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Gold Souk set to dazzle Dubai holidays
May 30 2008
Retail therapy will take on a new dimension for people enjoying Dubai holidays from August 28th onwards.
'Heed weather warnings before going on holidays'
May 29 2008
Britons travelling abroad for their holidays this June should heed weather warnings during the hurricane season, it has been suggested.
Families 'could benefit' from holidays
May 29 2008
Going on holidays together as a family could benefit parents and children, according to one expert.
Tenerife wines awarded medals
May 28 2008
Some of Tenerife's top winemakers have been awarded gold and silver medals in a competition in France.
Fine dining for Dubai holidays
May 28 2008
Couples taking holidays in Dubai will soon be able to taste a little London elegance when they arrive in the emirate.
Manic March for Malta
May 27 2008
Malta has seen a rise in the number of visitors according to new statistics.
Royalty arrives in Portugal
May 27 2008
Norwegian royalty have arrived in Portugal, soaking up the atmosphere in Cascais.<br/>
Historic Majorca wall to get a makeover
May 23 2008
The refurbishment of a historic site in Majorca is set to start later this year.
Growth of youth travel revealed
May 23 2008
Young travellers are spending more money and time abroad than five years ago, according to a new survey.
Spain 'offers great value'
May 22 2008
Spain has been named as one of Europe's best value destinations, ahead of Greece, Bulgaria and Turkey.
Tenerife tourism plans announced
May 22 2008
Tenerife authorities have announced plans to invest millions in the island's towns and resorts, in an effort to make the stunning destination even more attractive to tourists.
Spanish sun boosts Taylor
May 21 2008
US Open darts champion Phil 'The Power' Taylor is a big fan of holidays in Majorca, after one helped him prepare for defending his title in Connecticut on the weekend.
More cabs for Palma
May 21 2008
Holidaymakers soaking up the sun in Palma this summer are set to benefit from improvements to the area's public transport system, according to reports.<br/><br/>
New Malta tourism site launched
May 20 2008
Malta's tourism board has launched a new mobile internet site, allowing holidaymakers to access information about the island's best attractions and download free wallpapers and ringtones.
Top acts to perform at Malta music festival
May 20 2008
Top music acts including The Kooks, OneRepublic and Enrique Iglesias are set to headline an MTV music event in Malta on June 25th.
New Simpsons ride opens in Florida
May 19 2008
Holidaymakers travelling to Florida this year will be pleased to hear that the Simpsons Ride has officially opened at Orlando's Universal Resort.
Corfu 'has something for everyone'
May 19 2008
Surrounded by the turquoise waters of the Ionian Sea, the Greek island of Corfu has something to offer everyone, from families looking for a child-friendly getaway, to couples looking for a romantic escape.
Ronaldo to propose to Majorcan girlfriend?
May 16 2008
Holidaymakers to Majorca may catch a glimpse of one of the world's most famous footballers over the coming months, after reports surfaced that Cristiano Ronaldo is set to propose to his Majorcan girlfriend.
The Power 'recharges batteries' in Majorca
May 16 2008
Darts legend Phil 'The Power' Taylor has been preparing for his most important tournament of the year so far with a relaxing break in the sunshine of Majorca.
Majorca's £79m fort of tranquillity
May 16 2008
Travellers looking for the high life in Majorca may have found their idyllic bliss - a 17th century fort on the north-west tip of the island.
All-inclusive holidays 'offer freedom'
May 15 2008
All-inclusive holidays allow travellers to do whatever they want whenever they want to, according to a major industry body.
German squad to prepare for Euros in Majorca
May 15 2008
The German football team will prepare for their Euro 2008 challenge with a ten-day training camp on the Balearic island of Majorca.
Istanbul pupils to entertain the Queen
May 15 2008
The Queen is to review a unique school project as part of her continuing tour of Turkey today (May 15th).
Queen praises Turkey's bridging role
May 14 2008
The Queen has joined early summer holidaymakers in Turkey for her first visit to the country in more than 35 years.
Exchange rates make Mexico more "affordable"
May 14 2008
A combination of a strong peso and a weaker than normal pound makes holidays to Mexico more affordable and accessible than usual, an industry expert has claimed.
Gran Canaria 'saves diminishing trees'
May 13 2008
The island of Gran Canaria is helping preserve one of the rarest species of tree in the whole of Spain, according to new research.
Maldives hotels 'specialise in tranquillity'
May 13 2008
Heading off to a tropical island for a period of rest and relaxation sounds like bliss and can now be possible on the Maldives.
Turkey home to "beautiful" market towns
May 13 2008
Families heading to Turkey for their summer holidays should head to the "bustling market town" of Fethiye as it provides a handy base for further travels, an industry expert has claimed.
Majorca fundraiser welcomes soap stars
May 12 2008
A trio of stars from TV were on hand to make a charity fundraiser go with a bang in Majorca last week.
BBC star heading to Gran Canaria
May 12 2008
Families taking a holiday in Gran Canaria this autumn might find themselves sharing a beach with one of the BBC's leading journalists.
Majorca is best for Patsy Kensit
May 9 2008
While relaxing on the beach in Majorca this summer, don't be surprised to see a familiar face playing frisbee with her children.
R&B star set for Tenerife bow
May 9 2008
Tenerife is bracing itself for the arrival of one of the biggest stars in R&B - Marc Anthony.
'No Heathrow hassle' for Dubai Airport
May 8 2008
Those looking to head to Dubai on package holidays in future should find the airport to be running nice and efficiently, its owners claim.
Footballer aims to get his money's worth in Majorca
May 8 2008
One footballer will be working harder than most to get his money's worth out of his forthcoming end of season break in Majorca.
Tenerife ‘10 years on’
May 7 2008
Within a decade, Tenerife has progressed to become one of the more sophisticated destinations for holidaymakers to explore on package holidays, one journalist has claimed.
Dubai to welcome Legoland
May 7 2008
Work is afoot to make Dubai package holidays even more attractive to young families with the introduction of Legoland.
Art and food on holidays in Italy
May 6 2008
Those with a taste for the high life will find something to satisfy the heartiest appetite in Italy.
Food and drink festival in Florida
May 2 2008
The Epcot International Food and Wine Festival has been announced for late 2008.<br/><br/>
Travel guides 'can improve holidays'
May 2 2008
Using a good quality travel guide can add layers to - and improve - your holiday, it has been reported.
Holidaymakers fly stateside in 2008
May 1 2008
The US department of commerce has announced that 3.4 million international visitors took flights to the States in January 2008, an 11 per cent growth on the number of foreign travellers that took holidays in the US in January 2007.
Corfu is 'top tourist destination'
May 1 2008
A Greek government minister has visited Corfu on a whistle-stop tour of the "top tourist destinations" in Greece.
Mauritius was "best holiday" for UK actress
May 1 2008
A British actress has revealed that a holiday in Mauritius counts as her best ever break.<br/>
