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There are a number of voucher type websites that offer holidays and breaks away, such as Wowcher, Living Social and Groupon. You can often save hundreds of pounds by booking a holiday through one of these companies but you do need to ensure that you know exactly what you are booking prior to doing so.

Often these sites are able to offer the holidays at a great discount because there are restrictions on the booking. These restrictions usually include, where you can fly from, times you can go and number of people who can purchase the holiday.

Although there are restrictions, if you can find a holiday that fits your criteria then you can save a small fortune. Do not be tempted to book a holiday without reading the full terms and conditions and if you have to pay in full at time of booking you may find you are not entitled to a full refund should you need to cancel or be charged for amendments to your booking.

Although Greece has been suffering some economic troubles of late, there is still plenty to enjoy there, with its miles of striking coastline, clear Mediterranean seas , endless blue skies and great local colour all encompassed with an atmosphere of myths and legends. The Greek islands are peppered with ancient monuments and temples but there’s also vibrant culture and night life to suit everyone’s tastes.

For food lovers the famous Greek spirit of hospitality will not disappoint. The cuisine of Greece has the freshest ingredients at its heart and is shot through with Turkish and Italian influences. Nature lovers will have a real treat with lush forests, hikes up volcanoes and rich and varied animal life.

Ancient Greece was the birth place of modern democracy and it’s hard not to get swept away by the wealth of ancient monuments on offer. From the iconic Parthenon in Athens, Greece’s bustling capital, to the breath taking site of the Temple of Poseiden, there’s enough to keep you very busy. Luckily, there are plenty of historical tours and island cruises to keep you on track.

So whether its ancient history that gets you going or partying until dawn, you’ll find it all on a trip to Greece.

London is very popular amongst tourists from all over the world. People travel from many countries to come and see what London have to offer. The Royal family is a huge attraction for many tourists and although they will not often get to see any members of the royal family, seeing Buckingham palace etc is enough for them. Big Ben is another famous landmark along with the London eye, which is a big Ferris wheel situated along the Thames river bank.

South bank is an area which runs along the riverside and offers a great day out for all the family. You can often find street performers there such as human statues, magicians, mime artists and many more. It is a great way to spend a few hours out and about without having to spend much money.

With the London underground and buses that run every 2-5 mins, it is very easy to commute around London, so driving is not necessary.

Most tourism today to natural areas is not eco-tourism and therefore is not sustainable. Eco tourism is a way of allowing people to visit these areas of natural beauty without damaging them so that they are there for years to come. It should be about improving the area and conserving it for all.

Many companies are quickly catching on to the fact that they need to street their business in this direction to be able to remain open for years to come. They have also realised that more and more travellers are concerned about the affects tourism has on an area and therefore are more interested in this way of travel.

If you run a business in a tourist area then you can make your sure your business complies with the eco-tourism principles.

Once you have a business that offers eco-tourism products or services you can then chose to join as a member of an eco-tourism group who will often promote your business for you.

Sometimes you may hear local people moaning about tourists, or you may be one of these locals who gets annoyed in the holiday season with the amount of added traffic, lack of parking spaces or generally the increased number of people about, which can mean more vandalism and littering.

Not all tourism is bad as often tourism is essential to many areas to allow it to thrive. It brings in money for local businesses and councils and allows that money to be reinvested in to the area.

When visiting another area or country we should all respect the people that live and work there. It is nice to take a bit of time to get to know the locals and sample some of the produce they have on offer. Too many small businesses are struggling especially through the winter months, so if we could all make one trip to a local butchers instead of a supermarket once a week, then these shops could stay open for years to come.

Eco tourism is basically responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people and it is becoming more and more important to many people and organisations. With issues arising from tourism it is vital that we learn how to protect areas and the people living in them but also still get in enjoy these places of interest.

Karibuni Eco-Cottages located in the beautiful Nyanza region of Western Kenya. It is a community based initiative which supports the conservation of the local people and the surrounding area by reducing the impact that tourism has on them.

Within this resort you can expect to experience the landscape, people, culture and wildlife that make Kenya truly unique and sample some of the finest local cuisine. If you are able to volunteer whilst on your trip to Kenya, you will be get a great deal of satisfaction from helping to change the daily lives of the local people.

If you are looking for a holiday with a little adventure to it, then the UK has a number of activities you can do whilst on vacation that should tick all the boxes.

Depending on where in the UK and how much money you wish to spend will help you make a list of activities that you can do whilst on holiday.

Water and theme parks are a great day out for all the family, even if you do not like rides there are usually a number of other activities that you can participate in. Walking, hiking and trekking may not sound like fun to many, but discovering nature in the beautiful outdoors with family and friends can be a great way to bond. If you want something that is a little more pre-organised then you could visit somewhere like Manor Adventure or Go Ape that have a number of challenges and activities already set up for you, you pay your entrance fee and then get taken on a route where you can try out rock climbing, zip wires and rope bridge walking to name a few.

With the busyness of everyday life, we often don’t get to spend as much time with are friends as we would like to and when you do get to meet up, it may only be for a quick coffee. Holidaying with friends is becoming increasingly popular amongst people of all ages. It is a great opportunity to get away from it all with people whose company you know you enjoy.

There are many benefits to holidaying with friends, below I have listed a few:

Company – When going to a foreign country you may find it a little too quiet or miss the conversation you might get on a night out with the girls or lads, so when holidaying with friends you can still enjoy being away but having the people you care about close by

Costs – A holiday can be cheaper if booked as a group booking, therefore the more of you that go the cheaper it becomes for everyone

Day to day most people spend their lives rushing around all day whether it be after children or trying to keep up with the stresses and pressures of your working life. So it’s no wonder that more and more of us are looking to get some R&R by booking a weekend away at a spa, a place where you can relax, swim, use the saunas and steam rooms as well as have relaxing treatments such as massages, facials and pedicures.

Often these breaks away can cost a fortune however more often than not you can find a really good deal online through discount websites like Living Social, Groupon or Whandha.

The best thing to do is to book a basic package then call up and see if they will offer any discount on additional treatments to add to the package.

Always check reviews before you go to ensure you’ll be visiting somewhere that you can really relax in and let your troubles melt away.

Ethical tourism is tourism that has no negative affects on the environment or to other people’s wellbeing, in fact it actively promotes equality amongst people living in tourist areas and help to try to support local people so that they get the benefits from tourism.

There is a lot of money in tourism but unfortunately a lot of this is eaten up by large companies organising holidays and excursions and not passing any of the profits onto the local people who are working for them.

Ethical tourism is about empowering local people to make money from tourism and having access to well paid jobs in better working conditions if employed by the larger holiday companies.

It’s also about looking after and preserving popular tourist destinations particularly sites of great historical importance, it’s based on the understanding that if we don’t care for these sites they won’t be here to enjoy in the future.