Latest Holidays News
Parents taking children on holidays during term-time could face fines under
By Daniel Martin Parents face fines for taking children out of school during term time to go on holiday, under a crackdown by Education Secretary Michael Gove. Heads will lose the ability to sanction up to two weeks a year of authorised absence
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:59A
The winter holidays for all pupils in Slovenia
Today starts a week-long winter school holidays, which will again be in a single term for all schools in Slovenia. On holidays is about 240000 pupils. One term holidays is suppose to cause economic damage. Before the policy change a vacation take place
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:53A
Delays at Heathrow as half term ends
Passengers at Heathrow airport faced severe delays at the weekend as they returned from the half term holidays. Holidaymakers were forced to wait several hours before they get through immigration because of apparent staff shortages.
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:51A
Thomson and First Choice raise green targets
The companies launched a series of commitments to sustainability last year in an initiative they called Holidays Forever, listing 20 pledges to be fulfilled by 2014. Thomson and First Choice raised the targets this month following “strong progress in
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:47A
Head for romance at the Alhambra during stays at villas in Spain
Mother Nature Network (MNN) calls the Alhambra citadel, which overlooks the city of Granada, one of Spains most beautiful and romantic holiday destinations. Its intricate design and beautiful gardens with tinkling fountains are paradise for lovers,
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:37A
Britons increasingly attracted to villas in Portugal
Figures from Rhinocarhire.com suggest bookings for the iconic Algarve holiday region increased in 2011, as tourists increasingly discovered its many attractions. Phil Partridge, Rhinos marketing manager, said Portugal is beginning to move out from
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:37A
Spain remains popular with British holidaymakers
The market research group also showed that many Britons are unwilling to go without a holiday during 2012, despite ongoing financial pressures and a difficult economic climate. Steve Mills, director of BDRC Continental, commented: Families remain
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:37A
Minister set to outlaw term-time holidays
Education Secretary Michael Gove is to crack down on parents who take children out of school to go on holiday. Headteachers will lose the ability to sanction up to two weeks a year of “authorised absence” during term time as part of a new drive to
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:29A
Dive into Egypts family friendly Red Sea coast
The most winning aspect of any family holiday hotel though is whether its truly child-friendly, not just offering a token bottle warmer here and there. Its rare to find a high-end hotel relaxed enough that you dont constantly have to rein in your
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:13A
Introducing leisureski-free ski holidays
Rising with the lark to put in eight hours on the slopes before collapsing in a sweaty heap, ski holidays could often be synonymous with a hard grind – but not any more. People used to come here for sport. Now they come for pleasure These days a ski
Updated: 02/20/2012 03:13A
