Holiday News - Direct

Norwegian Cruise Line is bringing the Norwegian Epic to the Mediterranean cruise market in 2011. In a bid to expand their range of destinations, NCL has decided to focus on Europe in the second season for the ‘Epic’ liner rather than staying in the Caribbean.
Kevin Sheehan, Chief Executive of NCL said, “By bringing the […]

American airliner, Continental Airlines has said they will increase flights from London’s Heathrow Airport to New York this year, maximising opportunities for city breaks to New York.
In March, an additional flight will commence from the 27th of the month at Newark Liberty Airport, making it the fourth daily connection from the US to the UK […]

The world’s fastest man, Usain Bolt, has been unveiled as the star of the Jamaican Tourist Board’s ‘Project Gold 2010’ tourism campaign - a new project aimed at boosting the number of people taking holidays in Jamaica.
New commercials, which will be shown from February 8 2010, feature Bolt running on golden beaches, playing golf and […]

Holidays in Egypt have become ever more popular, largely due to Sharm el-Sheik which has been one of the top destinations for winter sun holidays in the last few years.
So, what are the must-do activities for holidays in Sharm el-Sheik. The Daily Mail has put together a quick guide.
1. Kite Surfing
This is literally what it […]

Essential ski wear is a must when going on a skiing holiday in Europe for example; more importantly having the correct holiday insurance could save skiing holidaymakers a hefty bill.
The Independent reports, “The bare minimum cover you should expect from a winter sports policy is medical expenses, piste rescue and repatriation.”
The European Health Insurance Card […]

The Abu Dhabi tourism authority have set targets to reduce energy by 10 percent, cut water usage by 20 percent and decrease waste to landfill by 20 percent, according to The Independent online.
The latest announcement comes as the Middle Eastern capital promises to become more eco-friendly, staying inline with the ‘greenest’ hotels of the world.
The […]

UK holidaymakers will be shopping around for summer holiday bargains in 2010, with many taking 10 or 11 day breaks rather than a traditional 2 week stay says online travel agency www.holidays-direct.co.uk.
All inclusive holidays will be more favourable to self catered holidays as holidaymakers want greater value for money.
Jon Pearce […]

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have flown to India to enjoy a romantic holiday together in one of the world most luxurious and romantic settings.
The comedian and pop singer started dating in September 2009 and rumours are already circulating about a possible engagement. Katy posted a picture of the pair in-front of the Taj […]

According to the Sunday Mirror X Factor winner Joe McElderry and his family are being treated to a Ski trip in the Austrian Alps, paid for by Simon Cowell.
The trip which reportedly is costing Cowell £20,000, will see Joe, along with 10 of his family members enjoy the skiing holiday over the New Year and […]

Celebrity Cruises has named the fourth ship in the Celebrity Solstice-Class as the Celebrity Silhouette. The cruise ship is a 2,850 person vessel which will commence service in 2011.
The Celebrity Eclipse is due to set sail from the UK’s main cruise port of Southampton in April 2010. Other ships in the Celebrity Cruises […]

A masterplan by Liverpool City Council aimed at tripling cruise ships calling in at the city over the next decade has been launched.
With Southampton being the UK’s major cruise hub, Liverpool’s 10 year plan which has been launched in partnership with Peel Ports and MerseyTravel will rival the southern departure port if the plan succeeds.
During […]

Take That star Mark Owen has finally jetted off with his new bride, Emma Ferguson for their honeymoon in Thailand after it was delayed due to work commitments with the band.
The pair married in a Cawdor Castle in early November in the small village in the Scottish Highlands, north of Aberdeen, unfortunately band commitments prevented […]

As Dubai’s economy weakens slightly, UK travel agencies are calling on hoteliers to reduce prices in order to attract more business and to keep tourism alive in the UAE.
If hoteliers reduce prices for one of the British public’s most favourite luxury destinations, tourism, which is Dubai’s main source of income, may see a steady increase […]

Holidays-Direct.co.uk has revealed a noticeable increase in the last few months of interest in winter holiday destinations. Many UK holidaymakers want to escape the doom and gloom of dark mornings and cold winter evenings to swap for somewhere hot and sunny.
There are many winter holiday bargains as well as city break offers in the […]

Get up and Dance with Lilia Kopylova and Darren Bennett is an opportunity for cruise goers to show off their dancing skills on board the Island Escape cruise liner, bookings are available through online travel agency, www.cruises-direct.co.uk.
Every week during January and February Island Cruises are running dance classes twice a day in Latin American dance […]

Whilst there are many winter holiday bargains around, some hoteliers in popular resorts have increased prices to accommodate for the reductions over the summer months. Holidays-Direct always strive to give customers the best deals possible.
Holidays-Direct top 5 winter sun destinations:
• Egypt: Most visited Red Sea resorts include, Sharm el Sheikh, Luxor and Dahab. […]

Mike Tanzer, Chief Executive of ABTA has addressed the ABTA Travel Convention attendees in Barcelona about the latest initiative to help safeguard holidaymakers who purchase flights or accommodation separately, as well as those who purchase packages.
In a fundamental effort to close one of the tourism industry’s biggest loopholes, ABTA, along with the support from its […]

Many celebrities are enjoying their summer holidays in Europe and in the Caribbean this year, with plenty of sightseeing as well as relaxing being done, whether it’s by the pool or on a luxury yacht.
Beyonce Knowles and Shawn Carter (aka Jay-Z) were recently spotted in Croatia in one of the most popular tourist hotspots, Dubrovnik, […]

Crystal Cruises are planning a $25million revamp to the Crystal Symphony. The 940 passenger luxury cruise liner will go under 2 weeks of work in October 2009 in Boston.
Plans include giving the lavish 50,000 ton ship a makeover from the current Penthouses, Italian Restaurant and Café into Residential apartments – which will include larger […]

British holidaymakers on long-haul holidays are said to have a different image than that of the UK rowdy European holidaymakers.
Recent research by an online tour operator found that the longer the journey away from the UK, the better behaved the UK holidaymakers are.
The research also revealed that Brits tend to be more cultural when travelling […]