Booking.com Booking.com We've teamed up with those lovely people over at booking.com just click on the box above to receive hundreds of great quotes in seconds.

Top 10 travel hacks from the experts Where better to gain insider knowledge on some terrific travel hacks than from those who fly for a living? British Airways' cabin and flight crew have shared their go-to gadgets to help customers get the low-down on their down-loads ahead of the holiday season. Naturally, the one travel-must-have that they all recommend is the British Airways app – available to download for free on multiple devices - it is the highest rated airline...Read more

Around 170,000 golf fans are set to flock to South Ayrshire for The Open this week, providing a significant impact to Scotland’s visitor economy and cementing Scotland’s reputation as the Home of Golf. Last year The Open, held in St Andrews, delivered an economic impact of £140m to Scotland, making it the biggest golf event ever held in the UK & Ireland. Almost two thirds of spectators attended from outside of Scotland and 28 per cent from overseas, showing the...Read more

The 10 mistakes over 50s make when travelling As we enjoy, hopefully, more free time and perhaps a little more financial flexibility many over 50s are becoming seasoned travellers. As we travel more-and-more there are still many pitfalls , ignore them at your peril. A good friend of The-Boomers explained to me how she devised a simple checklist to avoid potential slip-ups (as with many of us, me included her new found efficiency is borne out of previous mistakes). Here...Read more

A 'Brexit' would not affect the Interrail Pass for senior rail travel in Europe A statement released on the Interrail website cites: 'If you're a UK citizen, you can travel with an Interrail Pass. This will not change if the UK decides to leave the EU in the upcoming referendum'. With the latest polls on a knife-edge, perhaps teetering towards a 'Brexit' its reassuring to see our rail travel looks immune to a decision either way.New rail pass products designed...Read more

Etihad Airways to Bangkok and beyond Introducing tailor-made fares, for every guest Award winning airline Etihad Airways has launched Fare Choices. Fare Choices offer our guests the ability to tailor their journey according to their needs. Some guests want to travel light and on a budget, whilst others want to be able to make last-minute travel decisions, carry extra baggage or earn more miles. Fare Choices are available for Economy, Business and First Class guests. They vary by: How flexible...Read more

Claiming up to 100% of the cost of a delayed flight, or train travel From an article published by our friends over at MonOc Many of us have experienced delays when we travel – anything from a few minutes to a couple of hours. But do we all realise that we can usually claim back the full cost of the ticket if we apply properly and the delay wasn’t down to ‘an act of God’ or something out of control...Read more

Ski holidays are great fun. We love the mountain air the stunning scenery and the fact is you burn off so many calories you can eat what you like with impunity? Skiing always seems to be more enjoyable when you’re in a group however putting 10 or 12 friends together, all agreeing (or even enjoying skiing) to holiday at a pre determined destination is quite a task, well here’s the perfect solution a ski club for us over 50s. The...Read more

Are ready to conquer The Munros? Not to be confused with the legendry crooner Matt Monro (different spelling)! a Munro is the name for a mountain in Scotland with a height over 3,000 feet (910 m). Named after Sir Hugh Munro there are hundreds of Munros waiting for you to conquer them.With so many amazing peaks around the world we can often overlook the most stunning landscapes in our own British Isles? No jet-lag involved here, fly, drive or take...Read more

Do you remember studying the classic Seven Wonders of the Ancient World?: • Great Pyramid of Giza • Hanging Gardens of Babylon • Statue of Zeus at Olympia • Temple of Artemis at Ephesus • Mausoleum at Halicarnassus • Colossus of Rhodes • Lighthouse of Alexandria The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World is the first known list of the most remarkable creations in the world created by Hellenic sightseers and only included works located around the Mediterranean rim. It...Read more