Author: News Team
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…
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…