TRAVEL NEWS - JANUARY 2008
January 31 2008
Carnival time in Cyprus
Those travelling to Cyprus next month should make their way to Limassol where the region's annual spring carnival is taking place.
Category: Holidays news
January 31 2008
Bulgaria is 'cheaper than other European countries' for holidays
As a holiday destination, Bulgaria is a lot less expensive than other European locations, according to one commentator.
Category: Holidays news
January 30 2008
US popular for holidays 'without good exchange rates'
The US has recently hit the headlines as a top holiday spot for Britons as a result of the weakness of its national currency the dollar.
Category: Holidays news
January 30 2008
Increased tourism growth in 2007
Expectations were exceeded in terms of tourism growth in 2007, it has been announced.
Category: Travel news
January 29 2008
More UK flights to Malta
There will be more flights available to the popular package holiday destination of Malta this summer, it has been announced.
Category: Holidays news
January 29 2008
Cultural tourism 'can be marketed in Gambia'
The director general of the Gambia Tourism Authority has made remarks on the difference between cultural tourism and eco-tourism at a three-day workshop which focused on updating the country's national cultural policy, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 29 2008
Top tourism areas in Italy revealed
The top areas in Italy in terms of attracting tourism have been named by one industry commentator.
Category: Country news
January 28 2008
Mexico is "hotspot" for romantic winter break
According to Travelzoo, one of the five most romantic ways in which to propose to a love one is on the beach at sunset - and it lists Mexico as a "great" destination in which to get down on one knee.<br/>
Category: Holidays news
January 28 2008
Tourists to take trips to Turkey in 2008
British holidaymakers are likely to take a significant number of trips to Turkey this year, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 25 2008
Diving holidays are "increasingly" popular
The number of holidaymakers taking trips to places like the Maldives and Mexico to enjoy a spot of diving is on the rise, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 25 2008
Long-haul hols 'affect travel insurance'
Travellers taking long-haul holidays to exotic destinations should be aware that such journeys can affect their travel insurance, it has been announced.
Category: Travel news
January 24 2008
Portugal is the "perfect holiday resort"
Portugal has been described as the "perfect holiday resort" by one commentator.
Category: Holidays news
January 24 2008
Tourists can make "positive impact" through conservation
Mexico is fast gaining a reputation as a top nature holiday destination among holidaymakers wishing to discover more about the country's varied ecosystem.
Category: Holidays news
January 24 2008
Two-thirds of Brits abroad 'go on holiday'
Some two-thirds of Britons who travelled abroad in 2006 did so for leisure purposes, according to new statistics.
Category: Holidays news
January 23 2008
Bulgaria makes top five
Bulgaria has been named in a top five list of preferred holiday destinations for German holidaymakers.
Category: Miscellaneous News
January 23 2008
Caravanning on the continent
There are a number of misconceptions surrounding the leisure pursuit of caravanning, it has been reported.
Category: Miscellaneous News
January 22 2008
Bulgaria "on the agenda"
Bulgaria is increasingly "on the agenda" as a holiday destination for Britons, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 22 2008
Families want "hassle-free" holidays
Families travelling overseas are looking to enjoy "hassle-free" holidays, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
January 21 2008
Morocco an option for winter sun
Morocco may be a good choice for an affordable winter holiday destination, the Times has reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 21 2008
Lapland cabins provide romantic winter holiday
A cosy cabin in Lapland has been named by the Guardian as one of the top places to make a romantic escape to this winter.
Category: Holidays news
January 18 2008
Master the ocean in the Dominican Republic
If you think you can master the waves and become a surfing champion then the Dominican Republic is the place to be this February.
Category: Holidays news
January 18 2008
A song for Cyprus
This March the hills of Cyprus will come alive with the sound of music as a special event takes place in Lemesos.
Category: Miscellaneous News
January 17 2008
Dubai to host tourism expo
A new tourism exhibition is set to take place in Dubai this month, it has been announced.
Category: Holidays news
January 16 2008
New York invests in water feature
The City of New York has invested in a set of four waterfalls, which are to be displayed on its waterfront in a new project that starts in July.
Category: Holidays news
January 16 2008
Spain: best for beaches, best for art
Spain's Costa de la Luz is the best location in the country for large beaches, it has been reported.<br/>
Category: Holidays news
January 16 2008
Majorca events this summer
This summer Majorca is the place to holiday for travellers who like their breaks peppered with regional events.
Category: Country news
January 15 2008
Dubai is 'top-ten destination'
Dubai is one of the top-ten destinations for Brits fliying from Heathrow Airport, it has been revealed.
Category: Holidays news
January 15 2008
Record year for "vibrant" New York
The "vibrant" city of New York had a record year in terms of tourist numbers during 2007, it has been revealed.
Category: Country news
January 14 2008
Morocco aims to attract 10m tourists
Holidaymakers looking to travel to Morocco in the coming years may find that their choice of destinations is opened up.
Category: Holidays news
January 14 2008
Dubrovnik Carnival in February
Next month, holidaymakers visiting Croatia will be able to take part in an age-old celebration in the city of Dubrovnik.<br/>
Category: Country news
January 11 2008
Romantics favour traditional breaks
Couples travelling overseas next month to celebrate Valentine's Day prefer to go on breaks to traditional destinations, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 11 2008
Brits opt for long-haul travel
There has been an increase in the number of Brits looking to take long-haul holidays in 2008, it has been revealed.
Category: Travel news
January 11 2008
Turkey is 'cheaper than Cyprus or Greece'
Holidaymakers considering a Mediterranean sojourn have been advised that Turkey can provide a cheap alternative to other spots on the Mediterranean.
Category: Country news
January 10 2008
"Increase" in January bookings to Caribbean
Record numbers of Britons went online to book holidays to places like the Caribbean this Monday, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
January 10 2008
Watch out for monsoon season
Holidaymakers looking to book their dream getaway this January have been advised to research the destination fully before committing to a deal.
Category: Country news
January 9 2008
China features on "It List"
China has made it on to the It List of the top-ten must-see destinations of 2008, it has been revealed.
Category: Holidays news
January 9 2008
Costs for holidaymakers 'lower' in Cyprus and Malta
The entry of Cyprus and Malta into the so-called "euro zone" could have an impact on holidaymakers, it has been suggested.
Category: Country news
January 8 2008
AP: Mexican destinations to be popular in 2008
Cancun and the Mayan Riveria in Mexico have both been named in the top five international travel destinations for 2008, according to US travel analysts.
Category: Travel news
January 8 2008
Try Dubai for winter sun
Winter sun seekers may be interested in a desert holiday in Dubai to beat the January blues, the Sun has suggested.
Category: Travel news
January 7 2008
Tuscany named as one of 'best summer holidays'
A villa holiday in Tuscany has been named as one of the best summer holiday destinations of the year for families by the Times, it has emerged.
Category: Holidays news
January 7 2008
Book in December for cheap summer hols
Holidaymakers looking to travel to Spain, the United States and other destinations around the world in the summer should arrange to book the trip in December, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 7 2008
Mexico 'great for families and couples'
Mexico has been named as an ideal location for families and couples seeking sun and sand this summer, according to the Sun.
Category: Beach holidays news
January 4 2008
Italy tipped in 2008 holiday list
Rome has been named as one of the top ten travel destinations for 2008, according to recently published survey results.
Category: Holidays news
January 4 2008
Gambia offers "luxury" holidays
Travellers can expect a "luxury" experience when holidaying in the Gambia, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
January 3 2008
New flights to Cyprus, Crete and Corfu
Holidaymakers looking forward to visiting Greece, Cyprus and islands in between may be pleased to know that easyJet has named many of these destinations in its summer 2008 schedule.
Category: Travel news
January 3 2008
Kenya's key tourist areas "unaffected"
Despite recent volatility in western areas of Kenya, tour operators have advised the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) that the country's main tourist areas remain unaffected.
Category: Country news
January 2 2008
Brits resolve to put holidays on new year's lists
As Big Ben chimed midnight on New Year's Eve 2007, Britons looked forward to the coming year with the intention of putting travel at the top of their agendas, it has been suggested.
Category: Holidays news
January 2 2008
Mass holiday booking predicted
It is the second day of the new year and already Britons are scrabbling to book their 2008 overseas holidays, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
January 2 2008
New York for New Year?
Britons may seek sunshine over Christmas, but for New Year's Eve celebrations it is the cities that appeal, it has been reported.
Category: Country news
