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New Year's Eve 2026 falls on a Thursday, and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027 is a bank…

Spanish beaches? A weekend in Dublin? Winter sun in Dubai? UK airports saw their busiest year ever in 2025, and…

Business travel is one of the easiest costs to lose track of. A train ticket here, a hotel there, a…

Bonfire Night 2026 falls on a Thursday. That means most of the big fireworks displays around Birmingham and the West…

The run-up to Christmas is the busiest time of year for group days out. Schools want an end-of-term trip, clubs…

Every March, the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) publishes visitor numbers for its members, and it is the closest…

Birmingham's Frankfurt Christmas Market returns for 2026, and if you are bringing a group in from anywhere across the West…

If your school, charity or community group runs a minibus and asks passengers to contribute anything at all towards the…

Britain runs on its railways. Every day, millions of us pass through a station on the way to work, on…

The West Midlands is one of the most densely connected parts of the country, and one of the hardest to…

Getting one person from Birmingham to Heathrow is straightforward. Getting eight, twelve or sixteen people there together, with luggage, in…

The British Grand Prix at Silverstone is one of the biggest dates on the UK sporting calendar, and every July…

Away days only work if everyone actually gets there- relaxed, on time, and in the right frame of mind for…

Organising a school trip is no small task. Between permission slips, risk assessments, headcounts, and making sure every child is…

Alton Towers is the UK's most visited theme park, and if you live in Birmingham, you are in luck -…

There are strict rules about what you can and can't pack in your carry-on cabin luggage when flying. Although these…

The travel and tourism industry has seen a massive resurgence in recent years and it is expected to see a…

Summer may be over, but the travelling doesn't have to stop with it. Autumn is arguably the better season for…

Airports are a notoriously busy place, for a number of reasons. Every year, the top ten list of busiest airports…

Standing on a cold, draughty platform, watching the clock and checking the screens, all the time wondering “why isn’t my…

Travelling to new countries is thrilling, it gives you the opportunity to embrace new cultures, religions, new food and drink,…

UK Tourism Tourism is not only one of the biggest industries, but it also one of the major contributors to…

It is natural human instinct to want companionship and love, someone to share our lives and make memories with. What…

Most minibus drivers across the nation, especially those working for non-profits like churches, schools and charities, are encouraged to have…

Booking transport for a group usually comes down to a choice between four options: several cars, a pile of taxis,…

In laymen terms, a digital nomad is somebody who travels freely while using remote technology to work and earn money.…

Any holiday takes planning. A multi-destination trip takes considerably more, because every decision affects the ones after it - and…

Navigating public transport might seem a little daunting, especially in an unfamiliar place. But if you want to make the…

Thinking of throwing a party? Here are the five top reasons minibus hire makes it easier. If you are planning…

In a simpler time not all that long ago, most cars ran on petrol and most vans and lorries were…

Are you planning to make your next travel destination or vacation spot in the UK, buy any chance? Bravo –…

Aside from being known for its manufacturing roots, Birmingham is well known for its heritage in the world of food and…

To prepare for a stag weekend away, there are a few very important essentials needed that every group of stags…

In the 1930s, a gentleman named Billy Butlin pioneered a brand new way for Brits to get away from it…

Free things to do in and around Birmingham It can be difficult finding things to do on a budget. We…

Nestled deep in the Cotswolds, the Cheltenham racecourse has been showcasing the very best in British jump racing for well…

2022 Race Calendar  Cheltenham Racecourse – The home of jump racing The place where owners, trainers, jockeys, stable staff, and…

Did you know that Britain has one of the world’s fastest-growing tourism industries? In fact, by 2025, the sector will…

History and Development In 1837, The Grand Junction Railway opened, connecting Birmingham to Liverpool and Manchester Railway, and later introducing…

Smart motorways have existed in the UK since 2006, covering more than 500 miles in England, with 300 more miles…

Travelling with a group is exciting, whether it's making your way to the airport for that well-deserved holiday, heading to…

As a well-established Birmingham based coach and minibus hire company, this summer was going to be epic for us. We…

Planning a corporate event can be very stressful, especially if you are not an experienced corporate event planner. Certainly, it…

Planning a group outing takes work, but hiring a minibus with a driver from a reputable operator gives you flexibility,…

If you’re looking for tips for organising hen party weekends that will live long in the memory, you’ve come to…

Most small business owners would agree that face-to-face networking still has an essential part to play in the success of…

If there’s one thing in life that is usually planned several months or even years in advance, it’s a wedding.…

In recent years, online platforms such as LinkedIn and other social media channels have rapidly established themselves as essential networking…

If you’re asking yourself what type of driving licence you need for a minibus, the answer depends very much on…

The 10 oldest pubs in Birmingham are: The Old Crown: est. c.1368-1550 Lad In The Lane: est. c.1400 The Great…

Travel SOS has recently donated a Minibus to The Birmingham Youth Sports Academy which allows for extra funding and additional…

There’s nothing worse than being sat alone with someone for an extended period of time when you’ve never met them…

If you’ve ever experienced that sinking feeling when you look at your fuel gauge only to find that the tank…

Travel SOS picks out the major sporting events of the summer.  What’s your favourite? Wimbledon Date – 3rd July to 15th…

Travel SOS Birmingham looks at the world’s most expensive taxi prices. Oslo, Norway Top of the list is the largest…

1. Giola Natural Pool Known amongst many as the most natural swimming pool, this water reservoir is located near the…

So often the chariot by which we make our way home after a night out with friends, or the vehicle…

Please note there are current surface access works and traffic management measures on the internal roads to develop passenger drop-off…

The National Three Peak Challenge has become one of the most popular mountain challenges in the UK. It is attempted…

There are loads of jobs that involve driving. Some make it a core responsibility, while others have it nestled in…

With the growth in online holiday websites, it has never been easier to book a relaxing weekend away or that…

A day at the dog races is a brilliant way to bring together friends and mix the exhilaration of a…

When planning holidays, days out, weddings everyone seems to forget about the transport and leaves it till the last minute.…

The sporting events season is here GREAT! so many events to attend Football, Rugby, Cricket in the summer, Golf and…

With Travel SOS you can rely on us to give you a safe trip around the UK. Here are the…

We are constantly on the move. Travel has become an essential part of our lives. We like everything fast -…