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Turkey is known for different cultures, historical and westernised amenities, as well as the golden sands and Mediterranean and Aegean Seas which is why it’s a popular tourist destination.
In 2008 Turkey had more than 26 million holidaymakers, making the tourism income of $21 billion in a year. With tourism having a growth rate of […]

The Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority of New Zealand has praised Air New Zealand for a remarkable and victorious test flight using Biofuel, a blend of 50:50 second-generation Biofuel and standard jet fuel.
The Boeing 747 aircraft took off from Auckland International Airport shortly before lunchtime (NZ time) on the 2 hour test flight. Various […]

Cheap holiday deals and heavy snowfall has meant Ski Resorts across Europe are getting busier than previously anticipated. Last minute ski and snowboard fans are hitting the piste while accommodation is cut-price and amazing deals can be obtained.
The recession has caused lodgings and hotels to cut prices in order to gain some capital this […]

Holland America Line announced they will be boosting Cruises to Bermuda from 11 at present to 24 in April 2010. Commencing in New York aboard ms Veendam the voyage will visit Hamilton and St. George’s, Bermuda’s retail and cultural focal point.
With approximately two and a half days stay in Hamilton and St. George […]

Regardless of the current economic climate, travel to the USA increased by 8% from January to September 08 compared to 2007.
For 17 months consecutively the market for holiday-makers from overseas to visit the US has improved. Visitation from Canada increased by 12%, Western Europe was up 11%, the UK raised by 14%, […]

The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide series ‘Top 10 Cities for 2009’ includes just one city from the UK. Bristol has beaten the likes of Edinburgh, York and Bath to achieve this global status and be categorised with Cape Town, Vienna and Seattle to name a few.
Anna Paynton from DK Eyewitness Travel Guides […]

The award wining and globally recognized Dubai Duty Free airport retail operator is celebrating its Silver anniversary with record trading figures, exhilarating promotions, and expansion programmes in Dubai International Airport and Dubai World Central.
Since the doors opened 25 years ago the retail operator has never looked back, generating US$20 million in the first year, and […]

Holiday-makers are searching for alternative destinations due to the exchange rate at present and the weak pound. However some travellers are reluctant to book long haul destinations so early in the upcoming year for fear of the recession deepening.
Travel organisations are launching early bookings and offering to reduce rates, free child places and recommend […]

During the economic downturn Britons are flocking to Egypt for their holidays for a mid-haul getaway. The drop in exchange from Sterling to Euro has seen such a fall that places like Egypt are benefiting highly from this slump.
Compared to the previous year 2008 has seen a rise of almost 17% in travellers […]

Knowing what you can and can’t take on-board your flight is sometimes misleading; here are a few tips to help with your journey:
- remove scissors, tweezers etc from any hand luggage
- sun lotion and after sun, shampoo and other such liquids over 100ml should be packed into your suitcase this includes perfume, hand cream, mascara (make-up)
If […]

Many people travel to Edinburgh for New Year festivities including the Hogmanay Street Party and the separate event at Concert Gardens where live music is at the forefront of each of the street parties.
London – party on the Thames and enjoy the stream of fireworks after Big Ben strikes midnight from the London Eye.
If you […]

Overseas residents are failing to visit the UK, statistics show from July 2008 – September 2008 numbers have fallen by 4%. Whilst numbers have also plummeted in UK residents leaving the UK to holiday destinations around the globe by 3% in comparison with the previous 3 months, in the same quarter consumer expenditure decreased […]

Due to the fall in cost of oil by the barrel and a decrease in travelers in the airline industry British Airways made a decision to decrease fuel surcharges to its passengers to try and increase more business. With both business class and economy flights reducing by up to 11% in passengers BA had […]

Offsetting carbon emissions when holidaying is not always something that is considered, however with the government and world media bringing it to the forefront of discussions many people are thinking of ways in which they can reduce their own carbon footprints.
Airliners now give you the option to offset carbon when booking flights on websites […]

Christmas is usually the most difficult time of the year to find a holiday; however with the current economic climate more and more people are opting to spending Christmas at home.
Skiing holidays are notoriously difficult to find over the Christmas week, yet prices are being discounted. With the skiing conditions being fantastic […]

If you’re looking for the perfect weekend getaway, take a look at the cultural hub of one of Switzerland’s finest cities. Basel is situated on the banks of the River Rhine and is divided into 2 cities; Grossbasel - the location for cultural hotspots, traditional cafes and museums, perfect for the romantic city break, […]

According to a recent report by travel advisor easyvoyage.co.uk Iceland is the hottest holiday destination for 2009 due to prices being cut by up to 50%.
The cuts come as a result of the falling economy and an initiative by the Icelandic government to encourage tourism.
Google travel has revealed that searches for holidays in Iceland have […]

According to a recent survey by travel community TripAdvisor, travellers from all over the world prefer to jet off to the Caribbean for the ultimate festive escape.
The top two spots on were taken by tropical destinations with the Caribbean beating Hawaii to first place.
Traditional Christmas travellers however still abound as shown by Paris and New […]

New research by the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has revealed that many British tourists regard holidays as essentials rather than as luxuries.
The research suggests that in many cases that British holiday market is more resilient to the current economic crisis than elsewhere in the world.
Contributing factors to this trend are the regular rate […]

A report by the Lonely Planet has revealed that New York is the ultimate city break for UK holidaymakers planning Christmas shopping trips abroad.
The diversity of the city is said to be one of its main attractions, as it offers excellent shopping as well as a wealth of culture and entertainment to suit all tastes.
A […]