Kayak is your one stop flight shop, comparing flights from and to just about anywhere from all the major airlines, the budget carriers and larger sites such as Expedia and Ebookers. Once you've tried them you'll never look back.

Don’t go anywhere without using this website to check on how much you should be getting for your pounds and pence. You can convert any kind of currency into another instantly and even if you’re going to order your currency elsewhere online or go down to the bank you should check the rate you’re getting here as well.

Don't book a hotel anywhere without checking it on this site stuffed full of user generated content. Read the glossy advertising for the hotel of your choice and then check up on it here - you may find that things are not quite what you expect.

This is the UK arm of one of the US’s largest travel supply stores and the selection on offer is excellent. Brands such as Eagle Creek and Case Logic offer luggage and essentials that can otherwise be hard to track down. As well as bags and rucksacks there’s everything else you could possibly need for including clothing, toiletry kits, padlocks and tags.

Check if your flight departure or arrival is on time, which terminal it'll be going in or out of and book your car parking here as well for Heathrow, Gatwick, Stansted and other UK airports.

Whether you're looking for inspirational destination ideas, travel guides, hotel and restaurant reviews or stunning travel photography this is a great place to start your holiday research. Its famous "Truth In Travel" policy means complete impartiality, making it a site you can trust. The site is beautiful to look at and updated daily.

If you want to know where to stay in Paris or Milan or how to drive from Glasgow to Bath (and where to stop on the way) then this is the site for you, with maps, directions, hotels, restaurants and more clearly laid out.

For lovers of luxury everywhere here is the essential guide on where to find the best hotels and restaurants around the world, from large resorts to hidden gems. You can select your perfect destination or choose your holiday by themes such as culture, sports, family or oenology (wine tours to you and me). There are also special offers and a gift shop.

If you're planning a trip to the US or Canada you'll need this website (they also cover other areas but this is their main area of expertise). One of the best things about this site is that you don't need to know much about the country when you start, they offer you a wealth of information; once you've decided on a City or place to visit you can find out about nightlife, restaurants, shopping, walking tours, activities and everything else you can possibly think of.

If you're thinking of going by train and want to know how to get from A - B this site is ready and waiting to tell you. Just a piece of advice: very often reduced fares aren't published until a certain number of days before your trip so if you're going from London to Ed call the station as well to check.