Planning a holiday is set to get even more exciting with the launch on March 10 of new social media site http://www.hangout-onholiday.com

The latest venture of travel expert Paul Stanyer, founder and former CEO of internet transfer company Holiday Taxis, Hang out on Holiday will revolutionalise the way people prepare for their holiday.

The new site has been created to allow those going on holiday to search for and interact with others going to the same place at the same time, before they travel.

“People of the 18-35 age-group tend to go on holiday for three main reasons, to get a sun tan, to drink and to meet and have fun with people of the same or opposite sex. You have to wait until you get to the resort to start the process of meeting new people.

“Hang Out allows the process of ‘hooking’ up with people before travel, thus starting the holiday fun and banter the moment you have booked, enabling you to socialise through this, or other, social media sites. There is also an alert system that advises when new members have registered and are going to the same place as you.

“Put simply, the new site allows you to check out fellow travellers, before you check in for your holiday.”

Those that haven’t yet decided where to travel can still register on the site and are placed in the Departure Lounge with others in the same boat. Once they have booked it takes seconds to update their details.

An online diary system allows members to see what is happening in their resort at the time they are staying, as well as providing access to a range of benefits including discounted club tickets and the latest resort news.