Two hotels in Australia have been singled out as offering swimming pools that are among the best in the world by one publication. People who have booked flights to Australia may also be looking for somewhere to stay and two hotels in the country stand out due to their swimming pools, according to one newspaper.The Times compiled a list of « Continue Reading »
Egypt’s popularity as a holiday destination has increased in the first two months of 2010. Britons who are thinking of going on holiday to Egypt this summer may not be alone, as a new report has found the destination has enjoyed “double digit” tourist growth in the first two months of the year. The interim update of the UNWTO World « Continue Reading »
A new survey from Travelzoo has revealed that some 84 per cent of British holidaymakers do not intend to let this month’s volcanic ash disruption affect their future plans to travel by plane. UK holidaymakers are not likely to let the disruption caused by the volcanic eruption in Iceland earlier this month deter their future travel plans. A new survey « Continue Reading »
The latest titles in a new guidebook series focus on destinations in South Africa. A pair of guidebooks to two of South Africa’s most well-known cities have been launched in time for the World Cup. The newest titles from the new A Hedonist’s Guide To… (Hg2) series focus on Johannesburg and Cape Town, offering insights on the best places to « Continue Reading »
Tourists should check exchange rates before picking up their holiday money, one organisation has claimed. Holidaymakers heading to Egypt have been advised to plan ahead when it comes to buying currency. According to Post Office Travel Money, exchange rates can differ significantly depending on when and where the foreign currency is purchased. It says that those who have booked flights « Continue Reading »
People who have booked flights to Thailand next month may be able to take in one of the biggest festivals in the Buddhist calendar. Anyone who is touching down on flights to Thailand towards the end of May could find that they are in the country in time for the celebrations to mark Buddha’s birthday. Each year, the nationwide « Continue Reading »
An increasing number of travellers are booking all-inclusive breaks to the Egyptian resort, one tour operator has stated. The number of people booking all-inclusive holidays to Egypt has increased substantially, one travel agent has revealed. Bookings for all-inclusive breaks to Sharm el Sheikh have grown by 94 per cent in the five months from November to March when compared with « Continue Reading »