TRAVEL NEWS - FEBRUARY 2008
February 29 2008
Honeymoon costs top £1.6k, survey shows
The average pair of newlyweds in the UK spends £1,614 on their honeymoon, a new survey has found.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
February 29 2008
Pregnant travellers must be assessed case by case, says expert
Going on holiday is an exciting time, but for expectant mothers is it important to make absolutely sure that travelling by air is safe, an expert has asserted.
Category: Travel news
February 29 2008
Dubai set to see theme parks built on palm tree island
The popular holiday destination of Dubai is set to see a group of theme parks built off its coast, it has been revealed.
Category: Country news
February 28 2008
Brits opt for shorter breaks
British holidaymakers are increasingly turning their back on long, drawn-out holidays and are instead choosing to take shorter breaks, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 28 2008
Montenegro to develop high-end tourism resort
The Balkan country of Montenegro is looking for support to develop a high-end tourism resort, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 28 2008
Fish 'fascinate' families on holidays in the Maldives
Exotic fish in coral reefs provide an excellent distraction for computer game-loving children on holidays in the Maldives, it has been suggested.<br/>
Category: Beach holidays news
February 27 2008
Bradford swimmers train in Majorca
A number of swimming enthusiasts from Bradford were looking to train in more sunny climes as they travelled to Majorca this half term.
Category: Holidays news
February 27 2008
Korn confirmed for Dubai rock fest
Metal band Korn have confirmed they are to play at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival this spring.
Category: Holidays news
February 27 2008
Portugal 'popular with older Brits'
Portugal is a popular destination for older Britons of retirement age, it has been revealed.
Category: Country news
February 26 2008
Get cooking on holiday
Morocco, Italy and Spain are all currently offering the chance to combine a well-earned break with culinary tuition.
Category: Holidays news
February 25 2008
Telegraph: Travel to Turkey in 2008
Holidaymakers heading to Turkey this year will be pleased to discover that the quality of accommodation is second to none, according to the Telegraph.
Category: Beach holidays news
February 25 2008
Travellers "trust" agents
British holidaymakers "trust" their travel agents on the whole, a new survey has revealed.
Category: Travel news
February 22 2008
Tunisia listed as favourite holiday spot for Brits
One of the preferred holiday destinations among Britons is Tunisia, according to new research.
Category: Holidays news
February 22 2008
Ironman Triathlon in Lanzarote
This May Lanzarote is hosting its 17th Ironman Triathlon - considered by many, thanks to the heat and level of endurance required, to be the toughest ironman challenge around.
Category: Holidays news
February 22 2008
Greece to host gourmet food fest
Following a successful event last year, the Sani Gourmet Food Festival 2008 is set to take place in May.
Category: Country news
February 21 2008
Tenerife to host Disney on Ice
The popular Canary Island of Tenerife has been chosen to host the much-loved ice dancing spectacle Disney on Ice.
Category: Holidays news
February 21 2008
Kenya tourism looks ahead
Following political upheaval and widespread violence, The Nation reported that tourist arrivals in Kenya dropped by 90 per cent in January 2008.
Category: Country news
February 20 2008
Majorca "has experienced huge popularity"
In recent years, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca "has experienced huge popularity" it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 20 2008
Britons driving to Italy 'should check car insurance'
British holidaymakers travelling to Italy and elsewhere in Europe should endeavour to check their car insurance cover before travelling, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
February 20 2008
Parents advised to take "bargaining tool" on holidays
Parents of irascible children have been advised to take a "bargaining tool" with them when they travel on holiday.
Category: Travel news
February 19 2008
Croatia "great" for seaside holidays
Croatia is a "great" holiday destination for those who wish to spend time relaxing on the seaside, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 19 2008
Stones in his Pockets
Next month Marie Jones' Stones in his Pockets is coming to Dubai to entertain holidaymakers and locals alike.
Category: Holidays news
February 18 2008
Veteran stars to wow tourists in Las Vegas
Britons travelling to Las Vegas this year can look forward to watching two living legends perform at the world famous Caesars Palace.
Category: Holidays news
February 15 2008
Long-haul destinations 'offer guaranteed sunshine in spring'
Holidaymakers looking to travel abroad over Easter have been advised that long-haul destinations can offer them guaranteed sunshine.
Category: Holidays news
February 15 2008
"Record year" for travel
Travel bookings reached a record level in 2007 according to newly released statistics from one industry commentator.
Category: Travel news
February 14 2008
"Book in advance" for family breaks in school hols
Britons have been advised to book in plenty of time if they want to take overseas trips during the school holidays.
Category: Holidays news
February 14 2008
Paris and Rome 'popular city breaks'
Rome and Paris are popular city breaks among those wanting to get away over Easter, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 14 2008
Tourists interested in Turkey
British holidaymakers are becoming increasingly interested in property in areas like Turkey and Bulgaria.
Category: Country news
February 13 2008
European city breaks 'more popular than New York'
Britons are more in favour of taking city breaks in Europe than jetting off to the Big Apple, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 13 2008
Brits should 'check their insurance' when driving in Portugal
Britons taking holidays in Portugal have been advised to check the details of their insurance, should they choose to rent a hire car.
Category: Travel news
February 12 2008
Couples favour Paris
A new survey has revealed that Paris is still the global capital when it comes to love for Britons.<br/>
Category: Holidays news
February 12 2008
Brits "hope" for surprise breaks
British romantics are hoping that their other halves will whisk them away for a romantic break this February.
Category: Holidays news
February 12 2008
Hand luggage restrictions relaxed
Holidaymakers travelling through Gatwick Airport on connecting flights will now be able to travel with an extra piece of hand luggage, it has been revealed.
Category: Travel news
February 11 2008
Holidaymakers advised: Give Greece a chance
According to one commentator, 2008 is the year that holidaymakers should give Greece a chance.
Category: Holidays news
February 8 2008
Cultural city breaks 'popular' for families
Parents are increasingly opting to immerse their children in culture on a city break rather than take them on a beach holiday, it has been claimed.<br/>
Category: Holidays news
February 8 2008
Italy 'lends itself to family holidays'
Destinations in Italy are popular for family holidays, one commentator has reported.
Category: Holidays news
February 8 2008
Spain and Canada 'popular among Brits'
Holidays in Spain and Canada are so popular among Britons that some people are choosing to relocate there permanently.
Category: Holidays news
February 7 2008
Grand Canyon is Wonder of Nature contender
The Grand Canyon is a "likely contender" in the race to become a New Seventh Wonder of Nature, it has been revealed.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
February 7 2008
Grand Canyon is Wonder of Nature contender
The Grand Canyon is a "likely contender" in the race to become a New Seventh Wonder of Nature, it has been revealed.
Category: Country news
February 6 2008
Holidaymakers 'can help reduce carbon footprint'
Britons travelling on holiday can help to reduce their carbon footprint by even the smallest of actions, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
February 6 2008
Brits abroad 'stash cash' on their person
Britons enjoying overseas holidays are keeping their valuables on themselves rather than in a safe, it has been reported.
Category: Miscellaneous News
February 5 2008
Croatia is "very popular all over"
The country of Croatia is a "very, very popular" tourist destination among Britons, one commentator has stated.
Category: Holidays news
February 5 2008
Romantics look to 'whisk lovers away'
This February a number of Britons plan on whisking their loved ones away in order to propose to them in a special location, it has been reported.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
February 5 2008
"No need" for specialist operators
There is not much need for specialist tour operators in terms of providing holidays for same-sex couples, it has been argued.
Category: Travel news
February 4 2008
Tuscany attracts top-end tourists
Tuscany in Italy is drawing in tourists for a variety of reasons, one property company has reported.
Category: Country news
February 4 2008
Carnival sweeps through Algarve
Parties, fancy dress and much parading was the order of the day in Portugal's Algarve region at the weekend.
Category: Country news
February 1 2008
South Africa safaris 'popular among honeymooners'
A safari in South Africa could be just the ticket for honeymooning couples in 2008, it has been suggested.
Category: Beach holidays news
February 1 2008
January is 'popular month' for booking honeymoons
Honeymooners wishing to bag the best deals on their post nuptial holidays tend to book early on in the year, it has been reported.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
