travel news - March 2008

travel news - March 2008

Lanzarote is top destination for travel consortium

March 31 2008

Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, has been chosen as the conference destination for a travel consortium, according to one commentator.

Category: Travel news

April showers festivals in Mexico

March 31 2008

Next month, a shower of festivals will fall in Mexico, as the country celebrates its heritage and culture.

Category: Country news

Festival for parents and children in Dubai

March 28 2008

A festival aimed at encouraging adults to shop and children to have fun is taking place in Dubai again this summer.

Category: Holidays news

Bun Festival in China

March 28 2008

For an experience of true Chinese culture then head to Cheung Chau, Hong Kong's largest fishing island, this May.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Holidaymakers 'should read up'

March 27 2008

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

Overseas festivals 'cheaper than UK'

March 27 2008

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

Mums 'feel anxious organising hols'

March 27 2008

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

Travellers pet peeves revealed

March 27 2008

A new survey has revealed the things that most irk UK travellers.

Category: Travel news

Italy and US top for city breaks

March 26 2008

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

Tourists travel to Turkey for nip and tuck treatments

March 26 2008

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

Women 'are happy to travel alone'

March 26 2008

A rising proportion of women are happy to travel overseas without fellow travelling companions, it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Travel agents trump airlines in website stakes

March 26 2008

The websites of travel agents are easier to use than those of airline[s], it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Split holidays 'mean more breaks'

March 25 2008

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

Summer celebrations in Maldives

March 25 2008

The island nation of the Maldives is set to celebrate its independence from British rule once more this summer.

Category: Beach holidays news

Brits 'spend on novelty items'

March 25 2008

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

Xochimilco Festival in Mexico

March 25 2008

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

Brits 'head for the sun' this Easter

March 20 2008

UK residents are packing their bags and heading for the sun in their droves this Easter, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Stags and hens 'head abroad this Easter'

March 20 2008

Easter weekend is a popular time of the year for stag and hen holidays abroad, one commentator has noted,

Category: Beach holidays news

Sporty Brits 'should think' about equipment

March 20 2008

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

Brits 'neglect travel insurance'

March 19 2008

UK holidaymakers are still neglecting to take out travel insurance, one commentator has reported prior to the Easter bank holiday break.

Category: Holidays news

New honeymoon trends revealed

March 19 2008

A total 25 per cent of British couples booking their honeymoons do so online, according to new research.<br/>

Category: Honeymoon holidays news

Pensioners 'want to travel the world'

March 19 2008

Older Britons aspire to world travel and adventure, research from one commentator has revealed.

Category: Travel news

Flying kites in the Red Sea region

March 18 2008

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

Festival season in Majorca

March 18 2008

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

Salsa Festival in Bulgaria

March 17 2008

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

UrbanFestival in Croatia

March 17 2008

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

Brits schedule long-haul mini-breaks

March 14 2008

A growing number of Britons intend to take short breaks to far-flung destinations this year, according to new research.

Category: Holidays news

Holidaymakers should 'check local advice regarding security'

March 14 2008

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

US draws crowds

March 13 2008

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

Bulgaria 'is best for bargain holidays'

March 13 2008

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

Egypt 'attracts the Brits'

March 12 2008

Holidays in Egypt are popular with Britons, one commentator has reported.

Category: Holidays news

Couples 'catch up with long weekends'

March 12 2008

Couples who have children can struggle to spend quality time together when their offspring is young, it has been reported.

Category: Travel news

Brits 'still prefer foreign holidays'

March 11 2008

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

Record year tipped for euro spending

March 11 2008

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

A life in Majorca for retiring boxer

March 10 2008

After spending years in the ring, one British boxer has his heart set firmly on the beaches of Majorca.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Maldives 'retains its honeymoon appeal'

March 7 2008

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

Be on guard when buying abroad, says Apacs

March 7 2008

British holidaymakers should make sure they only buy from reputable companies, according to payment association Apacs.

Category: Travel news

Brits 'have competition' for best sun beds

March 6 2008

British holidaymakers may find themselves competing for early morning sun beds on their holidays this summer, it has been reported.

Category: Holidays news

Holidays in "fertile" Balearics

March 6 2008

The Balearic Islands are a great choice for holidaymakers seeking some "glamour", it has been claimed.

Category: Holidays news

Women "wear the trousers" when booking holidays

March 5 2008

In terms of holiday bookings, women are in charge, one commentator has asserted.

Category: Holidays news

Majorca International Classic Car Rally

March 5 2008

This month the Majorca International Classic Car Rally is taking place on the popular Balearic holiday island.

Category: Country news

Greece 'to do well' in 2008

March 4 2008

A top holiday destination for 2008 will be the country of Greece, new research has indicated.

Category: Holidays news

Travelling Brits 'pine for their partners'

March 4 2008

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

Malta tourism 'up in January'

March 3 2008

Winter breaks in Malta are becoming more popular, according to new official figures.

Category: Country news