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Prime Minister David Cameron said that Qadhafi must stop fighting, without conditions and clearly show that he has given up any claim to control Libya. Speaking after chairing a meeting of the National Security Council on Libya the Prime Minister said: “I have just come from chairing a meeting of the National Security Council on the situation in Libya. The latest information is that the vast majority of Tripoli is now controlled by free Libyan fighters, although fighting continues – and some of it is extremely fierce. We have no confirmation of Qadhafi’s whereabouts, but at least two of Qadhafi’s…
STYLISH pop-up hotels and designer sheds are replacing slumming it in tents at festivals, as not showing for days and sleeping in a tent become a thing of the past for a lucky few. While tens of thousands of campers roughed it under canvas at the V Festival over the weekend, a select few were today waking up in these glamourous ‘podules’. However, with a price tag of £2,600, they will be out of many festival-goers budgets. However they do boast air conditioning, power shower, plumbed in toilet suite, fridge and double bed complete with linen and towels. The designer…
A new study by an independent cruise comparison website, CruiseCompare.co.uk, has revealed that more than half, 52%, of cruisers don’t purchase travel insurance for their holiday, however, in contrast, only 13% of holidaymakers who choose ‘beach holidays’ admitted to not purchasing travel insurance for their trip. The research, conducted by http://www.CruiseCompare.co.uk, was part of a study into the attitudes holidaymakers have towards purchasing travel insurance and certain aspects of the bookings process. 1,281 holidaymakers were subsequently polled. Initially, the respondents were asked by CruiseCompare.co.uk, ‘Do you purchase travel insurance when taking a holiday?’ Of the respondents that usually…
Whilst 18-30 style holidays might not be for everyone, a new poll by the UK’s fastest growing online independent travel agent has found that a third of Britons over the age of 30 regret not having gone on one when they were younger. www.sunshine.co.uk carried out the study as part of ongoing research into the attitudes of Britons towards certain types of holidays and experiences abroad. 1,083 people in the UK were subsequently polled, each over the age of 30. Respondents were asked to share their past experiences of holidays. Initially, respondents to the study were asked the…
Whilst some overseas destinations are struggling with falling tourist numbers others ‘such as Lanzarote in the Canary Islands’ are performing well ahead of expectations. With foreign arrivals soaring by just over 20% during the first half of this year, according to the latest statistics just released by AENA, the Spanish airport authority. Lanzarote has long been a popular holiday hot spot for British tourists; the island welcomed nearly 800 visitors from the UK last year. And despite the recession, diminished disposable incomes and the relative weakness of sterling against the euro the number of British tourist arrivals has increased…
You may have only just returned from your summer holiday this year, but now is the best time to book up next year’s luxury getaway whilst there are early booking travel offers to snap up. Sovereign Luxury Holidays has a selection of early bird offers, for departures in May 2012, which will only be available for a limited time. Active Family Holiday in the Sun Save £1,059 off a luxury family holiday in Menorca. Seven nights at the five-star, Insotel Club Punta Prima, with complimentary all inclusive board, return flights and transfers is reduced to £1,315 per family of three…
It all began as a legend. Back in time, in a land where the mountains meet the sea, a beautiful, young fairy, Au Co, falls in love with Long Quan, the Dragon Lord of the Sea. Their children, better known as the Hung Kings, became the early leaders of ancient Vietnam. In March 2012, Halong Bay’s premier cruise provider, Bhaya Cruises, will be launching two unique, new vessels dedicated to the “Mother of Vietnamese Civilization,” which will soon become legends themselves. The Au Co is the first and only luxury operator to offer a 3-day, 2-night cruise in the Gulf…
Emergency response specialist Skyguard has today launched the first-ever personal emergency service for British business travellers. Skyguard International gives business executives abroad the power to summon help at the press of a button if they find themselves in trouble overseas. Initially the service is live across 34 European countries, the Russian Federation and South Africa. The launch comes hot on the heels of the British Foreign & Commonwealth Office’s British Behaviour Abroad report, which revealed 19,228 Brits have needed assistance overseas during the past 12 months, with Spain producing the most incidents. Travellers can activate the emergency Skyguard International service…
The 4-star Drayton Manor Hotel officially opened its doors to guests on Monday 15th August. Drayton Manor Theme Park’s Managing Director, Colin Bryan, Hotel Manager, Martin Wright and popular Thomas & Friends™ character, The Fat Controller, were at the launch to cut the ceremonial ribbon and welcome the hotel’s first guests personally. The hotel boasts 150-bedrooms, all of which have wi-fi access, air-conditioning, an en-suite bathroom and LCD TVs as standard. Each room has a stylish, contemporary interior, complete with a unique framed photograph of one of the theme park’s rides. Guests can choose from a range of…
British Airways has launched its biggest pilot recruitment drive in more than 10 years. The airline plans to take on more than 800 new pilots by 2016, using three combined recruitment programmes: A new programme to help people to train to become airline pilots for the first time, called the ‘Future Pilot Programme’. Recruitment of qualified pilots from other airlines A joint initiative with the UK Armed Forces to provide military pilots with a planned career path into commercial aviation. The British Airways Future Pilot Programme will help about 400 applicants to gain a place…