Africa
Cruise around South Africa for the 2010 World Cup
Preparations for the 2010 World Cup are in full swing with a strong focus on capacity, especially in the hospitality industry. German promoter, One Ocean Club, aims to play a part in filling this gap, offering World Cup tourists premium full-service accommodation on-board luxury cruise liners.
Discover Egypt this winter
With all that Egypt has to offer just 5 hours from the UK, there really is no excuse not to get over there and soak up some winter sun. Known as a watersports paradise, you can find world-class snorkelling and diving in the bays around Sharm el Sheikh.
Green Season is jewel in Africa’s crown
Forget World Cup mania, go ahead of the crowds and visit Africa now to take advantage of the Green Season says Africa expert, Kamili.
Say I Do with Ranch Rider
In 2010 World Marriage Day will fall on the most romantic date in the calendar, the 14th of February. To mark this special occasion, tour operator Ranch Rider will be launching its "Say I Do" campaign and featuring numerous 'fairytrail' stays on its Facebook and Twitter pages.
Namibia offers great value for visitors during World Cup 2010
With the price of flights to South Africa soaring during the World Cup 2010 period, safari holidays can appear unaffordable for UK holiday makers. Namibia is giving visitors an action-packed holiday without the inflated World Cup price tag. For the perfect southern Africa getaway during summer 2010, fly to Namibia for a better value safari adventure.
Thomson Sport launches new FIFA World Cup 2010 packages
The FIFA World Cup in South Africa will be the biggest sporting event of 2010. The opportunity to be involved in the experience only comes around every 4 years and there’s still time to be a part of it. Many loyal fans have guaranteed a place at the opening matches by booking their 18 night packages. Thomson Sport has now sold out of both the long stay and finals package.
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises set for major expansion in Egypt
Jaz Hotels, Resorts & Cruises, Egypt’s most successful hotel company, is set to undergo the largest expansion to its portfolio to date with more than 15 properties in the pipeline, 9 of which will open during 2009 and 2010. The expansion includes the addition of three new hotel properties in the Nabq area of Sharm El Sheikh and the launch of two five-star deluxe Nile Cruise Ships.
Luxury cruising on the Nile
Egyptian holiday specialist, Red Sea Holidays, has added luxury Nile cruises to the portfolio of holidays in its 2009/10 brochure. Red Sea Holidays works exclusively with Grand Cruises which operates nine five-star cruise ships and is one of the Nile’s most modern fleets.
All inclusive with guaranteed winter sun in the Red Sea
Guaranteed sun less than six hours away, plus all-inclusive value from £369 – that’s the promise from Olympic Holidays beside the Red Sea.
Idyllic honeymoons at The Majlis Hotel, Kenya
Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the romantic Lamu archipelago on Kenya's Northern Coast, The Majlis is a luxury boutique hotel with the ambience, comfort and intimacy of a private home.
Thomson Tailormade offers new BA routes
Tour operator Thomson Tailormade is to offer new British Airways routes to 3 fantastic destinations - Las Vegas, the Maldives and Sharm El Sheikh – each with a convenient direct flight from the UK.
Late bookings trends may increase spends this Christmas
For the best holiday deals and value for money this Christmas, travellers should shun the ever-expanding late-booking trend and secure their winter break by late October – according to leading small-group adventure company Explore.
Families head to Egypt for cheap sun
UK families in search of sunny bargains this October half term are heading to Egypt according to one of the UK’s largest holiday providers, The Co-operative Travel.
Winter hotspots – Where to go to top up your tan
To coincide with Flight Centre’s October sale, the travel retailer has put together its predictions for the top five destinations for winter 2009 – perfect for Brits who want to experience some sunshine on a budget.
Take a virtual tour of Marrakech
“Visit Marrakech from the comfort of your seat” - this is the message that the Moroccan National Tourist Office, the Regional Tourism Council and the local trade professionals are sending out to reach a varied and diverse audience in order to encourage them to rediscover Marrakech, the leading tourist destination via a new advertising campaign.