Laura Howes

prevencion Covid 19

SAFETY AND HYGIENE STANDARDS IN OUR TRANSPORT

Finally we travel again! At Shuttle Direct we have implemented a meticulous safety and hygiene protocol against Covid-19. All to make your trip as safe as possible. Guarantees for the prevention of COVID-19 Our drivers and hauliers follow the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), as well as the local regulations of the Ministry of Public Health of each country. At Shuttle Direct we want to guarantee that your journey will be carried out in the safest way possible.

Airport

Touch Down: 4 Vital Airport Considerations

Amongst all the excitement surrounding going away on holiday, including planning your accommodation, buying new clothes and making sure you have all the accessories you need ahead of your break, it’s easy to forget the smaller considerations you need to make regarding what to do once you’ve arrived at the airport.

Business

Representing Your Business Overseas: Tips for Brand Ambassadors On Location

Business travellers venturing overseas to represent their brand are ambassadors for themselves, their company and their country. Whilst this might at first seem like a daunting prospect, business travel offers a unique opportunity to market your brand to a completely fresh and often far more extensive audience.

Belfast

Belfast on a Budget: Exploring Northern Ireland’s Vibrant Capital

History and culture ooze from the streets of Northern Ireland’s capital: Belfast. Beautifully contrasting age-old architecture and murals with contemporary cultural, food and entertainment spots, Belfast is a mesmerising city that offers something for absolutely anyone.

Business

Business Travel Hacks: Inside the Ultimate Frequent Flyer’s Suitcase

Those who frequently travel abroad for business purposes are often consumed with concerns around efficiency and practicality when packing for their upcoming trip. Unlike travelling for a holiday, a business trip means packing smart and packing light, regardless of soaring Spanish temperatures or the chilly Icelandic breeze.

Destinations

Underrated Medium Haul Destinations: Why and Where?

The accessibility of intercontinental budget airlines and the lure of a lucrative exchange rate thousands of miles away have been met with a surge of UK holidaymakers grabbing their tickets for short haul European flights and adventures to Asia. Many people don’t realise, however, scorching temperatures, gorgeous beaches, affordable accommodation, delicious cuisine and thrilling entertainment can be found closer to home.

Soldeu

Soldeu: fusing Spanish culture with a great winter sports trip

Soldeu has so much to offer and many seek it out as the perfect place to go skiing or snowboarding as it combines so much of what they want in a winter sports resort, namely snow, fun and, despite the cold, plenty of sunshine. It is still Spain after all. So you can improve your technique during the day, before consuming paella, tapas and sangria in the evening.

Malaga

Malaga: festivals, events and fairs

Wondering what to do this Easter? Pondering over where to go for your summer hols? Looking for a destination for a long weekend with the public holiday weekends coming thick and fast? Well get yourself down to Malaga and bask in the sunshine that is almost guaranteed in southern Spain at this time of year. And with it being just a short plane ride away, why hesitate any longer? Malaga Fair (Feria de Agosto) Every August is the weeklong Feria de Agosto and it is unsurprisingly popular. It is very much a public event, with entry to all the ‘Casetas’

Seville

Seville: Feria de Abril and Semana Santa

As winter turns into spring, the options for an ideal city break open up like the blossoming flowers. And where better to go than Andalusia’s gem: Seville. Seville has a plethora of things to see and visit, like the Cathedral, its old town, the idyllic Triana neighbourhood, its river and the Giralda Tower. But why not combine all of these things with a trip during one of its marvellous festivals or annual events. Here we take a look at the essence of Seville which is two main festivals or celebrations: The Feria de Abril (The April Fair) and Semana Santa (Holy Week or Easter).

Sierra Nevada

Sierra Nevada: A slice of fun

When deciding where to spend your winter break, the places that spring to mind include the Alps in France or Switzerland, or perhaps the north of Italy. Naturally, Austria is always an option but few think of the south of Spain for anything other than sun, sea and sand. Well think again. The idyllic mountain range of Sierra Nevada provides an opportunity to wax those skis or snowboards, dust down your boots and reach the heady heights as you arrive at the peaks of some of the best ski slopes Europe has on offer. Skiing For beginners there are numerous

Ironman Mallorca 2015

Ironman Mallorca 2015

This Saturday, 26th of September, the Ironman competition will take place in Mallorca. This race consists in a swim route of 3,8 kilometers, a bike route of 180 kilometers and a running route of 42,2 kilometers. The Ironman is ones of best known and most famous sporting events among athletes. The World Championship is held in Hawaii every year since 1978 but the trials take place in Australia, New Zeeland, Brazil, Spain, Canada, United States, South Africa, France, among others. These trials are regulated by World Triathlon Corporation (WTC), so it’s a professional sport. In Spain, this event will take

Civitavecchia

Civitavecchia: history, beaches and so much more

The town of Civitavecchia is an Italian sea port just 80 kilometres, or 50 miles, to the west of the capital, Rome. The harbour looks out towards the Tyrrhenian Sea and the name Civitavecchia is translated into English as ‘Ancient Town’. It used to be an Etruscan town until Civitavecchia was built over it in the 2nd century. Modern day Civitavecchia is very different and is seen largely as a cruise and ferry port, connecting the town with Sardinia, Sicily, Malta, Tunis and Barcelona. History There are various pieces of evidence that suggest primitive settlements can be found on the

Oludeniz

Ölüdeniz: the calm during the storm

Ölüdeniz, which translates as Dead Sea, because of its calmness, even when stormy weather is around, is a ‘must see’ beach resort on the south western coast of Turkey. It is a perfect summer break for those desperate to get away from it all. Whether it is the hustle and bustle of your daily life, or the inclement weather back home, there are a multitude of reasons for you to visit this delightful part of the world. What to do in Ölüdeniz Paragliding Ölüdeniz is well known for its possibilities to paraglide. It has truly amazing panoramic views that are