TRAVEL NEWS - APRIL 2008
April 30 2008
Brits spend over £2k on family holidays
UK consumers spend an average £2,190 per year on family holidays, new research has revealed.
Category: Holidays news
April 30 2008
Bulgaria is 'cheapest holiday spot'
Bulgaria has been revealed to be the cheapest country in the Balkans, according to a new study.<br/>
Category: Beach holidays news
April 30 2008
Booking online 'is quick and easy'
Booking holidays online is both quick and easy, one commentator has reported.<br/>
Category: Travel news
April 29 2008
'Further boost' for Kenyan tourism
Kenya is set to receive another shot in the arm in terms of tourism next month when it receives a visit from secretary general of United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) Francesco Frangialli.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 29 2008
Brits advised: Opt for package
UK holidaymakers have been warned against "doing it yourself" and instead choosing package holidays this summer.
Category: Travel news
April 29 2008
The Algarve receives a Special visitor
A famous tourist visited the Algarve in Portugal this weekend, known to many UK football fans as the Special One.
Category: Country news
April 28 2008
Green activities on holidays in Croatia
A new visitor centre has opened in Croatia that is aimed at tourists enjoying a spot of cycling on their breaks.
Category: Holidays news
April 25 2008
Summer holidays remain constant for Brits
Despite some concerns about rising costs in the UK, there is one thing that Britons refuse to compromise on, it has been reported - the traditional summer holiday.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 25 2008
What to see on a walking tour of New York
As more Europeans are opting to spend their holidays in New York to take advantage of the weak dollar, a group of scholars have chosen to bring European walking tours to the Big Apple.
Category: Country news
April 24 2008
Maldives 'looks beyond honeymooners'
The Maldives, described as "tiny slabs of natural perfection" by one commentator, is looking to extend its welcome beyond the traditional honeymooning brand of tourist.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 24 2008
Kenya is "filmmaker's paradise"
Kenya has been described as a "filmmaker's paradise" and in terms of nature it is an "ideal" location.
Category: Country news
April 23 2008
Sun, serenity and shopping for Brits
British consumers have revealed details of their ideal holiday in the results of a new study.
Category: Holidays news
April 23 2008
Soap stars head to Majorca for fundraiser
A number of stars from a selection of popular British television soaps are due to jet in to Majorca to appear at the opening night of a popular theatre.
Category: Miscellaneous News
April 23 2008
Kenya relaunches tourism
Kenya, along with several other African countries, is back on course in terms of tourism, it has been reported.
Category: Country news
April 22 2008
International Festival of Carthage in Tunisia
Those considering travelling to Tunisia may want to time the visit with the famed international arts festival: The Festival of Carthage.
Category: Holidays news
April 21 2008
"General principle" of travel insurance revealed
The "general principle" of travel insurance has been revealed, by one commentator who is keen to emphasise the importance of the product.
Category: Travel news
April 21 2008
Bulgaria 'is cheapest holiday location in Europe'
Bulgaria has been named as the cheapest holiday location in Europe by one commentator.
Category: Country news
April 18 2008
Brits should 'buy Olympic tickets' before arrival in China
If you are planning on taking flights to China later this year to watch the Beijing Olympic games, buying tickets for the events prior to travelling has been recommended.
Category: Holidays news
April 18 2008
Package holidays 'offer benefits for families'
Package holiday breaks can benefit families, it has been claimed.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 18 2008
Eco-friendly Brits 'can do their bit on hols'
Carbon-conscious Britons have been assured that taking a break in the sunshine or to a cosmopolitan city on the continent does not mean they have to compromise on their eco-values.
Category: Travel news
April 17 2008
South Africa holidays 'recommended for 2008'
Britons looking to get the best deal for their pound on their travels in 2008 have been advised to consider a holiday to South Africa.
Category: Holidays news
April 17 2008
Package holidays 'a good idea'
Booking onto package holidays in 2008 could be a good idea for Britons looking to make the most of their money, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 17 2008
Holidaymakers "are savvy"
Holidaymakers are becoming more and more "savvy" to fluctuations in the exchange rates, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
April 16 2008
Holidays in Florida 'cheaper'
Family holidays in Florida are cheaper to enjoy thanks to the drop in the value of the dollar, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 16 2008
Tunisia is "successful" destination for filming
Tunisia has shown itself to be a great destination for film-making according to Filmmaker South Africa.
Category: Country news
April 15 2008
Sa Mostra International Folklore Festival
This summer, Majorca is to host the Sa Mostra International Folklore Festival.
Category: Holidays news
April 15 2008
Balloon Race in Florida
The 25th annual Sunrise Community Hot Air Balloon Race is set to take place this spring in Florida.
Category: Holidays news
April 14 2008
Mexico invests in tourism
Mexico's government has made an "unprecedented" investment in tourism in the region of Huatulco, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 14 2008
'Many areas for tourists' in Egypt
There are many beautiful and interesting areas for holidaymakers to travel to in Egypt aside from the traditional destination of Cairo, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
April 14 2008
Bulgaria is a 'beautiful and clean' holiday spot
There are several "strong points" that define Bulgaria as a popular tourist destination, it has been reported.
Category: Country news
April 11 2008
'Many reasons' to visit China
There are many reasons why Britons should visit China during and in the run up to the Olympic Games later this year, it has been claimed.
Category: Holidays news
April 11 2008
Brits swap cold UK for sunny Egypt and Dubai
Cold UK weather towards the end of March and beginning of April has left Britons packing their bags and booking package holidays to foreign climes, according to one commentator.
Category: Travel news
April 10 2008
Package holidays taken by 2.5m Brits
Britons take 2.5 million package holidays to exotic foreign locations each year, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 10 2008
Package holiday Brits 'stay indoors'
Britons travelling abroad on package holidays spend the majority of their break within the confines of their hotel, it has been reported.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 10 2008
Iata looks to improve African air safety
The International Air Transport Association (Iata) is looking to enhance aviation safety in Africa, it has announced.
Category: Travel news
April 9 2008
Trains, planes or automobiles
Holidaymakers in the UK are increasingly opting to travel abroad using the transportation method of train, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
April 9 2008
Beautiful national park in Lapland
Fans of adventure holidays may wish to consider a trip to Lapland this summer, after it was named as boasting some of Scandinavia's most beautiful natural areas.<br/>
Category: Country news
April 8 2008
New theme park ride for Florida holidaymakers
A new theme park attraction may have Britons booking their flights to Florida this week, after it was revealed that the new ride is based on the popular Disney Pixar Toy Story brand.
Category: Holidays news
April 8 2008
Growth in passengers 'means increased airline security screening'
The number of air travel passengers is set to grow in Europe, which will lead to improved security at terminals and hubs, it has been claimed.
Category: Travel news
April 8 2008
Prepaid cards 'to replace traveller's cheques'
Britons taking holidays in Florida could soon be ditching traveller's cheques for good and replacing them with a new payment form, it has been claimed.
Category: Travel news
April 7 2008
Turkey 'wants more tourists'
Turkey's tourism minister is targeting even more tourists, it has been revealed.
Category: Holidays news
April 7 2008
Spring festivals in the Maldives
A series of festivals are set to take place this spring in the popular holidays destination of the Maldives.
Category: Beach holidays news
April 7 2008
Green tourism becoming "mainstream"
Eco-friendly or so-called "green" tourism is becoming less of a niche idea and increasingly more mainstream, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
April 4 2008
Coney Island Mermaid Parade
Celebrate sand, sea, salt air and summer at this one-of-a-kind event that claims to be New York City's greatest summertime happening.
Category: Holidays news
April 4 2008
Wet summer could see Brits head abroad
As the UK enters into British Summer Time, thoughts turn to barbeques, trips to the seaside and above all else, sunshine.<br/>
Category: Holidays news
April 4 2008
How to have a 'stress-free holiday'
Brits looking to take the traumas out of holidays have been issued with a few tips from one commentator.
Category: Travel news
April 3 2008
Maximum tourism targeted by Maldives
The Maldives have reported an increased in tourist arrivals and airlines opting to fly to the destination.
Category: Holidays news
April 3 2008
Holiday bookings 'up' in 2008
Holiday bookings in 2008 have risen significantly since January, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 3 2008
Beauty pageant with a difference on UAE holidays
Taking a holiday in the United Arab Emirates this week, Britons are in for a real treat: a beauty pageant for camels.
Category: Miscellaneous News
April 2 2008
South Africa is 'number one value for money holiday spot'
The long-haul holiday destination of South Africa offers travellers "sterling" value for money, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 2 2008
Families 'can mountain bike' in Dominican Republic
Britons wanting to take family holidays that combine sun, sand and sea for the grown ups and plenty of activities for children should consider a holiday in the Dominican Republic.
Category: Holidays news
April 2 2008
Tips for Terminal 5 travellers
Britons who have suffered delays and cancellations as they tried to take flights to holiday destinations such as the Maldives, the Balearics, Greece, Portugal and Florida, have been issued with advice on what to do next.
Category: Travel news
April 1 2008
Bargains to be had in Bulgaria
Places in eastern Europe such as Croatia, Montenegro, Turkey and Bulgaria are becoming more popular among British travellers and can cost less to visit, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
April 1 2008
Egypt 'attracts the Brits'
Egypt's seaside resort of El Gouna, on the Red Sea coast that is also home to Sharm El Sheikh, has continued to attract British holidaymakers in 2007, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
April 1 2008
Turkey 'aiming for more tourists'
Turkey is anticipating a rise in tourist numbers, one commentator has claimed.
Category: Travel news
