Major airports such as London Heathrow are already bracing themselves for the higher volumes of passengers across the Easter holidays than they would do over a usual fortnight.

Heathrow expects that 3.4 million passengers will take to the skies in search of sunshine or a trip back home during this fortnight.

As well as heading to catch flights, people are also expected to hit the road to take advantage of the extra time off work and school. However, with the petrol situation still at the forefront of people’s minds the RAC has offered a note of caution with regards to panic-buying fuel.

Spokeswoman for the RAC, Vicki Burn, said:

“People need to be wary and keep an eye on what is happening… my advice is not to panic-buy petrol, which will make the situation worse.”

In a surprise move, which has been condemned by firefighters as well as the AA, Prime Minister David Cameron has taken the unusual step of warning motorists to buy reserves of petrol as a precaution against the possibility of a strike by tanker workers across the Easter holidays.

Those hoping to get away for a break over the Easter weekend, on 8 and 9 April will be concerned that this industrial action does not prevent them from topping up their vehicles with petrol ready for the trip.

However, there is no real cause for alarm just yet.

AA president, Edmund King, said:

“It’s totally inappropriate for people to panic-buy. No strikes have yet been announced and there is enough fuel out there as long as people do not fill up unnecessarily.”

With Euro 2012 due to kick off in Poland and Ukraine at the start of June, football fans will hardly have had chance to recover from a long domestic football season, and then there is the London 2012 Olympics to look forward to as well.

This great sporting event will be coming to these shores at the end of July and will continue until 12 August. Therefore, those who love sport will find there is plenty to be getting involved with, but for those who don’t, and can’t even bring themselves to join in with the national pride on show, it might be time to get away for a bit.

There are always lots of summer bargains to take advantage of during these months, so if sport is not for you, why not jet off to sunnier climes?

Research from a leading holiday comparison website has shown that a quarter of workers in the UK are failing to take all their holidays within the year.

TravelSupermarket has revealed in a study of 2,000 adults that reasons for these findings range from people being concerned about being away from the office to those worried about the cost of going away.

In fact, one in 20 has a week or more left over, come the end of the year.

The survey also found that many took work-related phone calls or check their emails while taking a break.

Travel Expert at TravelSupermarket.com, Bob Atkinson, said:

“As hard as it may be, switching off your phone while you’re away will not only make your holiday more enjoyable, it will make your companion or family’s trip even better.

“There’s nothing worse than holidaying with someone who is continually taking calls or responding to emails.”

The weather at the weekend was simply glorious for almost the entire nation, so those wanting to know whether the high temperatures are set to continue, there is good news – well, for those not working this week.

It is expected that there are two or maybe more sunny days to look forward to, according to Met Office figures.

With higher temperatures predicted to reach up to 21C until Wednesday, you are advised to enjoy it while it lasts. Whether you plan to go out close to home or take a trip to the coast, be sure to take in some surprise March sunshine.

When we think of spring, we usually see it as a time of optimism - the end of winter and the start of a new season of growth and renewal, as this begins to be reflected in the nature around us. So, if you have been a bit down due to the extended period of cold weather we’ve had in the UK this year, maybe now is perfect time to look forward.

Tomorrow marks the 1st of March which is a good a time as any to have renewed optimism for the rest of 2012. You might want to mark this with time off work and getting away for the weekend. Or, you might simply wish to assess where you are at with your health and lifestyle and make some positive changes.

With a month or so to go until the Easter holidays, are you going to use this as an opportunity to get away for a while, or are you still suffering from the financial strains brought on by Christmas?

If you do wish to do something but don’t want to end up spending money you don’t have, you could plan a short break in this country. While it may not have the glamour - and certainly the sun - a trip to the Mediterranean would provide, you can still leave your hectic life behind for a few days.

Why not go to the Lake District or one of Britain’s other National Parks? If you aren’t prepared to pay the higher hotel prices, you could always choose to stay in a caravan for a change. You may even be pleasantly surpised at how comfortable the latest models are these days and enjoy the break you feel you deserve.

It is true to say that when it comes to Florida, the Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando is its biggest draw. Of course, there is also Universal Studio in the state too, bringing in thrill seekers from all over the world.

However, it is not called the ‘Sunshine State’ for nothing. Those families looking to make the most of the Disney experience will probably be able to get some sun while on their holiday, but there are so many beautiful beaches and captivating locations, it would be a shame to miss out.

While trips to Florida are not as cheap as they once were, you can still get an affordable flight to the US state that boasts more than 300 days of sun each year.

According to a recent survey, most employees would rather enjoy increased benefits in terms of their annual leave over security in their job.

Recruitment solutions company Hyphen conducted a study into what staff want and found that getting more time off work is more important to them for 2012.

It was revealed that 33 per cent of those taking the survey went for the holiday option over job security.

Speaking on behalf of the recruiter, Zain Wadee, said:

“Listening to the fears and changing demands of employees can help organisations understand the key drivers for employee engagement and strategically shape benefits packages that meet employee requirements.”

It has been declared that June 5 is going to be an additional bank holiday this year to mark the 60th anniversary of the Queen’s coronation. And with June 4 already down as being the date for the late May bank holiday, this gives workers an extra day away from work.

With many events and festivities due to take place in celebration of this occasion, there are bound to be scenes similar to those enjoyed by Brits last year for the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton.

Will you be gathering together your friends and neighbours again for a street party, or getting away for a super-long weekend break?