TRAVEL NEWS - MARCH 2008
March 31 2008
Lanzarote is top destination for travel consortium
Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, has been chosen as the conference destination for a travel consortium, according to one commentator.
Category: Travel news
March 31 2008
April showers festivals in Mexico
Next month, a shower of festivals will fall in Mexico, as the country celebrates its heritage and culture.
Category: Country news
March 28 2008
Festival for parents and children in Dubai
A festival aimed at encouraging adults to shop and children to have fun is taking place in Dubai again this summer.
Category: Holidays news
March 28 2008
Bun Festival in China
For an experience of true Chinese culture then head to Cheung Chau, Hong Kong's largest fishing island, this May.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 27 2008
Holidaymakers 'should read up'
British holidaymakers travelling to places like India, Gambia, Mauritius, the Gambia or even Lapland have been given tips on how to make the most out of their visit.
Category: Holidays news
March 27 2008
Overseas festivals 'cheaper than UK'
It might be cheaper for music lovers to travel overseas for festivals than to remain in the UK, it has been suggested.
Category: Holidays news
March 27 2008
Mums 'feel anxious organising hols'
It is an important task and often the highlight of a family's year, so it comes as little surprise that Britain's mums feel anxious when it comes to organising family summer holidays.
Category: Holidays news
March 27 2008
Travellers pet peeves revealed
A new survey has revealed the things that most irk UK travellers.
Category: Travel news
March 26 2008
Italy and US top for city breaks
Destinations in Italy, such as Rome and Venice, have been listed as being in the top-ten locations for city breaks in 2008.
Category: Holidays news
March 26 2008
Tourists travel to Turkey for nip and tuck treatments
An increasing number of Britons are travelling to Turkey and other countries to take up offers of medical treatments and surgery, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
March 26 2008
Women 'are happy to travel alone'
A rising proportion of women are happy to travel overseas without fellow travelling companions, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
March 26 2008
Travel agents trump airlines in website stakes
The websites of travel agents are easier to use than those of airline[s], it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
March 25 2008
Split holidays 'mean more breaks'
The Easter holiday escape is not over for many Britons despite the conclusion of Easter bank holiday weekend, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
March 25 2008
Summer celebrations in Maldives
The island nation of the Maldives is set to celebrate its independence from British rule once more this summer.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 25 2008
Brits 'spend on novelty items'
Holidays can provide the perfect opportunity to indulge a love of shopping for some Brits. However it has been reported that one-in-three Britons are wasting their money on pointless products.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 25 2008
Xochimilco Festival in Mexico
This Easter, Xochimilco Festival is taking place in Mexico and is a fantastic opportunity for holidaymakers to experience the true beauty of the country.
Category: Country news
March 20 2008
Brits 'head for the sun' this Easter
UK residents are packing their bags and heading for the sun in their droves this Easter, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
March 20 2008
Stags and hens 'head abroad this Easter'
Easter weekend is a popular time of the year for stag and hen holidays abroad, one commentator has noted,
Category: Beach holidays news
March 20 2008
Sporty Brits 'should think' about equipment
Sport-loving Brits who are planning to travel abroad in order to take part in sporting activities should give some thought to the value of the gear they intend to carry with them, it has been reported.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 19 2008
Brits 'neglect travel insurance'
UK holidaymakers are still neglecting to take out travel insurance, one commentator has reported prior to the Easter bank holiday break.
Category: Holidays news
March 19 2008
New honeymoon trends revealed
A total 25 per cent of British couples booking their honeymoons do so online, according to new research.<br/>
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
March 19 2008
Pensioners 'want to travel the world'
Older Britons aspire to world travel and adventure, research from one commentator has revealed.
Category: Travel news
March 18 2008
Flying kites in the Red Sea region
Kite-flying will be the order of the day next month in the Red Sea region when El Gouna hosts a kite-flying jamboree.
Category: Beach holidays news
March 18 2008
Festival season in Majorca
Festival fever is sweeping Majorca, it has been reported, with a selection of cultural celebrations taking place on the island in the coming months.
Category: Country news
March 17 2008
Salsa Festival in Bulgaria
Holidaymakers who like to enjoy a dance while on holiday will not want to miss the fourth Fanta Salsa Festival in Bulgaria when it takes place this spring.
Category: Holidays news
March 17 2008
UrbanFestival in Croatia
UrbanFestival is an international and multimedia festival of modern art in public inner city spaces and it is taking place in Croatia this May.
Category: Holidays news
March 14 2008
Brits schedule long-haul mini-breaks
A growing number of Britons intend to take short breaks to far-flung destinations this year, according to new research.
Category: Holidays news
March 14 2008
Holidaymakers should 'check local advice regarding security'
Travellers must take into account advice for the individual locations they are holidaying in when thinking about whether to lock their bags or not, it has been claimed. <br/><br/>
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 13 2008
US draws crowds
An increasing number of holidaymakers have been travelling to the US to discover the delights of places like Florida and Virginia, it has been revealed.
Category: Holidays news
March 13 2008
Bulgaria 'is best for bargain holidays'
Bulgaria is a popular holiday resort for holidaymakers who wish to travel on a budget without compromising on top quality sun, sea and sand, it has been reported.
Category: Country news
March 12 2008
Egypt 'attracts the Brits'
Holidays in Egypt are popular with Britons, one commentator has reported.
Category: Holidays news
March 12 2008
Couples 'catch up with long weekends'
Couples who have children can struggle to spend quality time together when their offspring is young, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
March 11 2008
Brits 'still prefer foreign holidays'
The preference of Britons to take their holidays abroad shows no sign of slowing, the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions has claimed.
Category: Travel news
March 11 2008
Record year tipped for euro spending
Whether heading to Majorca or Crete, one of the most important things for British holidaymakers to do is to change their sterling into the euro currency.
Category: Travel news
March 10 2008
A life in Majorca for retiring boxer
After spending years in the ring, one British boxer has his heart set firmly on the beaches of Majorca.
Category: Miscellaneous News
March 7 2008
Maldives 'retains its honeymoon appeal'
The Maldives remains one of the most popular places to visit on a honeymoon, despite other exotic destinations becoming increasingly accessible, one expert has claimed.
Category: Honeymoon holidays news
March 7 2008
Be on guard when buying abroad, says Apacs
British holidaymakers should make sure they only buy from reputable companies, according to payment association Apacs.
Category: Travel news
March 6 2008
Brits 'have competition' for best sun beds
British holidaymakers may find themselves competing for early morning sun beds on their holidays this summer, it has been reported.
Category: Holidays news
March 6 2008
Holidays in "fertile" Balearics
The Balearic Islands are a great choice for holidaymakers seeking some "glamour", it has been claimed.
Category: Holidays news
March 5 2008
Women "wear the trousers" when booking holidays
In terms of holiday bookings, women are in charge, one commentator has asserted.
Category: Holidays news
March 5 2008
Majorca International Classic Car Rally
This month the Majorca International Classic Car Rally is taking place on the popular Balearic holiday island.
Category: Country news
March 4 2008
Greece 'to do well' in 2008
A top holiday destination for 2008 will be the country of Greece, new research has indicated.
Category: Holidays news
March 4 2008
Travelling Brits 'pine for their partners'
Jet setting British business men and women pine for their loved ones when travelling away from home on business, it has been reported.
Category: Travel news
March 3 2008
Malta tourism 'up in January'
Winter breaks in Malta are becoming more popular, according to new official figures.
Category: Country news
