Author: News Team
Centara Grand Island Resort & Spa Maldives has a special summer offer in which guests staying between April 28 and July 31, 2011 pay for two nights and receive the third night free of charge, with all benefits included. During this period, the rate per room night for a Beach Suite is US$699 net, with service charge included but subject to government bed tax of US$8 per person, per day. The accommodation is on the basis of two adults and up to two children aged 12 years or under sharing their parents’ room. A charge of US$180 per extra adult…
Hamid Bahael, Chairman of the Iranian Cultural Heritage and Tourism Organization (ICHTO) and Vice President of Iran, told eTurboNews (eTN) that all governments should forget political challenges when they talk about tourism relations. This is in line with the concept established long ago by Louis D’Amore of the International Institute for Peace through Tourism. With the blessing of ICHTO, the American Iran Tourism Association, at the request of Mr. Hamid reza Talebi and under the management of Mr. Talebi, is operating in Tehran as the first organisation registered to exclusively further tourism relations between the US and Iran. ETN has…
Family holidays are said to be downsizing this year due to attempts to save money. This year many summer holidays will be cut from 14 nights to ten, and one week breaks cut to just four nights, research has shown. Figures show a 162 per cent rise in the number of 10 night holidays booked this year, and four-nights up 50 per cent. However researchers warn that although spending less time away will cut costs shorter trips will give less value for money. Shorter holidays will obviously be cheaper in the short term, but will increase the average cost per…
France’s capital city was thrown into panic last week when a package was found beneath the Eiffel Tower. An anonymous caller rang the police to warn the landmark was going to be blown up, leading police to evacuated over 4,000 people from the tower itself and its surrounding area. The iconic tower which stands 1,063ft high in the centre of Paris, was blocked off by police officers following the bomb threat. The impressive building has been noted as a target for terrorism by extremists from Al Qaeda and those who oppose Libyan bombings. However the tower was not closed for…
Phuket and its islands are ideal for sailing, diving and snorkelling, golfing and all kinds of sports and entertainment you can wish for. You can take trips to the islands on private boat charters, laze on pristine white sand beaches and get great discounts when you go shopping. However, if you’d like to try something out of the ordinary, here are some ideas for excursions within striking range of Phuket. Snorkeling in the Phi Phi Islands Famous for their numerous appearances in Hollywood films, no trip to Phuket is complete without a visit to the Phi Phi Islands. These two…
Kerala is a state on the tropical Malabar Coast of southwestern India. Kerala Tourism walked away with four of the top honors at the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Awards 2011 for outstanding achievement. Kerala Tourism won three Gold awards making it the largest haul ever by a state government in the history of the PATA awards. The awards were announced in Bangkok in February. Kerala, the only Indian state to figure in the PATA awards this year, also picked up one of the four PATA Grand awards in the environment category for its ‘responsible tourism’ efforts in Kumarakom. Prominent…
The problem has always been balancing what each family member wants; what if there were holidays with enough variety to suit all tastes? Alpine family adventure holidays can provide just such a wide range of activities, with something for every one! The French Alps make the ideal location for many family adventure holidays because they have the best of almost every summer holiday, even sunbathing! Superb scenery, the cleanest of air, bright sunshine, and a warm welcome. With typical flair, the French have realised that they have the ingredients for the perfect summer family adventure holiday cocktail. From Mountain Biking…
In April this year Brits can make the most of the four bank holidays by taking three days off from work in order to have a ten day holiday at their leisure. Good Friday, Easter Monday, the Royal wedding, and May Day all fall within ten days, creating an unprecedented opportunity for a prolonged holiday which has already been spotted by travellers and tour operators alike. Luxury tour operator Kuoni are already offering Big Bank Holiday escape packages lasting for up to seven days, while Thomson Holidays sell low-cost bargain packages for the Easter period. Research carried out by the…
Las Vegas Holidays are bigger and better than ever before, with the highest standards in service and facilities. There are famous hotels at every corner and there is sure to be a name you recognize. There is something for every taste, from the famous to luxury. Take at look at Virgin Holidays range of Las Vegas Holidays, there is sure to be something that will take your fancy and here are some of the best: As soon as you walk in to the Bellagio Hotel Las Vegas you are surrounded by style and luxury with the spectacular glass-domed conservatory through…
Many of us are planning to get away this Easter, especially with an early start to the annual holiday. Saga is warning the 5.8million drivers who take their cars abroad every year to take a few simple precautions to ensure their trip doesn’t turn into an unmitigated disaster! Roger Ramsden, Chief Executive, Saga Services advises, “The first thing you should do after you’ve booked your trip is to make sure that you have adequate protection. Whilst Saga provides unlimited driving abroad cover, not all car insurers do the same. Taking five minutes to check your insurance could mean the difference…