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Posted on January 21, 2011Expedia Last Minute Sale!
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Beach Holidays in Puerto Pollensa Majorca
Posted on January 09, 2011Enjoy some Roman History With Your Majorcan Holiday
When you go to Majorca for your summer holiday it’s tempting to spend the whole fortnight on the beach near your hotel basking in the sun but if you do get tired of staring at the sun kissed bodies playing Frisbee or just lazing about on the sand then you may want to investigate some of the island’s history.
In Puerto Pollensa holidays are mainly spent by the sea, day s on the beaches and evenings eating at the best restaurants on the island, nights clubbing away but just a little inland is the old town of Pollensa itself, founded in the 13 th century but built mainly in the 17 th and 18 th centuries a little inland to avoid pirates and buccaneers. The streets and passages are nice and narrow which means that there is always plenty of shade as you explore until you get to the squares, the principal being the Plasa Major where you’ll find many cafes. The plasa is dominated by the 13 th century church Our Lady Of The Angels which was built for the Knights Templar. Just north of the plasa is the stairway consisting 365 step which leads to the Calvary chapel. If you’re in town on Good Friday you can witness the Easter ceremony in which an enactment of the crucifixion takes place, they re-enact the Stations of the Cross and there is a silent torch lit parade, the only sound to be heard is the sombre beating of a solitary drum.
If you’re going to stay in the region you can either go to one of the many hotels that are available by the port itself or, if you’re more inclined to villa holidays there are beautiful villas in Alcudia, the municipality in which Pollensa and Puerto Pollensa lie in the NE of the island.
Pollensa, or Pollentia as it was known then was originally a Roman settlement and to the north or the town you can still visit the Roman bridge which traverses the torrents that form part of the Sant Jordi river.
Getting to Pollensa is easy with all year round cheap flights to Palma from most UK regional airports.
Beware – The Hidden Costs to Budget Air Tickets
Posted on January 06, 2011When you buy a cheap flight with a budget airline – Don’t expect any frills or customer service!
The cost of flying has increased rapidly in recent years, due mainly to rising aviation fuel costs, staff costs, maintenance costs and airport taxes. The price to the traveler has also been affected by natural disasters such as the Icelandic volcano eruption and climate change emission controls. Flight tickets and the costs of getting from A to B can be very expensive if you do not follow certain purchasing guidelines.
Whether you are going on holiday or a regular business traveler, no matter what your destination or reason for travelling, you will want to take advantage of cheap flights. Cheap Flights are in theory great for the pocket, but what are the downsides and hidden costs to purchasing tickets from budget or low cost airlines?
Perhaps the biggest disadvantage of buying cheap airfares is the ability to travel at the exact departure time or your choice or arrive at your destination at a reasonable hour. Most cheaper flights either depart in the very early hours of the morning or arrive at the resort airport in the middle of the night. Not an ideal solution if you are travelling with children or have a business meeting to attend!
Similarly, which day of the week you travel is going to affect the price of your ticket. Fridays, the Weekends and Mondays are the most busiest periods and low-cost flights are difficult to obtain over these periods due to the demand for commuter seats. Cheap budget airline flights can usually only be purchased in off peak periods on days in the middle of the week, which is usually unsuitable for holidays as accommodations are let from one Weekend to the next.
If you plan to travel during any of the holiday periods or when the children are off school, then budget flights are not a option. Nearly all airlines raise their ticket prices during these periods of high demand.
Don’t expect the familiar onboard service of old with Air Hostess attention. Budget Airlines keep their staff to a minimum to reduce costs and consequently on board facilities and service are often poor. Food is not usually included in the price of a cheap air seat and you will pay a premium for an alcoholic drink, sandwich or beverage. Seating space has been reduced in most low cost aircraft and you should prepare for more cramped conditions.
Other downsides to buying a cheap flight ticket are very low baggage weight restrictions. Often on commuter routes this is restricted to one piece of hand luggage. If you wish to put bags in the cargo hold, you will pay a premium.
Make sure that you understand how far the destination airport is from the city before you purchase your ticket. Large cities like London or New York may have many airports serving them, some which can be over 100 kilometres from the city centre. Often the costs of rail transit are as much as the cheap fare so it is worth checking this out before you book!
Although the risk of injury can not be said to be higher for cheaper air tickets, however in certain poorer countries safety concerns have plagued low cost air operators in the past, and it is true to say that large national carriers such as Qantas have a better safety record than some of their smaller neighbours.
Remember if it’s cheap, it’s cheap for a reason! If you are prepared to put yourself out a little bit and be flexible with your travel conditions, then cheap airfares can be a great way to see and experience more of the World!
Whether you are looking for cheap flights to Palma for some sun, or cheap flights to Prague for a stag do, or cheap flights to Belfast for shopping, look around for flight offers and deals on the Internet, and visiting a comparison website will inevitably save you money.
Article Source: The hidden Costs of Cheap Flights http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=John_L_Motson
Latest Heathrow News – Full refunds on flight tickets!
Posted on December 20, 2010Heathrow Airport terminals 1 and 3 remain shut and only one runway is operating at reduced levels.
The UK Secretary of State for Transport has just announced that Heathrow will remain open all night to cope with the backlogs of passengers trying to fly for Christmas. Normally flights are rerstricted at Heathrow until 5.30 am.
FULL REFUNDS!
BAA have just announced that between now and December 24th flights can be cancelled and you can get a full refund or change your flight to anytime within the next year.
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A guide to Palma Airport
Posted on December 13, 2010Palma de Mallorca Airport Guide & Directions
Airport Information
Country – Spain
City – Palma de Mallorca
Address
Palma de Mallorca Airport, 07000 Palma de Mallorca, Spain
Country Code 34
Telephone (0)971 789 000
Fax (0)971 789 014
E-mail mcladera@aena.es
Website http://www.aena.es
Location – The airport is located 8km (5 miles) east of Palma de Mallorca
Time Zone – GMT + 1 (GMT + 2 from the last Sunday in March to the last Sunday in October)
Number of Terminals – 1
How to get to Palma Airport by Car
To get to the airport from Palma, take the autovia (main road) in the direction of Santanyí (Santañí) and turn off before the airport.
Airport Car Parking
There is a covered car park close to the terminal for long- and short-term parking.
The car park has a capacity for 5,700 vehicles on six floors. The ground floor is used by car hire companies; and long-term parking is on the sixth floor. All floors are fitted with disabled parking spaces, situated next to lifts and escalators. The fourth floor has passenger travelators that connect the car park to the terminal building Departures area.
Car Hire in Majorca
Companies include Avis, Betacar-Europcar, Centauro, Europa, Hasso, Hertz, Record and Tui Cars-Ultramar Express. Desks and offices are located at Arrivals in the terminal building and on the ground floor of the airport car park.
Public Transport
Taxi: Taxis leave from outside Door D on the Arrivals floor. Taxi companies serving the city centre (journey time: 15 minutes) include Fono Taxi, Radio Taxi and Taxi Palma.
Bus: Bus no.1 runs to Paseo Mallorca in central Palma de Mallorca (journey time: 30 minutes) and Porto Pí. There is a bus stop in front of the multi-storey car park, outside Door D of the Arrivals floor, and another one outside the check-in floor, opposite the airport access road.
Airport Travel Information and Help Desks
Information desks (tel: 971 789 099) can be found in Arrivals, Departures and check-in. Customer service personnel, known as the ‘blue jackets’, are on hand to assist passengers on the second floor. There is a tourist information desk on the ground floor of the terminal (tel: 971 789 556).
Airport Facilities
Money and communications: The terminal has a full service bank on the Departures fourth floor and several ATMs. There are also post boxes, a post office and telephones.
Eating and drinking: There are many bars and restaurants at the airport, including a 24-hour bar and a 24-hour cafeteria.
Shopping: Shops include duty-free, a tobacconists, toy shop, leather goods shop, shoe shops, a jewellers, opticians, florists, sweet shops, gift shops and a clothing accessories shop.
Luggage: There is no left-luggage facility at the airport. A lost property service is situated on the ground floor (tel: (0)971 789 456).
Other facilities: There are 24-hour first aid services and a pharmacy, as well as numerous travel agents and a children’s room.
Conference and Business Facilities
There are three VIP lounges (tel: 971 789 331) at the airport, the Randa and l’Ofre lounges, situated in the Departures area, and the Formentor lounge, situated on the D concourse.
These provide free newspapers, a television, telephone and self-service bar. The airport can also provide conference/meeting rooms, telephone, fax machines, computers and data lines, and catering; there are also board rooms for hire in the Randa VIP lounge.
Disabled Facilities
There are lifts and ramps in the terminal where necessary. Wheelchair-accessible toilets and disabled parking spaces are also available.
Nearby Airport Hotels
There are no hotels in the airport grounds, but hotel reservations can be made at the airport (tel: 971 789 322). Hotels in Palma include the Melia Victoria (tel: 971 732 542), Palas Atenea Sol (tel: 971 281 400) and Saratoga (tel: 971 727 240); hotels in Playa de Palma include the Garonda (tel: 971 262 200) and Playa Park (tel: 971 261 950). The Arabella Sheraton Golf Hotel (tel: 971 787 100) is located on the Son Vida golf course, 15km (10 miles) from the airport.
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