Author: News Team
As part of their drive to further raise the profile of the Seychelles islands and create awareness, the Seychelles Tourism Board’s CEO, Alain St. Ange, and Tourism Copywriter and Consultant Glynn Burridge met with Patrick Ward, Strategy Manager for MTV Networks Africa, the world-famous cable music channel, to work on a number of exciting projects. The Seychelles Tourism Board will be looking at ways in which it can collaborate with MTV on providing international coverage via their network of the Carnaval International de Victoria due to be held in Seychelles between March 2-4, 2012 by hosting an MTV team of…
The classic New York yellow taxicab is being phased out.Making way for the modern and more comfortable Nissan mini van.This new addition to the New York city image is far less cool than the iconic yellow taxi, which have featured in many classic movies over the past century.From Breakfast at Tiffany’s staring Audrey Hepburn to Taxi Driver featuring Robert De Niro, the classic taxi has been an iconic of New York for a century.
There are many places in the world that can be referred to as hot honeymoon destinations, and the Seychelles is definitely courting the top of such a list. More and more, especially since newlyweds Prince William and Catherine jetted to the islands for their honeymoon, Seychelles is in the limelight for honeymoon travel. Such a trend is building up in Korea which is one of the strongest secondary markets for Seychelles. The Koreans view the islands as not only the place to unwind while being surrounded by glistening waters, tropical palms, and beautiful sandy beaches, but it is one which…
The French capital has always been a fashionable destination. While some world cities fall in and out of favor, Paris’s blend of history, art, architecture, and bohemian culture keeps it eternally in style.Accommodation in Paris reflects centuries of changing trends. Beyond the old-fashioned opulence of the Ritz and the George V, there’s a new generation of hotels bringing fun and modernity to a Parisian trip. Historic Haussmann-era buildings sport designer refits complete with high-tech gadgets and sleek new furnishings, at a fraction the price of their elite counterparts. In time for Paris Fashion Week 2011, agoda.com rounds up the chicest…
Travel company Dream Holidays Limited has ceased trading with immediate effect. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) says customers will be able to complete their holidays. The CAA estimates that around 525 people are currently overseas – all of them will be able to complete their holidays and return to the UK due to the CAA’s ATOL protection. Around 1,800 people with forward bookings with the company will be able to claim a full refund for their holidays from the CAA. Advice for Dream Holidays Ltd customers who are currently overseas: The CAA will ensure that all Dream Holidays Ltd customers…
Swiss visitor Sandro Gianella, accompanied by his partner Nathalie Goddi, was completely taken by surprise upon his arrival at the Seychelles International Airport on Saturday July 16, when he was called aside to be greeted as the 100,000th visitor to the islands this year. The couple from Switzerland arrived on the Emirates EK707 flight from Dubai and Mr. Gianella stepped down on the Seychelles soil as that lucky visitor to clock the 100,000th milestone. He was welcomed by the Seychelles Tourism Board Chief Executive, Alain St. Ange, and his deputy CEO, Elsia Grandcourt. As part of his prize, 28-year-old Mr.…
Everybody loves their regular vacations. Sunning themselves in Spain or Skiing in the Alps, everybody has their own type of holiday that they love to retreat to at least once a year. But what happens when people decide to move away on a permanent basis to the places they love? How much of a hassle can it truly be, from fixing your visas to organising your property for International Shipping things can get very messy very quickly if you don’t organise everything suitably. The pros of moving abroad are obvious. If you have the money and the funding for your…
As hundreds of thousands of families prepare to jet off on their summer holidays, British Airways has prepared a list of top tips for travelling with children. Father of two and senior cabin crew member, Justin Cox says: “As a parent I understand that travelling with kids can at first seem like a daunting prospect, but it really needn’t be. After my 12 years as BA cabin crew I have found that flying can be made more comfortable and even fun for kids by following a few simple pointers.” If you plan to take your own car seat for the…
Younger adults consider moving abroad due to rising cost of living, while over 55s cite bad weather, it has been revealed. Almost a third of the UK public (32 per cent) would consider relocating abroad due to the rising cost in living, a survey has found. The study, conducted by Bishop’s Move the UK’s largest privately owned removals company, also found that the when it comes to motives for moving abroad, a significant proportion of younger adults are feeling the pinch of increasing living costs and would leave the country for this reason. However, those 55 or over – the…
Celeb’s do like their exclusive holiday resorts, and with their fame and wealth, you’d expect them to only want the best! Monaco has always been a favourite hotspot of the rich and famous – offering the best in casinos, cruises, nightlife and sunshine – and of course Formula 1 Racing! A tax haven, and a gambling and high living hotspot – celebrities are very often ‘papped’ sunning themselves on gorgeous yachts in the harbour! Islands such as Saint Lucia and Barbados are also very popular Celeb hangouts – many of the tropical islands have beautiful and highly exclusive resorts with…