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10 interesting things to do in Tenerife

Looking for something interesting to do in Tenerife? Look no further! Here are ten of the most interesting things to do on the island:...

Must Do's When You Visit Nerja on the Costa del Sol

Located at the foot of the Sierra Almijara Mountains on the Costa del Sol, Nerja boasts stunning views of the Mediterranean Sea along with plenty of activities to keep visitors entertained. From exploring Balcon de Europa, one of Nerja’s most iconic landmarks, and visiting its famous caves to taking a leisurely stroll along Playa Burriana beach and sampling local cuisine, there are many things to do in this picturesque destination. Whether you're looking for a romantic getaway or a family vaca...

Julian Sturdy MP Visits Conexo Travel in Haxby

It was heartening to receive a visit on Friday 14 May 2021 from Julian Sturdy MP for York Outer, and to hear the actions he is taking to support the travel sector. David met with Julian for an hour to discuss the issues facing the travel industry, and the need for sector specific support, as well as a more realistic approach to opening up travel. Julian is planning to meet with Kwasi Kwarteng, Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy to discuss how the government can ...

Post Brexit Passport Rules Causing Travellers Problems

Some passengers are being turned away from flights because they have inadvertently breached post-Brexit passport rules for EU travel....

Immerse Yourself in Paradise: The 2025 Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival

Saint Lucia, a Caribbean island paradise renowned for its volcanic peaks, lush rainforests, and pristine beaches, also boasts a vibrant cultural scene. Every year, this idyllic island explodes with music, artistry, and infectious energy during the Saint Lucia Jazz & Arts Festival. This highly anticipated event, considered the premier jazz festival in the Caribbean, attracts music lovers from all corners of the globe....

Why Perissa is a Great Base for a Holiday to Santorini

Perissa is a small coastal village located in the south-west of Santorini. It’s a popular destination for holiday makers and locals because of its laid back personality, wonderful beaches and sunny weather....

When David Met Noel Gallagher In Little VeniceNew post

First a confession, I didn't actually meet Noel Gallagher. The truth is I was in the Warwick Castle pub in London's Little Venice and whilst heading to the gents walked past him as he was leaning on the bar talking to the barmaid. Being stood at the bar as he was he should have been wearing a face mask, but his rebellious self probably wouldn't tolerate such an imposition, allowing me the opportunity to identify him (with a mask I expect i would have been none the wiser to his identity).I return...

Lottie's Ski Trip To Club Med Serre Chevalier

Club Med is a renowned global brand offering all-inclusive holiday experiences that cater to a variety of travellers, from families to couples and solo adventurers. With resorts located in some of the world’s most picturesque destinations, such as the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, Club Med provides guests with access to luxury accommodations, gourmet dining, and a wide range of activities, including water sports, skiing, wellness programs, and cultural excursions. Known for its relaxed, yet vib...

Penang Honeymoon Destinations

Along with Langkawi, Penang is the most famous of Malaysia’s islands. Not only does it have a rich colonial past, it is also blessed with some beautiful beaches. It offers a broad range of hotels, resorts and cultural attractions, and is connected to the peninsular mainland by a bridge. Its northern coast, particularly around the settlement known as Batu Ferringhi (literally “Foreigner’s Rock”) , draws the majority of international visitors.The best way to fully explore th...

Langkawi Honeymoon Destination

Langkawi is one of the most visited islands in Malaysia, celebrated the world over for its white sandy beaches, luxurious resorts and stunning tropical landscapes....

Kuala Lumpur Honeymoon Destination

Kuala Lumpur, commonly referred to as KL, is the capital of Malaysia and sits on the West Coast of the country. Originally Kuala Lumpur began as a tiny Chinese tin mining village in 1857 and has since grown into a bustling metropolis of around 6.5 million.Kuala Lumpur is a bustling vibrant city with ordered skyscrapers, colonial architecture and plenty of greenery. Kuala Lumpur is home to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers, the tallest twin towers in the world, and is also a shopping...

Borneo Honey moon Destination

Malaysia is split into two separate parts – West Malaysia, also known as Peninsular Malaysia, and East Malaysia, also known as Malaysian Borneo. There are 375 miles of sea between them. Peninsular Malaysia is a part of the main Southeast Asian landmass. It is smaller than Malaysian Borneo but is home to more of the population.Malaysian Borneo is divided into two states – Sabah in the north and Sarawak in the south –as well as one small federal territory, the i...

Malaysia Honeymoon Destination

Malaysia is a beautiful country full of culture and natural beauty, with 11 states and 2 federal territories (Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya) forming Peninsular Malaysia. This part of Malaysia is separated by the South China Sea from East Malaysia which includes the 2 states (Sabah and Sarawak on the island of Borneo) and a third federal territory, the island of Labuan.One of the many attractions of Malaysia is the extreme contrasts. Towering skyscrapers look down upon wooden houses built ...

Best Honeymoon Destinations

A trip to the Malaysian state of Sabah in Borneo, which boats one the world's two populations of orangutans and the highest mountain between the Himalayas and Papua New Guinea, is highly recommended in April. For something bigger and brighter, the plethora of casinos, magical hotels, legendary shows and the iconic Grand Canyon on it's doorstep, makes Las Vegas a firm favourite with brides, grooms and honeymooners alike....

Top 10 things to do in Lapland

The first thing that most people know about Lapland is that it’s the home of Father Christmas, and nothing could make Christmas more magical for the kids than a magical trip to visit him. But that’s not all Lapland offers. Here are our top 10 things to do in Lapland and make it a festive season to remember....

Holiday Money – Don’t Lose Out This Summer

“Where is the best place to get my foreign currency?”This is a question we are frequently posed. Being a Yorkshire travel agency this is probably not a surprise to most people!Our customers sometimes provide us with anecdotal evidence about a foreign exchange provider who has given them a great rate for their Euros or Dollars, but even then this can vary from day to day and between currencies. And don’t forget, the more currency you purchase, the more the risk that you have made an expensi...

Conexo Travel on BBC Radio York

Who did you turn to for travel advice during the Corona Virus outbreak? BBC Radio York turned to David Carruthers from Conexo Travel in Haxby, as the pandemic took hold right across the globe. David has made regular appearances on various shows, which have been broadcast by the station has been described by Jonathan Cowap as “calm and reassuring”.David’s most recent appearance was on the Adam Tomlinson show on 20 July 2020, where he answered questions regarding the state of overseas travel...

Tenerife Excursions

The island of Tenerife has long been a favourite for the British and whist it has become regarded as one of the leading winter destinations many people still have not discovered the real Tenerife. Beyond the popular resorts situated mostly in the South West of the Island there s much to discover about how the Canary Islands came to be and what life was like before and since mass tourism arrived....

Spirit of Discovery, Saga’s New Luxury Small Ship

It’s just over 12 months since work started on building Saga’s new luxury small ship Spirit of Discovery at the Meyer Werft yard in Germany, and in this time the partnership between Saga and the shipyard has produced a ship to meet the demands of Saga’s loyal customers.Because Saga commissioned the ship they have been able to influence every aspect of her design after spending hundreds of hours consulting with Saga members; everything from the size of the cabins, the layout of the bathroom...

Lido di Jesolo, Venetian Riviera

Lido di Jesolo, the vibrant Italian seaside town on the edge of the Venice Lagoon in north-east Italy, has a wide range of hotels and apartments, making it one of Italy’s most popular destinations. Its miles of sandy beach and night-time entertainment attract thousands of holidaymakers every summer....

The best dining spots in Barcelona - The Secret Food Tour

After visiting friends in Alicante, my daughter and I traveled up the coast of Spain to Barcelona. Being quite a foodie I was very excited to try a food tour around the capital city of Catalonia. At 11am we headed to the Gothic Quarter of the city, surrounded by narrow alleyways just begging to be explored. What am I looking for? “A guide with an orange umbrella and a big smile,” or so the instructions say. I spotted him straight away; Miguel who was born and bred in Barcelona. We met with a...

Havana 1957

I love browsing the Internet, I know it can be distracting and you can head off in so many different, disparate directions and forget what the original intention you were exploring was, but it allows you to explore with serendipity as an outcome.And this is how I arrived at Havana 1957. I was in a tour operator booking system and followed a random link which resulted in this video which I love just for it’s atmospheric content. It was only after a while I realised it was promoting a chain of r...

I have been in many places, but I've never been in Cahoots

I have been in many places, but I’ve never been in Cahoots. Apparently, you can’t go alone. You have to be in Cahoots with someone. I’ve also never been in Cognito. I hear no one recognises you there....

Should You Book Inbound & Outbound Flights With Different Airlines?

The Independent’s Simon Calder recently answered a traveller’s problem in his Holiday Helpdesk, in which the traveller (Sophie) had booked an outbound flight to Budapest with Wizzair, and an Inbound Flight from the Hungarian capital with Easyjet, as well as a hotel in Budapest separately. Unfortunately the Wizzair flight was cancelled due to an electrical fault at Budapest airport meaning that Sophie couldn’t travel and thereby didn’t require the hotel accommodation or the retu...

Castello Zamittello Wedding – Malta

A Castello Zamittello wedding takes place in marvelous and imposing Castle on the outskirts of Mgarr in Malta.A Castello Zamittello wedding takes place in marvelous and imposing Castle on the outskirts of Mgarr in Malta. A Castello Zamittello wedding offers a beautiful and historic setting for your fairy tale wedding abroad. The interior of the castle has a wedding room complete with baroque wall hangings and an open medieval fireplace – an intimate...