As England fans prepare to head to South Africa for next summer’s World Cup, one travel writer has described Cape Town in favourable terms. With England fans eagerly awaiting the World Cup in 2010, they may want some information about activities in South Africa that can occupy them in between matches. Tom Hall, travel editor for Lonely Planet, has offered « Continue Reading »
Anyone booking flights to Dubai may be pleased to know that hotel room rates in the region have fallen considerably in recent times. Five-star hotel prices in Dubai are now cheaper than three-star rooms in Doncaster, according to the Times. Rates in the emirate have fallen dramatically amid the city’s financial crisis, the newspaper reported. It revealed that prestigious city « Continue Reading »
People booking holidays to South Africa to coincide with the World Cup have been advised to explore some of the country’s lesser-known destinations by a travel expert. While people searching for flights to South Africa will probably be concentrating on the major destinations of Cape Town and Johannesburg, one travel writer has suggested exploring some of the country’s other cities. « Continue Reading »
People booking holidays to Mumbai may be interested to know that the city’s highest roof-top bar has now opened. Anyone arriving on flights to Mumbai may want somewhere to relax and soak up the atmosphere of the city before embarking on a sight-seeing tour. If they decide to visit the city’s latest bar, then they could be treated to a « Continue Reading »
People planning holidays to Australia may want to take in some of the locations used to shoot the forthcoming film Where the Wild Things Are. Areas in Australia’s southern state, Victoria, were used in the filming of Where the Wild Things Are, an adaptation of the children’s book by Maurice Sendak. Travellers to the area may want to take a « Continue Reading »
Qatar Airways has launched a new fast-track route between London and Melbourne. A new fast route between London and Melbourne via Doha was launched earlier this week. The maiden flight of Qatar Airways’ latest service took place on December 6th, signalling the first of the carrier’s routes into Australia. Lasting 21 hours and 40 minutes, including a transfer in Doha, « Continue Reading »
Anyone taking holidays to Sydney in the new year is in for a treat as the Sydney Festival is running for three weeks in January. People booking last-minute flights to Sydney this winter may want to consider travelling in January, when they will be able to experience the Sydney Festival. Running from January 9th to 30th, it offers guests and « Continue Reading »