About Yvonne
Yvonne is a blog author for Holiday Hypermarket.

Latest Posts by Yvonne

Would you defy the government to save money?
Written by Yvonne Dawson September 6th 2013

If it meant saving hundreds of pounds, would you defy new government legislation and still take your child out of school for a family holiday? A new government ruling effective from the 1st September 2013, states that children can only be taken out of school during term time in exceptional

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How very rude
Written by Yvonne Dawson June 26th 2013

I am a stickler for manners, after all, as my gran used to always tell me – ‘they cost nothing’ and we all know that we don’t get much for free these days, so why do so many people find it so hard to be considerate and polite? It’s very easy to say please and

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Summer Fun For Less In Bulgaria
Written by Yvonne Dawson June 12th 2013

When many of us turn our thoughts to summer holidays, we inevitably think of the Mediterranean resorts we’ve visited previously or maybe even dream of faraway distant shores. However, how many of us can actually say that Bulgaria springs to mind? A few perhaps, but I’m guessing not many.

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All inclusive boom as customers want value for money
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 16th 2011

Bookings of all inclusive holidays have doubled in the last four years, according to research by The Co-operative Travel, and the boom is thought to be connected to the fact that many families are feeling the pinch. Believe it or not, all inclusive package holidays can work out much more cost

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British Airways to employ ex-fighter pilots
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 16th 2011

British Airways are planning to hire ex RAF and Royal Navy fighter pilots to fly their passenger planes. The move comes as British Airways launches its biggest ever pilot recruitment scheme for 10 years and will see the ex military personnel, many of who have seen action in Afghanistan and Libya,

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‘Tallinn’ it how it is…
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 16th 2011

The Estonian Tourist Board has announced a 90% rise in British and Irish holidaymakers visiting the country in the first six months of the year, compared to the same period in 2010. The increase in popularity to this Baltic destination could mainly be put down to the increased accessibility through

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When in Rome…
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 15th 2011

Italian police have gone undercover in a bid to crack down on unscrupulous Gladiators. A group of imposters have been posing as Gladiators and conning unsuspecting tourists out of money. They have been threatening and intimidating people into paying 50 Euros for the privilege of having their photos

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Statue of Liberty to close to the public
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 15th 2011

New York’s iconic Statue of Liberty is to close its doors on October 28, 2011 for a year to undergo a £16.8m renovation project. The island itself will remain open to visitors however the statue will close her doors to the public on the 125th anniversary of her dedication from France. It’s not

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Thomson offer child free holidays
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 15th 2011

Leading tour operator Thomson aim to be the first mainstream travel company to offer child free holidays. They intend to lead the way in adult only holidays with their new Thomson Couples range. The operator surveyed 1,378 adults in March this year, questioning them about their feelings of being

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TUI comes to the aid of riot police
Written by Yvonne Dawson August 12th 2011

Travel giants Thomson and First Choice, both part of the TUI group, are bending the rules to come to the aid of riot police.  Any officer who has had to miss their holiday this week due to all leave being cancelled, will be allowed to rebook without incurring any charges. Distribution director at

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