Travel
The curse of the stag and hen party
For many brides and grooms, the stag and hen party is an important part of the wedding build up. While some couples opt for a small, local celebration with close friends and family, many decide to travel abroad to celebrate in style. Although most stag and hen parties are fun, frivolous and hitch-free, some unfortunately [...]
Have you got winter travel problems? Use a map app!
It’s been another cold winter in the UK with many of us struggling to commute to work through the snow. Travel reports can be conflicting and lists of cancelled trains are depressing, but there are more cheerful ways to track the weather, like the live #UKSnow map. Created by Ben Marsh UKSnowMap.com aggregates tweets from [...]
5 top tips for skiing beginners
Throughout December and January, many people will jet off to the slopes for a jam-packed winter holiday. In fact, approximately 1 in 6 UK adults take a ski or snowboarding holiday each year. Whether it’s skiing or snowboarding, snow enthusiasts return to ski resorts year after year for their annual adrenalin fix and some good [...]
How to make the most of your retirement
Starting in 2016, the Government is going to increase the age at which individuals can receive their state pension. For many of us this means working for longer, so when you do retire you’ll want to make the most out of it. Retirement is the start of a new chapter in your life and certainly doesn’t [...]
Hits on the road: our top 15 driving tunes!
Sometimes it feels like it’s all doom and gloom for car owners. With hikes in car insurance and rising running costs, it’s easy to forget the joys of life on the road. To lighten the mood and send a little cheer to those of you with your own wheels – here’s Policy Expert’s top 15 [...]
Winter Wonderlands: our top 5 winter break ideas
Whether it’s getting into the festive spirit, or getting close to nature - here are a few great ideas for your winter break. Christmas markets What better way to get you in the Christmas mood than wandering gift laden stalls while sipping on a cup of mulled wine. Not only will you enjoy the festive atmosphere [...]
Warnings issued over the crazy act of ‘balconing’
‘Balconing’ is a worrying trend among young holidaymakers that has already claimed 6 lives this summer. The craze has swept the Balearic Islands (namely Ibiza and Majorca), forcing local authorities to issue stark warnings to new tourists arriving on the islands. In some cases, printed warnings have been handed out to holidaymakers at their hotels. [...]
Top tips for your gap year adventure
The A-level results have just been announced. Good news is that grades are up; bad news is that university places are down. According to recent reports, there aren’t nearly enough uni places for the number of candidates. This means that every one place is being fought over by a deluge of A* laden school leavers. [...]
Handbag Happiness:The cost of bag theft and how to avoid it
It amazes me how little men carry around with them! The idea of relying merely on pocket capacity to see me through the day is unfathomable. I carry a large bag, a very full large bag, with me wherever I go. Admittedly, I may not use its contents every day – but I take a [...]
