Latest Holidays News
Holiday economics not good for economy, says labor chief
By Jerome Aning Labor Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz said there should be a “balanced approach” to the crafting of laws on additional nonworking holidays, saying lawmakers should take into consideration the effects of additional nonworking
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:33P
Pregnant women have asked for terminations because they did not want their
More than one friend of mine in the profession has told me that pregnant women have asked for terminations because they did not want their holidays spoilt by pregnancy – and they duly signed the forms. I have signed only a few forms in the course of my
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:33P
Holidaymakers packing too much in their suitcases
paying the biggest excess baggage fees, along with people from the east of England. The findings could be timely after a study by ING Direct found that a growing number of Britons are choosing to take a holiday in spring rather than during the summer.
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:16P
Tourists urged not to forgo travel insurance
Consumers who are staying at villas in Portugal and other parts of the world this year have been urged to take out travel insurance. According to Gocompare, heading abroad without cover in place could be costly if something goes wrong,
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:16P
Check baggage allowance and cover before heading for villas in Spain
Holidaymakers jetting off to villas in Spain have been urged to ensure they know the ins and outs of their baggage allowance and insurance policy before they travel. Abigail Comber, head of marketing at British Airways, said it is important that people
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:16P
Check EHIC before travelling to villas in Spain
The key to minimum cost and maximum holiday enjoyment is pre-planning, he commented. According to a study by BDRC Continental, nearly 23 per cent of Britons are planning to take their main break in Spain this year.
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:15P
Denise Welch holidays in Spain
Denise Welch, star of ITV1s Loose Women, recently took a holiday in the Canary Islands with her family. She posted a picture of herself enjoying a childrens pool on Twitter, where she stated: I think I may have discovered pool fun.
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:15P
Take out travel insurance before heading to villas in Portugal
According to financial expert Martin Lewis, cover should be purchased when a holiday is booked, the Manchester Evening News reports. This, he said, is because it will allow the consumer to get their cancellation costs covered if they find themselves
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:15P
June meeting to address Family Day shopping
Residents will get their chance in June to weigh in on a proposal to exclude Family Day from a list of holidays currently exempt under Ontarios Retail Business Holidays Act. Regional councillors today set a date of June 14 for a public meeting on
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:07P
Whats in a name? Plenty if youre a historical figure
Washingtons Birthday is a federal holiday that is celebrated on the third Monday of February. If you look up the list of federal holidays it says, “This holiday is designated as “Washingtons Birthday”. Its not just a custom but law, according to
Updated: 02/23/2012 03:06P
