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Online hotel booking sites such as booking.com do not deliver bargain prices finds Which? study

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Online hotel booking sites do not deliver the bargain prices claimed in their glossy TV ads. Eight in ten UK rooms were cheaper or came with incentives such as a free breakfast if a booking was made directly over the phone, according to research by Which? Websites such as Booking.com and Expedia claim to search … Read more

Holiday hell.com: Complaints over bargain booking sites are flying in 

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Families looking to escape the winter weather are today warned of the dangers of using hotel comparison sites. The websites claim to work with thousands of partners across the world to guarantee the best prices for your budget. But all too often travellers using the platforms are running into problems. Some 7 per cent of … Read more

Weather, the World Cup and public holidays impact on the numbers of patients booking GP appointments

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Britons book more GP appointments when it is cold and rainy – but they make fewer visits when it is sunny or snowing, research shows. Scientists also found patients booked fewer appointments on days last summer that the England football team played in the World Cup. Spikes in attendances also occur after public holidays and … Read more

Holiday Guru tackles traveller queries from best snowy destinations to booking flights to Orlando

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What are the best snowy destinations with non-ski activities and when is the best time to book flights to Orlando? The Holiday Guru tackles traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 11:14 GMT, 10 February 2020 | Updated: 11:14 GMT, 10 February 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This … Read more

Drivers could save up to 91% on their rental car this half term by booking in advance

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Those hiring a car abroad could fork out nearly 12 times more for a vehicle rented at the airport on arrival as opposed to booking the same car type in advance online, data has revealed. Drivers save an average of 59 per cent booking ahead online, according to holiday comparison website, TravelSupermarket. Meanwhile, separate research … Read more

EasyHotel reports losses despite strong booking numbers

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EasyHotel reports losses despite strong booking numbers after new Ipswich hotel hit by £3million writedown Converting the listed building proved more complicated than first thought EasyHotel ended up taking a £3 million non-cash impairment on the hotel  Despite the loss the budget hotel reported revenue growth of 56 per cent By Sara Scarlett For Thisismoney.co.uk Published: … Read more

Booking fraud is on the rise with holidaymakers fleeced out of more than £7million last year 

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Holiday booking fraud is on the rise with more than £7million fleeced out of victims last year More than 5,000 British holidaymakers reported losses from booking scams   Most related to sale of airline tickets targeting people visiting Africa and India Other cases involve payments to stay at upmarket villas that don’t even exist   By Jennifer … Read more

Travel: Going skiing in 2019? Here’s the hotel you should be booking 

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Zermatt’s historic Hotel Schweizerhof reopened in December 2018 following an intensive six-month upgrade – and the results are terrific. The Location  The mountain village of Zermatt The magnificent Matterhorn looms over the mountain village of Zermatt, one of Switzerland’s oldest, best-beloved resorts that attracts keen skiers, gourmands and mini-breakers alike – and all its best … Read more