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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 […]

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 […]

City breaks are popular in February as loved ones whisk partners away for a romantic getaway.  However, this year luxury holidays are playing a bigger part in February and with the cold dreary winter not leaving anytime soon; romantic luxury holidays are becoming more popular reveals Holidays-Direct.co.uk.
Holidaymakers searching for worldwide […]

City breakers going on city breaks to Barcelona next month to see the carnival which commences 11th February will get the opportunity to experience local culture first hand. The carnival marks the last weekend before fasting begins for Lent.
It is also known as ‘Jueves Lardero’ (fat Thursday), where many locals indulge and treat themselves […]

According to the Telegraph, the latest travel advice advices holidaymakers looking at booking package holidays should book as soon as possible.
The advice from one of the UK’s leading newspapers said January and February are the best times to get a great deal on package holidays in Europe and beyond. Tour operators offer incentives for […]

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 […]

All-inclusive resorts are set to rise in 2010 as UK holidaymakers search for good value for money holidays. Holidays abroad will be shorter as travellers look towards week long holidays and city breaks to break up the year.
All-inclusive resorts give customers peace of mind about not having to worry about extra money for food […]

The success of Emirates in the last 6 months is thought to have contributed to the success of Dubai Airport, where the 40 millionth passenger is set to pass through before the year is out.
Events in Dubai such as the World Travel Awards, Dubai Shopping Festival, and the Dubai Air show have all helped with […]

Passengers at Manchester Airport who use social networking site, Twitter could be in with a chance of winning prizes.
Travellers can now access Twitter to receive flight updates, and in a new campaign the Manchester airport tweeters will send direct message about flight details.
All passengers have to do is re-tweet the message and refer a friend […]

Low-budget airline, Ryanair yesterday announced the launch of 14 new routes from Leeds Bradford Airport from March 2010.
As well as 63 new return flights and a range of new services, the budget airline will create approximately 1,000 jobs in the neighbouring areas giving sustainability for the local economy.
Michael O’Leary from Ryanair recently said, “Ryanair is […]

Icelandair is set to return to Glasgow Airport, commencing services from 27th August 2009 to Reykjavik.
Flight services will start twice-weekly and grow to four flights per week towards the end of September.
The service from Icelandair will be part of a connection to North America, opening city break opportunities to New York and Boston.
Amanda McMillan, Managing […]

Tourists travelling to France this summer will be delighted to hear that the French Government are substantially reducing VAT from 19.6% to 5.5% across the country.
Cafes and restaurants will have more affordable meals, snacks and drinks for the UK holidaymaker and for travellers on city breaks.
Since the exchange rate between pound sterling and the euro […]

According to the British Insurance Brokers Association (BIBA), tourists need to ensure any holidays or city breaks are adequately insured.
Brits should be aware of how important travel insurance is and how buying a policy to suit you and your family needs is essential.
Graeme Trudgill, Technical and Corporate Affairs Executive at BIBA recently said, […]

Commencing December 5th 2009, British Airways will run the service from Gatwick to Innsbruck, just 5 flights on a weekly basis.
BA currently fly to Vienna and Salzburg, adding Innsbruck to the charter will surely enhance city breaks to the Innsbruck region, as many smaller cities are within easy reach.
The opening of the new route from […]

Travel insurance is a must for any type of travel; most policies cover holidaymakers for domestic trips as well as international trips.
Holidaymakers and city breakers who travel on a regular basis, who enjoy shorter yet more frequent trips, should consider annual travel insurance.
Annual travel cover may initially be more expensive, however holidaymakers who take 4 […]

The 62nd edition of the Cannes Film Festival takes place from 13th May – 24th May 2009, and is one of the world’s prestigious and oldest festivals celebrating films, film makers and actors.
Many A class celebrities attend the festival in the South of France, staying on their luxurious yachts or in luxurious hotels, combining sun, […]

It has been announced Kylie Minogue is to return to Madrid and play a series of dates to headline the MTV day 2009.
MTV day is to take place 2nd July 2009, at the iconic Las Ventas Bullring, as well as this, Kylie will play several dates in Portugal, which will be her first ever set […]

As part of the schedule for winter 2009/10, easyJet is to launch flights to Vienna and Zurich twice daily, due to the increase in demand for business and city breaks.
The low-cost airline already fly daily to Vienna and Zurich, however Paul Simmons, Regional General Manager for easyJet UK said people are looking to book flights […]

The US is a popular tourist destination, for package holidays and city breaks alike, the unfortunate collapse in the economy has pushed the pound down against the dollar in comparison with the previous couple of years, now tourists aren’t getting the 2:1 ratio in exchange rate. However, the dollar pound exchange is as good […]

According to the French government the amount of foreign tourists visiting the country this year has kept its position as the number one destination for international visitors, after the decline of 2008.
According to Herve Novelli, the Tourism Secretary of State, “France is still the world’s first tourist destination.”
The government is planning on modernizing the tourism […]