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Britons On Exodus from Cold – Toward Spring

2013-03-30 by Phil Butler

Brits say "kiss our a___ bye bye for Easter!"

We’ve all heard the news from the UK, mountains of snow and unseasonable weather of record breaking proportions. Fortunately for TUI Thomson there is an up side to bad weather – people on an exodus to better weather. A report from Thomson and First Choice the other day speaks of 30 something thousand headed out of bad weather and into good this Easter weekend.

Tags: beach getaways, Easter travel TUI, Easter weather, Easter weekend, England cold, England travelers, Spring, Spring bookings, Spring break, Thomson, UK cold, UK travelers, winter

Study Shows American’s Lose on Vacation Deals

2013-03-04 by Aleksandr Shatskih

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RetailMeNot.com has just released results of a poll by The Omnibus Company; “Spring Break Travel edition of its Shoppers Trend Report (STR)”, which shows almost 60% of miss out on significant flight, hotel, and car rental savings booking a la carte.

Tags: deals, Spring break, Spring vacation, travel economy, travel study, vacation trends

Otel.com’s Hot Spring Hotel Deals

2012-03-26 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Already widespread among young Americans, spring break gateways are now very popular in Europe. After a long period of studying for tests and exams, students tend to seek relaxation and adventure in a well-deserved spring break.

Tags: hotel deals, Spring break, spring break destinations, Spring breaks, travel getaways

Top 10 Spring Break Destinations in Eastern Europe

2012-02-22 by Mihaela Lica Butler

Frantiskovy Lazne at night.

Spring break with a twist: Eastern Europe, an unlikely destination for many, has a lot to offer to the most discerning traveler.

Tags: Eastern Europe, Spring break, top eastern europe destinations

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