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21 May, 2013
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Travellers taking holidays in Portugal this year can look forward to a range of unique experiences, according to one travel expert.
A spokesperson for cheapflights.co.uk has called Portugal an “excellent holiday opportunity,” and recommends interacting with local residents to enjoy a fuller travel experience.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
A new report has revealed that holidays in the Maldives are growing in popularity, as tourism industries across South Asia begin to emerge from the global recession.
According to preliminary figures released by the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), the number of people taking flights to Malé and other destinations in the region increased towards the end of 2009, spelling a bright year ahead for tourism in the Maldives.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Recognition as the European Capital of Culture for 2010 is expected to see a 25 per cent increase in flights to Istanbul this year, as more travellers seek out the city’s unique and historic offerings.
Holidays in Turkey have increased in popularity throughout the recession, as more holidaymakers seek cheaper holidays outside of the eurozone. Tourism bosses are also planning around 500 events to celebrate the city’s culture and heritage to further drive the popularity of city breaks in Istanbul.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
A travel expert has praised Bangkok for its “charm and kindness” and declared it a recommended travel destination for holidays in Asia.
Writing for the Mail Online, Mark Palmer explained: “it’s impossible to separate a city from its people. That’s why Thailand’s capital deserves to be called the City of Angels and why it warrants far more praise than it gets.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
This March will see thrill-seeking comedy and music fans taking flights to Geneva to attend one of the world’s most unique festivals, held high in the French Alps.
The aptly named Altitude Festival was launched in 2007 by Irish comedian Andrew Maxwell, and combines star quality entertainment with ski holidays in the Méribel area.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
British travellers are increasingly favouring medium-haul flights, with holidays in Egypt growing in popularity according to travel experts.
Lonely Planet travel editor Tom Hall has identified trends among holidaymakers away from long haul flights towards shorter journeys of five to six hours.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
Golfers from across the world are being encouraged to seek out Scotland’s famous courses on golfing holidays in the historic home of the sport.
The Drive it Home campaign, launched by the national tourist body VisitScotland, is targeting British golfers as well as players in the key markets of the US, Canada and Sweden. According to the BBC, golf is one of the country’s key tourism areas, and is worth more than £220 million. The golfing industry supports 4,400 jobs across the country.
Posted on Friday, February 26th, 2010
An increasing focus on sustainable travel is seeing more ethically-minded travellers taking volunteering holidays in India with the aim of giving something back to their visited destination.
The Metro has suggested a number of destinations for those looking to take flights to the Indian subcontinent on sustainable breaks this year, particularly in developing areas such as Kerala, where travellers can work with voluntary organisation Viswadarsanam to “green the mind.”
