Travel U-turn "fuels" call for petrol duty cut
23/07/2008
Older people, who are finding it increasingly difficult to keep a car on the road, are warning the Government that their latest move to delay the 2p rise in fuel duty is not enough to keep their votes in the next general election.
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The hidden cost of using your cards abroad
Going abroad? Then be careful how much you use your debit and credit cards - as the cost of splashing the cash can vary by as much as 250% for credit cards and even more for debit cards.
Free travel in London announced for injured war veterans
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson has announced that injured war veterans in London are to receive free travel on the capital’s transport network, whether they are residents or visitors, in recognition of their service to the country.
Up, up and away ... Hot Air Ballooning with Warner Leisure Hotels
Is there a more exhilarating way to enjoy the natural beauty of our countryside than in a hot air balloon? Now you can take flights from the fabulous settings of Cricket St Thomas, Littlecote House and Holme Lacy House Hotels - and enjoy a 15% discount as a Mature Times reader.
97% of travel policies now imposing upper age limits - starting at 65
Many travellers aged 80 or over are being refused holiday insurance as more and more insurance companies shy away from offering cover for the older traveller.
Discover "Hidden England" this summer
With weather predictions ranging from heat waves to tropical storms and floods this summer, choosing a home-grown holiday destination may seem a little risky. So if all else fails, why not discover some of the more unusual attractions hidden away around the UK - from egg-throwing and railways to Shakespeare and Edwardian Theatre...?
Disabled commuters to be hit by new rush-hour train fare hikes
CrossCountry, which took over the rail franchise for services between Aberdeen and Penzance and between Stansted and Cardiff from Virgin Trains last year, has brought in a new charging system that means that holders of disabled railcards will be unable to purchase saver tickets with their railcards before 9.30am.
Bob’s off to Tanzania - for a 'gap year' with a difference!
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Retired teacher Bob Phillips explains his retirement plans- helping a school in Tanzania - and how you can hep the project by hosting a presentation of Bob's talk and slide show.
Gardening breaks with Warner Leisure Hotels – they’re bloomin’ marvellous
This week saw the start of the ultimate event in the gardening calendar: the RHS Chelsea Flower Show. And attending the show as part of a weekday break at Littlecote is just one of the many specialist gardening experience breaks on offer this year at Warner Leisure Hotels.
The European Health Insurance Card - make sure you follow the rules
If you fall sick or have an accident when on holiday in an EEA (European Economic Area) country how do you obtain medical treatment? Alan Taylor offers this expert advice, essential for anyone planning a trip or extended stay.
Parking justice for lifeboat veteran
Disabled lifeboat veteran Mike Parker has finally succeeded in persuading his council to stop giving his daughter parking tickets when she brought him his groceries – with the help of the Mature Times. By Jayne Warren
It's going strictly dance crazy at Warner Leisure Hotels
If you fancy tripping the light fantastic yourself, what better way to learn to dance than at one of Warner Leisure Hotels’ wide range of specialist Experience Breaks. With over ten different types of Learn to Dance breaks on special offer to subscribers to the Mature Times enewsletter, from Salsa to rock n'roll, you are bound to find one for you. Subscribers to the Mature Times enewsletter can take advantage of savings of up to 15% off breaks taken in May and June.
This Spring come "duckling and diving" at the Wildfowl & Wetlands Trust
This Spring don't miss the baby boom at WWT National Wetland Centre Wales. Ducklings, goslings, cygnets and other babies are beginning to hatch and can now be seen around the grounds.
Gap years - not just for students!
The gap travel market is now big business. And the biggest growth is being seen amongst older 'gappers', who are currently spending an astonishing £1billion each year.
"New concessionary bus travel must go further"
Britain's biggest pensioner organisation has welcomed the introduction tomorrow (April 1) of free, off-peak bus travel for older people in England, but has called on the government to open immediate talks with the Scottish Parliament, Welsh Assembly and Stormont to extend the concession to all parts of the UK.
