Travel & Tourism

EasyJet launches massive sale with more than one million cheap seats from £13.49

Time to book a holiday then.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 22nd December 2022

EasyJet has launched its huge Big Orange Sale, with more than a million seats massively discounted.

Holidaymakers will be able to save big money on holidays, with deals on thousands of flights to and from the UK.

The sale covers more than 120 destinations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.

Fares will start from just £13.49 for bookings made through to 10 January 2023, and people can save up to 20% on more than 1.7 million seats between 19 January and 30 September 2023.

EasyJet Holidays are included in the sale too, with savings of up to £300 on more than 5000 hotels.

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The discount for the company’s package holiday arm is available to anyone using the code ORANGESALE when booking before 11pm on 31 January 2023.

Holidaymakers can save £300 when they spend a minimum of £3000, £150 when they spend a minimum of £1500, and £100 when they spend a minimum of £700.

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EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale is live. Credit: Unsplash

Fares from Manchester to Faro, Ibiza and Lisbon are priced from just £17.99, while flights from other airports to destinations like Amsterdam, Alicante, Geneva and Antalya are all under £20.

Ali Gayward, easyJet’s UK country manager said: “We are delighted to be launching our Big Orange Sale today, so that customers can take advantage of discounts on hundreds of thousands of seats to and from the UK and book a bargain getaway.

“With flights across over 120 destinations from the UK to choose from and even more this summer to some of the most popular holiday destinations across Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, now is a great time to book a short-haul trip with easyJet, and we look forward to taking even more of our customers away in 2023.”

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Paul Bixby, commercial director at easyJet holidays, said: “We’re committed to offering our customers brilliant holidays at unbeatable prices all year round, but we’re proud to be offering even better value, with up to £300 off for holidaymakers looking to plan their getaways for the new year and beyond.

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“From adults-only luxury to family-friendly fun, we’ve got a huge range of holidays on offer, with city escapes and beach breaks to suit all tastes.

“We know how much our customers value their holiday, and we know they’ll find something they love in this sale.”

EasyJet’s Big Orange Sale started on Thursday 22 December and is live until 11pm on Tuesday 10 January.

Visit easyJet.com or the mobile app for flights.

Featured image: Unsplash

Travel & Tourism

Chester Zoo named best zoo in the UK thanks to more than 11,000 ‘excellent’ ratings

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

It’s official… Chester Zoo has been named to best zoo in the UK for 2024.

Everyone in and around Greater Manchester and the North West is familiar with just how brilliant the UK’s biggest charity zoo is and all the work it contributes towards conservation and protecting endangered species all across the world – but now, it’s got itself a respectable new title to prove it, and it’s all thanks to tens of thousands of positive TripAdvisor reviews.

The world’s biggest travel guidance platform has named Chester Zoo as the best-rated zoo to visit in the UK this year, with more than 11,000 ‘Excellent’ ratings.

Based on millions of online reviews, the new ranking puts the beloved Cheshire-based attraction ahead of the country’s other zoos after earning consistently good feedback from its visitors.

Chester Zoo has been named the best zoo in the UK for 2024 / Credit: Chester Zoo

According to Chester Zoo, the “wonderful news” means that, as a conservation charity, it can continue its work with countries across the world to “help all animals survive and thrive”, as well as provide expert care to the 37,000 animals who currently call the zoo their home.

The zoo has also thanked its visitors for all their continued support each year, as this allows to “keep making a difference”.

“With every admission ticket, membership, animal adoption, or experience purchased, you are contributing to our mission of preventing extinction,” Chester Zoo said in a statement.

Speaking on the coveted new TripAdvisor title, Jamie Chirston, who is the CEO at Chester Zoo, says he’s “over the moon to be named the best zoo in the UK”, adding in a statement that: “It’s an incredible achievement and especially pleasing given it’s based on thousands upon thousands of genuine reviews and opinions.

“It’s a real seal of approval from our visitors, and testament to every single one of our dedicated, hardworking, and talented staff that make our conservation zoo the wonderful place it is.

“Every time someone walks through our gates, not only do they enjoy all kinds of wildlife experiences and a have great day out, but they’re also contributing to the vital conservation work we carry out here and around the world, and that’s why, as a not-for-profit conservation zoo, this top TripAdvisor ranking means such an awful lot to us.

It’s all thanks to more than 11,000 ‘Excellent’ ratings by visitors on TripAdvisor / Credit: Chester Zoo

“It’s confirmation that we’re getting things right for our visitors, [which is] especially important as, together, we’re preventing extinction and making a real difference for wildlife.”

The UK’s best zoo isn’t the only title Chester Zoo has claimed this month either, as TripAdvisor has also listed it as the eighth-best zoo or aquarium to visit in the whole of Europe too.

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So it double congratulations are in order – and they couldn’t be more well-deserved, right?

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Blackpool Pleasure Beach announces closure of legendary ride after 64 years

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant

Blackpool Pleasure Beach has announced that it’s time to say goodbye to one of its legendary rides after more than six decades.

The Lancashire seaside theme park is calling on fans to travel from far and wide to help “wave the chequered flag for a final time” as it bids farewell to the beloved Grand Prix ride after an impressive 64 years of racing.

In case you’re unfamiliar with the attraction, Grand Prix is a track ride that opened at Blackpool Pleasure Beach all the way back in 1960 – but, after more than six decades in action, the resort announced that the ride would not operate for the 2024 season as it is “planning a new attraction” instead.

And so, a “spectacular send-off” is being planned in a couple of months time in a bid to properly show the historic ride the love it deserves.

Grand Prix: The Final Lap is all set kick-off from 6pm on Friday 7 June, and tickets are now on sale and already selling fast among those keen to wave the race off into the distance.

A description for the highly-anticipated event on the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website reads: “It’s lights out, and away we go. As our Grand Prix ride leaves the pits for the final time, join us in celebrating 64 years of racing.

“An evening of memorable performances by local artists and musicians, live DJ sets, and entertainment from Pleasure Beach’s own Grid Girls. Of course, as the main event, guests will have the chance to enjoy the Grand Prix for one final time, experience the same G-force as an F1 driver on ICON, and receive a commemorative certificate to verify that they were one of the last people to ride such an iconic ride, as well as a memento ticket.”

The legendary Grand Prix ride at Blackpool Pleasure Beach is to close after 64 years / Credit: Blackpool Pleasure Beach

Real-life supercars provided by Bispham-based business Elite Competitions, along with the Pleasure Beach’s own Jordan F1 car, will also be there on the day for fans to marvel at, and you’ll even be able to have your pictures taken with the iconic vehicles too.

You’ll be greeted with prosecco on arrival to the party, all before you get to tuck into a wide array of Grand Prix-themed snacks and food.

As mentioned, tickets to Grand Prix: The Final Lap are now on sale on the Blackpool Pleasure Beach website, and will set you back £50 each.

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Find out more and book tickets here.

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