The holiday season is nearly over and we welcome the new year with a big bang. Holidays might be done but we have souvenirs that would remind us of all the parties that we attended. I am talking about the extra inch or so on our tummies and an additional kilogram or two that we gain in weight after indulging in the sumptuous foods prepared for Christmas. What are we going to do then in order to deal with the evidence of our excesses of the past weeks? Read the full story

You may be surprised to learn that many places will now offer you discounts on products; all you have to do is ask! Haggling may be something that you have only ever thought about doing when you are on holiday somewhere, but several places in the country are now happy to offer you a little bit of a discount in order to make a sale. The main thing to remember is that there is no harm in trying, and you may come out of the shop better off than you expected. Read the full story

If you are travelling on your own, or are accompanying someone who is disabled on a holiday, there are several things that you can do beforehand to ensure that your vacation will be a good and smooth one. Many foreign destinations are not set up for wheelchair accessibility, so doing some research before your trip can be vital. Read the full story