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Traveling with BA this summer? You can breath a sign of relief as the two year long cabin crew dispute looks to be over. However those travelling with Virgin have more to worry about. Virgin Atlantic pilots have so far refused to back down from the walkout and could ruin tens of thousands of family holidays this summer. Hitting key long-haul routes, including flights to Disneyland in California and Florida, as well as the Caribbean, the Far East and Australia, strikes would be incredibly disruptive for many holiday makers. Strike dates have not be revealed yet, but the first is…
Following scenes of protest, walkouts by certain councillors, and ultimately a lack of quorum, the debate and vote on Venice’s proposed accommodation tax was delayed on Monday evening (June 20). Outside the chambers, people held up banners decrying money being wasted and suggested that not just tourists but also locals will feel more tax burden under the various proposals on the table. The fallout from these events is that the council reconvened on Thursday, June 23 and that any resolution would mean that an accommodation tax is unlikely to come into force before August 23. Prior to the council meeting,…
Cape Town has been short-listed for the World Design Capital 2014. From a team of 56 hopefuls, Cape Town now stands alongside just 2 other world cities – Dublin and Bilbao – in the race to earn the World Design Capital title. Being named a World Design Capital bears a prestigious status. The title is designated biennially by the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design (CSID) to cities that are dedicated to using design for social, cultural, and economic development. The announcement is pivotal for Cape Town’s reputation as a destination that has adopted design for transformation and social…
London based Yoga Holidays announced today that it is the first Yoga School in the UK to offer consumers holidays in Cornwall (England) from £99 per person this summer. Aimed at those feeling the pinch during the economic downturn these cut price trips will last for 3 days and follow the recent trend towards ‘Glamping’ (Sleeping in a tent, tipi or yurt where bedding and other equipment is supplied). Included in the price customers will get healthy continental breakfasts, a private tent with a comfortable mattress and two yoga classes per day. Laura Watson, Founder of Yoga Holidays stated “After doing a…
The ash cloud from the Chilean Volcano Puyehue-Cordón Caulle that has been erupting since June 4 has reached Cape Town airspace, affecting flights in and out of Cape Town International Airport. The ash cloud has circled the globe and has, in the last 2 weeks, disrupted flights in Argentina, Brazil, Uruguay, Australia, and New Zealand. Deon Cloete, General Manager of Cape Town International Airport, said on Saturday evening: “Airports Company South Africa would like to advise all passengers traveling today and in the next few days to contact their airline in order to confirm their flight details, as volcanic ash…
As summer holidays approach, Facebook (which is expected to be valued at $100bn following an initial IPO) is being used by travellers to warn each other about where not to get travel money. A recent campaign started on a Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/fairfx) has resulted in many cost-conscious holidaymakers posting photos of poor exchange rates at various locations. The biggest culprits to-date include bureaux de change at Gatwick and Heathrow airports as well as overseas locations like France. Stephen Heath, CEO at FairFX.com said: “It’s interesting to see this development in the use of social media effectively providing more transparency for consumers in a marketplace which is sometimes confusing.”…
With more Brits than ever choosing to stay at home for their holidays, the West Country continues to enjoy buoyant trade as the UK’s favourite holiday destination; with families, couples and those in search of adventure returning year after year to enjoy the wide range of attractions and events that span the counties of Devon, Dorset, Cornwall and Somerset. With more Brits than ever choosing to stay at home for their holidays, the West Country continues to enjoy buoyant trade as the UK’s favourite holiday destination; with families, couples and those in search of adventure returning year after year to…
Haven Holidays have re-introduced their half price holiday offer up to the end of June – so families can enjoy four night UK breaks at Seton Sands on the Firth of Forth from as little as £99 in June for up to six people! School holiday breaks start at just £199 for three nights arriving on July 1st or £499 for 7 nights. There are loads of activities to keep family members of all ages entertained at Seton Sands Holiday Park, plenty of which is included in the cost. Plus, picking one of Haven’s Scottish parks means you can be on holiday…
7-night Nile cruise holiday from £699 for first traveller and £349.50 for the second A Nile cruise is not just a relaxing sail down the Nile – it offers holidaymakers access to the world’s largest open air museum and some of the most amazing ancient archeological monuments and sites that still stand after 6,000 years. Discover Egypt www.discoveregypt.co.uk is currently offering a special saving on a selection of Nile cruises – a seven night Nile cruise for two with the second person paying half the price. Enjoy a full board seven night cruise on board the five star Viking Princess with…
With showers sweeping the country after the recent hot weather, drivers are being warned to be extra cautious on the roads. Although driving in the rain can be hazardous, Swinton is warning that driving after the first downpour of showers following hot or dry weather is particularly bad as it can bring oil and lubricant to the surface of the road. This slick can interfere with a motorists ability to drive and can markedly increase the risk of skidding or spinning. Swinton, the UK’s leading high street retailer of car insurance, advises that motorists take extra caution on the road directly…