As the nights close in and the temperature drops in Britain, one travel expert has suggested taking holidays in Thailand to escape the winter blues. For travellers looking to recapture that summer feeling and go to a festival this winter, booking flights to Thailand could be the answer. James Bainbridge, author of A Year of Festivals, has offered his tips « Continue Reading »
Families are increasingly choosing cheap holidays to Egypt for their half-term breaks. The Egyptian resort of Sharm el Sheikh is fast becoming one of the most popular destinations for family holidays this half-term, according to one travel agent. Bookings to the Red Sea resort for October half term are up by 142 per cent, compared to the same break last « Continue Reading »
Holidays to Dubai are growing in popularity due to its affordability and accessibility, according to one travel journalist. Dubai has grown in popularity as a holiday destination because it offers “affordable luxury” and is easily accessible, according to the editor of Wanderlust magazine. Dan Linstead believes that the number of hotel rooms on offer, the competitively priced flights to Dubai « Continue Reading »
Travellers planning holidays to Bangkok may be interested in the plans for the luxury Hotel Okura. People planning holidays to Thailand may be interested in the announcement that luxury Japanese hotelier Okura plans to open its first hotel in the Thai capital in 2012. Plans of the Hotel Okura Bangkok reveal that it is 34 floors high, with 242 luxury « Continue Reading »
Many people travelling abroad, such as those taking holidays to India, are leaving holiday preparations to the last minute, resulting in higher expenses. While travellers are good at finding cheap flights, they do not make the same effort to find currency exchange deals and some are even travelling without insurance, a survey has revealed. New research from the Post Office « Continue Reading »
Buying insurance to cover all your holidays this year will save money in the long run, one expert advises. Travellers – and especially families – looking at taking out travel insurance are being urged to spend a bit more now in order to make savings in the future. Research by World First Travel Insurance has found that many people are « Continue Reading »
Holidays to Dubai appear popular as passenger numbers at the airport increase again. Dubai International has welcomed over three million people to the city in September this year. This represents an increase of 19.5 per cent over the previous month, suggesting that Dubai is a popular destination for those seeking out some winter sun. Competitive hotel and flight prices, warm « Continue Reading »