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Lanzarote is top destination for travel consortium
March 31 2008
Lanzarote, one of the Canary Islands, has been chosen as the conference destination for a travel consortium, according to one commentator.
April showers festivals in Mexico
March 31 2008
Next month, a shower of festivals will fall in Mexico, as the country celebrates its heritage and culture.
Festival for parents and children in Dubai
March 28 2008
A festival aimed at encouraging adults to shop and children to have fun is taking place in Dubai again this summer.
Bun Festival in China
March 28 2008
For an experience of true Chinese culture then head to Cheung Chau, Hong Kong's largest fishing island, this May.
Holidaymakers 'should read up'
March 27 2008
British holidaymakers travelling to places like India, Gambia, Mauritius, the Gambia or even Lapland have been given tips on how to make the most out of their visit.
Overseas festivals 'cheaper than UK'
March 27 2008
It might be cheaper for music lovers to travel overseas for festivals than to remain in the UK, it has been suggested.
Mums 'feel anxious organising hols'
March 27 2008
It is an important task and often the highlight of a family's year, so it comes as little surprise that Britain's mums feel anxious when it comes to organising family summer holidays.
Travellers pet peeves revealed
March 27 2008
A new survey has revealed the things that most irk UK travellers.
Italy and US top for city breaks
March 26 2008
Destinations in Italy, such as Rome and Venice, have been listed as being in the top-ten locations for city breaks in 2008.
Tourists travel to Turkey for nip and tuck treatments
March 26 2008
An increasing number of Britons are travelling to Turkey and other countries to take up offers of medical treatments and surgery, it has been reported.
Women 'are happy to travel alone'
March 26 2008
A rising proportion of women are happy to travel overseas without fellow travelling companions, it has been reported.
Travel agents trump airlines in website stakes
March 26 2008
The websites of travel agents are easier to use than those of airline[s], it has been reported.
Split holidays 'mean more breaks'
March 25 2008
The Easter holiday escape is not over for many Britons despite the conclusion of Easter bank holiday weekend, it has been reported.
Summer celebrations in Maldives
March 25 2008
The island nation of the Maldives is set to celebrate its independence from British rule once more this summer.
Brits 'spend on novelty items'
March 25 2008
Holidays can provide the perfect opportunity to indulge a love of shopping for some Brits. However it has been reported that one-in-three Britons are wasting their money on pointless products.
Xochimilco Festival in Mexico
March 25 2008
This Easter, Xochimilco Festival is taking place in Mexico and is a fantastic opportunity for holidaymakers to experience the true beauty of the country.
Brits 'head for the sun' this Easter
March 20 2008
UK residents are packing their bags and heading for the sun in their droves this Easter, it has been reported.
Stags and hens 'head abroad this Easter'
March 20 2008
Easter weekend is a popular time of the year for stag and hen holidays abroad, one commentator has noted,
Sporty Brits 'should think' about equipment
March 20 2008
Sport-loving Brits who are planning to travel abroad in order to take part in sporting activities should give some thought to the value of the gear they intend to carry with them, it has been reported.
Brits 'neglect travel insurance'
March 19 2008
UK holidaymakers are still neglecting to take out travel insurance, one commentator has reported prior to the Easter bank holiday break.
New honeymoon trends revealed
March 19 2008
A total 25 per cent of British couples booking their honeymoons do so online, according to new research.<br/>
Pensioners 'want to travel the world'
March 19 2008
Older Britons aspire to world travel and adventure, research from one commentator has revealed.
Flying kites in the Red Sea region
March 18 2008
Kite-flying will be the order of the day next month in the Red Sea region when El Gouna hosts a kite-flying jamboree.
Festival season in Majorca
March 18 2008
Festival fever is sweeping Majorca, it has been reported, with a selection of cultural celebrations taking place on the island in the coming months.
Salsa Festival in Bulgaria
March 17 2008
Holidaymakers who like to enjoy a dance while on holiday will not want to miss the fourth Fanta Salsa Festival in Bulgaria when it takes place this spring.
UrbanFestival in Croatia
March 17 2008
UrbanFestival is an international and multimedia festival of modern art in public inner city spaces and it is taking place in Croatia this May.
Brits schedule long-haul mini-breaks
March 14 2008
A growing number of Britons intend to take short breaks to far-flung destinations this year, according to new research.
Holidaymakers should 'check local advice regarding security'
March 14 2008
Travellers must take into account advice for the individual locations they are holidaying in when thinking about whether to lock their bags or not, it has been claimed. <br/><br/>
US draws crowds
March 13 2008
An increasing number of holidaymakers have been travelling to the US to discover the delights of places like Florida and Virginia, it has been revealed.
Bulgaria 'is best for bargain holidays'
March 13 2008
Bulgaria is a popular holiday resort for holidaymakers who wish to travel on a budget without compromising on top quality sun, sea and sand, it has been reported.
Egypt 'attracts the Brits'
March 12 2008
Holidays in Egypt are popular with Britons, one commentator has reported.
Couples 'catch up with long weekends'
March 12 2008
Couples who have children can struggle to spend quality time together when their offspring is young, it has been reported.
Brits 'still prefer foreign holidays'
March 11 2008
The preference of Britons to take their holidays abroad shows no sign of slowing, the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions has claimed.
Record year tipped for euro spending
March 11 2008
Whether heading to Majorca or Crete, one of the most important things for British holidaymakers to do is to change their sterling into the euro currency.
A life in Majorca for retiring boxer
March 10 2008
After spending years in the ring, one British boxer has his heart set firmly on the beaches of Majorca.
Maldives 'retains its honeymoon appeal'
March 7 2008
The Maldives remains one of the most popular places to visit on a honeymoon, despite other exotic destinations becoming increasingly accessible, one expert has claimed.
Be on guard when buying abroad, says Apacs
March 7 2008
British holidaymakers should make sure they only buy from reputable companies, according to payment association Apacs.
Brits 'have competition' for best sun beds
March 6 2008
British holidaymakers may find themselves competing for early morning sun beds on their holidays this summer, it has been reported.
Holidays in "fertile" Balearics
March 6 2008
The Balearic Islands are a great choice for holidaymakers seeking some "glamour", it has been claimed.
Women "wear the trousers" when booking holidays
March 5 2008
In terms of holiday bookings, women are in charge, one commentator has asserted.
Majorca International Classic Car Rally
March 5 2008
This month the Majorca International Classic Car Rally is taking place on the popular Balearic holiday island.
Greece 'to do well' in 2008
March 4 2008
A top holiday destination for 2008 will be the country of Greece, new research has indicated.
Travelling Brits 'pine for their partners'
March 4 2008
Jet setting British business men and women pine for their loved ones when travelling away from home on business, it has been reported.
Malta tourism 'up in January'
March 3 2008
Winter breaks in Malta are becoming more popular, according to new official figures.
