Africa
Sex and the City’s Marrakech: Style, sophistication, shopping and spa
Hold on to your hemlines, dig out your cocktail shakers and slip effortlessly into a pair of Christian Louboutins: the girls are back in town. However on this adventure, the girls have swapped New York for Marrakesh - and vast swathes of girls (and boys) will want to follow in their daintily clad footsteps.
Consumer Focus shows red-card to World Cup mobile phone fees
Consumer Focus is warning that thousands of England fans travelling to the 2010 FIFA World Cup could face huge mobile phone bills. Costs for calls, texts and data use could add up to over £100 on a match-day, more than the £55-£80 face value of a ticket.
Travel advice for football fans heading to South Africa
If you're one of the estimated 20,000 England fans expected to be in South Africa for the World Cup this summer, AXA is offering some advice on protecting yourself and your belongings while you're there.
Escape from the fever pitch with Acacia Africa
There’s certainly a buzz surrounding South Africa, the Rainbow Nation being the first country on the continent to host the FIFA tournament. Of course, while football is heavily ingrained on the British psyche, not everyone has their heart set on the beautiful game.
Travel insurance priority for football fans heading to South Africa
England football fans heading to South Africa should not wait until the last minute to buy travel insurance, according to M&S Money.
Travelers - Don't score an own goal at the World Cup
With the start of the FIFA 2010 World Cup just weeks away, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is urging English football fans to get comprehensive travel insurance before heading to South Africa.
Party in Morocco at the Gnawa Music Festival
Unlike Europe, holidays in Morocco – which is under 3 hours away from the UK – remain extraordinarily good value for money. Why not travel to Essaouira on the coast at the end of June, before the school holidays start, and witness the Gnawa World Music Festival (24-28 June)?
Fans heading to South Africa urged to watch card fees
England fans visiting South Africa are set to spend around £135 million during the World Cup but fans could be hit by punitive foreign exchange fees unless they are careful about their spending in the ‘Rainbow Nation', Santander has warned.
Sex and the City style breaks on a budget
With the much anticipated Sex and the City sequel just around the corner, Hostelworld.com has come up with some chic accommodation ideas to help guests follow in the stylish footsteps of their favourite cast members.
Summer holidays with all the World Cup action
The 19th FIFA World Cup football tournament takes place for the first time on African soil from 11th June to 11th July 2010. Whilst 20,000 Brits are expected to travel to South Africa to see the matches, many more may want to go on holiday at this time, but not miss out on the action.
Hyundai to transport all national teams at World Cup
With just 20 days to go, Hyundai Motor Company is geared up to deliver hundreds of vehicles for the ground transportation of the world’s biggest sporting event in South Africa, including the buses that will transport all 32 teams of the qualified nations.
Chance to play a part in protecting Namibia's cheetahs
A new project aimed at helping protect cheetahs has been initiated in Namibia where 85 per cent of the world’s population of this big cat are located. Ordinary people can come along and help collect vital data. The project was launched by Biosphere Expeditions, an international not for profit conservation organisation.
Free nights at the Oyster Box Hotel, Durban
The five-star Oyster Box Hotel, a member of Luxury Hotels by Dnata, was named by Conde Nast Traveler magazine as one of the “Hot Hotels” and one of the “Hot Hotel Spas” for 2010, The Oyster Box in Durban is offering a Stay 4, Pay 3 special package.
TAP announces new route to Algiers
TAP is launching its new route to Algiers on 1 June, with rates from EUR 266 (taxes included). This promotion is valid for travel originating in the mainland (Lisbon, Porto and Faro), for the period from 1 June to 30 June.
Luxury for less on Mauritius
Ideal for those wanting to escape to a tropical paradise, the five-star luxury hotel One&Only Le Saint Géran is offering seven nights from £2,260 per adult. Set on its own peninsula on the north-eastern coast of Mauritius, it is ideal for families wanting complete seclusion and privacy.