Singapore is a small albeit beautiful country located in South East Asia. Singapore gets its name from Singa Pura, which means lion city. It is one of the wealthiest countries in Asia. This island city displays diversity and an amazing blend of three cultures - Chinese, Indian and Malay. While the national language of Singapore is Malay, Tamil and Chinese are also widely spoken here. Talked about for its high quality of life and beautiful...more
Thomson Sport has been appointed one of the official tour operators for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, enabling it to sell travel packages including match tickets.The football championships kick off in Johannesburg on June 11 and matches will be played in Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg, Manguang/Bloemfontein, Nelson Mandela Bay/Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg and Tshwane/Pretoria.The final will take place on July 11,...more
Tighter controls on cruise ships are being called for after the inexperienced captain of a tourist vessel almost caused a Titanic-like disaster in the Antarctic.A report into the sinking of the MV Explorer found that an 'inexperienced and overconfident' captain drove the ship too fast towards 'a wall of ice', according to The Independent.The fact that no-one died in the incident was put down to good fortune and unusually benign weather by accident investigators.Their report, which has been sent to those involved in the sinking, will add to international pressure for tighter regulations on the increasing numbers of cruise ships sailing to the Antarctic.The Explorer, a 40-year-old, Liberian-registered vessel, sank in deep water in November 2007 after being fatally holed by an iceberg as it attempted to sail through an ice field at night.As water flooded into the stricken ship, 154 passengers - who had paid up to £3,900 for the 18-day voyage from Argentina - were forced to wade through freezing water to lifeboats.Maritime experts say the incident has raised concerns about the growing trend to run cruises in exotic and remote locations, often in dangerous conditions.It also reminds...more
Britain's leading travel companies have written to the Chancellor of the Exchequer demanding an end to Air Passenger Duty (APD) and better financial protection for airline passengers.The letter, from ABTA to Alistair Darling, includes a 5-point plan to help British holidaymakers and travel firms survive the recession. According to recent surveys,...more
Leaving the holiday plans of dozens of Britons in tatters. Though the administrators, Ernst & Young, have promised cruises on Hebridean Princess will continue as planned, an early pledge by the cruise company to refund passengers booked on a larger ship, the Hebridean Spirit, has been withdraw.The 98-passenger Hebridean Spirit was sold in March,...more
More than a third of 1,500 people polled by online travel agency On the Beach planned to downgrade their hotel this year, while half said they would cut back on excursions, water sports and trips to theme parks.Almost a third said they would take just one week away this summer instead of the traditional two-week break. Only one in 10 people said they planned to spend more time away this year than last.The majority said they would be travelling beyond the Continent to non-European destinations, where the pound goes much further.Cost conscious holidaymakers are booking cheaper hotels and planning fewer days out and activities to save cash, according to a new studyOn the Beach chief executive Simon Cooper said: "The stress and pressure of the credit crunch, means that now more than ever we all need time out to relax and unwind and it's great to see consumers are taking a sensible approach to holidays, spending what they can afford and carefully managing their budgets. Holidaymakers can also save money on insurance by shopping around online. Insure with ease cover starts at just £10.28 for a family of four travelling to the Mediterranean for a week this summer - that's comprehensive...more
Avis is to become the first car rental firm to charge customers for no shows.Those who don't cancel prior to the allocated pick up time, or don't turn up within 24 hours thereafter, will be charged £40.The charges will start to apply to Avis rental...more
Britons have been warned not to travel to Bangkok after the Thailand government declared a state of emergency in the capital city.The UK Foreign Office urged anyone planning a trip to 'urgently review their plans' after gangs of anti-government...more
Dubai Real Estate market has been popular among one of the top real estate investors in the world today. Discovery Gardens, International City and Dubai Sports City has made a global impact on the world real estate market and there by attracting...more
Rome is one of the most historic cities in the world, with museums and monuments that date back for thousands of years. Finding holidays apartments in Rome can be accomplished by using a service that offers apartments around the city. With apartments...more
Going on a vacation is, for most people, something they look forward to and plan for upwards of a year. The thought of anything going wrong is cause for much anxiety. Sometimes in peoples desire to book the "foolproof" vacation they out smart...more
Not everyone is comfortable with the idea of renting a private residence for their vacation, although with a little help they could and should be. Here are a few tips on how to over come some concerns about how and why renting private homes in...more