Neil Dennis

Snow causes widespread travel chaos

Major airports have been closed, motorways slowed to a standstill and some of the busiest train services in Britain have been cancelled after Arctic blizzards brought the most widespread snow for 18 years. Conditions are expected to get worse with a band ... Read >

Be alert for theft on holiday

Bags do go missing, as witnessed during last year's disastrous opening of Heathrow's Terminal 5, but regrettably the high incidence of theft abroad goes largely unreported. But it is a growing problem and affects thousands of holidaymakers abroad each yea... Read >

Accidents do happen

The ski season is in full swing with record amounts of snow, so nothing can go wrong? Think again. Accidents do happen. Now this is a true story and shows what can happen when you least expect it. Picture the scene, Mr X is on his ski holiday and is wai... Read >

The History of Reeses Peanut Butter Chocolate

Reese's Peanut butter chocolate was first manufactured in America in the 1920s when H. B. Reese's Candy Company introduced a specially processed peanut butter filling with Hershey's chocolate. The peanut butter cups were the first to be produced, a popula... Read >

Aerial Filming – What are the markets?

The last decade has seen unprecedented advances in recording media and equipment that has allowed more flexibility in aerial filming. These advances include small lightweight but high definition equipment such as the Sony HVR-Z1E. The results are still sp... Read >

Preventing Boat Marine Fuel Contamination

If you are laying up your motor-boat for a few months fuel contamination could be a real problem when starting up again. Marine Red Diesel Condensation in diesels tanks is the most common problem and it is recommended to avoid any space being taken up ... Read >

What should you expect from Gold in 2009?

The volatility in global markets amid the credit crunch makes it difficult to forecast how currencies are going to move. So what will 2009 bring for the gold price? There have been sharp fluctuations in the gold price and gold has seen daily swings widen.... Read >

Top travel destinations for 2009

Not sure where to holiday in 2009? Well, top destinations tipped to weather the financial downturn include Mexico, Turkey and Egypt. The low cost of goods and services in these counties means that they remain an attractive holiday destination as they did... Read >

Ski cover essential

News that a schoolboy is being held by police in connection with a hit-and-run ski death at an Italian resort, shows how inherent the dangers are on the slopes. This is a very tragic accident that, though still a rare occurrence, is not an isolated even... Read >

Travel delays on West Coast Main Line

The accident over the weekend on the major rail route between London Euston and Manchester Piccadilly has sparked severe disruptions for travellers heading home after the Christmas break. More than 100 trains on the West Coast Main Line, to and from Lond... Read >

Will 2009 see more travel firm failures?

And now it’s official, well according to Thomas Cook it is. With over 30 tour operators and more that 20 airlines failing in 2008, the head of Thomas Cooke has predicted that up to 15 more British travel companies will collapse in the first quarte... Read >

Ski resorts open early after record falls

Ski resorts have opened early across Europe and those going to North america will find resorts in Canada and New England doing the same. Andorra in the Pyrenees is reporting the best start to a season for 40 years with record snowfall. Despite the pound... Read >

More set to holiday in the UK

It is hardly surprising, as the pound slides closer to parity with the Euro and who knows may be worth less than a Euro come the New Year, that travel agents are reporting an increase in domestic holiday bookings. It has been predicted that the number of ... Read >

Advice on Yacht Refuelling and Marine Pollution

Risk It is recognised that there is the potential for pollution incidents when boats are refuelled at marine fuel pontoons. One litre of spilt fuel can contaminate one million litres of water, with potentially serious consequences to marine flora and fa... Read >

Gold: A Chinese Symbol of Wealth

In China gold is not only a symbol of wealth but also of good fortune. The latest gold rush in China has been fuelled by a combination of factors, such as the depreciation of the US dollar, and the price risen a wide range of commodities, including oil. I... Read >