Maxine Clarke
Max Clarke is a first-time parent and part-time copywriter for holiday services company, Holiday Extras, writing about travel and Heathrow airport hotels.
Articles by this Author
The Mamma Mia! Phenomenon
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 11/2/2008
- Entertainment
- Unrated
The critics hate it, the music is 30 years old, it's full of embarrassing middle-aged people cavorting about, it's painfully uncool. And it's the highest grossing British film of all time at the UK box office. What the Benny and Bjorn is going on?
Old Versus New: A Fair Comparison?
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 10/20/2008
- Sporting Goods
- Unrated
How often do we see comparisons made between the sportsmen of yesteryear and those of the modern era? At a time when Sachin Tendulkar has achieved the monumental achievement of scoring over 12,000 runs in test cricket, some have already declared that no-one - not even the prolific Tendulkar - will compare to the likes of Sir Don Bradman.
Five Must-See Sights of the Eternal City
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 09/19/2008
- Unrated
If you are planning a trip to this magnificent destination, or are stuck for an idea of where to explore on a city break, this article provides a rundown of the five must-see sights to visit. That's not to say there isn't much much more to see, but for a first visit to the city, these five sights are unmissable.
Cheaper Family Ski Holidays During October Half Term
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 09/5/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Taking your family on a ski holiday this season needn't be expensive and stressful. With travel insiders predicting low availability and high prices during the February 2009 half term, the October school holiday is looking more and more attractive.
Four More Years of Being Ignored
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/28/2008
- Sporting Goods
- Unrated
The Beijing Olympics Games have finally come to a close and the national media is clamouring to secure interviews with those successful British athletes. But for how much longer?
The Problem With The Golden Army
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/22/2008
- Unrated
I have always felt that watching the latest movie release should be an escape from daily life and an event which sees time fly by. Sadly, the latest film from visionary director Guillermo del Toro, Hellboy II: The Golden Army, found me taking the first glance at my wristwatch with little more than half-an-hour gone.
The Lighter Side of the Dark
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/21/2008
- Unrated
The recent release of The Dark Knight comes following months of eager anticipation that has been palpable since the untimely death of one of its stars. But what really is the appeal of the movie?
Three Ways to Avoid Fraud When Booking Travel Online
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/15/2008
- Travel
- Unrated
Thousands of UK consumers are victims of web fraud every year after booking bogus flights or holidays online.
The Olympics and Political Games
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/9/2008
- Sporting Goods
- Unrated
With news stories focusing on human rights abuse, terrorism, air pollution and doping, it seems that the Olympics are not what they once were. The long-awaited Beijing Olympic Games finally begin this Friday but can they transcend the politics? Can we still be touched by the Olympic spirit?
An End for the Budget Traveller?
- By Maxine Clarke
- Published 08/5/2008
- Unrated
Escalating oil costs have seen airlines announce severe losses in profit. The news may not be a surprise to many, but who is likely to suffer most? As always, it seems to be the average customer who will miss out.
