Holidaying in the UK hasnt always been on top of the vacation wish list for many Brits. Whilst cheaper air travel has given us the opportunity to venture outside of Blighty and explore warmer and more exotic foreign climes, holidaying in the UK has long been stigmatised as a less appealing option consisting of a wet week on Blackpool Pleasure Beach eating soggy fish and chips.

Danielle Fear, managing director of CruiseCompare.co.uk offers her tips on how to enjoy a cruise holiday without breaking the bank.?

As consumers become increasingly dependent on mobile phones and mobile technology becomes more sophisticated, it is no surprise that businesses in the travel industry are looking to mobile marketing solutions.?

Many column inches in the trade press of late have been dedicated to the contentious issue of slashing agents? commission on cruise sales. The world of cruising has undeniably become a cut-throat market, with web savvy travellers shopping around to get the best deal possible - haggling over every last penny and value add offer ? and the growing influence of online review/community sites changing the way we research (and purchase) our trips.?

In an age of prolific online travel ?supermarkets? one key sales tool travel agents have at their disposal is their expertise. Whilst it may be easy for Joe Public to book a holiday on the internet it can still be something of a gamble without lots of research and recommendations, particularly for a destination like Australia.?