The hottest year yet in Spain
Preliminary figures released by the state meteorological office AEMET are suggesting that 2011 was the hottest year on record in Spain. The highest temperature was recorded in the province of Seville on 19 August where thermometers read a scorching 42.5º [...]
It’s all go at Florida’s theme parks
The holiday season has proved so successful for the main theme park attractions in Florida this year, that some had to temporarily shut their gates for short periods, officials said. Three Disney parks, as well as The Wizarding World of [...]
It’s ‘Viva España’- again!
One thing the travel pundits appear agreed upon is that Britons will still be taking their holidays in 2012, in spite of the belt tightening brought about by the economic squeeze. Where will they be heading? Long time favourite Spain [...]
Brits prepare for festive getaway
It is estimated the number of Britons travelling over the Christmas and New Year period (16 December – 3 January) will rise to 4.25 million compared to just under 4 million in the same period last year according to ABTA. [...]
Holidays are a basic necessity says new poll
According to a new study by YouGov, the majority of Brits say holidays remain a basic necessity. When questioned, 65 per cent of consumers said they are planning to take a holiday of 5 days or more in 2012, while [...]
Volcanic ash detectors could reduce flight chaos
A new technology is currently undergoing development and testing with low-cost carrier easyJet that allows pilots to see volcanic ash clouds at altitudes of 5,000 to 50,000ft. The new system named AVOID (Airborne Volcanic Object Imaging Detector) was developed by [...]
Brits to favour Spain in 2012
Britons planning their 2012 holidays are returning to old favourite Spain and steering clear of the Middle East and North Africa amid continuing unrest and uncertain economic times according to a new survey. Almost 10 per cent of the 5000 [...]
Strike causes little damage to UK travel
The UK transport network has thus far stood up well to today’s walk out by public sector workers, the biggest strike the UK has seen in 30 years. Major airports have reported that despite the UK border agency staff undertaking [...]
The eating habits of Brits abroad
Recent research has revealed that 65 per cent of Britons head to familiar fast food restaurants at some point during their holidays abroad. A survey by Dubai tourism has highlighted that almost two thirds of Britons frequent well known fast [...]
What’s New at Florida Theme Parks for 2012
Next year promises to be a spectacular one for Florida’s theme parks with exciting new offerings. Busch Gardens, the big Africa-themed park in Tampa Bay is opening its Animal Care Centre showing guests close-up how it looks after the health [...]
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