Anyone planning holidays to Australia may be interested to know that Sydney has topped the list of Brits’ most popular overseas cities. Sydney has been crowned favourite overseas city by Guardian, Observer and Guardian online readers in the newspapers’ 2009 travel awards. Cape Town in South Africa took second place, while New York, San Francisco and Berlin completed the top « Continue Reading »
Travellers thinking of staying close to home for a winter break are being urged to reconsider the long-haul option. Long-haul holidays can offer the best value for money, according to one travel company. Holidaymakers looking at breaks in Europe are being advised to check all their options – such as cheap flights to Thailand and budget package deals – before « Continue Reading »
Guaranteed sunshine and great deals make holidays to Dubai a popular choice. Holidays to Dubai, Thailand and Egypt are the most popular choices for those booking winter breaks this year, according to one travel agent. The Flight Centre’s list of five top winter sun destinations also includes Antigua at number four and Australia in fifth position. The company is predicting « Continue Reading »
Anyone booking flights to India with Lufthansa can get a taste of the country before they land with the airline’s latest in-flight meals. People planning holidays in India can get a taste for authentic cuisine from the country during their journey, if they fly with Lufthansa. The German carrier has teamed up with the Leela Palaces, Hotels & Resorts group « Continue Reading »
Volunteering holidays to South Africa, Nepal and St Lucia are proving increasingly popular with older travellers. As recent research indicates that overseas travel is on the rise, especially among those taking career breaks, older travellers are being encouraged to take volunteering breaks where they can make use of their skills. Volunteering trips have traditionally been seen as the preserve of « Continue Reading »
The World Cup is set to boost the number of Britons taking holidays in South Africa, according to ABTA – The Travel Association. South Africa should brace itself for a massive influx of British tourists next summer, with ABTA expecting visitor numbers to “go through the roof”. People booking holidays to South Africa at this time of year are attracted « Continue Reading »
Anyone booking flights to Thailand with the intention of travelling onto Australia may be interested in the extension of Thai Airways’ service. Globetrotting travellers who intend to spend the winter exploring the southern hemisphere could take advantage of the increased flights between Thailand and Australia. Thai Airways has announced that it is adding more non-stop flights to its routes from « Continue Reading »