Neil Dennis

Organising a wedding on the River Thames

I got married on the River Thames in London last year. Well technically you can't actually officially get married on a boat yet as it is a moving venue so we had the ceremony at the Hilton and then boarded the boat as a unique wedding breakfast venue and ... Read >

Summer - A perfect time for Thames Boat Charter

Londoners head for the South Coast in the summer to enjoy the hot weather and get out on the water. Boating is such a part of so many peoples lives and rightly so. What many people forget is that they can get out on the River Thames in London. A Thames Bo... Read >

Henley Regatta - Charter your Thames Boat

Going to Ascot for a flutter and Wimbledon for the tennis this summer? Another must for your events calendar is one of the most British, the Henley Royal Regatta. Rowing is one of the sports we Brits still dominate the World and where better to watch some... Read >

Travel forecast for Bank holiday weekend

Forecasters are predicting the hottest temperatures so far this year over this Bank Holiday weekend but whatever the weather, the usual Bank Holiday getaway is expected to cause gridlock on the roads and bustling air and sea ports. Airport operator BAA sa... Read >

Tough climate for airlines

First, British Airways announces record losses and then ‘no frills' airline Ryanair does the same. Now we have Richard Branson announcing that he expects the current economic downturn and decline in business travel will result in the collapse of a major... Read >

Do declare pre-existing medical conditions

Most people taking out a new travel insurance policy are confused by the term pre-existing medical condition. And it's not surprising when medical conditions tend to be technically expressed, not always explained well and, if the condition is cured or con... Read >

Low Carb for Summer Snacking without spuds

What better way to get into shape and follow a healthier diet, than to try vegetable chips as an alternative to potato crisps. Typically these are low in carbohydrate and lower in fat. For a healthier summer picnic, vegetable chips are ideal. They are ... Read >

Good Delivery Bars

Gold Bars are classified into two different types- casted and minted â€" based on their manufacturing method. Where gold is measured in ounces, these are troy ounces, which is heavier than the avoirdupois ounce used for food. The gold industry relie... Read >

Springtime Stroller Parade in Hershey's Park March 2009

What better way to celebrate the start of spring, than to join Hershey‘s Springtime Stroller Parade in Hershey‘s Park, America‘s number one amusement park in the North East of America. The Stroller Parade opens Hershey‘s Park every spring, a free-... Read >

Travel claims on the rise.

Travel Insurance claims are on the rise according to City law firms dealing with compensation claims during the economic downturn. Last year, Britons made more than 560,000 medical claims totalling £383 million, up 58 per cent on 2007. Claims for lost ... Read >

Travel advice for Bangkok and Thailand

A violent showdown between Thai soldiers and anti-government protesters in Bangkok has prompted governments around the world to issue travel warnings. The Foreign Office has advised against all but essential travel to Bangkok. British nationals should als... Read >

Annual or Single?

Should I buy an annual Travel Insurance policy or just cover myself for the holiday I have booked and will paying for an annual travel insurance policy save me money over the year? These are questions that we are constantly asked and we can only look at t... Read >

Pop-Rocks March 09

It was in 1979 that Zeta Espacial SA a company based in Barclona, Spain first manufactured, exported and sold 'Pop-Rocks'. Children flocked to buy this new popping candy as word spread about the exciting new sweet that 'exploded' in the mouth. 'Pop-Rocks'... Read >

Travel cover concerns

Two thirds of British holidaymakers have admitted that they will now be spending less on their holidays due to the credit crunch. This has prompted the Foreign Office to voice concerns that people will opt out of getting comprehensive travel insurance, ad... Read >

Yacht Hull Cleaning, Saving Fuel & Improved Performance

At the beginning of any new sailing or cruising season one can ponder is it worth all the hard work and cost to get your hull clean? What’s in it for you? Extend the life of your antifouling and running gear Reduce vessel running costs (... Read >