travel news - March 2007

travel news - March 2007

Pitt and Jolie to wed in Dominican Republic?

March 30 2007

It has been rumoured that A-list celebrity couple Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie are to finally wed in the Dominican Republic.

Category: Beach holidays news

China climbs tourism rankings

March 30 2007

China has climbed the ladder in the World Tourism Organisation's rankings from fifth to fourth place, it has been announced.<br/><br/>

Category: Country news

Egypt reveals 'top 100 reasons to visit'

March 30 2007

The Egyptian Tourist Authority has released the top 100 reasons to visit the north African country.<br/><br/>

Category: Country news

China to become top destination

March 29 2007

More Britons are to start visiting China on their holidays, a recently-released study has discovered.

Category: Country news

Menorca mid-summer magic

March 29 2007

Fans of the top holiday destination Menorca are in for treat this summer, as the island prepares for its festival season.

Category: Country news

High temperatures bode well for summer of sun

March 28 2007

Unusually high temperatures during this week have resulted in many Britons predicting a scorching summer and scrambling to book holidays to sunny destinations.

Category: Beach holidays news

Gambia's tourist season hots up

March 28 2007

Though Kenya and South Africa may dominate Africa's tourism industry, Gambia is rapidly becoming a third popular choice.

Category: Country news

Range of Turkish holidays introduced

March 28 2007

Every year thousands of British tourists flock to Turkey to spend time on the country's beautiful beaches.

Category: Country news

Central Europe grows in popularity

March 27 2007

Countries on the Baltic and Adriatic are rapidly gaining in popularity for tourists, according to new research.

Category: Travel news

South Africa launches tourist campaign in Kenya

March 27 2007

In a bid to attract more visitors, South Africa is to launch a major publicity campaign in its eastern neighbour, Kenya.

Category: Country news

Couple survive fall off cruise ship

March 26 2007

A couple who were enjoying a cruise in the beautiful Gulf of Mexico have survived an accidental fall off their balcony into the sea.

Category: Travel news

Dubai Cruise Terminal bags prestigious awards

March 26 2007

The Dubai Cruise Terminal has won the Best Turnaround Port Operations and the Best Turnaround Destination awards at the Seatrade Cruise Shipping Convention in Miami.<br/><br/>

Category: Travel news

Sri Lanka expecting tourism boost

March 26 2007

The south Asian country of Sri Lanka is expecting a ten per cent increase in foreign tourism this year, it has been reported.

Category: Country news

Key West: A tradition of relaxation

March 23 2007

Key West has been providing a sunny sanctuary to weary tourists and travellers for decades and though certain aspects of the Florida town are changing, its essence remains the same.

Category: Beach holidays news

Rolling Stones to hit Montenegro

March 23 2007

The Rolling Stones have announced that they will play a concert in Montenegro to help celebrate the country's independence.<br/><br/>

Category: Country news

Tourism causes Marrakesh to boom

March 22 2007

Once an established stop on the hippy trail, Morocco's vibrant town of Marrakesh has since entered the tourism mainstream.

Category: Holidays news

Swim with the cows in Florida's Crystal River

March 22 2007

Florida offers a myriad of different activities for the thousands of visitors that flock to the sunshine state ever year, but surely none can be as awe-inspiring as swimming with the manatees in the Crystal River.

Category: Beach holidays news

Kenya is opened up

March 22 2007

The exotic and beautiful country of Kenya is to become even more accessible to visitors now, with Virgin Atlantic announcing that it is to increase flights to the country by 25 per cent in the next year.

Category: Country news

Spain isn't all sun and surf

March 21 2007

As a rather substantial cold snap hits Spain, it serves as a good reminder that the popular holiday destination isn't only about sun-gilded beaches and golf courses.

Category: Holidays news

World's oldest perfume found on Cyprus

March 21 2007

A team of archaeologists have found a collection of the world's oldest perfumes on the sunny island of Cyprus.

Category: Country news

Seville set to celebrate in April

March 20 2007

As April draws closer, the southern Spanish city of Seville is gearing up for the annual La Feria de Abril, the April fair that features 24-hour flamenco parties.<br/><br/>

Category: Holidays news

Croatia in tourism drive

March 20 2007

As Balkan countries prove increasingly popular with Europeans looking to get away for a bit, Croatia is set to take advantage of this with a massive tourism drive.

Category: Country news

Turkey's hotels pull out the stops

March 20 2007

While Turkey is already a primary destination for tourists, especially those from Europe, the country's hoteliers are taking steps to increase its attraction.

Category: Country news

Mauritius becomes even easier

March 19 2007

For those desperately seeking warmer climes in the midst of the winter frost, the sun-gilded island of Mauritius has become even easier to get to.<br/><br/>

Category: Beach holidays news

Bulgarian tourism 'to increase 10 per cent'

March 19 2007

Tourism to Bulgaria has been predicted to substantially increase since its accession to the EU.

Category: Country news

Catalan tenor to visit Malta

March 16 2007

Tourists visiting Malta in June will have the added treat of being able to attend a concert by the famous tenor Jose Carreras.

Category: Holidays news

Maldives remains a fave with celebs

March 16 2007

When A-list celebrity Tom Cruise recently married TV-actress Katie Holmes, he could have chosen literally anywhere in the world for his honeymoon.

Category: Honeymoon holidays news

Mexico still thriving on tourism

March 15 2007

All the signs point to Mexico continuing to be among the world's top choices of tourist destinations, despite the recent ravages of Hurricane Wilma.

Category: Miscellaneous News

Italy best place for a photo finish

March 15 2007

While Italy certainly does not need any more compelling reasons to visit, the FotoGraphia, to take place in April, certainly provides one.

Category: Miscellaneous News

No eclipsing the cup

March 14 2007

As a part of Britain's commonwealth, Cyprus was always likely to have some elements of culture rubbing off and one sport, horseracing, certainly has.<br/><br/>

Category: Holidays news

Santa Semanta to dazzle tourists in Spain

March 14 2007

Those travelling to the Andalucia region of Spain this Easter break may be swept up in the celebrations of Santa Semanta (Holy Week).<br/><br/>

Category: Holidays news

Swim with the sharks

March 13 2007

There's a vast range of things to do in South Africa on land, but with such a long coastline nobody should ever forget the sea.

Category: Holidays news

Spring equinox in Mexico

March 13 2007

The highlight of the Mayan calendar is set to delight modern holidaymakers in the state of Yucatan, Mexico later this month.<br/><br/>

Category: Holidays news

Crete gains 'Brilliant' Gourmet Restaurant

March 12 2007

Visitors to the Greek island of Crete can now look forward to a stunning new culinary experience with the opening of the new Brilliant Gourmet Restaurant.

Category: Holidays news

Spain 'satisfies all holiday longings'

March 12 2007

Spain is very much Europe's leading destination for those planning to satiate the vacation demands of the whole family, according to a travel report.

Category: Travel news

Florida popular holiday hot-spot

March 9 2007

The number of tourists visiting sun-drenched Florida is expected to continue to grow sharply, a new survey has said.

Category: Beach holidays news

Spain tops European holiday choices

March 9 2007

Spain has again been crowned the most popular tourist destination for Europeans on holiday, reports traveldailynews.com.

Category: Beach holidays news

May festivities in Sri Lanka

March 8 2007

Preparations are well underway for the annual celebrations of Vesak Day in Sri Lanka, which is one of the biggest events of the Buddhist calendar.

Category: Holidays news

Swimmer crosses Maldives

March 8 2007

In an historic achievement, an endurance swimmer has become the first person to successfully swim all the way across the Maldives.

Category: Beach holidays news

Summer fun in Lapland?

March 7 2007

Traditionally associated with winter vacations, Lapland is fast emerging as an undiscovered location for summer holidays.

Category: Holidays news

Big catch for British tourist in Florida

March 7 2007

A British grandmother has had a massive haul on her very first fishing trip - reeling in a shark.

Category: Holidays news

Explore underwater worlds in Mexico

March 7 2007

The plentiful beaches and shore resorts of Mexico don't mark the end of this country's travel delights - for many they are just the beginning.

Category: Beach holidays news

Surf's up in Morocco

March 6 2007

Travellers looking for a trip with a difference - and with an extra element of adventure - are well catered for by the Endo surf camp in Morocco.

Category: Beach holidays news

Low-cost breaks boost Bulgaria tourism

March 6 2007

Easier access to the beautiful country of Bulgaria is expected to further boost the number of people who visit every year, reports the Sofia Echo.

Category: Beach holidays news

Cape Town's Clifton 'top address'

March 5 2007

South Africa's third largest city Cape Town is fast becoming one of the most desirable property hotspots in the world.

Category: Beach holidays news

Cruising into Malta's beach life

March 5 2007

One of the world's largest cruise liners may soon be taking in Malta on one of its routes, offering holidaymakers the chance to sample the island's beach life.

Category: Beach holidays news

Cyprus eyes continuous improvement

March 2 2007

Cyprus, already one of Europe's leading holiday destinations, will continue to implement changes to stay ahead of its competitors.

Category: Holidays news

Croatia 'a dream honeymoon destination'

March 2 2007

Couples planning a dream honeymoon have been advised to consider Croatia, the "unpretentious" alternative to some of Europe's more established destinations.

Category: Beach holidays news

Holidaymakers flock to stunning Red Sea resorts

March 1 2007

The Red Sea resorts of Egypt are proving increasingly popular among winter sun seekers.

Category: Holidays news

The rising star of the Algarve

March 1 2007

The picturesque town of Tavira in the Algarve is undergoing a rare development phase and has become a good investment opportunity.

Category: Beach holidays news

Turkey looks forward to holiday season

March 1 2007

Turkey proved to be a hit at New York's Travel Show with tremendous interest in the country being shown.

Category: Miscellaneous News