If you were thinking about staying in the UK this year you could end up spending more money than tho…se who decide to visit the outside world. Some British resorts impose such high prices that it is better to get a plane to places like Turkey, Cyprus or Grecee, where the sun is an attraction for thousands of UK families every year. Stop doubting! This year, going abroad is cheaper! And with Hotelopia even better, the best prices for the best hotel, book your accomodation easily from our website

Good news for those travellers who were thinking of going abroad this summer: the pound is increasing its strenght against other countries’ currencies, which will make it cheaper for us to travel abroad.  Eurozone will be one of the favourite destinations one more year, with lowcost airlines travelling from the islands to the old continent.

Some destinations like Turkey, Egypt and Spain have always been considered  good value for money, which is these days a very important factor in deciding which holiday to take and will for sure, still be chosen this year as the place to enjoy good weather, sun and sandy beaches.

Don’t forget you will get even better value for money if you book your hotel with Hotelopia!

Summer makes you think of a warm place with a nice beach and blue water? If the answer is yes, Croatia is your destination. In the last few years it has started to be the favourite destination for Western Europeans, whoever it is still an unknown place with virgin beaches and islands to discover.

Croatia is also beginning to be the destination for restricted budgets, low-cost airlines fly to Split or Dubrovnik, two coastal cities where visitors can start their trip. It is mandatory to visit at least one of the islands (Brac, Hvar o Mljet).

From walking the streets in the OOOld City of Dubrovnik to doing any kind of adventure activity: diving, kayaking, sailing, rafting…Hiring a motorbike or a car is probably the best way to get around and if you visit Split you shouldn’t miss Diocletian’s Palace.

If this sounds like the kind of holiday you want to have, visit Hotelopia to book your hotel and start planning your trip.

International Museum Day has been celebrated all over the world since 1977, each year with a different theme. The event provides the opportunity for museum professionals to meet the public and for the public to know more about museums.

This celebration is held each year on 18 May and almost every museum has some kind of activity to celebrate it (special exhibitions, guided visits, talks…). These activities are organised for both adults and children, some of them related to the theme of the year ‘Museums for social harmony’.

So, wherever you are, take a break and visit the closest museum to celebrate this cultural event!

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Feeling a bit peckish this week, fancy heading out for a meal? Well it just so happens you’re in luck. As of yesterday- Monday 26th April- the S. Pellegrino World’s 50 Best Restaurants were announced, deliberated by over 800 food critics, chefs and restaurateurs a lift of the 50 best places to dine this year was announced. It was decided that the finest place to eat on the planet is restaurant ‘Noma’ in Copenhagen, Denmark. The cuisine is a refined Nordic and Scandinavian interpretation supervised by head chef René Redzepi.
The USA did well this year with three restaurants in the top ten, ‘Alinea’ in Chicago was best places for the US with 7th; the UK’s ‘The Fat Duck’ came in an impressive 3rd with Italy also claiming a top ten boast. Spain however continue to dominate the crème de le crème of fine cuisine with four top ten placing with last year’s winner ‘El Bulli’ losing the top spot and slipping to second.

As you may know last Thursday 22^nd it was Earth Day. There were events held all around the world to make people aware of the consequences of pollution and to the event encourages us all to do that little bit extra to protect the world we live in. Now in its 40th year, this Worldwide Day has been celebrated in different ways.

This weekend in Rochester a special celebration to commemorate the 40^th anniversary is to be held, The MI Earth Day Fest . This morning the Festival started with a parade but it also involves 200 green and wellness exhibits, kids corner arts and activities, organic food and drink, renewable energy equipment, home improvement and energy conservation, electric and hybrid vehicle displays, green home and garden products, and other healthy and green living resources.

The festival offers people ideas and opportunities to join the international push for a cleaner and healthier environment.  It runs until 7 p.m. Saturday and from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. Sunday.

Just a video…

How the world stopped because of the volcano…

Flying through the volcanic ash: a pilot\’s view

Any plan for next week? We have the perfect suggestion  for all you party lovers. Forget Ibiza and the Greek island, this month head on over to Ko Pha Ngan, Thailand. Here every month during the full moon you can take part in one of the world’s best parties.

Since the mid 80´s this small slice of paradise has steadily grown into one of the most famous nights out on the planet regularly attracting between 20,000-30,000 fun loving people

So this month we suggest heading to the Full Moon Party where the bars, clubs, music and beach stay open till sunrise.

What are you waiting for with luxurious and cheap accommodation draped across the sands come with Hotelopia to Thailand.

Iceland Volcano erupted yesterday from within a glacier. But the consequences are not only being felt in the isle but around Europe. In Iceland, it melted ice and triggered flooding in the surrounding area, hundreds of people had to be evacuated, but in Europe it has caused a complete air traffic chaos.

Airspace over the UK has been closed off at least until tomorrow, Thursday 16^th at 7.00 am because of the huge clouds of ash  that the volcano has spew into the atmosphere. Hundreds of flights have been cancelled and thousands of passengers were looking for other means of transport (Eurostar and ferries)

Britain, Ireland, Denmark, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Norway and Finland all have, or are planning, no-fly zones today. Russia has also reported problems, so be careful if you are flying today or tomorrow to one of these countries and check first.