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bmibaby are to increase UK flights from Glasgow and Edinburgh Airport to Leeds/Bradford Airport later this summer.
The new flights will have a re-vamped timetable, enabling business travellers and city break tourists more time to spend in the West Yorkshire city or vice versa in Edinburgh and Glasgow. Operating 2 flights daily from Scotland to […]

UK holidaymakers are giving up luxuries and reducing supermarket shopping budgets in a bid to fund a holiday this year. Reducing expenditure on take-away food and coffee, even nights out have been cut back so tourists do not miss there beloved holiday.
A recent survey by easyJet revealed 88% of people are making sacrifices (above) […]

Due to the current economic climate many Brits are opting for late holiday deals; hoping to get better value for money. With the pound becoming stronger against foreign exchange rates, the latest results for UK holidaymakers most popular destinations is revealed by a top holiday retailer.
Florida has seen a positive effect on late bookings, […]

Chocolate lovers from across the globe will be travelling to Dubai this summer for the Chocolate Villa event.
The celebration of Chocolate will be held at the Festival Centre commencing on 1st August and ending 15th August 2009. The centre is known for its sophistication and style as a popular waterfront venue.
Chocolate tasting and an […]

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, […]

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 […]

Local customs and laws are increasingly being broken by tourists; Holidays-Direct strongly recommend researching holiday destinations to avoid any unnecessary circumstances to arise whilst on your vacation. Here is a comprehensive list of information on selected destinations compiled by Wanderlust of where to watch what you wear:
Dubai – A Muslim country with […]

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 […]

A group of British tourists enjoying a holiday in Crete were jailed for 2 days for insulting the catholic community when they dressed up as highly respected people of the church.
The 17 tourists who played Sunday league football dressed up as Nun’s and in naughty lingerie, the whole idea being just a bit of […]

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 […]

Dubai’s latest tourism drive is geared towards the cruise industry, by expanding its campaigns in this sector, aiming to encourage more tourists to holiday on cruise ships and spend more time in the region.
As Royal Caribbean International are commencing their Middle East service, thus cumulating in approximately 32,000 tourists in the first season, Dubai officials […]

Santorini – also known as Thera is very popular with both domestic and international tourists. The volcanic island is famed for its volcanic sands and unforgettable views, the main beaches to visit include, Perissa and Red beach. The quietest time to visit is May or early June, and a stay in la or […]

Majorca – Palma Nova and Magaluf are the most famous beaches on this Spanish isle.
Palma Nova beach has fine sand, along with pine groves and beach side bars and cafes; this popular area of Majorca attracts thousands of tourists every year. Magaluf, also famous for attracting tourists has long fine sandy beaches […]

The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has confirmed that the Top 5 destinations for British holidaymakers, only 1 out of the 5 was outside the EU.
Top European destinations are remaining popular due to reduced hotel prices in major destinations, like France, Greece, Italy and Spain. Also the USA has proved popular with UK […]

Relaxed culture, mild climate and friendly people… what more could you ask for on the Portuguese island of Madeira?
The Portuguese isle is an all year round resort and is commonly known for its wine, flowers, artisan’s embroidery and New Years Eve celebrations. The harbour and capital, Funchal is of high importance to the country […]

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 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 […]

Holidaymakers visiting Egypt will in the near future be-able to walk around the inner chambers of the ‘bent’ pyramid, which is over fours thousand years old. The misshapen pyramid will be a great adventure for tourists, and is likely to open in June.
The increasing amount of access to the pyramids situated in the south […]

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 […]

The most stunning skylines across the world every holidaymaker must see:
• New York – with Manhattan being long and narrow, the skyline straight to the Statue of Liberty has a great impact on tourists, and it’s classed as one of the most romantic buildings in the world.
• Dubai – a stunning skyline with an impressive growth rate, […]