How online guest books changed hotels...

"Millions of travellers describe through online reviews the sort of welcome they receive at a hotel", writes Andrew McFarlane of BBC News Magazine.

He continues, "Travel website TripAdvisor is facing legal action from up to 700 hotel and guesthouse owners who complain they are victims of unfair reviews. So how much do these peer review sites matter?

Once, the power to make or break a hotel's reputation was the preserve of guide book editors and newspaper travel writers.

But since TripAdvisor launched in 2000, 35 million people have put fingertips to keyboard to offer their view of accommodation the world over.

For many travellers, such sites have become essential reading before booking a break.

TripAdvisor attracts 40 million monthly visitors across 21 countries, including 4.5 million to the UK site launched in 2006. Now operated by travel company Expedia, it has sister sites covering air fares, cruises, family breaks and independent holidays."

Read the full article on the BBC website

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Latest Latin America Cruise Offers from Voyages of Discovery!

These great Cruise offers have just arrived today:

Discovery of the New World                       18 Nov 18 days                  Inside £899 Outside £1099

Grand Voyage to Cuba                                  18 Nov 32 days                  Inside £1599 Outside £1899  

Grand Caribbean Odyssey                           4 Dec 32 days                     Inside £3099 Outside £3699

Colonial Trails of the Caribbean                  4 Dec 16 days                     Inside £1249 Outside £1449

Tales of the Old Spanish Main                    18 Dec 18 days                   Inside £1899 Outside £2139

Grand South America Discovery               3 Jan 79 days                      Inside £7499 Outside £9125

Grand Brazilian Discovery                            3 Jan 31 days                      Inside £3299 Outside £3859

Natural Wonders of South America         3 Jan 18 days                      Inside £2199 Outside £2559

Discovery coast Voyager                               18 Jan 16 days                    Inside £2399 Outside £2649

In the Wake of the Beagle                           31 Jan 21 days                    Inside £2949 Outside £2999

Darwin’s Stepping Stones                            18 Feb 18 days                   Inside £2399 Outside £2775

In the Footsteps of the Conquistadors   4 Mar 19 days                    Inside £2599 Outside £2975

Grand Voyage from the New World        21 Mar 34 days                  Inside £2099 Outside £2499

Legends of the Caribbean                            21 Mar 16 days                  Inside £1599 Outside £1799

On the trail of the treasure fleets             4 Apr 20 days                     Inside £1249 Outside £1399

Don’t forget we also have a number of no supp cabins for single travellers on this programme.

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Shearings Holidays No-Fly Cruises for 2011

Shearings Holidays have chartered MV Discovery for 3 No-Fly Cruises for 2011.


There are no nightclubs, casinos, or late night parties. The public rooms and restaurants are spacious, the bars are intimate and friendly, and the whole atmosphere is unpretentious and convivial.


The Cruises are:

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May 28th 2011 - Norwegian Fjords Discovery - from Portsmouth (ends at Harwich). 8 Days. From £869 per person

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August 20th 2011 - Baltic Capitals Discovery - from Harwich. 14 Days. From £1599 per person

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Sept 2nd 2011 - British Isles Discovery - from Harwich. 10 Days. From £1099 per person

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Shearings pick up from a wide number of points around the UK, for passengers wishing to join these cruises.




We're agents for Shearings so contact me if interested.... nigel@holidaytrails.co.uk

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Here's a Cartoon from the Daily Star...

This is one I did around ten years ago!

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Offers Just In From Kuoni...

5* Maldives
from £749 pp
Kurumba
Deluxe room,
7 nights, RB
Save up to £882
Tour ref: IO0021
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5* Borneo, Malaysia
from £799 pp
Shangri-La's Rasa Ria
Superior Rainforest room, 7 nights, RB
Save up to £1055
Tour ref: FE9270
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3* Antigua
from £899 pp
Jolly Beach Resort & Spa
Super Saver room
7 nights, ALL
Save up to £440
Tour ref: CA0050
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All subject to availability


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Thesaurus Cartoon...

Here's an old Sun one from a few years ago...

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A Taste of the Great capitols of Europe, with Costa Cruises

	Step aboard and set sail with Costa Magica from Dover on this new and exciting itinerary. Explore 6 of the most beautiful capitals of Europe and enjoy the grand beauty of this spectacular region with the combination of stunning architecture and breath taking scenery while enjoying the comforts of the Costa Magica, where, the magic of cruising becomes a journey within a journey. Costa Magica, is inspired by the charm of Italy's most beautiful locations: from Capri to Portofino, the Salento, Bellagio, Urbino to Grado, Spoleto and many more. She brings the flavour, originality and elegance of Italy: from the prestigious designer stores in the shopping mall to the excellent cuisine you will experience throughout your holiday.
	*Price cruise only. Including port charges. Promotion Free Children: children up to 17 years old sharing a cabin with 2 adults pay only port taxes. Service Charge is not included and charged onboard at the end of the cruise.

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Late Availability Offers from Olympic Holidays...

Sizzling Late Availability

Amazing offers from £79 Per Person

Special Offers Departure Date Departure Airport Arrival Airport Duration Flight Only Self Catering From 30 August 2010 Birmingham Corfu 7 nights £159 £189 30 August 2010 Gatwick Corfu 7 nights £149 £179 30 August 2010 Manchester Dalaman 7 nights £219 £285 31 August 2010 Birmingham Heraklion 7 nights £189 £219 31 August 2010 Gatwick Heraklion 7 nights £79 £115 31 August 2010 Manchester Heraklion 7 nights £179 £215 01 September 2010 Manchester Kos 7 nights £99 £135 01 September 2010 Gatwick Rhodes 7 nights £99 £135 03 September 2010 Gatwick Corfu 7 nights £79 £115 03 September 2010 Luton Corfu 7 nights £115 £145 03 September 2010 Manchester Corfu 7 nights £159 £189 03 September 2010 Gatwick Heraklion 7 nights £139 £169 03 September 2010 Manchester Heraklion 7 nights £179 £215 03 September 2010 Stansted Heraklion 7 nights £169 £199 04 September 2010 Gatwick Kos 7 nights £169 £195 05 September 2010 Gatwick Zante 7 nights £159 £189 06 September 2010 Gatwick Corfu 7 nights £99 £139 07 September 2010 Gatwick Heraklion 7 nights £129 £159 08 September 2010 Manchester Rhodes 7 nights £199 £229 10 September 2010 Gatwick Corfu 7 nights £139 £169 11 September 2010 Gatwick Kos 7 nights £199 £225 15 September 2010 Manchester Kos 7 nights £169 £195

Please Note: Prices are based on maximum occupancy. Prices & savings are based on per adult & do not include  £3.99 extra 5kg baggage allowance, in flight meal supplement from £6.99 or £1.50 Child Care Charity donation. Prices above are from prices only and are subject to change. All offers are subject to availability. Olympic Holidays require a deposit of only £49pp (Plus £2.50 APC)

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Time for a Cartoon...

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Latest Offers From Cruise & Maritime...

Baltic Cities & St Petersburg Cruise - 12 Nights, sailing from Tilbury on Wednesday, 8th September 2010 - From £799 pp

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Mediterranean Odyssey Cruise - 14 Nights, sailing from Tilbury on Monday, 20th September 2010 - From £849 pp

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Iberian Highlights Cruise - 11 Nights, sailing from Plymouth on Monday, 27th September 2010 - From £799 pp

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Autumn Sunshine Cruise - 11 Nights, sailing from Plymouth on Friday, 8th October 2010 - From £799 pp

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Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise - 14 Nights, sailing from Tilbury on Saturday, 16th October 2010 - From £799 pp

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Canary Islands & Madeira Cruise - 12 Nights, sailing from Plymouth on Tuesday, 19th October 2010 - From £849 pp

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