Africa
A Circumnavigation of Africa by Motorbike
Spencer Conway’s 'Circumnavigation of Africa by Motorbike'- reported in the press worldwide - is nothing short of remarkable.
Top global festivals for spring
Bales Worldwide has crossed the globe to hunt out some of spring’s most colourful and culturally exciting festivals.
Love golf? Love the Red Sea
Basking in year round sunshine and very little humidity, Egypt is a haven for golfers of all levels and offers 14 fully fledged golf courses.
Family diving holidays in Egypt
Families looking to go away with water-babies of all ages need look no further than Tropical Sky Family Diving Holidays who offer a wide selection of diving holidays around the world that the whole family can enjoy.
Luxury holidays for less
With the prolonged winter spell and after the economic doom and gloom, statistics show that more Brits than ever are looking to spend money on holidays abroad in 2010 but that holidaymakers are looking for luxury experiences at low cost prices, conscious of spending wisely yet looking for a really special escape.
Safari adventures in Tanzania
For a limited period, The Selous Safari Company in Tanzania is offering high-season travel for low-season prices at its luxury camps in the Selous Game Reserve and Ruaha National Park as well as at Ras Kutani, a boutique beach lodge on the shores of the Indian Ocean. Promising an unparalleled level of luxury, privacy and safari experience, The Selous Safari Company offers an excellent way to see the hidden delights of Tanzania.
Discover a new way to travel
In February 2010, globetrotting travel writers, Terence Carter and Lara Dunston, embarked on a year-long project in partnership with HomeAway Holiday-Rentals, called Grantourismo. Their aim is to explore more authentic and enriching ways to travel by staying in holiday homes around the world, and thus living like locals.
Summer savings for exclusive getaways to Sharm El Sheikh
Escape the bite of the British winter and save 30% this summer on getaways at the ultra exclusive Grand Rotana Resort & Spa, Sharm El Sheikh.
TAP launches flights to Algiers
On 1 June, TAP will offer three flights a week to Algiers on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, using 45-seater Embraer aircraft.
United Airlines announces first service from Africa
United Airlines has announced the schedule for the airline’s first-ever nonstop service from the African continent, with once-daily service linking Accra, the capital of Ghana with Washington D.C. beginning 21 June 2010.
Emirates announces direct services to Dakar
Emirates passengers can look forward to a warm welcome on and off the aircraft after the airline unveiled plans to launch direct services to Senegal – known as the land of ‘Teranga’ or hospitality because of its friendly and welcoming people.
Experience the World Cup with Emirates
With less than 100 days to go until the whistle blows for the opening match of the football's premier tournament, Emirates’ FIFA World Cup 2010 Travel Packages have never been more accessible and attractive.
Win tickets to the World Cup with Visa
Visa, a FIFA World Cup Worldwide Partner, is offering Abbey International clients the chance to win tickets to the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. The lucky winner will receive two tickets to attend the 2010 FIFA World Cup final, pre-match hospitality and three nights' accommodation in a double occupancy 4 star hotel room from the 9 to 12 July 2010. Abbey International will also contribute £1,500 towards return flights to the event.
Prestige reports surge in summer bookings
Independent tour operator, Prestige Holidays, has seen a sharp increase in bookings for Summer 2010 with a year on year rise of 20%. Top selling destinations include: Morocco up 230%, Lake Garda up 328% and the Algarve which has seen a 72% increase in bookings.
Every cloud has a silver lining at Frégate Island Private
Pioneering luxury eco retreat Frégate Island Private in the Seychelles has successfully completed the installation of the first phase of its new rainwater harvesting system, with average daily rainfall yielding around 30,000 litres of collected rainwater – enough to provide up to approximately 60 per cent of the island’s water requirements.