There are as many lovely ways to celebrate the year’s end as there are families celebrating it. True party animals may have booked flights to Sharm el Sheik, Ibiza or the Canaries to start 2012 dancing to the tunes of world famous DJ’s. Others may seek the party a bit closer to home, singing Auld Syne Lang and watching the fireworks at Trafalgar Square…
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To tip, or not to tip? That is always a difficult holiday question. With cultures varying so widely around the world, it can be difficult to know what’s expected from you. In Egypt, there is little ambiguity. Whilst tipping isn’t compulsory, it will definitely be appreciated – and you will get better service in the long run if you do tip. As flights to Sharm el Sheik are…
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Whether you are celebrating Christmas at a beach abroad or closer to home with the family,
Flythomascook wishes you all a merry Christmas! We hope that the Christmas luggage tips will help
holidaymakers who have booked flights to Bodrum, Paphos, Lanzarote and other sunny destinations
pack their festive suitcases. We will be back with inspirational travel tips and competitions next
year!
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The Baggage Elves have mulled over all of your splendid Xmas suggestions and it has truly
warmed their hearts to see so many useful luggage tips. The list of Christmas Luggage Essentials
that truly made their bells tinkle was:
- A Santa hat (to wear on Christmas morning, at dinner, in bed)
- Glitter (to put over your presents, on the table, on your face)
- Your camera…
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Once you’ve remembered to stock up on sunscreen and grabbed your toothbrush, it’s time to think about which holiday read to pack. Here are a few suggestions to compliment the stunning coastlines and fascinating history of the Spanish Canary Islands.
First up: ‘Lanzarote’(Vintage, 2004), a rather raunchy offering from Michel Houellebecq, the controversial author of ‘Atomised’. A dark compelling read, this novel begins as a simple record…
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