Early bird Orlando holiday from £534pp - 7nts hotel, breakfast, flights, luggage & car hire

Ahoy there pirates, we have another early bird bargain for you and this time you can head to Orlando in Florida for under £600 per person. This holiday in Orlando has great prices for families as well as couples and groups. Thomas Cook are offering £100 off holidays over £1500 in 2019 using code BOOKIT,… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Crackin' Krakow Christmas Markets break from £82pp - incl. 2nts Old Town apartment & flights

Krakow is a gorgeous city for a boutique break, and it's even more special during Christmas Markets season! Over at Expedia we spotted this deal for 2 nights at Novum House Apartaments, located right next to the Old Town. Flights are included. The Christmas Markets of Krakow begin the last week of November and last… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

5* Marrakech winter sun holiday from £259pp - 7nts hotel & flights

Pirates, Madonna is currently celebrating her birthday in Marrakech and if it's good enough for Madonna it's good enough for us. We have found this luxury getaway in Marrakech staying for a week in a 5* hotel based on a couple sharing - so grab your favourite matey and get booking. Holiday details Duration is… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Changes to New York City cab legislation see Uber looking for ways around the bill

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With ride-sharing operators, seemingly "cut off at the ankles" by New York City Council last week, after several bills were passed by an overwhelming majority, it hasn't taken long for Uber to try to circumvent some of the legislation, which may "reel them in."One of the bills to be passed by New York City Council, is to cap the number of vehicles licensed in the city, for at least the next twelve months. This act would mean that Uber, Lyft, as well as other ridesharing companies, would be unable to continue flooding New York City's streets with drivers, or so you would be forgiven for thinking.The bill itself will cap the number of vehicles, and not drivers, therefore one of the plans to circumvent the legislation will be to offer a vehicle share scheme to drivers, whereby Uber's owner/drivers who may not work for two or three days per week will be contacted to ask if they would consider loaning their vehicle to new drivers on the platform, thus keeping as many Uber vehicles on the road as possible.One of the other possibilities being considered by Uber is to offer current livery drivers, which include both traditional yellow taxis as well as black-car drivers the opportunity to join the platform. This may be considered an extremely controversial measure given the recent spate of suicides from within the taxi industry in New York City, tragedies which sparked major protests against Uber and Lyft and subsequently led to the new legislation being drawn-up.Another feature of the new bill will be a minimum wage structure for drivers who are on ride-sharing platforms, something which Uber is not opposed to. The Taxi and Limousine Commission (TLC) will be conducting a study to analyse the impact that companies such as Uber and Lyft are having on the taxi industry as well as other transportation entities, whilst the year long vehicle cap is in situ.It is expected that Mayor Bill de Blasio will sign off on the legislation this week.

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Bucket list cruise: Maldives, Sri Lanka & India: 14nts from £529pp incl. meals - upgrades avail.

Who really wants to spend their Christmas with piles of left over turkey and endless presents to wrap when instead you can spend the festive season sailing around south Asia visiting exciting locations like Sri Lanka, the Maldives and India? Well, why not make this the year you opt for a cruise. Hop on board… Worlds_End_Gem POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Late summer Turkey getaway from £284pp - incl. flights, aparthotel, bags & transfers

Extend your summer with some Turkish sunshine courtesy of our Package Finder! With this deal you'll be spending 7 nights at Club Evin in the seaside town of Marmaris. The property has been awarded a Certificate of Excellence award by TripAdvisor - bonus! The cheapest options depart in late-August, and this package also includes flights,… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Mega bargain group getaway to Mexico: 9nts from £508pp incl. flights, aparthotel & bags - sleeps 4

Grab your favourite shipmates and get the cases down from the loft because you're all heading out to Mexico this September! Why go away when it's actually cheaper to go away for 9? Jet off to the beaches of Playa Del Carmen and enjoy the cosy surroundings of the Vida Playa Suites. It has it's… Worlds_End_Gem POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Visit Chicago with these flights from only £265 return

Ahoy, fancy a visit to a really cool city in the USA then take a look at these flights to Chicago that start at just £265 return. There are dates throughout October and November - add a cool accommodation and you have yourself a great getaway. Flight details Direct flights Departures from London Example date:… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Wonders of Wigan: Overnight in 4* spa hotel from £25pppn incl. breakfast

Pirates, make your way to Wigan with an overnight in the fab 4* Macdonald Kilhey Court Hotel & Spa from £25pppn including a delish breakfast. This charming town is the home of Northern Soul, Wigan Pier (it's not really a pier) and Uncle Joe's Mint Balls. Offer Details: Many travel durations possible - 1 night… Bosun-Dawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

End-of-season Croatia island break from £291pp: Flights, 7nts, bags & transfers (2-4 sharing)

Croatia is so hot right now pirates and the islands are where it's at, so we were super excited to find this end-of-season bargain on the picture-perfect island of Korcula. This TUI package includes direct flights to Dubrovnik, coach and ferry transfers, checked bags and 7 nights accommodation in the 4* Port 9 Apartments. Prices… Captain_Niamh POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

2018 & 2019 flights to Bangkok, Thailand from £357 return with 5* Qatar Airways

We're seeing some real tasty treats on our Flights Finder today pirates - bargain fares to Thailand right the way through to 2019! These flights are with Qatar Airways, a superb option for long haul travel, with your checked luggage and inflight meals included as standard, and great layover times. The cheapest available flights depart… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Former TFL boss Leon Daniel's joins the team at British driverless Taxi hopefuls FiveAI

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British autonomous vehicle startup FiveAI are set to start mapping London's roads this week as they aim to outwit their bigger rivals when it comes to navigating the more difficult European streets. Sky-blue Ford Fusion cars will be seen collecting data around the outskirts of central London this week, with more vehicles expected to navigate other locations throughout the next 10 months. Europe's strict privacy regulations means FiveAI must comply by assuring no individual would be identifiable from images the vehicles mapping system may capture. Data collected will be used to help push for a 2019 launch of FiveAI's shared, driverless taxi business in London. FiveAI are hoping to be the European answer to Uber's autonomous vehicles range, maybe not such a great idea considering some of Uber's biggest investors have been pushing for Uber to sell their driverless unit because it is losing the company millions. According to a report in the Business Insider, those leading the FiveAI charge believe the technology they have designed may be better equipped to handle the windy London roads easier than their American tech counterparts. WHO'S ADVISING THE TEAM?Former Managing Director of Surface Transport For London, Leon Daniels has joined FiveAI as an advisor. Daniels spent the last seven years leading up to his retirement in 2017 leading London's push to modernise its transportation system. Daniel's claims to of been responsible for ensuring "everyone" - Londoners, visitors, volunteers, athletes and more- got to the right place at the right time during the 2012 Olympic Games. Daniels said in an introduction statement to FiveAI, published in Medium :"Here's something I've learned along the way: while London's double deckers and tube trains are iconic and beloved, transport must move with the times". Daniel's said he has always been fascinated by London's ever evolving social and cultural history and shares FiveAI's passion to transform Europe's cities with innovation. Daniel's ended by saying he was excited to join FiveAI on their journey and to offer up his skills as well as his knowledge.

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Beautiful Barbados winter sun from £695pp - 7nts hotel, flights, luggage & transfers

Pirates, check out this awesome holiday in sunny Barbados we have come across for under £700 per person. You will stay for a week in a great rated and award winning hotel, however you can also stay longer if you wish - we have included the prices below. Holiday details Travel duration: 7 nights (longer… Lola POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Super luxurious Austrian hideaway: Half board in the mountains from £151pppn incl. spa access

OK, OK, so this isn't the cheapest hotel in the world Pirates but we all deserve an injection of luxury into our lives every now and again! Jet off to Austria this autumn to the stunning 4* Aqua Dome Superior Hotel, nestled in a valley in Längenfeld, views of the mountains can pretty much be… Worlds_End_Gem POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Last minute all inclusive Dom Rep: 7nts from £525pp - incl. resort, flights, bags & transfers

Ahoy! Check out this last minute all inclusive holiday in Dominican Republic we have found using our package holiday finder. You will stay for 7 nights in a gorgeous beachfront location with flights from Manchester, you can also fly from London and Birmingham at awesome prices. The holiday is with TUI so not only includes… Captain_Niamh POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

2-4nt Les Villages Nature® Paris family break from £159pp - incl. Disney® park entry & transport

Give the family a dream holiday with this magical package to Les Villages Nature® Paris courtesy of MagicBreaks! This package includes Disney® Park tickets, accommodation at Les Villages Nature Paris as well as transport via Eurotunnel or flights. This deal is available from now until November, with some of the cheapest departures in September. Packages… Samcana POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Autumn weekend in Oxfordshire from £41pppn: 4* Crowne Plaza stay w/pool, golf course & spa

A cute upmarket staycation is just what the doctor ordered for a dreary upcoming winter. So we are prescribing a minibreak in the Oxfordshire/Cotswolds countryside. Weekends at the 4* Crowne Plaza Heythrope Park now start from as little as £41 per person, per night -- midweek dates may even be slightly cheaper! With manicured Italian… Captain_Niamh POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Uber reportedly lost $891 million in the second quarter of 2018 as growth slows

7nts Egypt all inclusive from £498pp: 5* hotel, flights, bags & transfers

Pirates, enjoy a swanky week of utter relaxation in sunny Egypt from £486pp including the 5* Jaz Makadi Saraya Splash Resort, all inclusive board, flights, transfers & bags. This deal's got all based covered, so all you have to do is show up, disengage your work brain and get stuck into that holiday bliss. Holiday… Bosun-Dawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT

Picture perfect Portugal: 3nts from £135pp incl. 5* hotel, breakfast & flights

Pirates, if you love Portugal, hit up this deal for a winter escape: 3 nights from £135pp including the 5* Algarve Casino Hotel, breakfast & flights. This classic holiday spot is sure to provide a trip to remember - soak up that 5* luxury. Holiday details Travel duration: 3 nights (longer or shorter stays possible)… Bosun-Dawes POSTS ARE NOT OUR ENDORSEMENT