Travel Rants Blog

Add more fun and culture to your next family holiday

Debbie Dubrow — Thu, 20 Nov 2008 00:01:26 +0000

Recently, Darren wrote a great article about why holidays need to be made more educational for children. As a mum, who frequently travels with her two young kids, I thought it would fun to contribute my favourite ways to make family travel more educational without compromising on fun. Eat at a local restaurant Resort restaurants tend [...]

Beating the credit crunch on your next holiday

Darren Cronian — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 19:37:27 +0000

For the last three years I have thought about travelling to the US and it’s never materialised due to the lack of funds. This year I have saved enough to be able to book my flight and hotels for three weeks and I was thinking about booking next week. Financial crisis affecting travel plans Imagine my [...]

The Travel Rants annual consumer awards

Darren Cronian — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:24:55 +0000

It’s approaching that time of the year where I will announce which individuals or companies I think have made a difference in online travel to travel consumers in 2008. Last years posts went down well with readers, but this year I want to involve the Travel Rants community. I will nominate four individuals or companies [...]

Passengers wheelchair damaged by airport

Darren Cronian — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 22:01:43 +0000

Sometimes I wonder if airport staff has any thought for others with their actions. I know accidents happen but you would have thought that when it comes to equipment like wheelchairs that airport staff would be careful when transporting. Last week I received an email from Sybil Wilson, a regular flyer who has travelled all over [...]

Wrapup of the Travel BlogCamp and World Travel Market

Darren Cronian — Fri, 14 Nov 2008 17:12:56 +0000

Thanks to everyone who has taken the time to write a review of the Travel BlogCamp. I think the majority of feedback was positive, and some very good points raised about improvements of any future events. It was great to see so many people from all areas of the industry getting involved. Reviews » Heather from [...]