Archive for March, 2010
Top World Cup holiday destinations announced by Holidays-Direct
Mar 31st
The top destinations being booked whilst the World Cup takes place is announced by online travel agency, www.holidays-direct.co.uk. Worldwide holiday destinations prove popular during the World Cup it is revealed.
Football lovers wanting to keep their eye on the World Cup and holidaying at the same time will have many destination options to choose from the majority of resorts especially those who have teams in the World Cup, will show many games in holiday destinations such as:
Italy – Milan
Spain Barcelona
Florida – Orlando
Greece – Crete
Portugal – Faro
The FIFA World Cup is supported by many people across the world and for dedicated sports fans watching the game whilst on holiday will be essential.
For other holidaymakers, the following holiday resorts are being snapped up in a bid to avoid the World Cup:
Turkey – Izmir
Tunisia – Sousse
Goa
Bulgaria Golden Sands
Thailand
Non World Cup fans book holiday resorts where countries didn‚t qualify for the World Cup and football fans tend to book countries related to the FIFA World Cup according to the latest booking figures.
Holidays-Direct.co.uk offer cheap worldwide holidays as well as all inclusive holidays to destinations in Europe and the Caribbean. http://www.holidays-direct.co.uk tailor holidays to suit the needs of every holidaymaker.
Value for money Euro destinations
Mar 24th
Popular European holiday destinations such as Spain, Italy and France will offer great value for money this summer according to the travel industry body, ABTA.
According to ABTA spokesperson Frances Tuke, affordability will be good throughout Euro destinations as competition is hotting up between non-Euro and Euro destinations.
Egypt and Turkey, popular non-euro destinations, offer great value for money and with the summer holiday season not yet begun, the Costa Del Sol and the Italian Riviera are reducing prices to compete.
Ms Tuke also said about avoiding the school holiday rush by gong to long-haul destinations such as Florida and the Caribbean, alternatives to European holiday resorts.
Berlin hosts the latest easyHotel
Mar 23rd
Low cost entrepreneur Stelios Haji-Ioannou has brought his affordable hotel chain to Berlin by opening a stylish budget hotel; fully equipped with air conditioning, TV and internet access on request.
The easyHotel chain now has hotels in top city break destinations including, London, Zurich, Basel, Budapest, Larnaka, Sofia and Luton, with the next one being planned for Dubai.
The 125 room budget hotel in Berlin is situated in the Hackescher Markt area of Germany‚s capital, with easy access to tram and subway stops to enable city break travellers to find their way around the city‚s attractions.
Calum Russell, Commercial Director of easyHotel.com said: “We are very excited about the opening of our Berlin Hotel especially as we have seen unprecedented levels of demand since we opened reservations.
“The development of the city, including the new airport, will provide us with an opportunity which allows us to take advantage of the increasing number of travellers wanting to benefit from our great value for money approach to hotel accommodation.
Research is essential when choosing an affordable cruise advises Cruises-Direct.co.uk
Mar 19th
Online travel agency, www.cruises-direct.co.uk has revealed an increase in bookings for package Cruise holidays over the previous year with bookings showing a rise for the 2010 cruise season.
Holidaymakers always look for the best cruise bargains, which is why Cruises-Direct have put together a selection of the best tips for choosing an affordable cruise aimed at holidaymakers new to ‚cruise holidays‚.
Choosing an affordable cruise:
- Book at least 6 months in advance or 3 weeks before departure date to get the greatest discount on cruise holidays, room upgrades and more.
- Receive regular updates and newsletters from http://www.cruises-direct.co.uk/ by joining the mailing list to receive the best offers and discounts.
- Look out for deals on family cruise holidays where children may go free.
- Luxury cruise liners offer free upgrades and ‚free spending money‚ throughout the cruise season.
- Research cruise lines to see which best suits the needs of the family or destinations holidaymakers plan on going to.
Jon Pearce of www.cruises-direct.co.uk/ said, “Family cruise holidays are great for children and adults alike as the facilities on board cruise liners now do suit everyone. We aim to give our customers the best possible discounts on our cruise holidays so holidaymakers can maximise their budgets on excursions and on board entertainment.
Cruises-Direct.co.uk offer cruise holidays to a wide range of destinations with a great choice of cruise liners for holidaymakers to choose from. http://www.cruises-direct.co.uk offer last minute deals and full financial security when booking cruise holidays.
Brits warned not to “drink and ski “
Mar 4th
UK skiers are being warned of the dangers of drinking when skiing, as the effects worsen at higher altitudes.
The Foreign Office is launching a campaign aimed at holidaymakers in a bid to reduce the number of people killed or injured in alcohol related skiing and aprĬs ski accidents.
Posters have been erected in French ski resorts with the slogan, ‚Don‚t Catch Your Death‚ to highlight the risks.
The British Ambassador to France, Peter Westmacott said, “We are telling our compatriots to be careful – when you consume too much alcohol at altitude and it’s cold, the danger is greater.”
Remember: know the risks, be prepared and dress accordingly for the weather.
IHG open Disney hotel
Mar 4th
Intercontinental Hotel Group (IHG) have announced a new opening of a Holiday Inn at Walt Disney World Resort in Orlando Florida.
The 323 room hotel is based at the Hotel Plaza Boulevard, with IGH saying, “The minute guests step into the glass-ceiling atrium, the citrus scent, harmonious sounds, lush foliage and floor to ceiling views of the zero-entry tropical pool will guarantee that guests are set to experience a new Holiday Inn‚.
The hotel offers the following services:
‚ Access to local golf course
‚ Advanced reservations at eateries in Walt Disney World
‚ Free transport to any Disney theme park.
Tony Johnson, Walt Disney World hotel manager said, “There is no more exhilarating feeling than opening a family friendly Holiday Inn resort on Disney property.
Mobile boarding from London Heathrow with Continental Airlines
Mar 2nd
Continental Airlines are the first carrier to introduce mobile boarding at London‚s Heathrow Airport. The US based carrier is the first airliner to offer mobile boarding a paperless facility, on flights from the UK to the USA.
Travellers will have a pass sent to a mobile device in the form of a two dimensional barcode and is scanned at the security and boarding checkpoint.
Mobile boarding from Continental Airlines is available from 42 airports and was the first airliner to introduce mobile boarding to international destinations such as Frankfurt.
Continental Airlines Vice President of Reservations and E-Commerce, Martin Hand said, “We are pleased to add Heathrow to the growing list of airports we serve with mobile boarding passes.
“Customers have told us this is the type of product improvement they want and we will continue to expand the self-service technology to more of our domestic and international destinations.”
Currently flights from London Heathrow with Continental Airlines fly to New York and Houston.
USA travel boost expected with new legislation
Mar 2nd
New legislation introduced by the US government is being brought to clarify travel and security policies for visitors and travellers to the USA and to promote America as a top tourist destination.
The new programme is aimed at attracting an extra 1.6 million visitors which will increase consumer spend by up to ‚£2.6 billion ($4 billion).
President and Chief Executive of US travel Association, Roger Dow said, “This is a historic victory for the US economy and the one in eight American workers whose jobs depend on travel.
“The United States Congress has sent a clear message that travel is a high priority to our nation and that tangible steps must be taken to increase travel to and within the United States.”
President Obama is expected approve the legislation in the next week.
Currently holidaymakers and business travellers visiting the USA are required to complete the ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation) before departing to the US on a family holiday to Orlando Florida, or taking a romantic city break in New York.
Easter city breaks show bookings are up reveals CityBreaks-Direct
Mar 1st
Online travel agency, www.citybreaks-direct.co.uk has revealed the most popular European city break destinations for couples and families alike during the Easter period.
Bookings increased in relation to previous years for city breaks in Europe as the economic climate became more challenged and UK holidaymakers cut back on more luxurious items such as a 2 week holiday to the Mediterranean.
The top most popular city breaks for Easter in 2010 are:
- Venice
- Amsterdam
- Prague
- New York
- Barcelona
- Nice
- Rome
City breaks to Rome and Venice at Easter in 2010 are particularly popular with couples enjoying romantic weekends away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and making the most of the long Easter weekend.
Families tend to city break in New York during the Easter period as culture, fashion and milder spring weather enhances the appeal for a longer New York city break where there is something to suit everyone, whether it‚s shopping in the famous boutiques or taking a trip around Madison Square Gardens and even a visit to the Empire State Building.
City breaks to Barcelona during the Easter period are also popular with families as the city break experience is combined with culture, architecture and a beach holiday. Spain is popular with British holidaymakers and is the number one searched for destination in Europe by Brits.
Group city break holidays to Amsterdam and Prague are more popular than couples visiting the European city break destinations, popular trips for group city breaks can be tailor made at CityBreaks-Direct.
An Easter weekend city break to Nice is a popular destination for many UK couples as the mineral spas are a great attraction for a romantic weekend away for two. Dining in the seafood restaurants and window shopping in the many boutique style shops is certainly a relaxing and unwinding city break destination which is situated by the sea.
CityBreaks-Direct.co.uk offer a range of city break destinations across Europe and the USA and cater for groups, hen and stag trips, plus guidance and expertise for those new to city breaks and for holidaymakers who wish to surprise a loved one. For more information visit: http://www.citybreaks-direct.co.uk/.
