Humayun’s Tomb in Delhi has been suggested as an alternative attraction to the popular Taj Mahal. A list of alternative tourist attractions has been suggested for those who want to escape the crowds on their winter breaks. The Times selected eight famous landmarks and then offered eight alternatives for holidaymakers who are looking for something a little different on their « Continue Reading »
Travellers planning to visit World Heritage sites on their trips may able to help with their conservation through a TripAdvisor campaign. TripAdvisor has launched a campaign in conjunction with Unesco to help preserve World Heritage sites all around the globe. Visitors to these unique attractions, such as the Great Barrier Reef in Australia or the Taj Mahal in India, are « Continue Reading »
A sustainable tourism initiative in the Indian Himalayas has won a title at the Responsible Tourism Awards. Village Ways, a tourism initiative which runs community-owned and managed projects in the Himalayas, has walked away with the award for best tour operator for cultural engagement. The company received the accolade at the Responsible Tourism Awards 2009. Tourists who choose to undertake « Continue Reading »
The Himalayas in northern India make an exotic alternative to the traditional Christmas break. Travellers planning to go on holiday over the festive period may want to try something different this year and book holidays to India. North-east India offers travellers a white Christmas in the foothills of the Himalayas as an exotic alternative to ski resorts in Europe. Tours « Continue Reading »
UK travellers are increasingly opting to travel out of season in order to get the best deals on the market, according to a new survey. Out-of-season deals are proving increasingly popular with British tourists, according to research released by Hotels.com today. The survey revealed that long-haul destinations, including south Asia and the South Pacific, are receiving a lot of attention, « Continue Reading »
Holidays to Thailand will offer travellers great value, according to one travel journalist. People looking for bargain breaks this winter are being advised to consider holidays to Thailand by one travel journalist. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, Nick Trend commented: “Virtually all tour operators agree that Thailand will offer exceptional value this winter.” He attributes the rise of country as « Continue Reading »
Travellers booking flights to Sydney may want to travel up the east coast of Australia and visit an award-winning hotel near Fraser Island. Peppers Pier Resort at Hervey Bay has received two awards in the Fraser Coast South Burnett 2009 Tourism Awards for Excellence. The hotel won in the General Accommodation four to five-star and the Conference and Meeting Services « Continue Reading »