Author: News Team
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 can offer us. Arizona River Runners whitewater rafting trips provides opportunities for children and their families to reconnect with nature. The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and…
Due to the high price of oil, British Airways has today had to announce an increase in its fuel surcharge on longhaul travel from Friday, April 8, 2011. There will be no increase in the fuel surcharge on domestic and shorthaul flights. Nick Swift, British Airways’ chief financial officer, said: “It’s with real regret that we are having to increase our longhaul fuel surcharge. As customers will know from the price at the petrol pumps, the cost of fuel has continued to rise significantly over the past three months. For us, fuel now represents over one third of our costs…
Bring the BBQ’s out, tidy up the garden and dig out the suncream, because Britain is getting some of the hottest days of the year so far. And even better the hot weather is set to continue into the weekend, reaching up to 22C (72F). Actually warmer than many places in the Mediterranean, including Malta, Barcelona and Athens. Many Britons are expected to travel to the beach this weekend to take advantage of the glorious sunshine. Usually known for its showers, this year April is seeing way above average temperatures – we usually struggle to get temperatures above 12C (54F).…
Travelers to Japan have been reassured after two major air travel organizations quelled fears over health and transportation worries. The Geneva-based International Air Transport Association has received confirmation from six United Nations agencies monitoring the impact of Japan’s damaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant that there are no threats to human health or any major disruption to air travel to or within the country. The UN statement, released on April 2, also ruled out the need for passengers arriving from Japan to undergo screening for radiation at air or seaports around the world. The joint statement was issued by the World…
Boeing is to advise airlines around the world to inspect older models of the 737 for fatigue cracks. The US government is expected to order emergency inspections and safety regulators in other countries will make similar orders. This comes after a Southwest Airlines plane had to make an emergency landing in Arizona on Friday. A 5ft tear opened in the fuselage 20 minutes after take-off resulting in a sudden loss of pressure. Luckily no-one was hurt and the plane landed at a military base. The Texas based airline discovered the problem in the fuselage during an investigation following the incident.…
Following a complete sell-out of its evening tours during 2010 at Plas Mawr in Conwy, Cadw is bringing Blodwen the maid out of the shadows in 2011. Two tours will take place every Thursday at the haunted house, starting from April 14th 2011. The hour-long tours, which can accommodate up to 22 persons at a time, will take place at 6pm and again at 7.30pm. The tours will increase to twice weekly during the summer months when most people take their family holiday with private tour requests also considered subject to availability. Centuries-old Plas Mawr in Conwy, north Wales has many secrets…
It’s easy to forget when planning a holiday about the extra costs of airport parking and holiday resort transfers, especially if you’re planning the holiday by booking the hotel, flights and transfers separately to save money. Buying a package holiday is not always the cheapest way to travel as the holiday companies will always charge a premium for these services. Voucherbuddy.co.uk have put together a trio of service providers that’ll help you save money and take the leg work out of planning your holiday and leave you more time to relay and look forward to a well earned break. Hotel…
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…