Posts Tagged ‘Travel Advice’

That’s right – why on Earth should you care if the country’s top pop star uses Twitter when you know that you can follow gosimply?

Let’s look at the facts:  you could hear all about how Cheryl Cole wants to “Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight, Fight For This Love” for the millionth time OR you could be one of the first to know about gosimply’s latest FREE lucky draws, superb discounts on everything from car hire to travel insurance, plus travel advice and money-saving tips.

For those that aren’t off to foreign lands, here’s a selection of the latest home-grown offers:-

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• Argos Vouchers – FREE £5 or £10 voucher when spending £50 or £100. That’s a 10% novelty!
• Tesco Introductory Offer – Ever shopped for food online? Slap in the code “XXPD96″ at the checkout and you’ll receive £10 off your first order of £50 or more!
• Debenhams discounts – Grab 15% off Fashion and Homeware with voucher code “PDXP”.

We might not be “The Nation’s Sweetheart”, but when’s the last time Mrs. Cole gave you something for nothing?

Traveling through any airport can be a daunting experience, especially with the increased security measures now in place. Here are ten simple tips that we hope will help make your journey more enjoyable:

1) Try to check the status of your flight before leaving home. This can generally be done online but you may have been provided with a freephone telephone number to call for status updates.

2) Be prepared for airport security checks. This means avoid wearing metal (in underwear, as jewelry, belt buckles etc.) Wearing metal will be detected by security scanners and you’ll be required to remove the metal items before being rescanned. Small items of jewelry (earrings, rings, necklaces) will not set off the security alarms.

3) Book as much as you can in advance. If you need to use airport parking facilities, book in advance. If you will need car hire at your destination, book in advance. And if you will need hotel accommodation either before your flight or at your destination, always book in advance. You’ll get the best prices and avoid disappointment.

4) Always arrive early. Gone are the days when you could turn up at the airport just 15 minutes before your flight. These days you need to arrive early. For domestic flights within the UK you will need to arrive at least one hour before your flight. For flights to European destinations two hours is generally enough time and for inter-continental flights you will need to arrive at least three hours before your flight. Always check the arrival requirements with your airline and don’t be late.

5) Pack sensibly. Don’t pack anything dangerous (fireworks, drugs, knives). Always refer to the detailed instructions provided by your airline regarding items that are permissible in your luggage and hand luggage.

6) Print your boarding pass in advance. Many airlines today allow you to check in and print your boarding pass in advance, online. This will potentially save considerable time at the airport so make sure you do this before leaving home.

7) Wear comfortable clothes and shoes. Never wear overly tight clothing, high heels or tight-fitting shoes. You need to be comfortable on your flight and your feet are likely to swell so be sure to wear comfortable attire.

8 ) Eat before leaving home. Airport food can be expensive so save some money by eating properly before leaving home. You may also like to find out what will be served on your flight and, if necessary, bring your own snacks.

9) Remove any undeveloped film from your luggage. Make certain to remove any undeveloped film (with a speed of 800 or higher) from your baggage for hand checking. All other film and digital cameras are safe to pass through the x-ray machine.

10) Insure your gadgets. These days many of us travel with several valuable electronic gadgets. Mobile phones, laptops, PDAs and iPods are common. As well as travel insurance it is a good idea that you get yourself some gadget insurance cover for these valuable items. Its also a good idea to backup all of your valuable contact details and data before leaving home, just in case the worst should happen.

Hopefully these suggestions will help you to have a safe, successful and enjoyable trip.

The UK is home to some of the busiest airports anywhere, and all of those travellers want to make sure their holidays start off as smoothly as possible.  Some will book a pre-flight stay at an airport hotel, or make sure they find the best deal on airport parking.  Sometimes, though, overlooking certain things during preparations can result in a major headache later on.

An expired tax disc can cause airport parking headaches!

For instance, did you know that virtually all airport car parks will turn away vehicles if they are not displaying a valid tax disc?  This is especially true of Meet and Greet parking operators, whose employees would be driving your vehicle illegally out on the road.  If you’re turned away at your pre-booked car park, you might be able to find another one in time to make your flight, but you’ll be incurring additional expense before you’ve even left the ground.  That’s not to mention the stress you’ll be putting on yourself…not the ideal way to start a relaxing holiday!

Be sure to check back in with us at the gosimply blog on a regular basis, as we’ll be offering more handy travel tips as the summer months approach to help make your holiday one to remember.

After all the stress of planning your wedding, most of the time the only thing you really look forward to is going on your honeymoon and relaxing with your loved one. No more planning, tantrums, which dress, which bridesmaids to choose, who to invite, cars, suits, the ‘how much? that much?’ arguments! etc, etc…

So to relieve you from the stress of planning the honeymoon as well, we are here to help you with all those travelling extras. Why not book yourself into an airport hotel with parking the night before you fly? Then you can relax and be worry free knowing you won’t be rushing up the motorway in the early hours of the morning to catch your flight. So you are ready to start your honeymoon relaxed and refreshed!

Then there is always the matter of hiring a car while abroad or even if you are staying in the UK. We can offer you car hire and travel insurance all under one roof.

So relax. We are are here to make things easy and simple for you on the planning of your honeymoon. Now all you need to worry about is whether or not the best man will remember the rings!

Do you insist upon having a swimming pool and gym? Do you need internet access or are you travelling on a budget? What are the factors that you consider when selecting your airport hotel?

For many travellers the key features of an airport hotel are how close it is to the airport terminal and how quiet are the rooms. But there are many other aspects that may be equally as important such as: the provision of airport parking, included in the price of the hotel room; the availability of meeting rooms for business meetings; disabled facilities and more.

We’ve listened to your needs, regarding what you want when planning trips for both business and pleasure, and used what we have learned in the design of our website. We’ve made the process of comparing airport hotels, their locations, prices and facilities easy and intuitive by presenting the key information from one, simple, at a glance page: Heathrow Airport Hotels – At a Glance.

To make things even simpler we’ve made some hotel recommendations that are ideally suited for different types of travellers: those looking for budget hotels; hotels suitable for business; hotels that are good for leisure and luxury hotels.

And we don’t stop there. We also provide impartial, unedited customer reviews and ratings. These are the exact words and scores as provided by previous hotel guests. So you can read what both satisfied and not-so-satisfied customers have to say, honestly.

Our aim is to make the process of choosing your airport hotel simple, fun and informative as well as provide you with the best current hotel prices. We are confident that our website, along with the impartial feedback from previous customers, will help you plan your trip and save a few pounds in the process.

Recommended by the Sunday Times to help find the cheapest Airport Parking deals online

Using Gosimply.com has been recommended as one of 10 ways to find good-value, reliable airport parking in the October 5 2008 edition of The Sunday Telegraph.

In her Expert Travel Advice column, Sophie Butler notes that searching for your airport parking through comparison sites such as gosimply.com, “can be a good way of finding the cheapest deals”.

In addition to price, she also highlights the importance of making sure your vehicle is properly looked after while your away. You can rest assured that every car park we offer is safe, and we let you know which ones participate in the Park Mark® Safer Parking Scheme for added peace of mind.

Be sure to note, also, which car parks have received the Gosimply.com Award for Customer Satisfaction. These car parks not only provide safe, secure airport parking, but have been rated highly by previous customers for providing top-notch service.