Advice | travelweekly.co.uk http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/ The latest information from Travelweekly 60 1 0 15 Mystery Shopper: Aussie specialist homeworkers tested on a two-week trip http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/05/11/40465/mystery-shopper-aussie-specialist-homeworkers-tested-on-a-two-week.html Fri, 11 May 2012 15:11:00 GMT A couple are looking for two weeks in Australia in November, mostly in Sydney but with a few days in Melbourne. They want mid-range hotels that won’t blow the budget plus excursions to the Blue Mountains and anywhere else the agent can recommend. Budget: £5,000. Mystery Shopper: Didcot and Wallingford agents tested on Italy http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/04/12/40183/mystery+shopper+didcot+and+wallingford+agents+tested+on+italy.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 16:38:00 GMT A couple want to tour Italy in June or July for up to two weeks. They definitely want to visit Rome, Florence and Venice, but it’s important the tour is relaxed and leisurely with at least a couple of nights in each place. Budget: £4,500. Mystery Shopper: North Hertfordshire agents tested on Disneyland Paris http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/04/12/40182/mystery-shopper-north-hertfordshire-agents-tested-on-disneyland.html Thu, 12 Apr 2012 15:51:00 GMT A family with two young children want a four-day trip this summer to Disneyland Paris. They want to maximise the magic by staying in a Disney hotel, and would like park tickets and travel included. Budget: £1,800. Mystery Shopper: Homeworkers tested on a New York city break http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/03/27/40008/mystery-shopper-homeworkers-tested-on-a-new-york-city.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 16:23:00 GMT A group of three friends are looking for a fun-filled long weekend in the Big Apple in September. They want a hotel that’s central but won’t break the bank, and need tips on booking attractions in advance. Budget: £2,500. Mystery Shopper: Online specialists tested on Croatia http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/03/27/40007/mystery-shopper-online-specialists-tested-on-croatia.html Tue, 27 Mar 2012 15:37:00 GMT A couple want to soak up some sun with a beach holiday, and several friends have recommended the area around Dubrovnik. They want peace and quiet so they’d prefer June or early July, before the school holidays start. They’re looking for a four or five-star hotel with good facilities and would also like some tips on excursions they could try. Budget: £2,000. Mystery Shopper: Northampton agents tested on a family break at a holiday park http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/03/08/39820/mystery-shopper-northampton-agents-tested-on-a-family-break-at-a-holiday.html Thu, 08 Mar 2012 14:41:00 GMT A family with two young children are looking for a week on the coast. They want plenty of activities to keep the kids amused, so are thinking of a holiday park, but they need advice on where to go and what else they can do when they get there. Budget: £2,000. Mystery Shopper: Southeast call centres tested on a romantic Bali break http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/03/07/39806/mystery-shopper-southeast-call-centres-tested-on-a-romantic-bali.html Wed, 07 Mar 2012 17:07:00 GMT A couple are looking for a relaxing holiday to Bali for up to 10 days. They want a luxurious hotel with a spa and a beach nearby, plus some ideas for excursions to see the island’s famous temples and stunning scenery. Budget: £5,000. Mystery Shopper: South Surrey agents tested on a luxury break in Oman http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/28/39723/mystery-shopper-south-surrey-agents-tested-on-a-luxury-break-in.html Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:14:00 GMT A couple are searching for a two-week holiday in Oman, combining a few days by the beach with some culture and history. They would like to stay in high-end hotels in Muscat and also want to enjoy a few excursions such as a desert safari and a visit to Salalah and Musandam. Budget: £7,000-£10,000. Mystery Shopper: Cheltenham agents tested on a sunny break to Portugal http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/28/39722/mystery-shopper-cheltenham-agents-tested-on-a-sunny-break-to.html Tue, 28 Feb 2012 11:06:00 GMT A couple want to go to the Algarve in late June or July, before it becomes too crowded with families, for a week in the sun. They'd like a four-star hotel with a good beach and a golf course nearby, but don't want anywhere too built-up. Budget: £1,750. Mystery Shopper: Halifax agents tested on a family holiday in the sun http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/16/39621/mystery-shopper-halifax-agents-tested-on-a-family-holiday-in-the.html Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:56:00 GMT A family of four are looking for a two-week summer holiday. They want to stay somewhere all-inclusive, with a good swimming pool and plenty of activities to keep the kids busy, but don’t mind where they go as long as the flight is not too long. Budget: £4,000. Mystery Shopper: Norwich agents tested on Morocco http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/07/39516/mystery-shopper-norwich-agents-tested-on-morocco.html Tue, 07 Feb 2012 18:01:00 GMT A couple are keen to visit Marrakech for a five-day city break in April, staying in a riad rather than a hotel. They’d like to visit the Atlas Mountains and are looking for some tips on which other excursions they should try. Budget: £1,200. Mystery Shopper: Eastbourne agents tested on Canadian Maritimes tour http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/02/03/39485/mystery-shopper-eastbourne-agents-tested-on-canadian-maritimes.html Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:04:00 GMT A couple are looking for a 10 to 12-day fly-drive holiday in Canada this spring. They have heard Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island are worth visiting, and definitely want to go to Halifax, but are seeking advice about how much they can fit in and recommendations for character hotels. Budget: £5,000. Mystery Shopper: Chelmsford agents tested on Antigua http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/12/39282/mystery-shopper-chelmsford-agents-tested-on-antigua.html Thu, 12 Jan 2012 13:51:00 GMT A couple are looking for a romantic week in Antigua in March. They want the nicest hotel they can get for their budget, ideally somewhere without children around, and are looking for advice on which board basis and excursions to choose. Advice: How to find a new job http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/11/39270/advice-how-to-find-a-new-job.html Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:18:00 GMT Many people see a new year as a chance for a fresh start in a new role. We asked recruitment expert Angus Chisholm for some tips. Mystery Shopper: South Shields agents tested on Spanish islands http://www.travelweekly.co.uk/Articles/2012/01/05/39211/mystery+shopper+south+shields+agents+tested+on+spanish+islands.html Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:54:00 GMT A family want to spend a week of the Easter holidays on one of the Spanish islands but don’t know which to choose. They would like a hotel with great facilities for kids and want to fly from a local airport.