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Summer 2011 will see the joint business between American Airlines, British Airways and Iberia deliver more benefits to customers as schedules are coordinated across the North Atlantic and more destinations are launched. From March 27, American Airlines and British Airways will effectively create a transatlantic shuttle service between the top US-UK routes by aligning the timing on their schedules. The biggest change is on the Heathrow – New York route. Previously, of the 11 daily flights to New York, five left Heathrow at almost exactly the same time, leaving gaps of up to three hours between services. Now flights will…
Fans of The King have an opportunity to enjoy One Night with Elvis at the Bournemouth International Centre (BIC) next month. The event will take place on Friday May 6th and promises to deliver an Elvis Presley tribute show like no other, as award-winning performer Lee ‘Memphis’ King will be in town. King is considered a cut above the average Elvis impersonator, as he was previously named the world’s top tribute artist at the prestigious Collingwood Elvis Festival in Canada. Songwriter and actor PJ Proby, who made demo recordings for Presley in the early 1960s, will also feature as a…
The Green movement is well underway for both companies and consumers but the adventure tourism industry may just be seeing a revolution. Expedition Director Jim Martin of Out For Adventure Wilderness Tours based out of Quathiaski Cove in British Columbia says he has noticed a marked difference in the average consumer decision tree that is as focused on the eco-portion of the adventure they are booking. While adventure travelers surf the net they are looking for solid green ethics to go along with a great adventure. This could well signal a change in the habits of adventure tourism forcing companies…
The connection between nature and children is fast diminishing; resulting in a “nature-deprived” youth. Outdoor activities have been replaced with “technological toys.” Arizona River Runners offers family rafting trips to get back to nature. We always knew that family trips away from the bustle and deadlines of everyday life made us feel good. Now there is evidence about how much getting out in nature truly helps us through increased mental health and psychological development in a variety of areas. Relaxation and stress relief, decreased mental fatigue, increased mental clarity, and increased energy are a few positive results of what nature…
New research by the UK’s online independent travel agent sunshine.co.uk has revealed that a fifth of holidaymakers have swapped their main 2011 holiday from summer to Easter this year. The majority admitted to doing so in order to take advantage of the two consecutive four day weekends, provided by Easter and the Royal Wedding. The results of a new study, have shown that the 2011 travel plans of British holidaymakers have been somewhat affected by the extra bank holiday this Easter; added to the calendar thanks to the impending Royal wedding. sunshine.co.uk conducted the research in order to discover more…
We all enjoy going abroad on holiday- a break in the UK doesn’t quite cut it compared to a week of sun, sea and sand. It would seem that half of you agree, as our latest study here at sunshine.co.uk has found that 52% of Brits don’t view UK breaks as ‘proper holidays’ We polled a sample of 1,563 holiday makers over the age of 18 to find out Britons’ attitudes towards holidaying in the UK, compared to abroad. 95% of you said that a holiday abroad was their favourite break. 74% of the people polled said that they had…
Everyone checks a hotel’s reviews before they go on holiday, but it would appear that many of you are not satisfied with the results. A survey from sunshine.co.uk has discovered that 64% of you think that star ratings on hotels abroad are ‘inaccurate’. We polled a sample of 1,729 British holidaymakers who had been abroad in the past two years, to find out their opinions on overseas hotels and the general performance of their accommodation. 78% of respondents had stayed in a hotel whilst on holiday Whilst the majority of people we spoke to stayed in a hotel during their…
Cyprus is not just a common place on earth. If you opt for North Cyprus holiday package then you will realise that there are some places on the surface of the earth that are full of marvellous or stunning beauty. Northern Cyprus has no equivalent in this world. It is a pure fun place for its visitors or tourists. Often, Cyprus is the first choice of the visitors because it has many lovely sandy beaches. Beaches always attracting or enticing its visitors or tourists. You can not restrict yourself from enjoying there. If you have any plans for beach holidays…
Overlooking one of the most spectacular skylines in the world, this hotel offers a birds eye view of Hong Kong from 1,600ft up in the air. The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong became the tallest hotel in the world, and the fourth tallest building, when it opened this week. And just incase this view doesn’t keep you occupied for your whole trip, there are many other attractions. These come in the form of six restaurants, a sky-high spa with floor-to-ceiling windows and an indoor infinity pool overlooking the iconic harbour. Herve Humler, president of luxury hotel chain said the building was…
The popular ITV comedy series Benidorm, which plays on the outdated stereotypes of those who go to the Spanish resort, has prompted a huge surge in interest in the destination. Hit TV series, Benidorm, sparks renewed interest in the destination Searches for the Spanish resort up 159 per cent Figures released today by travel comparison website travelsupermarket.com show that searches to the destination have increased by a whopping 159 per cent during the programme, which airs at 9pm on Friday nights. This is compared to searches for the destination at the same time on other nights of the week. The…