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A recent survey showed that 40% of Britons think holidaying is more stressful than a trip to the dentist. The sad truth is that worrying is one of our favorite pastimes! However, there are ways to improve your holiday experience without adding angst. By Elisha Burberry How many times have you wearily glanced at a stack of paperwork or laundry, and sighed 'I need a holiday'? or sat at work daydreaming about the far-flung places you could go next summer, if you could just book the time off, save up some cash... learn a new language... and get those vaccinations sorted... make sure your insurance is up to date... and so it goes on. A recent survey showed that 40% of Britons think holidaying is more stressful than a trip to the dentist. The sad truth is that worrying is one of our favorite pastimes, so even taking a break can be serious business! However, there are ways to improve your holiday experience without adding angst. One of the first things to consider is your mode of transport. Flying may seem easy and affordable. However, when you factor in things like the following, it is not always such a pleasant experience: • Taxes and booking fees • Getting to and from airports which are miles outside of the city • Checking in two hours before flights • Sitting around in a dingy lounge, often in the middle of the night, in order to get 'value' fares • Getting crammed onto a plane • Sharing the plane with crying babies and toddlers Air travel is a very serious cause for concern to anyone who cares about the planet, its heritage sites, plants, or people. Aviation is the fastest-growing source of noxious greenhouse gas emissions. It is also responsible for unlawful levels of nitrous oxide pollution. It is increasingly obvious that 'carbon off-setting' is a dishonest, and ultimately pointless, red herring of an industry. As one environmentalist puts it: 'Off-setting doesn't make flying 'OK' any more than giving to Amnesty gets you a license to torture.' Do check the science and think twice before you jet off - 45% of flights taken in Europe are less than 500km, or in other words, totally unnecessary. If your destination is easily reachable by train or bus, which will take you straight to city centers or attractions and are about ten times less polluting, why fly? If you do decide that you need to fly, several options are available to make it a less stressful experience. Instead of driving, consider traveling to the airport by bus or coach, which can save you hundreds of pounds on long-stay parking; and instead of traveling all night to make an early-morning flight, you could book a night at an airport hotel, leaving you free to get there any time, relax, and enjoy a great night's sleep before you go. Many rates include airport parking, so this could be another money-saver. Hotels are not all grim scenes either; many are luxurious and situated in gorgeous countryside to help you get into that holiday state of mind. In fact, many around the UK cater to those who want to stay in a relaxing environment. Scotland has some of the most attractive accommodation close to major transport hubs, for example Aberdeen airport hotel, to the northwest of the City, is an ideal starting point from which to explore the stunning Cairngorms National Park, and there are several similar places near Glasgow and Edinburgh. Who knows - once you have checked out Britain's fantastic scenery, perhaps you will reconsider that decision to fly away after all! About the Author: Elisha Burberry is an online, freelance journalist and keen moviegoer from Scotland. Her interests include traveling, cooking, and photography. Article source: 111 Travel Directory: Triple1.com (triple one dot com) More free articles: 1st Rate Articles - 1stRateArticles.com |
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