travel news - January 2008

travel news - January 2008

Carnival time in Cyprus

January 31 2008

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

Bulgaria is 'cheaper than other European countries' for holidays

January 31 2008

As a holiday destination, Bulgaria is a lot less expensive than other European locations, according to one commentator.

Category: Holidays news

US popular for holidays 'without good exchange rates'

January 30 2008

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

Increased tourism growth in 2007

January 30 2008

Expectations were exceeded in terms of tourism growth in 2007, it has been announced.

Category: Travel news

More UK flights to Malta

January 29 2008

There will be more flights available to the popular package holiday destination of Malta this summer, it has been announced.

Category: Holidays news

Cultural tourism 'can be marketed in Gambia'

January 29 2008

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

Top tourism areas in Italy revealed

January 29 2008

The top areas in Italy in terms of attracting tourism have been named by one industry commentator.

Category: Country news

Mexico is "hotspot" for romantic winter break

January 28 2008

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

Tourists to take trips to Turkey in 2008

January 28 2008

British holidaymakers are likely to take a significant number of trips to Turkey this year, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Diving holidays are "increasingly" popular

January 25 2008

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

Long-haul hols 'affect travel insurance'

January 25 2008

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

Portugal is the "perfect holiday resort"

January 24 2008

Portugal has been described as the "perfect holiday resort" by one commentator.

Category: Holidays news

Tourists can make "positive impact" through conservation

January 24 2008

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

Two-thirds of Brits abroad 'go on holiday'

January 24 2008

Some two-thirds of Britons who travelled abroad in 2006 did so for leisure purposes, according to new statistics.

Category: Holidays news

Bulgaria makes top five

January 23 2008

Bulgaria has been named in a top five list of preferred holiday destinations for German holidaymakers.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Caravanning on the continent

January 23 2008

There are a number of misconceptions surrounding the leisure pursuit of caravanning, it has been reported.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Bulgaria "on the agenda"

January 22 2008

Bulgaria is increasingly "on the agenda" as a holiday destination for Britons, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Families want "hassle-free" holidays

January 22 2008

Families travelling overseas are looking to enjoy "hassle-free" holidays, it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Morocco an option for winter sun

January 21 2008

Morocco may be a good choice for an affordable winter holiday destination, the Times has reported.

Category: Holidays news

Lapland cabins provide romantic winter holiday

January 21 2008

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

Master the ocean in the Dominican Republic

January 18 2008

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

A song for Cyprus

January 18 2008

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

Dubai to host tourism expo

January 17 2008

A new tourism exhibition is set to take place in Dubai this month, it has been announced.

Category: Holidays news

New York invests in water feature

January 16 2008

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

Spain: best for beaches, best for art

January 16 2008

Spain's Costa de la Luz is the best location in the country for large beaches, it has been reported.<br/>

Category: Holidays news

Majorca events this summer

January 16 2008

This summer Majorca is the place to holiday for travellers who like their breaks peppered with regional events.

Category: Country news

Dubai is 'top-ten destination'

January 15 2008

Dubai is one of the top-ten destinations for Brits fliying from Heathrow Airport, it has been revealed.

Category: Holidays news

Record year for "vibrant" New York

January 15 2008

The "vibrant" city of New York had a record year in terms of tourist numbers during 2007, it has been revealed.

Category: Country news

Morocco aims to attract 10m tourists

January 14 2008

Holidaymakers looking to travel to Morocco in the coming years may find that their choice of destinations is opened up.

Category: Holidays news

Dubrovnik Carnival in February

January 14 2008

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

Romantics favour traditional breaks

January 11 2008

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

Brits opt for long-haul travel

January 11 2008

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

Turkey is 'cheaper than Cyprus or Greece'

January 11 2008

Holidaymakers considering a Mediterranean sojourn have been advised that Turkey can provide a cheap alternative to other spots on the Mediterranean.

Category: Country news

"Increase" in January bookings to Caribbean

January 10 2008

Record numbers of Britons went online to book holidays to places like the Caribbean this Monday, it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Watch out for monsoon season

January 10 2008

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

China features on "It List"

January 9 2008

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

Costs for holidaymakers 'lower' in Cyprus and Malta

January 9 2008

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

AP: Mexican destinations to be popular in 2008

January 8 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

Try Dubai for winter sun

January 8 2008

Winter sun seekers may be interested in a desert holiday in Dubai to beat the January blues, the Sun has suggested.

Category: Travel news

Tuscany named as one of 'best summer holidays'

January 7 2008

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

Book in December for cheap summer hols

January 7 2008

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

Mexico 'great for families and couples'

January 7 2008

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

Italy tipped in 2008 holiday list

January 4 2008

Rome has been named as one of the top ten travel destinations for 2008, according to recently published survey results.

Category: Holidays news

Gambia offers "luxury" holidays

January 4 2008

Travellers can expect a "luxury" experience when holidaying in the Gambia, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

New flights to Cyprus, Crete and Corfu

January 3 2008

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

Kenya's key tourist areas "unaffected"

January 3 2008

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

Brits resolve to put holidays on new year's lists

January 2 2008

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

Mass holiday booking predicted

January 2 2008

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

New York for New Year?

January 2 2008

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