Neil Dennis

The effect of the global downturn on property sales in Crete

It has been a strange year for property sales in the lovely island of Crete - egged on by the "panic media" many people who had already set their hearts on living in a mild climate with the chance to pay low heating and lighting charges, enjoy organic veg... Read >

Choosing & Flying A Kite

Mini Kites Generally these kites are no bigger than a foot across, ideally suited for the youngest flyers, they can fly in the slightest of winds and simple to fly, a single line attached to the kite means that they can be flown with ease. On the whole... Read >

Visiting the river Hamble

Hamble le Rice is a small village situated just outside Southampton on the south coast of England. It is famed the world over for its association with yachting. There are three marina's and three yacht clubs which provide plenty of moorings and berths f... Read >

Why not treat your staff to something special this Christmas

Everyone is working hard for you and it's challenging times. People are all feeling a bit down after 2 years with no proper summer and now the credit crunch. Take them all out for something different this festive season. The office Christmas Party is alwa... Read >

Special anniversary? Why not treat your partner to something different this year?

With the current credit crunch many are reining in and cutting costs. Why not ‘push the boat out' for your anniversary or valentines celebrations in 2009 with a trip on a Thames Cruise Boat or maybe a private trip on an exclusive and opulent London Part... Read >

Visiting London from abroad? The best way to see the sights

Visiting London from abroad? The best way to see the sights If you are visiting the Capital City of England from abroad the most visited site is the River Thames. The Thames in London is a beautiful tidal waterway carving through the heart of the C... Read >

Gold Bullion Goes Retail

Retail investors have realised that gold bullion offers an effective hedge against currency movements, is an effective inflation hedge, and is a proven safe haven in times of financial turbulence. Volatile markets have created a surge in retail investmen... Read >

Motor Boat Fuel Efficiency

With the loss of marine red diesel derogation to UK leisure boat owners from the 1st November ‘08 and marine fuel reaching all time highs this year, here are a few boat fuel efficiency tips to ensure you continue to spend more time on the water than alo... Read >

How Can Internet Broadband Keep Marine Fuel Costs Down?

With volatile marine fuel prices, changes in marine fuel legislation from one country to the next and concerns over availability how does a yacht owner keep in contact with his marine fuel broker or supplier when operating from offshore? On smaller mot... Read >

Holiday prices still predicted to rise

Basic brochure prices for holidays in Europe could rise in 2009 by between 15 and 20 per cent because of rising fuel costs and the weakness of the pound against the euro, the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) are predicting. Holidays outside Eur... Read >

Plan ahead for London 2012

Well done Team GB! The excellent results of Team GB in the Beijing Olympics can only be a great boost to British Tourism and help to promote the UK. Tourist Industry Chief Executive, James Bidwell, has commented that "these results will only energise the ... Read >

Better travel failure protection called for

The aviation industry is failing to provide passengers with adequate protection if airlines fail, according to a report by the Air Travel Insolvency Advisory Committee (ATIPAC). ATIPAC, which advises the Civil Aviation Authority, called for an end to the ... Read >

Rise in holiday arrests abroad

Drunken tourists and expanding expatriate communities are fuelling a large rise in the number of Britons arrested in popular holiday destinations such as Spain, France and Cyprus. Official Foreign Office figures showed that just over 2,000 Britons were ar... Read >

What are paper parts and what are they used for?

Presenting information about your product or company on CD or DVD can be very impressive, effective and inexpensive, saving you a lot of money on brochure and catalogue printing. However, to ensure a maximum impact the disc should be accompanied by high q... Read >

What are the differences between printing on the disc face and printing the rest of the packaging th

What are the differences between printing on the disc face and printing the rest of the packaging that I should keep in mind when designing? When the printed packaging and paper parts are printed digitally in 4 colour process (CMYK) using liquid inks... Read >