https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/tags/tag/sunshine.co.uk/ Sunshine.co.uk News en Breaking Travel News Copyright 2026 2026-04-19T08:36:34+00:00 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/online-travel-agency-launches-1-deposits-for-hotel-bookings/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/online-travel-agency-launches-1-deposits-for-hotel-bookings/ One of the leading online independent travel agencies in the UK has announced a new scheme that will enable customers booking hotels through the site to secure the booking with a low deposit of just £1. This will be for a limited time only and has been launched to coincide with the busiest holiday booking period of the year, earlier this week. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:00:33 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-believe-all-commercial-planes-could-be-pilotless-by-2040/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-believe-all-commercial-planes-could-be-pilotless-by-2040/ In light of the news that trials are beginning to discover if unmanned flights could occur in British airspace, a leading online independent travel agency has carried out a poll to find out what Britons think of the idea; particularly when it comes to the future of the aircrafts that fly them to and from their holiday destinations. Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:00:58 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-pay-more-than-260m-annually-in-atm-withdrawal-fees-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/britons-pay-more-than-260m-annually-in-atm-withdrawal-fees-on-holiday/ A new poll by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies has revealed the true cost of withdrawing money from foreign ATMs whilst away on holiday, with Britons facing a total bill of more than £260m annually simply for taking cash out on their credit and debit cards abroad. Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:59:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morbid-tourism-searches-on-the-rise-amongst-uk-holidaymakers/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/morbid-tourism-searches-on-the-rise-amongst-uk-holidaymakers/ One of the leading online independent travel agencies in the UK has experienced a rise in ‘morbid tourism’ searches and enquiries; more specifically, queries about holidays to locations linked to tragedies, mass genocides and natural disasters. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:00:51 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moon-tops-poll-of-places-kids-want-to-go-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/moon-tops-poll-of-places-kids-want-to-go-on-holiday/ In a recent poll by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies, the Moon has topped a poll of the places British kids would most like to visit on holiday, despite it being slightly out of reach.  The only realistic places to feature in the list were Disney World, Lapland and Australia. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 03:00:55 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine.co.uk-reveals-third-of-under-30s-only-ever-been-on-beach-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine.co.uk-reveals-third-of-under-30s-only-ever-been-on-beach-holiday/ New research from the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that a third of under 30s in the UK have only ever been on a beach holiday; as opposed to going on a city break, to a ski resort, or a slightly more adventurous trip. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:00:06 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-thirds-of-brits-make-friends-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/two-thirds-of-brits-make-friends-on-holiday/ New research by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies has revealed that Britons are a friendly bunch when it comes to holidays abroad, with two thirds claiming to have made friends with fellow holidaymakers on their last overseas holiday. Sat, 10 Sep 2011 20:44:59 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-couldnt-point-last-holiday-destination-out-on-world-map/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-couldnt-point-last-holiday-destination-out-on-world-map/ It would seem that Britons aren’t as clued up on their geography as one might think, with half of British holidaymakers admitting that they couldn’t point out their last holiday destination on a map of the world. Furthermore, a fifth of Britons couldn’t name the continent on which their last holiday location lies. Thu, 01 Sep 2011 02:38:34 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-brochures-a-thing-of-the-past/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/holiday-brochures-a-thing-of-the-past/ A new poll by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agents has revealed that three quarters of Britons who have been on holiday in the past 5 years did not pick up a holiday brochure before booking; suggesting a decline in the more traditional method of shopping for holidays. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 08:54:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/average-holidaymaker-overspends-by-500-whilst-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/average-holidaymaker-overspends-by-500-whilst-on-holiday/ A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that the average British holidaymaker spends £500 more than they planned to whilst on holiday, with most blaming the ‘cost of food’ for their overspending. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:35:26 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-fifths-of-holidaymakers-bring-back-fake-goods/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/three-fifths-of-holidaymakers-bring-back-fake-goods/ New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that three fifths of British holidaymakers have brought back fake merchandise from a previous holiday abroad, with the most common fake item purchased being imitation designer sunglasses. Fri, 17 Jun 2011 13:24:22 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-britons-use-social-media-for-holiday-recommendations/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/half-of-britons-use-social-media-for-holiday-recommendations/ New research by one of the UK’s leading online independent travel agencies has revealed that 54% of British holidaymakers used social media platforms in the run up to their trip abroad to gain personal recommendations and reviews beforehand. Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:00:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/average-british-holidaymaker-wastes-42-due-to-pushy-traders/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/average-british-holidaymaker-wastes-42-due-to-pushy-traders/ New research by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed the extent to which pushy sales staff in overseas resorts grate on British holidaymakers, with two thirds claiming to have been faced with such staff on their last holiday. Wed, 18 May 2011 14:41:31 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apd-and-easyjet-reactive-statement/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/apd-and-easyjet-reactive-statement/ Chris Brown, co-founder of online travel agency sunshine.co.uk, commented on the news that EasyJet has warned against a rise in Air Passenger Duty: Wed, 18 May 2011 14:35:08 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine.co.uk-response-to-hoseasons-criticism/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/sunshine.co.uk-response-to-hoseasons-criticism/ In response to the fact that the managing director of Hoseasons has hit back at a recent sunshine.co.uk survey – which found that more than half of people think UK breaks are not ‘proper holidays’ – claiming that the staycation is in fact alive and well, Chris Brown of sunshine.co.uk commented; Tue, 22 Feb 2011 17:54:18 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-sex-please-were-on-holiday/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/more-sex-please-were-on-holiday/ New research by online independent travel agent www.sunshine.co.uk has revealed that the majority of couples, 51%, have sex more times in a one week holiday abroad than they do over a period of two months at home. Wed, 17 Nov 2010 11:20:04 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-agency-sunshine.co.uk-expands-domain-portfolio-with-turkey.co.uk/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/travel-agency-sunshine.co.uk-expands-domain-portfolio-with-turkey.co.uk/ The founders of the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent have expanded their domain name portfolio, after acquiring turkey.co.uk. Wed, 29 Sep 2010 08:52:16 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifth-of-britons-think-it-never-rains-in-africa/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/fifth-of-britons-think-it-never-rains-in-africa/ A new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed the misconceptions some British citizens have of the climate in popular holiday destinations and other overseas locations. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 12:00:53 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-least-likely-to-be-at-ease-with-a-brummy-pilot/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/passengers-least-likely-to-be-at-ease-with-a-brummy-pilot/ A new study by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has revealed that tourists are least likely to trust a pilot with a Birmingham accent and are put most at ease if the voice that comes over the tannoy speaks in Queen’s English. Less than 1 in 5 said they would feel at ease with a female pilot. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 11:11:00 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-of-recession-and-snow-causing-brits-to-vacate/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/end-of-recession-and-snow-causing-brits-to-vacate/ The UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent can report a dramatic increase in people booking holidays following the festive comedown and freezing conditions, when compared to the same time last year. Tue, 12 Jan 2010 10:45:45 +0000 https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-is-on-the-up-but-venice-is-sinking/ https://www.breakingtravelnews.com/news/article/bulgaria-is-on-the-up-but-venice-is-sinking/ Honeymoons are a £7billion industry, so with all this money being spent, sunshine.co.uk, the UK’s fastest growing independent online travel agent researched the top ten spots for newlyweds. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 10:58:36 +0000