TRAVEL NEWS - MARCH 2007
March 30 2007
Pitt and Jolie to wed in Dominican Republic?
It has been rumoured that A-list celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to finally wed in the Dominican Republic.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 30 2007
China climbs tourism rankings
China has climbed the ladder in the World Tourism Organisation's rankings from fifth to fourth place, it has been announced.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
March 30 2007
Egypt reveals 'top 100 reasons to visit'
The Egyptian Tourist Authority has released the top 100 reasons to visit the north African country.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
March 29 2007
China to become top destination
More Britons are to start visiting China on their holidays, a recently-released study has discovered.
Category: Country news
March 29 2007
Menorca mid-summer magic
Fans of the top holiday destination Menorca are in for treat this summer, as the island prepares for its festival season.
Category: Country news
March 28 2007
High temperatures bode well for summer of sun
Unusually high temperatures during this week have resulted in many Britons predicting a scorching summer and scrambling to book holidays to sunny destinations.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 28 2007
Gambia's tourist season hots up
Though Kenya and South Africa may dominate Africa's tourism industry, Gambia is rapidly becoming a third popular choice.
Category: Country news
March 28 2007
Range of Turkish holidays introduced
Every year thousands of British tourists flock to Turkey to spend time on the country's beautiful beaches.
Category: Country news
March 27 2007
Central Europe grows in popularity
Countries on the Baltic and Adriatic are rapidly gaining in popularity for tourists, according to new research.
Category: Travel news
March 27 2007
South Africa launches tourist campaign in Kenya
In a bid to attract more visitors, South Africa is to launch a major publicity campaign in its eastern neighbour, Kenya.
Category: Country news
March 26 2007
Couple survive fall off cruise ship
A couple who were enjoying a cruise in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico have survived an accidental fall off their balcony into the sea.
Category: Travel news
March 26 2007
Dubai Cruise Terminal bags prestigious awards
The Dubai Cruise Terminal has won the Best Turnaround Port Operations and the Best Turnaround Destination awards at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami.<br/><br/>
Category: Travel news
March 26 2007
Sri Lanka expecting tourism boost
The south Asian country of Sri Lanka is expecting a ten per cent increase in foreign tourism this year, it has been reported.
Category: Country news
March 23 2007
Key West: A tradition of relaxation
Key West has been providing a sunny sanctuary to weary tourists and travellers for decades and though certain aspects of the Florida town are changing, its essence remains the same.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 23 2007
Rolling Stones to hit Montenegro
The Rolling Stones have announced that they will play a concert in Montenegro to help celebrate the country's independence.<br/><br/>
Category: Country news
March 22 2007
Tourism causes Marrakesh to boom
Once an established stop on the hippy trail, Morocco's vibrant town of Marrakesh has since entered the tourism mainstream.
Category: Holidays news
March 22 2007
Swim with the cows in Florida's Crystal River
Florida offers a myriad of different activities for the thousands of visitors that flock to the sunshine state ever year, but surely none can be as awe-inspiring as swimming with the manatees in the Crystal River.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 22 2007
Kenya is opened up
The exotic and beautiful country of Kenya is to become even more accessible to visitors now, with Virgin Atlantic announcing that it is to increase flights to the country by 25 per cent in the next year.
Category: Country news
March 21 2007
Spain isn't all sun and surf
As a rather substantial cold snap hits Spain, it serves as a good reminder that the popular holiday destination isn't only about sun-gilded beaches and golf courses.
Category: Holidays news
March 21 2007
World's oldest perfume found on Cyprus
A team of archaeologists have found a collection of the world's oldest perfumes on the sunny island of Cyprus.
Category: Country news
March 20 2007
Seville set to celebrate in April
As April draws closer, the southern Spanish city of Seville is gearing up for the annual La Feria de Abril, the April fair that features 24-hour flamenco parties.<br/><br/>
Category: Holidays news
March 20 2007
Croatia in tourism drive
As Balkan countries prove increasingly popular with Europeans looking to get away for a bit, Croatia is set to take advantage of this with a massive tourism drive.
Category: Country news
March 20 2007
Turkey's hotels pull out the stops
While Turkey is already a primary destination for tourists, especially those from Europe, the country's hoteliers are taking steps to increase its attraction.
Category: Country news
March 19 2007
Mauritius becomes even easier
For those desperately seeking warmer climes in the midst of the winter frost, the sun-gilded island of Mauritius has become even easier to get to.<br/><br/>
Category: Beach holidays news
March 19 2007
Bulgarian tourism 'to increase 10 per cent'
Tourism to Bulgaria has been predicted to substantially increase since its accession to the EU.
Category: Country news
March 16 2007
Catalan tenor to visit Malta
Tourists visiting Malta in June will have the added treat of being able to attend a concert by the famous tenor Jose Carreras.
Category: Holidays news
March 16 2007
Maldives remains a fave with celebs
When A-list celebrity Tom Cruise recently married TV-actress Katie Holmes, he could have chosen literally anywhere in the world for his honeymoon.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
March 15 2007
Mexico still thriving on tourism
All the signs point to Mexico continuing to be among the world's top choices of tourist destinations, despite the recent ravages of Hurricane Wilma.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 15 2007
Italy best place for a photo finish
While Italy certainly does not need any more compelling reasons to visit, the FotoGraphia, to take place in April, certainly provides one.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 14 2007
No eclipsing the cup
As a part of Britain's commonwealth, Cyprus was always likely to have some elements of culture rubbing off and one sport, horseracing, certainly has.<br/><br/>
Category: Holidays news
March 14 2007
Santa Semanta to dazzle tourists in Spain
Those travelling to the Andalucia region of Spain this Easter break may be swept up in the celebrations of Santa Semanta (Holy Week).<br/><br/>
Category: Holidays news
March 13 2007
Swim with the sharks
There's a vast range of things to do in South Africa on land, but with such a long coastline nobody should ever forget the sea.
Category: Holidays news
March 13 2007
Spring equinox in Mexico
The highlight of the Mayan calendar is set to delight modern holidaymakers in the state of Yucatan, Mexico later this month.<br/><br/>
Category: Holidays news
March 12 2007
Crete gains 'Brilliant' Gourmet Restaurant
Visitors to the Greek island of Crete can now look forward to a stunning new culinary experience with the opening of the new Brilliant Gourmet Restaurant.
Category: Holidays news
March 12 2007
Spain 'satisfies all holiday longings'
Spain is very much Europe's leading destination for those planning to satiate the vacation demands of the whole family, according to a travel report.
Category: Travel news
March 9 2007
Florida popular holiday hot-spot
The number of tourists visiting sun-drenched Florida is expected to continue to grow sharply, a new survey has said.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 9 2007
Spain tops European holiday choices
Spain has again been crowned the most popular tourist destination for Europeans on holiday, reports traveldailynews.com.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 8 2007
May festivities in Sri Lanka
Preparations are well underway for the annual celebrations of Vesak Day in Sri Lanka, which is one of the biggest events of the Buddhist calendar.
Category: Holidays news
March 8 2007
Swimmer crosses Maldives
In an historic achievement, an endurance swimmer has become the first person to successfully swim all the way across the Maldives.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 7 2007
Summer fun in Lapland?
Traditionally associated with winter vacations, Lapland is fast emerging as an undiscovered location for summer holidays.
Category: Holidays news
March 7 2007
Big catch for British tourist in Florida
A British grandmother has had a massive haul on her very first fishing trip - reeling in a shark.
Category: Holidays news
March 7 2007
Explore underwater worlds in Mexico
The plentiful beaches and shore resorts of Mexico don't mark the end of this country's travel delights - for many they are just the beginning.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 6 2007
Surf's up in Morocco
Travellers looking for a trip with a difference - and with an extra element of adventure - are well catered for by the Endo surf camp in Morocco.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 6 2007
Low-cost breaks boost Bulgaria tourism
Easier access to the beautiful country of Bulgaria is expected to further boost the number of people who visit every year, reports the Sofia Echo.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 5 2007
Cape Town's Clifton 'top address'
South Africa's third largest city Cape Town is fast becoming one of the most desirable property hotspots in the world.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 5 2007
Cruising into Malta's beach life
One of the world's largest cruise liners may soon be taking in Malta on one of its routes, offering holidaymakers the chance to sample the island's beach life.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 2 2007
Cyprus eyes continuous improvement
Cyprus, already one of Europe's leading holiday destinations, will continue to implement changes to stay ahead of its competitors.
Category: Holidays news
March 2 2007
Croatia 'a dream honeymoon destination'
Couples planning a dream honeymoon have been advised to consider Croatia, the "unpretentious" alternative to some of Europe's more established destinations.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 1 2007
Holidaymakers flock to stunning Red Sea resorts
The Red Sea resorts of Egypt are proving increasingly popular among winter sun seekers.
Category: Holidays news
March 1 2007
The rising star of the Algarve
The picturesque town of Tavira in the Algarve is undergoing a rare development phase and has become a good investment opportunity.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 1 2007
Turkey looks forward to holiday season
Turkey proved to be a hit at New York's Travel Show with tremendous interest in the country being shown.
Category: Miscellaneous News
