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The Twilight state: Washington's wild side

The mega-success of the Twilight series, set among the towering forests and dramatic coastline of America’s Pacific Northwest, has pushed the area into the spotlight as a tourist destination, despite the fact the movies were actually filmed slightly further north in Canada. With cosmopolitan ...  More >
05 August 2010

Tasmania: Coming out from Oz's shadow

Big, boisterous Australia has so much to offer perhaps it’s no wonder Tasmania, its quieter, diminutive sister, has been somewhat sidelined. Clients are often pushed for time when visiting the Antipodes, and can get too caught up in cramming in the headline sights to consider a more off-beat ...  More >
22 July 2010

Turkey: Kalkan and the Lycian Coast

If it’s an ‘authentic’ Turkish resort experience your clients are after then Kalkan is a peach. Nestled in a curved bay on the Lycian coast between Kas and Fethiye, with a mountain backdrop, this beguiling old fishing town is easy on the eye. Traditional white-washed houses, many framed by ...  More >
01 July 2010

Turkey: Villas catch on in Brits' new favourite

Turkey’s villa holiday market looks primed for growth as value-driven Brits, many of whom are repeat visitors, are increasingly looking beyond hotel complexes in major resort centres and choosing the individuality of a villa or apartment. The inherent flexibility and value offered by the ...  More >
01 July 2010

Tourists stranded as Greek dock workers strike

Tourists have been stranded by the latest strikes against cost cutting reform in Greece. Dock workers in Piraeus, the main port in Greece, have been preventing tourist from boarding ferries to the Greek islands, and in Athens, thousands of people joined protest rallies where police were ...  More >
29 June 2010

Turkey overtakes Balearics with 16% of May's bookings

Turkey’s rise to prominence was confirmed this week as it overtook the Balearic islands for market share in May, official industry figures revealed. The destination’s plethora of purpose-built all-inclusive hotels were said to be the reason behind Turkey’s rise, while other destinations were ...  More >
24 June 2010

Tobago: Lie back and enjoy

"How old do you think I am?" The boatmen of Tobago don’t need to cringe if tourists ask them this touchy question – they have a well-practised answer: “Ten years younger than yesterday.” The islanders claim that people who bathe in the Nylon Pool – a shallow sandbank off the island’s south ...  More >
17 June 2010

Tots call the shots: Child-friendly luxury hotels

It’s not just the adults you have to worry about. Rich parents beget offspring with high expectations. And if these little princes and princesses aren’t happy on holiday, you can be sure they’ll make their feelings known. Happily, the luxury hotel sector is prepared. From tiny bathrobes and ...  More >
03 June 2010

Together alone: Escorted tours for singles

A silent wave is coming. Historically, solo travellers have been a mite neglected. Unlike cacophonous couples or screaming families, their quieter needs haven’t been catered to. But the numbers of those going it alone are increasing. Mintel research testifies that five million Brits now ...  More >
29 April 2010

Tour operator tips: New Zealand's super-luxury lodges

Even though New Zealand offers luxury properties at relatively affordable prices , it also boasts jaw-droppingly luxurious lodges with hefty prices. Rachel Gleave, product manager at luxury specialist operator Bridge & Wickers, recommends her top five top-end stays in New Zealand. All ...  More >
22 April 2010

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