Author: News Team
The Seychelles islands are set to host its annual Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon for the year 2012, which will take place on February 26. The Seychelles Eco-Friendly Marathon has been taking place in Seychelles since 2008. It was initiated by Mr. Dong Chang Jeong, the Seychelles Honorary Consul General for South Korea, who is also head of the Seychelles Tourist Office in Korea. The event was conceived to contribute to Seychellois’ health and to unify Seychellois and visitors. The marathon indeed helps to bring Seychelles to the attention of more travelers and contributes to lifting the Seychelles brand around the world.…
Kim´Arrin Travel, a Guatemalan “small tourism business” founded 40 years ago this coming June, invites you to visit their country and learn firsthand how their ancestors viewed the cosmos and why the year 2012 has become so important worldwide. Allow Guatemala to first share with you its vision, especially appropriate within the context of the year 2012. This “vision” was never better expressed than when written by the late collaborator, “Rafa” Ralda. Today, as a tribute to his memory, it is transcribed as follows: “Our vision is one of bringing together God´s greatest creation – mankind! Ours is a mission…
China’s four leading airlines are refusing to pay a carbon dioxide tax under the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS). Becoming the latest in a list of international carriers who are refusing to pay the tax. In a bid to combat carbon emissions the ETS charges were introduced on Sunday, this means all airlines using EU airports are expected to comply with the cap-and-trade scheme. Deputy secretary-general of the China Air Transport Association (CATA), Cai Haibo said: “China will not cooperate with the European Union on the ETS, so Chinese airlines will not impose surcharges on customers relating…
Like millions of others, Celina Traesil lost everything in the earthquake that devastated Haiti two years ago. And now she’s about to move into her new home. Celina vividly remembers the day that the earthquake struck her village in the Petit Boucan district, high up in the hills to the west of Port-au-Prince. “I was fetching water to make tea when the earth shook,” she says. “I tried to crawl away, but I couldn’t. Then my son found me and carried me to a safe place. I saw people running around, crying.” Since January 2010, Celina has been living in…
Recent research conducted into alcohol prices across Europe reveals that tourists jetting off to traditional package holiday resorts are paying double for drinks, compared to those who spend their vacation in the UK. Lake District holiday cottage provider Absolute Escapes Lettings commissioned the study, which highlighted the effect that rising prices have had on British travellers to the Eurozone. Average alcohol prices in the UK were significantly lower than in popular sun spots such as Spain and Greece, even when promotions like happy hours were taken into account. Shirley Thompson, Managing Director of Absolute Escapes Lettings Ltd spoke about the…
Open from 19th May 2012 – Levante Beach, Rhodes – a brand new five-star hotel built to Mark Warner’s very own specification. This new-build property is the second 5 Star resort that Mark Warner has added to its portfolio of first class properties around Europe. This luxurious resort, perfect for family holidays, will feature all of the fantastic Mark Warner facilities, watersports, tennis and childcare which make the Mark Warner holiday experience so popular. Situated just 30 minutes from the airport and Rhodes town in the resort of Afandou Beach, the hotel is set right on the beach and has…
One of this years biggest events – the Olympic Games is set to be a national celebration of sporting excellence, however it seems that the games is set to cause delays at Heathrow airport frustrating UK travellers. UK Border Agency policy documents, warn of long queues at Heathrow Airport due to the high number of visitors expected to enter the country ahead of and during the tournament in July and August. This volume of visitors may lead to non-Olympic passengers being held up, as priority treatment will be given to travellers connected to the game. The documents warn that…
Severe weather warnings issued across UK. Warnings have been given to many parts of Britain and Ireland by the Met Office. Gail force winds hit the UK over night and in Scotland warnings for snow and winds of up to 100mph. Wales has also been hit by winds and torrential rain, with a number of roads blocked by blown down trees. Travel in Northern Ireland has seen disruption with warnings of storm-force winds of up to 90mph. The conditions lead to a number of East Coast main line trains between London and Scotland had to begin and end in Newcastle upon…
Do away with miserable midwinter weather this year and cheer yourself up with a New Year Resolutions list focussed on the world of travel. Instead of denying yourself things this year, indulge yourself with a little luxury wishful thinking No one likes a regime of self-imposed restraint and the sound of rain beating against the window pane so the The Independent on Sunday newspaper has come up with 12 steps to a happier 2012. 1. Shake off the Christmas lethargy At this frosty time of year, the opportunities to rediscover the fitter, happier you – the one that reputedly existed…
Following the recent purchase of struggling firm BMI, Virgin Atlantic have branded British Airways owner IAG anticompetitive, after gaining an overall majority of runway slots at Heathrow Airport. The airline has claimed that IAG – which formed earlier this year when BA and Iberia merged – could use its newly found domination to push prices up for British travellers resulting from a lack of consumer choice. IAG confirmed plans to buy BMI for £172.5million, once completed the firm will own 53% of the slots at Heathrow Airport. The company, which already own 46 per cent of the slots at Heathrow,…