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Andrew Regan's Articles in Travel & Holidays

  • Use hotel loyalty points to get much more than free accommodation!
    Hotel loyalty points can be now be used to buy exclusive gifts, tickets to Broadway, or converted into cash for charity donations. Oh, and they can even be used to secure free accommodation at your favorite hotel chain!
  • Going to Goa: Winter Sun holiday
    If you're looking to escape from the grey of the UK and visit some eastern promise, a beach holiday in Goa offers an abundance of sun, sand and festival frolics - all set in a stunning tropical location that hasn't been spoilt by mass tourism.
  • Visit Germany: The forgotten holiday superpower
    Though often overshadowed as a tourist destination by more well known holiday hot spots such as France, Spain and Italy, Germany has plenty going for it, especially if you like the great outdoors, medieval towns and lots of beer.
  • The Big Smoke outperforming the competition
    Despite fears of a slowing market, 2007 has been a good year for the London hotel industry, with the city outperforming the rest of the UK as well as Europe.
  • Bangkok – angels and canals
    Known as a concrete metropolis, Bangkok retains much of its original oriental charm if you know where to look.
  • So near, yet Sónar: Barcelona's City Festival
    If getting cold, wet and muddy for three days in the grey English countryside is not your favourite festival flavour, then perhaps sunny Sónar in Barcelona, a city-based music festival, might tempt you to pack your bags?
  • Beaches in Dubai under threat
    Dubai has rocketed towards the top of many tourists ‘must-visit’ list, and a big feature of the city are its beaches. However, recent research has uncovered that they are under threat from coastal erosion and the government has been forced into action to prevent real damage to buildings on the shoreline.
  • Get some Winter Sun in Australia this Christmas
    Australia is the perfect location this Christmas for sun-hungry Brits; whether you’re looking to experience the metropolitan cities, gorgeous beaches or see the stunning natural sights.
  • Long way round, long way down; what’s next for intrepid actors?
    Actors Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman have completed two epic journeys on their motorbikes in the last three years, clocking up a total of 34,000 miles on their travels around the World, and all to highlight the work of UNICEF.
  • Take a fabulous winter break in New York
    New York is an exciting place to visit for a winter break, as it offers the dual attractions of exciting Manhattan combined with winter sports in neighbouring New Jersey.
  • Luxury Holidays in the Maldives
    If you’re looking to experience a luxury resort with top class service, plenty of sunshine and wonderful cuisine, the Maldives will not disappoint.
  • Joint Custody: The Hash Bar Highs of Amsterdam
    Whatever your stance on cannabis, Amsterdam's liberal attitude towards the drug means that thousands flock there every week, to smoke the 'wacky backy' safe in the comfort that they can do so without fear of prosecution. But it wasn't always like this.
  • Window Shopping in Amsterdam: The Red Light District
    The Red Light District in Amsterdam is a huge attraction, bringing in thousands of curious tourists every week. But there's more than just sex on sale; the area also offers top-class bars, clubs, coffee shops and theatres.
  • Burning Down the House: The Firebombing Welsh Dragons
    During the 1980s a rise in Welsh nationalism led to a spate of pyromaniac attacks on English-owned properties and businesses. A shadowy group, know as the Meibion Glyndwr (meaning 'Sons of Glyndwr') claimed responsibility for many of the fire-bombings which led to over 200 homes going up in smoke.
  • Ditch drab December and say 'felice anno nuovo' to Rome
    New Year's is a great time to visit Rome and get a real feel for the city and its nightlife, with lots of parties and events suitable for all ages. Varied cultural, culinary and accommodation options are available all over the city.

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