travel news - February 2008

travel news - February 2008

Honeymoon costs top £1.6k, survey shows

February 29 2008

The average pair of newlyweds in the UK spends £1,614 on their honeymoon, a new survey has found.

Category: Honeymoon holidays news

Pregnant travellers must be assessed case by case, says expert

February 29 2008

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

Dubai set to see theme parks built on palm tree island

February 29 2008

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

Brits opt for shorter breaks

February 28 2008

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

Montenegro to develop high-end tourism resort

February 28 2008

The Balkan country of Montenegro is looking for support to develop a high-end tourism resort, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Fish 'fascinate' families on holidays in the Maldives

February 28 2008

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

Bradford swimmers train in Majorca

February 27 2008

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

Korn confirmed for Dubai rock fest

February 27 2008

Metal band Korn have confirmed they are to play at the Dubai Desert Rock Festival this spring.

Category: Holidays news

Portugal 'popular with older Brits'

February 27 2008

Portugal is a popular destination for older Britons of retirement age, it has been revealed.

Category: Country news

Get cooking on holiday

February 26 2008

Morocco, Italy and Spain are all currently offering the chance to combine a well-earned break with culinary tuition.

Category: Holidays news

Telegraph: Travel to Turkey in 2008

February 25 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

Travellers "trust" agents

February 25 2008

British holidaymakers "trust" their travel agents on the whole, a new survey has revealed.

Category: Travel news

Tunisia listed as favourite holiday spot for Brits

February 22 2008

One of the preferred holiday destinations among Britons is Tunisia, according to new research.

Category: Holidays news

Ironman Triathlon in Lanzarote

February 22 2008

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

Greece to host gourmet food fest

February 22 2008

Following a successful event last year, the Sani Gourmet Food Festival 2008 is set to take place in May.

Category: Country news

Tenerife to host Disney on Ice

February 21 2008

The popular Canary Island of Tenerife has been chosen to host the much-loved ice dancing spectacle Disney on Ice.

Category: Holidays news

Kenya tourism looks ahead

February 21 2008

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

Majorca "has experienced huge popularity"

February 20 2008

In recent years, the Spanish holiday island of Majorca "has experienced huge popularity" it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Britons driving to Italy 'should check car insurance'

February 20 2008

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

Parents advised to take "bargaining tool" on holidays

February 20 2008

Parents of irascible children have been advised to take a "bargaining tool" with them when they travel on holiday.

Category: Travel news

Croatia "great" for seaside holidays

February 19 2008

Croatia is a "great" holiday destination for those who wish to spend time relaxing on the seaside, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Stones in his Pockets

February 19 2008

Next month Marie Jones' Stones in his Pockets is coming to Dubai to entertain holidaymakers and locals alike.

Category: Holidays news

Veteran stars to wow tourists in Las Vegas

February 18 2008

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

Long-haul destinations 'offer guaranteed sunshine in spring'

February 15 2008

Holidaymakers looking to travel abroad over Easter have been advised that long-haul destinations can offer them guaranteed sunshine.

Category: Holidays news

"Record year" for travel

February 15 2008

Travel bookings reached a record level in 2007 according to newly released statistics from one industry commentator.

Category: Travel news

"Book in advance" for family breaks in school hols

February 14 2008

Britons have been advised to book in plenty of time if they want to take overseas trips during the school holidays.

Category: Holidays news

Paris and Rome 'popular city breaks'

February 14 2008

Rome and Paris are popular city breaks among those wanting to get away over Easter, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Tourists interested in Turkey

February 14 2008

British holidaymakers are becoming increasingly interested in property in areas like Turkey and Bulgaria.

Category: Country news

European city breaks 'more popular than New York'

February 13 2008

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

Brits should 'check their insurance' when driving in Portugal

February 13 2008

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

Couples favour Paris

February 12 2008

A new survey has revealed that Paris is still the global capital when it comes to love for Britons.<br/>

Category: Holidays news

Brits "hope" for surprise breaks

February 12 2008

British romantics are hoping that their other halves will whisk them away for a romantic break this February.

Category: Holidays news

Hand luggage restrictions relaxed

February 12 2008

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

Holidaymakers advised: Give Greece a chance

February 11 2008

According to one commentator, 2008 is the year that holidaymakers should give Greece a chance.

Category: Holidays news

Cultural city breaks 'popular' for families

February 8 2008

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

Italy 'lends itself to family holidays'

February 8 2008

Destinations in Italy are popular for family holidays, one commentator has reported.

Category: Holidays news

Spain and Canada 'popular among Brits'

February 8 2008

Holidays in Spain and Canada are so popular among Britons that some people are choosing to relocate there permanently.

Category: Holidays news

Grand Canyon is Wonder of Nature contender

February 7 2008

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

Grand Canyon is Wonder of Nature contender

February 7 2008

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

Holidaymakers 'can help reduce carbon footprint'

February 6 2008

Britons travelling on holiday can help to reduce their carbon footprint by even the smallest of actions, it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Brits abroad 'stash cash' on their person

February 6 2008

Britons enjoying overseas holidays are keeping their valuables on themselves rather than in a safe, it has been reported.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Croatia is "very popular all over"

February 5 2008

The country of Croatia is a "very, very popular" tourist destination among Britons, one commentator has stated.

Category: Holidays news

Romantics look to 'whisk lovers away'

February 5 2008

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

"No need" for specialist operators

February 5 2008

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

Tuscany attracts top-end tourists

February 4 2008

Tuscany in Italy is drawing in tourists for a variety of reasons, one property company has reported.

Category: Country news

Carnival sweeps through Algarve

February 4 2008

Parties, fancy dress and much parading was the order of the day in Portugal's Algarve region at the weekend.

Category: Country news

South Africa safaris 'popular among honeymooners'

February 1 2008

A safari in South Africa could be just the ticket for honeymooning couples in 2008, it has been suggested.

Category: Beach holidays news

January is 'popular month' for booking honeymoons

February 1 2008

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