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About Olly McPatricks

Olly started off his travels many years ago as a free-spirited young man and is now well and truly settled in to family life in which he makes it his duty to enforce family holiday fun upon the rest of his tribe. His favourite song is 'Come on Ilene' and he can be found singing it in Los Cristianos most years.

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Cheap places to eat in Orlando

Fact – you will not be short of eating options during your Orlando holiday. Everything you could possibly imagine eating will be available and there is a high change it will feature in some form of all you can buffet. …

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Different types of All Inclusive holidays?

With so many all inclusive holidays out there to choose from and so many different options of board basis it can get confusing. Surely they are all the same? Sadly not, but here is a simple, general guide to the …

Holiday with the Kids

Fuerteventura with kids

Although the gorgeous beaches of Fuerteventura will keep kids occupied, a day out or two during your cheap Fuerteventura holiday is always good to keep the kids entertained and for a few great memories to go home with. Oasis Park …

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Top 5 Las Vegas Family Attractions

For those thinking Las Vegas is a holiday only to be had when your kids have grown up and had their own kids, then think again. Yes, anybody under the age, or looks under the age, of 21 will be …

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Travel gadgets to save you money

When it comes to travel quite often those extra costs mount up, which can be really frustrating when you least expect them so check out these gadgets which could potentially save you a lot of cash. 1. – Inflatable Lounger …

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When holiday wardrobes happen to good people!

We have all either been there or seen it with our own eyes. People step off the plane in to a new country and suddenly forget about the clothing rules that we all adhere to when we go about our …

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Sharm El Sheikh with Kids

Cheap holidays to Egypt are perfect for a family vacation to remember and Sharm El Sheikh is a great place for kids. Not only is the Red Sea and the golden sand beach right on your doorstep, there are plenty …

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Bizarre Natural Remedies for Travel-Related Illnesses

No need to lug around a medicine kit to rival the casualty department during your holidays with these very bizarre natural remedies for those travel-related illnesses. We would, however, like to stress these are all old wives/husbands tales so we …

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Why sometimes you should learn a little bit of the local lingo

Although many resorts and holiday destinations will speak and understand English it is often worthwhile learning a little bit of the local language before jetting off on your holidays. 1. – You need assistance and naturally nobody around will speak …

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Which Pre-Paid Currency Card is the best?

Pre-paid currency cards are becoming a popular means of storing hard-earned cash for your holiday but which one is the best for your trip. Security wise they all offer the same deal. Your money is secure and safe whilst it …

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5 ways to use your kids to your advantage on holiday

You have been blessed with wonderful children and want to enjoy their company during your summer holidays. There seems to be a never ending stream of people suggesting we ban kids from flights, hotels or restaurants and we have all …

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Airport Lounges – not just for first-class flyers.

Airport lounges were once the exclusive world behind the frosted windows, the narnia of the airport, where only those who were not dressed in comfy trousers and a hoodie went to relax before they boarded their flight. However, times have …