city, Hanover is the perfect place for outdoor activities because it has many parks, gardens, forests and lakes, rivers and canals. The ideal spring destination. And the good news is that you can find cheap flights to Hanover (one-way from Â£24).

What about a cheap holiday in Morocco?

travelling b — Wed, 18 Mar 2009 17:12:44 +0000

Morocco is a place where the east meets the west and not only from a cultural point of view. It may be close to Europe but the experience and the culture of the Moroccans is far from that of any Europeans which is why going to Morocco is a totally different experience and many Europeans enjoy travelling to Morocco and living for a few days a very different culture and lifestyle.

The climate in Morocco is excellent. People come here to enjoy the Mediterranean climate and visit the beaches, mountains and deserts. Visiting Morocco will show you how vast their natural gifts are. You can go up in the mountains and enjoy a skiing holiday or go to the Western Sahara and ride on camels or horses and of course, you can bring your 4×4â€™s and enjoy a fun and wild ride.

Go to Marrakech or Fez and be enticed by a world of magic. Youâ€™ll see snake charmers play with their dancing snakes, crowded places where shoppers frolic to bring home something to remember their vacation with. It is fun to be in this place and youâ€™ll surely have good deals as well.

Its rich history is carved in its ancient monuments and buildings. Because of its location, many foreigners from the ancient world were attracted to Morocco that they left their footprints in the Moroccan history. Romans, ancient Greeks, and Vandals have been to Morocco and the Arabs brought Islam to the land. Its history is one of the many reasons for tourists to come and experience the magic of Morocco.

Return flights to Morocco start from eur 16.21 for a private room or can get even cheaper if you take a shared room for as little as euro 11.71.

Stylish Barcelona for less

travelling b — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 18:21:13 +0000

There are a lot of very stylish Spanish cities to visit, but Barcelona is, by far, one of the most talked about. This is a city that is not only stylish but sophisticated as well. What most people find out when they travel to Barcelona is that it has the big appeal of a large European city. At the same time, it has the culture and warmth of a Mediterranean village. There are tons of things to see and do in Barcelona, so plan on making more than one trip to this amazing location!

First of all, you are going to find tons of Roman remains throughout the whole city. This is one of the major appeals to a lot of tourists. There are also a lot of fun shops to visit as well.

In fact, just walking down Las Ramblas, which is a street that runs through the heart of the city, you will find tons of great cafÃ©s, street performers, restaurants, and other fun custom shops. This city really does have the right blend of both tourism and local charm.

Next you have to stop by the Barcelona Cathedral. It’s located right in the heart of Gothic Quarter. This is a very stunning look at Gothic architecture at its best. Also located in the square are a lot of shops and cafÃ©s as well. This is a very charming area of the city and a must see for any tourist.

After that you have to stop by the most poplar port in all of Barcelona, which is called Port Olimpic. This is located between the two most popular beaches, which are called Icaria and Barceloneta. On this port you are going to find a great walking path that you can travel down to see the best view of a sunset you have ever seen. On this Port there are a lot of pubs and restaurants as well.

Return flights for Barcelona start from £64 pp. Cheap hostel accommodation starts from eur 10.

Tasteful holidays in Spain

travelling b — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 18:36:21 +0000

With four different official languages, Spain is a definite tourist spot where you can eat great food, have loads of fun and experience something totally new.

One thing you have to try is their vast choices of food. Indulge in a culinary experience that will leave your senses overflowing with joy. From El Frite or Fried Lamb to their famous rice dish Paella, Spain (flights from Â£22) will definitely have you wanting more and more. Or can also try to snack on some light finger foods such as their Calamares Fritos, yummy squid fried in a special batter for a delightful taste or how about some chicken wings dipped in flavourful garlic? No matter what you choose, this countryâ€™s food will surely satisfy your appetite.

People in Spain certainly know how to have fun and they try to spend all their quality time with family and friends. Family always comes first in this country and as a tourist you wonâ€™t feel left out because of their warm welcome and hospitality which is something a visitor always wants to feel.

Once youâ€™ve settled in a nice hostel, apartment or hotel, whichever you prefer, you can head on the city streets to take in the amazing sights. Churches are abundant in this country and although some of them are quite ancient, once you see what it has inside youâ€™ll feel like youâ€™re in a totally different world.

Spain offers all sights for every individual; charming towns for those who want to experience culture, museums for art buffs and breathtaking sceneries for those who just want to enjoy what life has to offer.

Spain has all these and a lot more. Come experience a unique place and delve yourself in a place where youâ€™ll be mesmerized with the beauty and spirit of a magnificent country.

The key for a good holiday: Key West

travelling b — Thu, 22 Jan 2009 17:56:00 +0000

As the southernmost island in USA, Key West in Florida is always considered a tropical paradise. But as soon as you step into this beautiful island, you will realize that you are in paradise Although the island is merely three miles long, a lot of things could happen and could be seen in this place in just one day.

A highly recommended activity in Key West is to enjoy Duval Street late in the afternoon and at night. If you’re interest is partying until sun comes up, this is your place. On the other hand, Duval Street is also the location of the marker that indicates the southernmost point of the country. Along the street you will see bars, clubs and different personalities that will surely amuse you.

The Eco-Discovery Center along the Truman Annex is also a recommended place to visit for tourists. The structure is air-conditioned but more importantly boasts of impressive displays about the marine life. Don’t miss their cinema for educational purposes. Best of all, entrance is free but you can still contribute through donations.

The beach and the mangroves in Key West should never be missed as well. You can enjoy the beach for free as you can just have fun in the water. Try to be part of a glass bottom boat tour to see more of the ocean. Kayaking within the mangroves is a very popular and affordable activity in this island.

Return flights London-Key West start from Â£349.