North & Central America
Five of the best winter holidays
As the nights draw in and the days get shorter, it is no wonder that many of us start to feel a little down, knowing that we won’t see the sun for another six months! Our lack of sunshine only makes us crave it even more and it should therefore be no surprise to hear that the UK has the highest occurrence of self-reported Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) in the world.
UK weddings to Aruba double
The sun-kissed Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba is becoming a favourite for loved-up UK couples looking to tie the knot, with bookings for wedding packages for 2010 already at twice the number sold this year.
Elvis returns to Las Vegas
The brand new Cirque du Soleil’s production of Elvis – taking place at the brand new five-star Aria Resort & Casino in Las Vegas – is the winning combination from US specialist, Bon Voyage.
The top 10 national parks worldwide
National parks offer breathtaking landscapes in remote places where travellers can view unspoiled nature in protected areas.
Iceland Express takes a bite of the Big Apple
Starting June 2010, Iceland Express will fly out four times a week from Reykjavik’s Keflavik International Airport to New York City’s Newark International Airport.
Sweet travel ideas for chocoholics
Chocoholics rejoice! To celebrate Chocolate Week (12-18 October 2009) specialist tour operator Journey Latin America offers some sweet travel ideas linked to the real home of chocolate.
Caribbean savings for singles
Whopping savings of up to £480 per person on Caribbean getaways – plus lots of complimentary goodies – is the offer to singles in Grenada this autumn from specialist operator, Friendship Travel.
Embark on your own rock star tour
The rock-star on tour: astonishing locations, the best hotels, wild nights, broken strings and hearts, and great music. For many, the celebrity road-trip is a dream, but with Flight Centre’s Round The World Experts, it’s a reality.
Sterling recovery and winter sun deals boost long haul prospects
The Far East looks unbeatable value for winter sun trips according to the latest annual Long Haul Holiday Report from Post Office Travel Services.
Jetsave’s ‘top 10 sights to see before you die!’
Once the realm of the intrepid traveller, many of the world’s must-see sights – like the Grand Canyon, Mount Rushmore and the Great Wall of China are now included in touring itineraries, making it easier to visit these global wonders.
Travel the Dominican Republic in style
The Dominican Republic is shrugging off its ‘poor man’s Caribbean’ image. Previously associated with mass market tourism and low-budget package holidays, in recent years much has changed to counter this impression.
Year round ranching for a range of cowboys in Arizona
Temperatures in Arizona might exceed 100 degrees fahrenheit in the height of the summer, but from October to May the year round ranching state has a more amenable climate.
Dodge City Days Festival selected as top event for 2010
The American Bus Association has named a Kansas event among North America’s 100 Best Events in 2010.
Top Ohio golf course extends season with value packages
Longaberger Golf Club, Ohio – recognized by Golf Digest, GolfWorld, Golfweek and GOLF Magazine as one of the best courses in the country – has announced value-laden stay-and-play packages throughout the remainder of the 2009 season.
Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau unveils new website
The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau has announced the unveiling of its redesigned, easy-to-navigate Web site - 800poconos.com.