Avoid another poison tragedy
Following the tragic deaths of two children holidaying in Corfu, UK holidaymakers travelling abroad are being urged to take simple steps to keep their families safe from carbon monoxide poisoning.
New Year’s Eve in Madeira
CHRISTMAS IS just around the corner, so we, at PDM thought we would remind you that the Portuguese island of Madeira offers the perfect setting to celebrate the busy holiday
Airports promise speedier checks
UK AIRPORT authorities have ordered a security overhaul of Britain’s main airports in an attempt to prevent a repetition of the chaos that followed the warnings of a possible terrorist
Foreign clinics cash in on sick tourists
A new report by a leading travel insurer claims that thousands of holidaymakers, who receive medical treatment while abroad, are being overcharged. According to Europ Assistance, the company has received
Get set to ski
THE SKI season officially begins in just six weeks time. If you haven’t already booked your holiday, now is the time to seriously consider the options. Each year, as the
Fly to the UK this winter for some festive family treats
Fly back to the UK this winter for some festive family treats THOMSONFLY.COM, the low fares airline operating from Faro, makes it easy for you to fly back to the
Budget airlines back in the news
Low cost airlines EasyJet and Ryanair are back in the news this week over a range of issues. Ryanair staff members are striking and EasyJet is concerned over plans to
Captivating Cape Verde
AT PDM we’ve been raving about Cape Verde for some time. Now, it seems that travel experts across the world are tipping the Cape Verde islands, which bask in the
Paying the price for boozy holidays
HOLIDAYMAKERS RISK losing their insurance cover if they are injured or taken ill abroad while under the influence of alcohol, insurers said this week. Insurance companies are increasingly refusing to
Follow the queen of pop to Malawi
MADONNA’S RECENT visit to Malawi is raising awareness of this little-known African nation. The country’s authorities are hoping her visit could spark a much needed tourism boom. Tourism is recognised

