Over 55s are all for exploring more – A survey conducted by adventure travel specialist, Explore, has revealed that 40% of over 55s believe they are at their most adventurous age. The generation that pioneered fly and flop holidays in their youth now hanker for a different kind of adventure – and have the disposable […]
Over 55s are all for exploring more
Diamonds and pearls at Prince’s Paisley Park
Diamonds and pearls at Prince’s Paisley Park – Fans of the pop star Prince are now able to pay homage to their idol. His home at Paisley Park in Minnesota has opened to the general public following his untimely death earlier this year. The flamboyant showman and consummate performer was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota and […]
Landmark Ramses II exhibition
Landmark Ramses II exhibition – Ramses II was never shy about his contribution to the Egypt and the ancient world. An inscription at the famous Amun Temple in Luxor carried the legend: “He outmatched the achievements of all kings who came before him.” It was written by Ramses II about himself and not surprisingly he […]
Looking forward with Sardinian Places
Looking forward with Sardinian Places – Tour operator Sardinian Places has unveiled its 2017 summer collection of holidays. The 2017 season sees the tour operator continue to offer some great deals across all package and accommodation-only holidays, with self-catering packages currently starting from just £540pp and hotel packages from £662pp. Flights from seven different UK […]
Lisbon tops for tourism
Lisbon tops for tourism – Lisbon has been named “Europe’s leading cruise destination” and “Europe’s leading cruise port” in the World Travel Awards 2016. It is a further feather in the city’s tourism offer and recognises the quality of services and the facilities for cruise passengers available in the sunny capital. Paula Oliveira, Executive Director […]
Vietnam boosts tourism with visa extension
Vietnam boosts tourism with visa extension – The Government of Vietnam has announced that it is extending its visa exemption program for UK passport holders for single-entry stays of up to 15 days, until 30 June 2017. The policy, which was first introduced on 1 July 2015, also applies to French, German, Spanish and Italian […]
New destinations from Jet2
New destinations from Jet2 – Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have launched their biggest ever flights and holidays programme for summer 2017. The leisure airline will offer a massive 7m seats to 57 destinations including new routes to Costa de Almeria (Spain) and Halkidiki (Greece). Flights to Costa de Almeria, their fourteenth Spanish destination and the seventh […]