While flights to property in Florida are long-haul journeys, passengers can draw some comfort from the fact that their per-mile carbon footprint is likely to be lower in real terms than for many other destinations.The total carbon output of an aircraft can be divided by the number of people it carries, in order to work [...]
The Eurostar rail link is still carrying passengers to property in France, unaffected by recent strike action that has affected other forms of transport.According to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), no disruption has been experienced by the Eurostar service during the days of action.Travellers heading to property in France are told that further strike [...]
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has advised people travelling to property in Spain and other international destinations to take precautions to avoid being left with no cash.Steve Jewitt-Fleet, head of consular communications for the organisation, explains that British Embassies can give holidaymakers a hand if they encounter difficulty - but cannot give handouts.As a [...]
A north-south divide apparently exists when it comes to packing for trips to property in France and other international destinations.Londoners may be disappointed to hear that they typically rank worst for leaving packing to the last minute and still forgetting the most items, according to research from travelsupermarket.com.More than two-thirds (67 per cent) of residents [...]
Think of island living and you think of Richard Branson, who bought a piece of paradise in the Virgin Islands, or Brad and Angelina, who snapped up an island in Dubai. “But the rest of us don't need to be billionaires to enjoy the island lifestyle. Sovalye Island, a mere hop, skip and jump away [...]
Families planning a holiday to property in France this winter could find the iconic ski resort of Val d'Isere is able to meet their needs.Sophie Martin, press officer for the Val d'Isere tourist office, explains that the resort has developed its family offering over the past two years."Val d'Isere is known worldwide for its international [...]
A trip to property in France in order to enjoy some winter sports could be a budget-friendly option regardless of how much Britons have available to spend.Tourism development agency ATOUT FRANCE notes how the landscape of the country makes property in France popular for winter sports enthusiasts in a number of different regions.A spokesman says: [...]
Finding work in Italy is not as easy as you would think. Italians have a hard enough time finding work, let alone a foreigner who arrives without friends or family to help him find work through the grapevine. A lot of work seems to be found in exactly this way: an uncle, or a friend [...]
The end of the peak skiing season does not mean the end of the ideal time to visit property in France, it has been suggested.A spokeswoman for the tourism office at Tignes Developpement explains that the resort offers year-round skiing, thanks to the Grande Motte glacier.Even if winter sports enthusiasts are committed to conventional piste [...]
Property in Italy's unique water city of Venice could be restored by asking visitors to contribute towards the cost of the work, it has been revealed.A chip-in approach to tourist taxation could see those who arrive into the distinctive location to contribute as little as €1 (88p) to the restoration efforts.Reports in the Daily Telegraph [...]