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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 […]

A recent finding by a group of Canadian scientists which is classed as one of the most inclusive studies has discovered skiers are 35 per cent safer wearing a helmet when skiing.
The findings also revealed the risk of neck injury is much lower.
In total 12 separate studies were carried out over an 18 […]

The Sunday Times has listed what they think to be the top beaches in Europe for holidays in 2010.
The Top 5 are all in France, listed here
1. Brittany: Plage Conguel
Blond sand surrounded by Rocky points facing the Atlantic. At high tide, the beach becomes a series of family-sized coves. Recommended for beachcombers and sand […]

High street fashion hits the ski slopes with a bang this winter, as the return of retro 1980’s clothing hits back. Fluorescent ski-wear jackets and all in one suits along with grannies finest knitting is the latest fashion statement, according to the Timesonline.
While it is important to remember to wear the correct outerwear and […]

Holiday accommodation in Europe has seen a surge in the first couple of weeks in June, with Greece and Turkey currently top prospects for UK holidaymakers.
Many Brits are taking the decision to confirm holiday plans for the summer and remainder of the year by booking holidays now. With the increasing strength of the pound, […]

The Tunisian tourist board are hoping for unwavering tourism this year as it aims at drawing in tourists from new wealthier markets, especially North America, Arabian Gulf and China.
Tourism income has already shown promise in the first half of 2009 by growing 3% to 1.098billion dinar’s, defying current trends in the West including […]

Malmo, the third most popular city in Sweden, home to the newly built Malmo New Stadium will be where the final of Euro 2009 is held. Situated in the in the south west of the country, Malmo was part of Denmark till 1658.
City breakers to the Swedish city, can view many of the historic […]

British holidaymakers booking holidays to Europe and long haul destinations are urged to check their travel insurance cover, making sure the cover is adequate.
According to the Association of British Insurers (ABI) vacationers should check their policies before departing on their holidays to ensure they are covered for essentials like, lost luggage, medical expenses and valuables.
Malcolm […]

When on holiday tourists don’t necessarily know of the number to call when an emergency occurs, to get immediate emergency assistance in Europe.
112 is the UK 999 for tourists in need of immediate help from emergency services, whether it’s the fire service, ambulance or police.
With the second bank holiday weekend in May coming […]

Here is a comprehensive list of top destinations for sun seekers in Europe:
Tunisia – Based in North Africa, many of the Tunisian resorts have white sandy beaches and crystal clear waters. Sousse and Port El Kantaoui are the most popular resorts for holidaymakers to visit for package holidays, with the best time to […]

Croatia although situated in Europe is not affected with the exchange rate deflation of the Euro against the Pound, as it has its own currency, the Kuna.
The unspoilt countryside and the hot Mediterranean climate make Croatia a very affordable holiday destination.
With the cost of living much lower than the UK, as well as […]

The European Travel Commission has come up with a list of ‘free’ attractions to visit across Europe in order to lure tourists to city break, and travel to popular holiday destinations:
• France – enjoy the summer solstice with free music and events in Paris. From professional to amateur musicians, as well as artistic forms, the […]

With Easter fast approaching, the airline Bmibaby has compiled a list of events taking place in various European cities over the holiday. Many of the events are well suited for families with children looking for new ideas on how to spend the school break, and the cities are all easy to reach from UK airports.
The […]

This year Britons are far more likely to holiday in caravans or camp than take a trip to Spain, according to The Caravan Club. Bookings for caravan holidays are up by 40%, the directory enquiries operator 118 118 said calls for camping and caravan sites had risen to 40% in comparison to previous years […]

Edinburgh Airport is to have a £40 million revamp to make it one of the most current and up-to-date airports in Europe.
The project will allow up to 13 million visitors to pass through its doors every year, according to BAA, there will also be purpose built amenities such as restaurants, shops and security area.
The first […]

A record 3.14million holidaymakers visited the Philippines in 2008, despite the economic downturn; the rise was 1.5 percent higher than previous years.
The increase in visitors mainly came from Europe, Russia, which was up 34% and France was up just under 19%.
Chartered flights from Shanghai and China to name but a few were introduced, […]

New traffic figures show that the port of Dover had its busiest December in 4years in 2008, and an increase of 118,000 passengers went through the popular port either to France and Europe or to the UK.
In comparison to 2007, 2008 saw an increase of almost 30,000 more vehicles throughout December, and 10,000 more HGV’s. […]

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 […]

As the ski season 2008/09 looms near, airlines are launching their flight routes and schedules to the ski resorts across Europe.