TRAVEL NEWS - JUNE 2007
June 29 2007
Barcelona and Madrid make a case for summer
This summer is to see the advent of a festival which will span two of Spain's greatest cities.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
June 28 2007
Visit Dubai's Bastakia Quarter
Dubai is mostly known for its sumptuous hotels, long sandy beaches and opulent lifestyle.
Category: Holidays news
June 28 2007
Celebrate July 4th in Miami
If you're going to celebrate America's Independence Day, then you might as well soak up some rays doing it.
Category: Country news
June 27 2007
Celebrate the Fiesta del Carmen in Marbella
With the advent of summer, there comes a dizzying array of festivals across the Europe, but the Fiesta del Carmen in Marbella is one of the most special.
Category: Country news
June 27 2007
Summer in Madrid - could be a lot worse
If you're looking for a place to spend the summer then you could do a lot worse than Madrid during July and August, when the Summer in the City Festival is going on.
Category: Country news
June 26 2007
Go diving in the Red Sea
Sharm El Sheikh is mostly known for its long sunny beaches and bustling nightlife, but it is also famous for the lovely blue waters of the Red Sea.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
June 26 2007
Run with the bulls in Denia
While Pamplona may be the best-known place to run with the bulls, Denia, in Valencia, holds its own bull running festival with a unique twist.<br/>
Category: Country news
June 25 2007
Shopping in Shanghai
For visitors to Shanghai who are looking for a bargain in this shopping mecca, Nanjing Street is definitely the place to go.
Category: Country news
June 25 2007
Feast of St Peter and St Paul approaches
The Feast of St Peter and St Paul in Rome on June 29th is one of the Italian capital's most treasured holidays.
Category: Country news
June 25 2007
Visit Mexico City's historic square
Those visiting the hustling, bustling Mexico City should be sure not to miss El Zocalo, one of the city's most historically significant areas.
Category: Country news
June 22 2007
Take a lick of the Cornetto Music Festival
Italy's Cornetto Music Festival is one of the most exciting and popular summer music festivals in the world.
Category: Holidays news
June 22 2007
Celebrate Revolution Day in Cancun
Cancun is always one of the best cities in the Americas that one can visit, but during Revolution Day on November 20th, it is extra special.
Category: Country news
June 21 2007
See a winter wonderland in Beijing
Wondering where to go on holidays this winter? You could do a lot worse than Beijing's Longquing Gorge.
Category: Holidays news
June 21 2007
Walk the plank at the Gasparilla Pirate Fest
In January of 2008, Tampa will be invaded by pirates during the annual Gasparilla Pirate Fest.
Category: Country news
June 20 2007
Miami mango madness
Fans of mangos will not want to miss the annual International Mango Festival, which takes place in Miami on July 14th and 15th.
Category: Country news
June 20 2007
Visit the Barcelona Aquarium
When in Barcelona, visitors should be sure to visit the city's aquarium, which is considered one of the best in Europe.
Category: Country news
June 19 2007
Celebrate Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
If you're going to celebrate Chinese New Year, there is only one place to do it – Hong Kong.
Category: Holidays news
June 19 2007
Celebrate music in Florence
It is almost time for the Sesto d'Estate in Florence, this beautiful Italian city's biggest music festival of the summer, which takes place in late June and July.
Category: Country news
June 18 2007
Run with the bulls
If thrills and spills are your cup of tea, then the famous Pamplona Bull Run, which takes place from July 6th to the 14th, may be for you.
Category: Holidays news
June 18 2007
Get running in Marrakech
The Marrakech Marathon, though particularly gruelling, has become a popular event which brings in thousands of runners from around the globe.
Category: Miscellaneous News
June 18 2007
Get a taste of Arabia in the Algarve
Go the idyllic village of Cacela Velha in the Algarve during July and you may be forgiven for thinking you have stepped into a scene from Arabian Nights.
Category: Country news
June 15 2007
Miami to host Afro-Cuban Dance Festival
From June 29th to July 1st, Miami, always a vibrant city, will really rock out.
Category: Holidays news
June 15 2007
See Gwen at the Palacio de los Deportes
You haven't seen Gwen Stefani live till you've seen her at the Palacio de los Deportes in Mexico City.
Category: Country news
June 14 2007
Sharm El Sheikh offers up Na'ama Beach
While Sharm El Sheikh is a firmly established destination for British holidaymakers, the beautiful Na'ama Beach is still developing as a destination.
Category: Country news
June 14 2007
Tennis Masters coming to Shanghai
Fans of tennis who want to see some of the best playing in the world could do worse than attend the ATP Masters in Shanghai.
Category: Country news
June 13 2007
Drink some beer in Orlando
While Orlando and beer may not seem synonymous, they certainly become so in November, during the annual Orlando Beer Festival.
Category: Holidays news
June 13 2007
Jazz in Jo'burg
Lovers of jazz and sunshine may want to head over to Johannesburg this August for the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz Festival, South Africa's premier jazz event.<br/>
Category: Country news
June 13 2007
Rock out in Istanbul
This summer history will be made, as the very first Istanbul Rock Republic Open Air Festival takes place in July.
Category: Country news
June 12 2007
Prepare for Crete's biggest carnival
Undoubtedly the biggest carnival on the island of Crete is the Rethymno Carnival, which takes place in March 2008.
Category: Country news
June 12 2007
Give your taste buds a treat at the Festival do Marisco
If you like seafood and sun, then the Festival do Marisco in the Algarve in August is definitely for you.
Category: Country news
June 11 2007
Moto GP to hit Valencia
Fans of Moto GP will definitely not want to miss the finale of the Road Racing World Championships when they hit Valencia on November 4th.
Category: Country news
June 8 2007
See Sonny in Seville
Jazz fans will be excited to hear that the legendary Sonny Rollins is to play in Seville on November 19th this year.
Category: Country news
June 8 2007
Veranos de la Villa shouldn't be missed
The Summer in the City Festival or Veranos de la Villa, is one of the most exciting, vibrant festivals in Europe this summer.
Category: Country news
June 7 2007
Get in a Cocoon in Ibiza
People usually only go to Ibiza for one thing – clubbing – and the Cocoon Club is regarded as one of the best on the island.
Category: Holidays news
June 7 2007
Feast to your heart's content in Madeira
Madeira is famous around the globe for its beautiful wine, but the Portuguese archipelago is also one of the most beautiful vacation spots in the world.<br/><br/>
Category: Beach holidays news
June 6 2007
Prepare for Egypt's first Belly Dancing World Cup
The resort of Domino Coral Bay in Egypt is to play host to the country's first Belly Dancing World Cup from December 15th to the 21st this year.
Category: Country news
June 6 2007
SONAR to hit Barcelona
Real music lovers won't find a better festival this summer than SONAR in Barcelona, taking place from June 14th to the 16th.
Category: Country news
June 6 2007
Visit Knossos in Crete
Among Crete's many attractions are long, white sandy beaches, clear blue water and amazing cuisine.
Category: Country news
June 5 2007
Latin America comes to Milan
From June 21st to August 26th Milan will host the Festival Latino Americando, which, as the name implies, celebrates all things Latin American.
Category: Country news
June 5 2007
Join the fun in Marbella
Marbella is already one of Britain's most favoured holiday destinations, but on June 11th there is added reason to visit the sun-drenched city of Marbella.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
June 4 2007
Tour horse-racing paradise
For fans of horseflesh and the rarefied world of horse-racing, surely life can get no better than a tour of the luxurious Nad Al Sheba racecourse in the wealthy middle eastern city of Dubai.
Category: Holidays news
June 4 2007
See Hong Kong's dragons
The Dragon Boat Festival is one of Hong Kong's most treasured traditions and provides visitors with a spectacle that shows this city's vibrancy and spirit like no other.
Category: Country news
June 4 2007
Brace yourself for a pirate invasion
Every year during January Tampa is subjected to invasion – by pirates.
Category: Country news
June 1 2007
Have fun running in Cape Town
For those who like to combine their tourism with a bit of healthy exercise, the Cape Town Gun Run is one of the most beautiful – and gruelling – half marathons in the world.
Category: Country news
June 1 2007
Wild Wadi Water Park offers thrills and spills
If there's one thing that Dubai can offer, its sun and heat in quantities seldom found anywhere else on the planet.
Category: Country news
