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News Archive - Sep 2005

Dub-eye

30 Sep 2005

The London Eye is set for some Middle Eastern competition as plans continue to take shape for the Great Dubai Wheel.

Dallas "the one" for US fun

30 Sep 2005

Dallas has been named as the Most Fun US City by Verizon Information Services.

P&O Cruises ups customer service standards

29 Sep 2005

Passengers looking for an extra level of customer service aboard a cruise ship may be pleased to hear that P&O Cruises is operating a new programme aimed at ensuring excellent service on board its ships.

Grandeur of the Seas to start new cruise routes

29 Sep 2005

New cruise routes are to be offered on cruise liner Grandeur of the Seas, to begin in December this year.

Pocket the difference in Peru

28 Sep 2005

For those seeking an active bargain break, travel experts and tour operators are increasingly suggesting Peru to holidaymakers.

Florida cruisers look to other ports

28 Sep 2005

Cruise operators are reportedly seeking out other ports in the United States, particularly on the West Coast and Gulf Coast.

Austrians take a dip in tipple

27 Sep 2005

Guests at an Austrian holiday resort now have the bizarre opportunity to cool off in a pool containing 42,000 pints of beer.

Whale moratorium welcomed in Australia

27 Sep 2005

The decision to maintain a moratorium on commercial whaling has been hailed as great news for the Australian cruise and tourism industry.

Cruises in India jetting off

27 Sep 2005

SuperStar Libra arrived in the Indian port after completing a ten-day relocation cruise from Singapore, with over 400 passengers on board.

Getting jiggy in San Francisco

26 Sep 2005

Those looking to get down to a little world music in a friendly environment should check out San Francisco's World Music Festival, held from September 26th to October 16th.

Hens opt for more action

26 Sep 2005

Hens looking for a little "action" on their hen weekends are more likely to go for the action-adventure variety than the opposite sex, according to lastminute.com.

Route 66 gets a boost

26 Sep 2005

Get a little Almodovar in Madrid

26 Sep 2005

Fans of the great Spanish director Pedro Almodovar, or at least of his luscious subjects like Gael Garcia Bernal, will be pleased to hear that the great man features at Madrid's upcoming gay and lesbian film festival.

Marine tourism promoted in Malaysia

23 Sep 2005

Malaysia is set to become the new world capital for marine tourism if government plans are successful.

E-passports tested at LAX and Sydney

23 Sep 2005

Testing of the first e-passports has been completed at two major international airports, and could pave the way for smoother, quicker transfers.

Cambodian sea border to be developed

22 Sep 2005

Cambodian officials have drafted plans to develop the country's sea border for tourism, economic and industrial growth.

Joined up Outback

22 Sep 2005

Australian tourism officials have outlined a plan to bring state, territory, regional and local tourism activities together for the first time.

Sydney named world's best city

21 Sep 2005

Travel and Leisure Magazine has named Sydney as the world's best city.

World's largest cruiser to set sail next year

21 Sep 2005

The largest passenger ship in the world is due to set sail from Miami in May next year.

New international terminal for Madrid

21 Sep 2005

The opening of Madrid's fourth terminal of Barajas International airport early in 2006 is expected to double its passenger capacity.

Mysterious Thai fireballs

20 Sep 2005

Travellers on northern Thailand's backpacker trail have the opportunity to see one of the world's most striking natural phenomenon this October.

India up in lights

19 Sep 2005

From November 1st many parts of Asia will be lit up by one of the most spectacular festivals anywhere in the world.

Cry yourself happy over German onion festival

16 Sep 2005

A trip into eastern Germany this October should see you venturing to Weimar – no, not to found a new republic - but to attend the annual Onion Market festival.

Travellers flock to South Africa

15 Sep 2005

Travellers are flocking to South Africa, with more and more taking advantage of the wealth of outdoor pursuits the country offers.

Drink til the Bavarian cows come home

14 Sep 2005

Munich, a normally chic and well-behaved city in the heart of Germany's conservative Bavaria, is about to unleash its two weeks of misbehaviour on locals and tourists alike.

Food tourism takes the biscuit

14 Sep 2005

Food tourism is the next big thing in world travel, according to new research conducted in the UK.

Cruises set to get more exotic

13 Sep 2005

Cruises are to get more exotic in 2006, according to new research from US cruise reviewers Cruise Critic.

New Zealand voted best holiday destination in the world

13 Sep 2005

Brits prefer down under, or at least, New Zealand, it has emerged as the country scooped the top award for best holiday destination in the world last week.

New Zealand voted best holiday destination in the world

13 Sep 2005

Sand sculpting in Denmark

12 Sep 2005

Everyone is familiar with the "upturned bucket" school of sand sculpture, and no doubt most of us have put our hand to it at some distant point in childhood. Sand sculpture as practised by the professionals is however quite a different thing, to which Denmark's Sand Sculpture Festival is testament.

Tanzania voted top eco-tourism destination

12 Sep 2005

Tanzania has been voted the world's top eco-tourism destination on an online travel poll.

Snakes and ladders in Italy

09 Sep 2005

Keen to explore your competitive side abroad, but tired of the useful favourites of football and beach volleyball? Why not take part in a real life snakes and ladders championship?

Common sense for gap year travels

09 Sep 2005

As an estimated 200,000 students prepare for a gap year it can be pretty much certain that almost 400,000 nervous parents will be worrying about what may go wrong.

Sydney declares war on bed bugs

08 Sep 2005

Bedbugs may be small, but anyone who has been plagued by them will know they can be a big problem.

Highly evolved travel

07 Sep 2005

While debate continues on the merits of evolution versus intelligent design, why not head to the place that started the whole controversy in the first place?

Tricks and treats in New York

07 Sep 2005

Let's face it, when it comes to Halloween the Americans just do it so much better. So this year forget memories of trick or treating at suburban semis and head to Greenwich Village for America's largest Halloween celebration.

Tourists head to Israel

06 Sep 2005

Increasing numbers of British tourists are travelling to Israel, with 14,583 visiting in July alone.

Paradise on a budget

06 Sep 2005

As Britain becomes grey and damp it is only natural that one's daydreams drift to a far off tropical isle. The imagined cost of such a trip may deter many people from actually booking it, but it is possible to experience paradise on a budget.

Holidays with a bite

05 Sep 2005

For most people the mere mention of the word "shark" has them rushing for the shoreline. But then there are others, whom even multiple viewings of "Jaws" can't discourage, that wish for nothing more than to come face to face with a Great White Shark.

Whale watching in Norway

05 Sep 2005

Visitors to Norway this October should head to Tysfjord for a breathtaking view of killer whales.

Ecotourism in Bolivia

05 Sep 2005

Bolivia hopes to promote itself as the top destination for ecotourists in the Americas.

Sri Lankan tourism set to soar once more

02 Sep 2005

Tourism in the island state of Sri Lanka is back on the track of strong growth following last year's tsunami, according to tourism officials.

Day tripping in Africa

02 Sep 2005

Travelling to Spain anytime soon? Why not pop over to Africa whilst you are there?

Cruise liner offers online booking

01 Sep 2005

A leading cruise liner is offering hopeful cruise-goers the option of booking their trip online with the company.

What a lot of bulls

01 Sep 2005

The annual Mission Mountain Testicle Festival takes place on September 15th to 19th, in a celebration of the most, err unique, of foods.