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On the right track: 10 of the best iconic rail journeys

Let the train take the strain with Katie McGonagle's whistle-stop guide to the world's best rail tours Like this article? Click here to download and save as a PDF . It’s the journey that counts, not the destination, according to the old saying, and that’s never been truer than ...  More >
30 August 2012

One more flight: The Caribbean's most idyllic islands

What's another hour or two? Visitors who add a connecting flight or ferry can enjoy some of the Caribbean's most idyllic and deserted islands. Jo Cooke reports. After a nine-hour flight, clients can be understandably eager to get to their hotel and start enjoying their holiday. However, ...  More >
19 January 2012

Operators to challenge new Sri Lanka tourist charge

Operators could challenge Sri Lanka's decision to introduce a $50 charge for all visitors to the country from January 1, 2012. The new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) replaces the free visa-on-arrival system and must be purchased online. Sri Lanka marketing manager Nabeel Shariff ...  More >
07 October 2011

Oh so quiet: Where high-fliers go to unwind

Yoga at Oberoi's Wildflower Hall, India When the rest of the year is full to the brim with board meetings, conference calls and late-night strategy planning, it’s little wonder that some wealthy clients don’t want to tour from place to place seeking adventure on their well-earned break. ...  More >
07 April 2011

Operators urged to hold their nerve over North African unrest

Operators and airlines have been urged to hold their nerve and avoid over-reacting to outbreaks of unrest in Arab countries. The message came from the Middle East and North Africa Travel Association (MENATA) after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office lifted travel restrictions to Tunisia. ...  More >
10 February 2011

Out of this world: touring Namibia

Nasa scientists say the landscapes of the Namib Desert are similar to those on Mars. So says Manfred Pfeifer, our 71-year-old guide and expert on all things Namibian. While I’ve never been to Mars, I’m inclined to agree. There’s something otherworldly about the stark beauty of these sprawling ...  More >
22 September 2010

Orlando offers stranded tourist discounts

The Orlando Tourism Bureau is giving discounts to tourists stranded by the iceland volcano ash cloud . There are close to 40 offers on hotels, restaurants, theme parks and waterparks. Chief executive Gary Sain said: “Our members and the entire community understand the stress that the ...  More >
20 April 2010

Open letter: Mike Greenacre on Turkey price hikes

The tourism industry is, more so now than ever, hugely affected by economic changes, both in terms of currency fluctuations and the economy’s impact on individual holidaymakers.   This has been most evident in the last few years, as Turkey's status as a value-for-money destination – thanks ...  More >
01 February 2010

Oman supplement 2009: read the digital version here

Read the Oman supplement online , including Muscat must-sees, selling tips from the experts, and features on luxury, responsible and adventure holidays   More >
14 December 2009

Oasis of the Seas debate: The bigger the better?

Oasis of the Seas debate: The bigger the better?
After six years of planning and building, Royal Caribbean International’s mega-ship 225,000-ton Oasis of the Seas , the world’s largest cruise ship with capacity for up to 6,269 passengers, has been launched and sets sail on its maiden cruise on December 5. Royal Caribbean is adamant ...  More >
03 December 2009

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