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02 September, 2010
Posted on September 2nd, 2010
As the seasons turn, it’s time for many to prepare for their winter holidays, and experts have pointed out that Norway offers some great wintertime adventures whilst still being relatively close to home for those in the United Kingdom.
Holidays in Oslo remain popular throughout the winter season, due in part to its famous Christmas Market, held each year in early December – a favourite for those looking for an authentic yuletide experience just in time for Christmas breaks.
Posted on September 2nd, 2010
A unique way to get around the Dutch capital for centuries, the network of canals in Amsterdam has recently gained recognition from the international UNESCO body for its historical significance, and received a World Heritage Site certification at the organisation’s meeting in Brasilia.
Canal tours have been just one aspect keeping visitors entertained on holidays in Amsterdam over the years, ever since they were constructed in the 17th century. The canals have been a protected area since 1999, and the UNESCO designation marks the next step in their international significance.
Posted on September 1st, 2010
Some of the most impoverished areas of Rio de Janeiro may be set to become major tourism destinations over the next few years, bringing much-needed revenue to the areas of the South American city that will most benefit.
AFP reports that a pilot project was launched in Brazil’s second largest city on Monday to encourage visitors to head to some of Rio’s most notorious slums, now that crime has been reduced significantly.
Posted on September 1st, 2010
The highly anticipated visit of Pope Benedict XVI to British shores could provide a substantial boost to tourism in Scotland, with more than 100,000 spectators expected to line the streets of Edinburgh to herald the Pope’s arrival in the country on Thursday 16 September.
The Scotsman reports that the celebrations along Edinburgh’s Princes Street and Regent Road will include costumed performers and pupils from 14 schools re-enacting scenes from Christian history. The parade will also feature 1,000 pipers and drummers from across Scotland, who will entertain crowds on Waterloo Place and in front of Edinburgh Castle as the Pope travels to Holyrood Palace to meet with the Queen.
Posted on September 1st, 2010
Australia has been voted the happiest place to spend a holiday by UK travellers, who rated destinations based on a number of factors – including the quality of accommodation, duration of flight and local cuisine.
The study by Skyscanner found that Brits tend to be happiest when travelling abroad, despite the popularity of the budget-beating ’staycation.’ The United Kingdom only ranked 14th in the list of ‘happy’ destinations, with the top countries tending to be long-haul destinations such as Canada, South Africa and India.
Posted on August 31st, 2010
India’s tropical south-western state Kerala has been chosen as the best holiday destination in Asia by readers of independent online travel magazine Smart Travel Asia. The destination beat other favourites such as Bali, Phuket and holidays in the Maldives in the 2010 poll.
The Hindu reports that the poll was based on readers’ personal travel experiences in each destination, and organised into 12 categories – including best business hotels, best business cities, luxury resorts, spa hotels and shopping spots. The poll also rated the world’s top airlines and airports.
Posted on August 27th, 2010
The Mediterranean island country of Cyprus has long caught the attention of European holidaymakers looking to catch some rays and hit the beach on holiday, but the small nation has more than meets the eye when it comes to historical artefacts and cultural experiences as well.
It’s on a holiday in Cyprus where visitors can find out where legends were born, as the mythical Aphrodite’s rock – supposed site of birth for the goddess – rests on the shores of the Mediterranean, just a short distance from Paphos.
Posted on August 27th, 2010
With the 2010 World Cup now a thing of the past and the celebrations in South Africa concluding almost two months ago, there’s still a rising interest in visiting the African nation, which is cause for celebration itself for tourism officials.
Holidays in Johannesburg and Cape Town, two main cities for World Cup events, have maintained popularity in worldwide tourism figures, and visitors have continued to visit other South African cities such as Durban on the east coast.
