August 5th 2011
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The latest edition of The Co-operative Magazine, entitled ‘School’s Out’, has now been published! This issue focuses on great ideas for the summer holidays, from where to take the kids to perfect ways to spend time together as a family.
This edition gives busy mums and dads handy hints and tips on ...
April 18th 2011
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Research* by cycling and leisure retailer Halfords reveals the surge in popularity of camping over the last two years shows no sign of slowing.
Extra days off this month and in May, generated by a late Easter, the Royal Wedding and multiple bank holidays, have prompted a rush of bookings for ...
November 11th 2010
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HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, is giving travellers the opportunity to make new mates and share some awesome travel experiences in a competition to win an OZ Experience bus pass.
To enter, participants have until 20th December 2010 to write about their favourite road trip. Entries must be under 100 words ...
October 19th 2010
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HostelBookers is today launching a great promotion, offering customers of Hostelworld the chance to receive a 50% deposit refund when they make their first booking with HostelBookers. But to show appreciation to their current customers, they are also offering the same deal to 1,000 randomly selected HostelBookers’ customers too. For ...
August 4th 2010
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There’s nothing quite so comforting and relaxing as luxuriating in a real down sleeping bag and Webtogs understand when Mother Nature knows best. Summer or Winter down offers the smallest, lightest and most comfortable option for a good night’s sleep, and the Webtogs new range puts performance first. Featuring some ...
June 11th 2010
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Each and every summer, the emergency services are called to trails and walking spots across the country to aid walkers who are suffering from heat exhaustion or heatstroke. Leading discount outdoor clothing specialists, outdoorlook.co.uk, has launched their new safety guide – RASH. The guide simplifies a 4-point-plan which can be easily ...
June 3rd 2010
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With the summer climate starting to infiltrate British shores, outdoor enthusiast Sam Baker has come inside and decided to share his years of outdoors expertise, through his new outdoors-based blog; outdoorsblog.co.uk.
The idea for the blog came after Baker returned from a 2-month trip steering through the mountainous and picture-perfect roads of ...
March 29th 2010
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Hostels are becoming more contemporary, with the freshest, upbeat hostels in New York now considered an ideal choice for budget travelers that expect comfort and quality but at the same time, want to save money. Hotels, on the other hand, favor consistency and meeting business standards.
HostelBookers, the budget accommodation specialist, underlines ...
February 19th 2010
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The World cup this season has been given much needed attention. Being in Africa definitely shows solidarity soccer brings to the World. While most people will be seeing it through the satellite television because of the almost impossibility of seeing it live, also the fact that most flights from / ...
December 19th 2009
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A travel survey by leading budget accommodation provider HostelBookers.com has found Brazilians to be both the most narcissistic travellers and most likely to cheat on a partner whilst away. The research, responded to by over 10,000 budget travellers during November 2009, showed that 61.1% of Brazilians considered themselves and their ...
December 10th 2009
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US foreign policy has banned competitors of HostelBookers from offering accommodation in Cuba, Myanmar (Burma) or Syria.
As a British-owned company, HostelBookers are not bound by this travel ban, and continue to offer the best in budget accommodation in these destinations.
Whilst traveling to these countries can present an ethical dilemma, they still ...
November 25th 2009
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Despite the massive growth in sales of holidays via the Internet in the past few years, it seems that UK consumers are still keen on researching their next holiday using a traditional brochure.
Whilst it’s possible to book a holiday via the internet, over the counter in a Travel Agency or ...
November 12th 2009
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HostelBookers are offering customers the ultimate Christmas gift - cheap Christmas holidays in the most magical cities in Europe.
The cities of London, Berlin and Prague are all perfect for a bargain city break this winter. Home to some of the best Christmas markets in Europe , travellers can get their shopping done in style and soak up the ...
October 29th 2009
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HostelBookers can reveal that Egypt is a top backpacking destination for Winter 2009. According to statistics from the budget accommodation website, the number of independent travellers booking a holiday to Egypt is rising year on year.
This new breed of backpackers are shunning cheap package deals for a more authentic travel ...
October 27th 2009
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Despite the rise in on-line bookings it seems more people than ever are requesting holiday brochures. ‘This year we had 25% more brochure requests from new customers than we received the previous year,’ said a spokesperson for the brand. ‘Even people who have already booked a holiday via our website often ...
October 15th 2009
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Leading budget accommodation provider HostelBookers is offering three pairs of VIP tickets to the 2009 Gillette Four Nations rugby league finals to its top customers. The fantastic giveaway includes a chance to see the final game in style, complete with a champagne reception, a slap up lunch and a Q&A session ...
October 2nd 2009
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At the end of September, a major exhibition opened at the British Museum and through Superbreak's services, customers can take care of all their holiday needs - flights, London hotels and exhibition entrance - through one website.
This new British Museum showpiece brings myth to life by exploring the Aztec civilisation through ...
September 25th 2009
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The study, conducted by Reed Business Insight, compared over 900 hostels worldwide, with HostelBookers offering the lowest prices in 90 per cent of cases. On average HostelBookers were found to be 5.1 per cent cheaper than Hostelworld.
For example, customers booking a two-night stay for two people in a double en suite room ...
September 9th 2009
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It’s official: the price of a pint has gone up again for Oktoberfest 2009. Munich City Council have announced a price increase of 3.8% from last year, with the average cost of one litre of beer 8.44 Euros.
The news will come as a blow to fans of the annual beer ...
August 26th 2009
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The budget accommodation and backpacking specialist conducted a women's travel survey with Lost Girls World (who have a novel about their adventures coming out soon). The results revealed that 74% of participants considered themselves 'solo travelers', and 67% regularly travel alone (once or twice a year).
Whether for a gap year, career break ...
