You and the spacecraft would experience microgravity whilst in suborbital space, making it quicker and what should be cheaper, to fly to holiday destinations.

Richard Branson, founder of the mega brand Virgin, has plans underway to conquer this realm and has built what could be the first commercial spacecraft which will take the public in to space on route to their destination.

The first members of the public to fly in the craft called SpaceShip 2 as part of the Virgin Galactic programme will of course have to be pretty darn rich to afford the ticket fare. The first entry level for the cheap seats on SpaceShip 2 start at $200,000 dollars, which is approximately £122,000 English pounds. I hope there is a complimentary in-flight meal thrown in with that!

As we see the return of VAT to 17.5 % and the continual fluctuating price of fuel, air travel can be an expensive experience for those booking flights, either for business purposes or recreational holidays. All this and the fact that we are still feeling the effects of the credit crunch, everyone’s desperate to save money with less disposable income available.

This has forced the hand of the airlines to try and keep passengers interested in flying with them to keep the customers booking with them and more importantly, keeping the airlines cash flow ticking over.

With this in mind, BMI have announced this week that they are to drop the full Business Class service offered on short haul flights and focus on providing more cheap flights. BMI are branding it as their Flexible Economy package, which still offers complimentary food on the plane and also the use of the lounges prior to take off.

One of the most common facts about airlines is that they do not always fill their seat bookings. Hence, to fill all the available seats, many airline companies deal with various consolidators. These consolidators assist airline companies to fill the remaining empty seats. Consolidators sell available seats at much lower rates. So make sure you look out for such opportunities.

Always ensure to book air flight tickets early rather then late, as the price of air flight tickets tends to go high when you book them late. To get the best deals, always ensure you book your air flight tickets at least 21 days, prior to the trip.

By following these few simple tips, you might be able to get cheap flights to your desired destination more easily.

The latest mortgage reports say that housing in Spain and a number of European countries, is becoming more feasible. Over the past few weeks, there has been an increase regarding the quotes and enquires for European mortgages. So grabbing a cheap flight to Spain and looking at the various Spanish lodging possibilities is a great idea for those who love the country.

A property investment magazine even reported that the country was listed in the top ten countries that property investors were taking an interest in. A recent decision of the European Central Bank to reduce property rates has resulted in Spanish property becoming more affordable, especially for Britons who enjoy holidaying in Spain so much.

Spain has always been one of the most visited and loved holiday destinations due to a number of factors. Every year, people are looking for cheap flights and cheap accommodation in Spain so that they can enjoy a pleasant and cheap holiday. The latest developments may further increase the visitors to the country.

A third of people questioned leave packing and sorting out travel insurance to the last minute (if at all). 20% of people go away without insurance which can put families at risk.

Buying foreign currency is also something which is left till arrival at the airport and this can be too late to take advantage of some of the best currency deals.

This survey should serve as a stark warning for those going away on holiday and people should listen to this advice carefully.

There may be new schemes with various different colour coded boxes within which to deposit certain kinds of waste, but for some people there is still confusion. For a start, we are supposed to take out all the windows from the envelopes we receive. With the amount of junk mail arriving each week, this is hardly feasible – it would take hours for the average household to complete all these recycling tasks.

With the imminent arrival of the food waste recycling, all I can foresee is more problems until we are assured the councils are actually working with us on this and not just jobsworth types trying to catch us out.

You need to prepare for your trip properly in order to plan against some circumstances and get the car in the right condition beforehand.

It is also prudent to find out as much as you can about the countries – and their particular laws – you will be driving through on your journey.

One of the main things to think about is your safety, which is paramount. Do the car safety checks before setting off and take basic car maintenance supplies with you. Do checks on the brakes, lights and tyres as well as the oil and water levels. Take jump leads in case the car breaks down.