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Everyone loves a good browse in the duty free shops while waiting to board a flight; however we have looked into the items that will give you some big savings and those that won’t even save you a penny.

It doesn’t matter how excited you are to be going abroad or how much you love flying, long-haul flights can get really boring really quickly.

Whether you’re dreaming of quitting your office job to go on a backpacking adventure, or just want advice on how to go on as many low-cost holidays as possible throughout the year, there’s inspiration for everyone from our ‘10 best budget travel bloggers’.

Although we all love to travel, the journey to our final destination can take its toll on our stress levels. We have selected some of the most common airport folks and how much they may or may not raise your stress levels.

Do you dread getting on the plane to find you are in the worst seat ever; right next to the toilets, directly under a TV screen, or in the very last row? Well read our Seat SOS guide to ensure you have the best seat in the house…well plane!

It’s hard to resist the temptation of splurging out on sweets and chocolate when you arrive at the shops at the airport, especially when you have little ones that you know will need some snacks on the flight. So instead, treat yourself and the kids to some healthy but delicious snacks, that are fun to make at home and won’t break the bank.

We’re created a few packing tips and a free printable packing check-list to make sure you don’t overpack or underpack! ‘Will I need my hair dryer?’, ‘Should I bring 10 pairs of shoes?’, ‘Is five pairs of shorts a bit excessive?’. We’ve all been there so follow our tips to ensure you don’t have any problems!

Whether it’s a girl’s group holiday or a lad’s holiday, the thought of planning a group holiday altogether can be a daunting task. Hopefully you’ll always have one member in the group who likes to be the organised one and does it all for you so you don’t have to worry about a thing. But what happens when no one wants to be the organiser and you might have to take control? We’ll take you through a plan to help you overcome the fear of planning a group holiday.

The summer is approaching and the longer you wait to plan the perfect holiday, the harder it will be. According to a study, British holidaymakers spend an average of 30 hours preparing for a holiday abroad, the equivalent of four working days! Planning a holiday can be an exciting time to some, but a stressful time for others. We’ve created a list of tips to help take the stress out of planning a holiday and make it enjoyable!

Travelling on holiday with children can be challenging at times, especially when you constantly hear “Are we nearly there yet?” but with our top family travel bloggers, this can be made easy. Whether you’re looking for tips on a family adventure, luxury holidays, city breaks or all-inclusive resorts, we have all the information you’ll need.

FlightCompensation.com recovers £342.11 in flight delay compensation for John Lavender after he missed a family reunion in Romania due to Wizz Air 12 hour flight delay.

The festive season is upon us and what better way to get in the mood than to visit some of Europe’s best Christmas markets. Stroll around the cute Christmas stalls, and enjoy the Glühwein and Bratwurst Sausages. Large or small, here are 10 of Europe’s best.

Whilst many are mourning the loss of summer, many of us are excited for the ski season to begin! If you’re looking for the best skiing destinations to visit this winter then look no further. Desmond has compiled a list in the table below of his favourite ski destinations across Europe.

Fancy doing something different for Halloween this year or next year? Well, we might be able to help as we’ve found countries around the world that like to go BIG on Halloween!

When the bags are packed, passports ready, online check-in is done and tickets are printed there’s only one thing left to think about… what to wear for the flight. Most people just go with comfort which is great especially if you are on a long-haul flight but we have found the truly best items to wear on a plane.

So the British winter has well and truly set in (did it ever leave?) which means there’s only one thing left to do, escape to the sunshine! We’ve found 10 of the best winter sun destinations so you can top up on that much needed vitamin D and get that summer glow. From short-haul to long-haul destinations, we’ve got it covered.

As the festival season has almost come to an end, we take a look back at some of the best festivals from all around the globe.

Yorkshire is the largest county in the United Kingdom and is full of historic culture and memories. The famous emblem of the White Rose is widely recognised in England due to its link to the Royal House of York. We’ve taken a look at some places that are definitely worth a visit when you are next holidaying in Yorkshire.

The South Coast of England is home to many beautiful beaches, as well as some fantastic little towns and villages. We are looking at some of the great places that you can travel to, if you are planning a trip down south.

Wales is known for its beautiful coastline and mountainous national parks. If you’re looking for a holiday, short break or weekend away, Wales caters for all the family.

The Lake District in Cumbria is England’s largest National Park. It is home to Scafell Pike which is England’s highest mountain, Wastwater – England’s deepest lake and thriving communities like Keswick and Bowness-on-Windermere. This mountainous region in the North West of England is a popular holiday destination, famous for its lakes, forests and mountains.

Following the referendum and the possibility that Britain could leave the EU, we thought we would tell you about some brilliant places to visit that are right here in the UK. Some of them you may of heard of and others you may not have, but we would recommend checking them out next time you are booking a holiday.