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Huge savings on off-peak holidays have lured many families into take their children out of school, fuelling record truancy rates, according to official figures. The figures have almost doubled in two years, increasing from 20,500 pupils to 40,000 pupils now being removed from school during term-time. This incredibly rise in truancy is being blamed on parents not being able, or willing to pay up to 60 per cent more for holidays during school breaks. Families dealing with the economic turn-down and rise in prices of everything from groceries to fuel, are opting for cheaper off-peak holidays. Although they face a…
Brits are postponing booking their annual holidays because worries over the state of the economy, travel giants Thomas Cook have revealed. The holiday group have therefore cut the amount of holidays on offer this year, a move it can make without loss as it is not a big owner of aircraft or hotels in the UK. A swift u-turn since February when they announced that they would in fact be increasing holidays on offer by three percent, not shrinking by one per cent. The firm said that compared to other European holiday markets, the rate of bookings by Britons has…
TripAdvisor, the world’s largest travel site, today reveals the UK results from the biggest analysis ever conducted of UNESCO World Heritage sites. Blenheim Palace topped the ‘Best Condition’ category, while Old and New Towns of Edinburgh took first place on the ‘Most Recommended’ list. Via its user reviews, TripAdvisor, in partnership with UNESCO, has collected over 34,000* responses from travellers who have visited World Heritage sites. “The UK has 28 World Heritage sites to be proud of,” commented Emma O’Boyle, TripAdvisor spokesperson. “Those in the ‘Best Condition’ and ‘Most Recommended’ categories should be particularly pleased as these recognitions reflect the…
Guys Hit Abu Dhabi’s Ferrari Extravaganza in World’s Largest Indoor Theme Park Girls Go Treasure Hunting at Bustling Bazaars in Colorful Settings One of the best tour companies for India, Indus Travels, shares their views on hot destinations, new experiences as well as overarching trends in India and nearby countries. 1. Adrenaline Rushes in First Ever Ferrari Theme Park – On this ultimate new splurge package to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, travelers get to visit the world’s largest indoor theme park and enjoy an adrenaline rush on the fastest roller coaster on the planet, combined with the best hotels and…
British Airways cabin crew have voted for further strikes that could disrupt the Easter holiday and the royal wedding. The Unite union, which represents many of BA flight attendants have said the strike showed ‘determination’ to continue this long running dispute. No dates have been named, however the union have to strike once within 28 days and will have to provide at least seven day’s notice before a walk out. In the potential firing line for the strike is the Easter break and the May half-term holiday, with the risk of action going will into July. Anyone flying in for…
Jordan’s tourism sector is looking forward to 2011 as another record year that should outperform a “tremendous” 2010. However, expectations are cautious since the fallout of the crises in Tunisia, Egypt, and Libya has left some impact on tourism in the region. The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) has said it was encouraged by indicators for January, which ushered a 7% increase in revenues over the same month of 2010, and a 6.1% increase in the number of visitors to the kingdom. On the other hand, it said that the blessings of being strategically located between east and west have been…
The first Bulgarian company, which will start offering space travel tickets, will discuss its future project with the Chinese government and the Chinese Embassy in Bulgaria. During the event, “China’s Development: Challenges and Opportunities” on Monday, the CEO of CenTransit John Hazlewood had the chance to meet the Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of the People’s Republic of China Mrs. H.E. Fu Ying. They discussed several topics on how the space travel business can be developed in Bulgaria and China. The idea of a potential cooperation between the two countries came during the Space Travel Summit, which was held on…
HotelTravel.com’s Formula 1 event guide goes “down under” for the Melbourne Grand Prix for the first race of what is poised to be a very competitive 2011 season. After organisers cancelled the Bahrain Grand Prix, Melbourne moved up the calendar to what many Formula 1 followers consider its rightful place where the annual F1 race campaign should kick off. The Melbourne Grand Prix used to hold that honor dating back to 1996. HotelTravel.com Chief Information Officer, Olivier Dombey, said that the 2011 Formula 1 season certainly has gotten off to an unusual start. “It is unique to have a high…
Six Flags Magic Mountain Launches New Ride Experience Six Flags Magic Mountain, in partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products and DC Entertainment, today launched their next generation of thrills with the debut of the new ride experience, SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton. Taking the record-breaking 100-mph-in-seven-seconds feature and elevating it to the next level of extreme by reversing the direction of the vehicles and sending riders shooting backwards up 41-stories into the sky, SUPERMAN: Escape from Krypton leaves riders hanging for several seconds of weightlessness before they plummet back to earth … face first! Unlike traditional coasters, this one blasts riders…
Spending the Easter holidays in the Algarve has never been more fun than at the luxurious As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura or Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro. Spending the Easter holidays in the Algarve has never been more fun than at the luxurious As Cascatas Golf Resort & Spa in Vilamoura or Monte Santo Resort in Carvoeiro. These top rated resorts by guests on Tripadvisor – both 92/100 – are celebrating the holiday with special activities for guests including luxurious accommodation at affordable prices, whilst the climate is already pleasantly warm at around 22°C, traditions are strong…