Women prefer to 'holiday with the girls'

Women of all ages prefer to go on holiday with their female friends than alone, whereas men, once they hit a certain age, would rather travel solo, according to a new survey.

The study, conducted by Portman Building Society, has revealed ...

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Posted by Carrie at 17:54, 1 August 2006

Air France expands into Australia

Air France has announced an expansion of its Australia service with Cairns being added to its list of destinations.

As part of a code-share agreement the northern Queensland city of Cairns, which is regarded by many as a gateway to ...

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Posted by Merv at 17:57, 1 August 2006

A parade spectacular

As one of the most extravagant street festivals in the New York City calendar, travellers taking a flight to New York this November should not miss Macy's Thanksgiving Parade.

Held every year on the fourth Thursday in November, this year's ...

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Posted by Clare at 18:02, 1 August 2006

A window on the world

Travellers taking flight to Amsterdam in November may be interested to know that the city is set to play host to one of the world's leading international documentary film festivals.

This year taking place from November 23rd until December 3rd, ...

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Posted by Teddie at 17:40, 2 August 2006

Pirates ahoy!

Holidaymakers planning to fly to Florida this November might like to pay a visit to the Florida Pirate Festival.

An historic reminder of the region's long connections with ocean bound traders and villans, the Pirate Festival offers visitors and locals ...

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Posted by Merv at 18:02, 3 August 2006

Technology helping travellers stay in touch

Modern travellers are increasingly taking electronic equipment with them when they go on holiday and using new technology to stay in touch, according to a new study.

The research, conducted by the American Travel Industry Association and Synovate, shows that 86 ...

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Posted by Penny at 18:03, 3 August 2006

BA increase cheaper service

British Airways has increased the number of one-way low-cost seats on flights across Europe by 500 per cent.

Around two million British Airways seats have been made available all year round from Gatwick, at reduced prices of up to ...

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Posted by Kate at 18:08, 3 August 2006

Burning traditions

Set against the backdrop of Thailand's historic capital city, Ayutthaya, the annual festival of lights or Bang Sai Loi Krathong, is an event not to be missed.

Travellers planning to fly to Thailand in November should make their way ...

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Posted by Teddie at 18:18, 3 August 2006

Bread and beans for St Barbara

Travellers planning to fly to Bulgaria at the beginning of December may be interested to know that on December 4th St Barbara's day is celebrated nationwide.

A popular saint within the Christian orthodox tradition, the day of St Varvara, as ...

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Posted by Mike at 18:30, 3 August 2006

Travellers warned against taking risks

Young travellers are failing to prepare for their overseas trips and are putting themselves at risk through ignorance and carelessness, a new survey has revealed.

The report from travel specialist i-to-i shows that 60 per cent of 16 to 30-year-olds fail ...

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Posted by Carrie at 18:33, 3 August 2006

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