travel news - July 2007

travel news - July 2007

Dominican jazz fest

July 31 2007

The Dominican Republic is perhaps one of the Caribbean's most spectacular islands and is known for its tropical climate, but things may be heating up for different reasons as music lovers descend upon the country in October.

Category: Country news

Mexico celebrates independence

July 31 2007

Brits hoping to escape the dismal weather in the UK and extend their summer holidays by jetting off to the sunnier climes of Mexico in September are surely likely to be delighted to know that the month is jam-packed with exciting entertainment.

Category: Country news

Brits brag about holiday fun

July 30 2007

Brits are spending more money on holiday so they can brag to their friends and family about their experiences, new research has found.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Action-packed Virginia

July 30 2007

Racing fans will be heading to the Richmond International Raceway in Virginia on September 8th, as the track sees competitors in the National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (Nascar) Nextel tour battle it out to be crowned winner of the event and po

Category: Country news

Johannesburg jazz

July 30 2007

Jazz-lovers should head off to the South African city of Johannesburg at the end of August to sample the musical delights of the Standard Bank Joy of Jazz festival.

Category: Country news

ABTA: Book early for Christmas

July 27 2007

For those wanting to escape the UK this winter and head off to a foreign destination, the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta) has advised holidaymakers to book early.

Category: Travel news

Schedule a date for Morocco

July 27 2007

Delicious dates are the focus of an annual food festival in Morocco this October.

Category: Country news

Britons 'look to escape winter cold'

July 26 2007

During the Christmas period, Britons are eager to escape the UK winter and jet off to sunnier climes, one expert has suggested.

Category: Beach holidays news

Holidaymakers advised to take out travel insurance

July 26 2007

Brits are being urged to make sure they have taken out travel insurance to cover their summer holidays this year.

Category: Travel news

Hong Kong food exposition

July 26 2007

In China, August sees food lovers frequenting a culinary exhibition in Hong Kong.

Category: Country news

Holidaymakers 'should head west'

July 25 2007

British holidaymakers have been advised by Thomas Cook that now is the best time to visit America and the Caribbean.

Category: Travel news

Holiday websites 'are cheaper'

July 25 2007

Holiday websites are convenient for consumers and have the "best technology in the business", an industry expert has claimed.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Turkey tees-off for tourism

July 25 2007

Turkey is to focus on attracting golfing tourists to the region after last year saw a decline in the number of sportsmen visiting the region to hone their skills.

Category: Country news

Holidays influenced by celebs

July 24 2007

Brit holidaymakers obsessed with celebrity culture are choosing their holiday destinations based on locations chosen by the stars, according to lastminute.com.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Egyptian folklore

July 24 2007

Arabic folklore and traditions will be rife this August in Egypt, as visitors get a taste for the exotic.

Category: Country news

Malta Air show

July 23 2007

Aircraft performing head-spinning stunts and death-defying displays will be visible over Maltese skies this September, promising an entertaining day for all the family.

Category: Country news

Diving in Tunisia

July 23 2007

Water babies visiting the African nation of Tunisia will no doubt be looking to experience the clear blue seas along the coast of the country and will be delighted to learn the Coralis Diving Festival will take place in September.

Category: Country news

Brits pack work into suitcases

July 20 2007

Millions of Brits are taking their work away with them on holiday, a study has found.

Category: Holidays news

Brit exodus

July 20 2007

For those lucky enough to be embarking on their holidays this weekend, they will be part of a mass exodus of Brits who are looking for warmer climes, according to the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).

Category: Holidays news

Spanish fiesta

July 20 2007

Malaga will host its biggest annual party next month for partygoers and locals looking for a fun fiesta, Whatsonwhen notes.

Category: Country news

Kenyan ballet extravaganza

July 19 2007

If visitors to Kenya fancy a refined form of entertainment after a day of safari and breath-taking scenery, then the Royal Ballet will pander to their needs by providing two spectacular performances in August.

Category: Country news

Latin fever in Florida

July 19 2007

Hollywood Beach in Florida will be the place to practice your sultry salsa steps and rumba rhythms on August 16th as the 14th annual Latin festival turns up the heat.

Category: Country news

Brits 'need' holidays

July 18 2007

It has been suggested by experts that holidays are necessary for relaxation and playtime.

Category: Holidays news

Brits head further away from home

July 18 2007

British holidaymakers are heading further away from home to experience exotic and far-flung destinations around the world, lastminute.com has found.

Category: Holidays news

Holidaymakers can avoid 'flightmares'

July 18 2007

Brits seeking sunnier climes this summer are advised by an expert from Moneyfacts to check they have the right travel insurance policy to avoid so-called "flightmares".

Category: Travel news

Med is top for holiday homes

July 17 2007

The Mediterranean is the top destinations for Brits buying holiday homes, according to Holidaylettings.co.uk.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Runners flock to Lisbon

July 17 2007

Lisbon, the capital of Portugal, will host its biannual half-marathon on September 16th.

Category: Country news

Turkey rocks

July 16 2007

Turkey hosts its annual Rock 'n Coke Music Festival from August 31st until September 2nd with headliners the Smashing Pumpkins.

Category: Country news

Festival season in Cyprus

July 16 2007

Cyprus is a hive of activity in August with a month of village festivals taking place in the country.

Category: Country news

Expert: Brits seek summer sun

July 13 2007

Britons are rushing to escape the miserable UK weather and head to sunnier climes, one expert has claimed.

Category: Holidays news

Holidays abroad are 'cheaper'

July 13 2007

Holidays in the UK are too expensive, a survey by the insurance company More Than has found.

Category: Holidays news

Couples hoax honeymoons for upgrades

July 13 2007

Holidaymakers looking for a luxury getaway for less, are prepared to hoax a honeymoon in the hope of gaining free upgrades, according to research conducted by travelsupermarket.com.

Category: Honeymoon holidays news

Art savvy South Africa

July 13 2007

Any discernible fashion-follower should enjoy time away in South Africa this summer, as the country offers the best of Africa's fashion and arts.

Category: Country news

Ice open for beautiful Beijing

July 12 2007

Winter promises to be a beautiful occasion for visitors to Longqing Gorge in China, where a collection of some of the world's most skilled ice sculptors set to work turning frozen water into frosted works of art.

Category: Holidays news

Beer and wine flow in Malta

July 11 2007

Malta will host two annual drinking festivals this summer.

Category: Country news

Blood Brothers will close Venice festival

July 10 2007

Tourists visiting northern Italy in early September will be in receipt of a visual spectacle as the 64th annual Venice Film Festival will close with a showing of Alexi Tan's first feature film, Blood Brothers.

Category: Holidays news

Exotic locations provide honeymoon heaven

July 10 2007


Research performed by Confetti, the wedding specialist, has found that honeymoons are no longer the most expensive part of a wedding, even though romantic destinations are becoming more exotic.

Category: Honeymoon holidays news

Florida to host The Police

July 9 2007

The Police are to play two gigs in Florida this week as part of the North American leg of their 2007 world tour.

Category: Holidays news

CowParade visits Istanbul

July 9 2007

A parade of cows will join holidaymakers visiting Istanbul in August, as the world's biggest public art event hits Turkey for the first time.

Category: Holidays news

Golfers will enjoy Moorish Algarve

July 9 2007

Keen golfers holidaying in Portugal this July will be in for a treat as the Ladies Open de Portugal began yesterday.

Category: Country news

Donkey racing in Croatia

July 6 2007

Category: Holidays news

All the drama of Ancient Greece

July 6 2007

Category: Holidays news

Get festive in Majorca

July 5 2007

Category: Beach holidays news

See medieval Rhodes at night

July 5 2007

Category: Miscellaneous News

Rock out in Istanbul

July 4 2007

Category: Holidays news

Beautiful music in Tunisia

July 4 2007

El Jem Coliseum in Thysdrus is again the venue for the renowned international symphonic festival in July and August this year.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Feathery family fun in Florida

July 3 2007

Florida is well-known as a popular family holiday destination, with it being the home of some of Disney's best-loved characters.

Category: Holidays news

Dubrovnik gears up for cultural celebration

July 3 2007

Croatia's biggest cultural event is set to kick off for the 58th time on July 10th.

Category: Country news

Greek sun served on the rocks

July 2 2007

With large parts of the UK subject to unseasonably cold and rainy weather this summer, the time might be perfect to arrange a last minute holiday to somewhere sunnier.

Category: Holidays news

A touch of Tuscan sun

July 2 2007

Visitors to Tuscany in August will be able to enjoy a slice of Italian lifestyle during the yearly Tuscan Sun Festival.

Category: Country news