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Valentine’s Day is prime time to be popping bottles of champagne, but could it also be an optimal day to pop the question to your other half?  Our research shows the breakdown of prices for proposing in Paris, London, Venice, Reykjavik and Monaco this Valentine’s:

Whether you’re single and spending it with friends or coupled up and embarking on a romantic weekend, many of us like to raise a glass or two on Valentine’s Day. Why not step it up a notch this year and enjoy a glass of vino in one of the world’s most beautiful vineyards?...

Strap on that scuba mask and slip on your fins, it’s time to explore an underwater world! If you’re considering learning to scuba dive, you’ve made a brilliant choice: scuba diving, while it can be pricey, is one of those sports you’ll never regret learning. But what do you...

When was the last time you really got away from it all? If you can spare the time, a long-haul trip doesn’t have to be that much more expensive and offers a chance to properly escape the rat race and feel truly refreshed when you return from holiday. To help you think ahead...

Here in the UK, New Year’s Eve is but a distant memory and 2020 is already in full swing. However, in China, their new calendar is only about to begin; Saturday 25th January marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year celebrations. Here are the top ten things you might not...

The dreaded January blues are hitting all of us UK residents now; Christmas is over, skies are grey, and everyone is severely lacking in Vitamin D. We’ve put together a month by month calendar of the best destinations to visit around the world, ranging from more budget...

What is considered a social ‘norm’ or correct etiquette will change dependent on where you are in the world, or where you were brought up. Caxton have done some research into some of the most unusual etiquettes and laws around the world to be aware of whilst on your travels.

The Christmas and New Year season is officially over, which for most of us means back to the daily routine and 9-5. Many people are already desperately planning their next holiday or thinking about how quickly they can schedule their next annual leave. With the average Brit...

Now that the Christmas and New Year party season is out of the way, it’s not uncommon for people to give alcohol a break for a while as part of their New Year’s resolution, and some now opt for a ‘dry January.' Not only is this self-imposed drinking ban good for your health,...

Traveling home for Christmas can be stressful; if you’re having to do more of a long-haul journey, the single thing that can get you through this final stretch to home is the festive in-flight entertainment. We’ve done some digging and found out which airlines are showing the...