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01/10/2024

Europe is the perfect destination for a city break.

Whether you’re traversing ancient cities before taking up a hearty Italian meal or exploring shiny metropolises before tucking into a world-class Parisian cocktail bar, the options are endless when it comes to creating a dreamy European weekend.

Travel blogger, Candace Salters shares 5 of the best European weekend city breaks to make a holiday you won’t forget.

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19/08/2024

If you’re seeking a change of scenery, perhaps working by the sea or deep in the mountains or even from a coworking space in a European city, the digital nomad lifestyle could be for you. The amount of people working remotely around the world quadrupled between 2015 and 2023.

Part of the astronomical rise in the number of digital nomads has been facilitated by the increase in countries offering the digital nomad visas So, if you want to dip your toe into the global community of wanderlust-driven professionals, we’ve summarised everything you need to know.

A digital nomad visa allows remote workers to live and work in a foreign country anywhere from six months to two years. Digital nomad visas have been created to attract freelancers, entrepreneurs, and remote employees who earn their income from sources outside the host country.

Thank you to everyone who contributed to this post including:
Burak Özdemir, Carnivore Style , Jacqueline Renouard, Miss Tourist, Kevmrc, Moving Jack , Magical Nepal, Dusty Trail RV, Simify formerly SimsDirect and Ed Santos.

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29/07/2024

If you’re looking for lesser-known and less-visited places to go on holiday in Europe this summer, away from the crowds, this list of off-the-beaten-path destinations is for you!

Travel blogger, Ellie Belhaj compiled 10 great options for places that are not as highly visited in Europe where you can get a feel of local life, avoid the big all-inclusive resorts, and in some cases, find a cheaper option than the popular European summer holiday destinations we all know.

Read Ellie's post on the Airport Parking Shop blog here:

Journey alongside us as we take you through ten of the best off the beaten path destinations in Europe so you can plan your next trip!

24/06/2024

Holidays can be some of the best times of your life; strolling down the beach with your partner, enjoying dinner out with friends and family and creating fond memories to look back on!

Sadly for some travellers, it isn’t always as straightforward as that.

In some countries where homosexuality is still prosecuted, holding hands with your boyfriend or girlfriend in public can become a political statement and can be met with hostility.

We’re here to offer some advice about LGBTQ+ friendly destinations, how to get through the airport and what worldwide events are a must see. Read the full details on our blog:

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17/06/2024

How can you change your gender and name on your passport? Will it take a long time? Is there a lot of paperwork?

We sent out a survey to LGBTQ+ and transgender groups to see what hurdles they came up against and what advice they have.
88% of those surveyed said it was definitely worth changing your gender and name on your passport and would recommend it to someone else.

HM Passport Office states that passport changes and renewals take around 3 weeks. Based on responses from our survey, most applications take between 2 weeks and 6 months* to complete.

Read our step by step guide on how to change your gender and name on your passport.

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10/06/2024

Are you planning your next holiday, but the soaring cost of accommodation is swallowing up your budget?

Then why not do a holiday home swap?

This type of holiday has increased dramatically since the post-covid price-hikes, and it’s something that’s changing the game. Since 2022, more and more people are embracing the idea of swapping their homes with others for a budget-friendly vacation experience.

Find out how you can travel and save money with holiday home swaps.

A house swap holiday is perfect if you're looking for something different or want to find ways of cutting costs on your next trip.

03/06/2024

Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, is the southeastern region of France and has something for everyone with the French Riviera to the south and the Alpine peaks a fews hours drive away to the north.

It is a region full of history and beauty, famous for its wine, artists and beautiful lavender and sunflowers.

Marseille, the capital of Provence is France's second largest city and will be hosting some of the Olympic Games this summer.

Wine tasting, hiking, visiting Roman ruins and old stone villages, lavendar making and following in the footsteps of famous artists such as Cezanne are just some of the things to do in Provence.

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27/05/2024

Spain celebrates the start of summer in June and June 24th (Saint John or Sant Joan) is a national holiday in Catalonia.

The celebrations begin the night before, the 23rd and it is a night of eating and drinking and dancing. Sant Joan is sometimes called the 'Nit del Foc' - which means the 'Night of Fire' because there are several fireworks on the night.

Sant Joan is one of the most important holidays in Catalonia as it is Sant Joan's birthday and the summer solstice which marks the beginning of summer.

On June 23rd, many people organise their own parties called 'Reveltes' and they have a big dinner with family and friends. Others go to the beach and party there where there is often live music.

Find out more about Sant Joan in Barcelona here:

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20/05/2024

Have you decided where to go on your summer holidays? Why not visit Sweden in June and celebrate Midsummer?

Midsummer Eve this year is on Friday, the 21st of June and marks the start of the summer holidays. Midsummer is the longest day of the year and is one of the biggest celebrations in Sweden.

There are midsummer festivities all over the country. In some places such as Dalarna county, people dress up in traditional Swedish folk costumes, there is professional folk music and dancing as well as parades with the garlands and maypole raising.

Find out more about Midsummer in Sweden and book your next holiday there.

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13/05/2024

This week is Norway's Constitution Day. On May 17th, 1814 Norway became independent from Sweden and Denmark and founded the Norwegian constitution. The day is a national holiday and it is a big event with parties and parades for everyone, especially children. Men, women and children wear the traditional dress, the bunad and people indulge in traditional Norwegian cuisine.

In the UK, there are many celebrations all over the country including London, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Kirkwall.

May 17th is a Friday and is a perfect time to visit Norway for a long weekend.

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06/05/2024

May half term is the last holiday before the children break up in July for summer. In Europe, most schools do not have half term so many of the destinations should be less crowded than in July and August, plus the weather will be better.

Why not visit some of these cities:
Paris, will be getting ready for the Olympics and it will be buzzing so there is lots to do to keep the children and the whole family entertained: https://buff.ly/2SZAquA
Barcelona - the weather will be warm enough for the beach and there are plenty of fun activities in the city too: https://buff.ly/3wjwxud
Amsterdam - there are many museums and parks for all the family, find more information here: https://buff.ly/2NLewxx

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29/04/2024

May 1st is Labour Day and is a national holiday for many countries in Europe. It is also known as International Workers Day and its history goes back to April 1856 when stonemasons in Melboure, Australia protested against the poor working conditions. They eventually reached an agreement with employers which led to the establishment of the eight-hour working day.

This was an impetus for further action and on May 1st, 1886, 200,000 U. S. workmen protested for an eight-hour day. May 1st was part of what became known as the Haymarket affair and 3 years later, May 1st was declared an international holiday for labor by the International Socialist Conference.

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22/04/2024

This week is St. George's Day.
April 23rd celebrates the life of St. George, the patron saint of England. In some parts of the UK, there are festivals or fairs and marching bands and parades.

In Catalonia in Spain, there are also celebrations on this day and it is called La Diada de Sant Jordi. It is also known as The Day of Books and Roses as on this day, couples exchange roses and books. Since the 1920's men gave women roses and women gave them a book but now women also receive books and give roses. La Diada de Sant Jordi is more popular than Valentine's Day and the cities and towns in Catalonia are decorated with red roses and the shops are full of people purchasing their book gift.

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15/04/2024

This week is the "Feria de Seville" also called "Feria de Abril" which is the Seville Fair (in Spain) that takes place in Los Remedios, by the river in the city. It is a full week of dancing, eating, drinking and socialising. The first official day is on Sunday April 14th and the event takes place at Real de la Feria. This event attracts up to 500,000 visitors a day. Locals wear traditional dress and parade around the Real de la Feria on horseback or in horse drawn carriages.

The Feria de Abril has been running since 1846 when it was created as a livestock fair and it has been declared a Festival of International Tourist Interest.

This is a must see event in Seville, Spain.

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08/04/2024

This past weekend, the cherry blossoms were out and in full bloom in many parts of Japan.
You can still see the sakura (cherry blossom) in Nagano on April 12th and Sapporo on April 30th when it will be full bloom there.

In Japan, many people go to cherry blossom viewing, which is called hanami. This year, the amount people spend is the highest it has been in 6 years at ¥2,831 ($19), according to a survey by Weathernews.

Source:

People are spending the most on cherry blossom viewings in six years, with more traveling for the annual event, a survey has found.

01/04/2024

Did you change your clocks yesterday? Clocks go forward in the spring making our mornings lighter and the days longer.

In the UK, we have been practicing putting the clocks forward by an hour since 1916 when Parliament passed the Summer Time Act.

It was William Willett who first published a pamphlet, 'The Waste of Daylight', about changing the clocks in the spring and putting them back in the autumn.

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28/03/2024

Happy Easter from everyone at the Airport Parking Shop. We hope you have a relaxing break.

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18/03/2024

Did you know that booking a car parking space at least two weeks before is nearly 83% cheaper than paying at the airport?

The days are getting longer and lighter and the Easter holidays are soon upon us. If you're planning to get away, don't leave booking your car parking space until the last minute.

To add a spring in your step, we're also offering a 10% discount when booking your airport parking! Use code spring10 at checkout*.

*Please note the code spring10 is only valid on car parks provided by Purple Parking, Holiday Extras, Essential Travel and BCP. Discount is not applied automatically. Please use the code spring10 (all lower case) on checkout to receive the 10% discount.