Holiday News - Direct

The Culture and Tourism minister for Turkey has set a target of 30 million holidaymakers to visit the country in 2010, despite the current economic climate.
Ertugrul Gunay recently said to the Anadolu Agency, “We are expecting around 26 million tourists this year and our target for 2010 is 30 million if we could overcome the […]

Reports from some tour operators suggest that Turkey holidays might be even more popular than holidays in Spain this year - and this is leading property investors to tip Turkey as a top location.
There have been a number of discounts on investment property in Turkey in recent months, including some beachfront properties, reports Offplan Property […]

Travellers looking to stretch their pounds as far as possible are heading out of the EuroZone for their summer holidays, but new research says that Spain offers the best value of EuroZone countries.
A cost comparison of over 100,000 holiday rental properties revealed that Spain holiday properties do offer good value for money.
Matthew Simpson at Creative […]

Demand for Turkish and Egyptian holiday money has jumped up in recent months, according to a new survey by M&S money.
According to sales at the national network of in-store Bureaux de change, there has been a massive increase in sales of the Turkish Lira and the Egyptian Pound.
There also been an increase in demand for […]

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 […]

Holidaymakers want the most for their money and to maximise their budgets for holiday spending; however at the moment with the pound sterling in a steady decline, tourists are finding it increasingly hard to get value for money on currency for their chosen holiday destination.
Their maybe some good news for holidaymakers as some destinations across […]

The most romantic day of the year is nearly here, St. Valentine’s day, the day when we all get swept off our feet and enjoy some quality time with loved ones….
Here are a few tasters of the most romantic and alternative destinations for holidays and city break for 14th Feb:
Turkey – a great time to […]

Turkey is known for different cultures, historical and westernised amenities, as well as the golden sands and Mediterranean and Aegean Seas which is why it’s a popular tourist destination.
In 2008 Turkey had more than 26 million holidaymakers, making the tourism income of $21 billion in a year. With tourism having a growth rate of […]

Spain is by far the most popular holiday destination for families seeking a half-term break this autumn, according to a recent study.
Alicante was rated as the most popular spanish resort for the mid-term break, followed by Malaga, Tenerife and Palma.
The Portuguese city of Faro also proved popular as well as Turkey’s resort of Dalaman and […]

Turkey has recently been highlighted for its wide variety of attractions to suit all ages and tastes.
Traditionally considered to be mainly a destination for those wanting to play golf and soak up the local history, Turkey is now being praised for its excellent nightlife and wide selection of accommodation to suit smaller budgets and […]

UK travellers consider Thailand to be the best when it comes to get the most out of the holiday budget.
The decreasing value of the pound is likely to force many British holidaymakers to look further a field when deciding on where to take their break.
According to the Post Office Holiday Costs Barometer, Bulgaria […]

There are thousands of choices for a beach holiday, and to narrow down the list for some Concierge.com has compiled a list of the sexiest beaches in the world.