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Known quantity: Get more out of Vietnam

We’d been standing by the edge of the road in Saigon for at least 10 minutes, all five of us too scared to step out into the never-ending stream of traffic. Suddenly, a tiny, elderly Vietnamese woman took me by the hand, and led me gently out into the road. Like the seas parting, the motorbikes ...  More >

Kos: Still a Greek favourite

Kos is the birthplace of the father of modern medicine, Hippocrates, and it’s just what the doctor ordered if you’re looking for a holiday destination with stunning, golden sandy beaches. The likes of Paradise Beach and Blue Lagoon are the key names to reel off to your clients as they describe ...  More >

Keep it short: Mini-tours in Europe

With a weakening euro, cabin crew strikes and the fallout from the ash cloud fuelling a desire in some circles to avoid flying, things are looking pretty rosy in the short tours market. Leger Holidays is just one of the firms that has reported an increase in sales in recent months. Colin ...  More >

Kenya: Five ways to sell it

Famous for offering both safari and beach, Kenya has a suitable holiday for every client. Here are a five angles to take, with recommended tours and resorts.   For romance A luxury tented camp should melt even the most jaded heart, offering comfort and seclusion alongside the ...  More >

Kenya: Why it's time to start booking again

Appearances can be deceptive. On the face of it, one might assume the good times are rolling again in Kenya, with operators bullish and reporting strong summer sales. Hayes and Jarvis says it is its fastest growing destination for 2009; topping a table that includes St Lucia, Florida, Las ...  More >

Kaliningrad: a low-budget city break away from the tourist trail

Russian exclave Kaliningrad is ideal for clients who want a short break in an up-and-coming, affordable city, discovers Karl Cushing If your clients are seeking an ‘up and coming’ city break destination, Kaliningrad, capital of the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast , could be just what ...  More >

Kenya can recover and rebuild: opinion by Amanda Hill

To an outsider, the idea of promoting a holiday destination may seem glamorous, even simple. Yet, the ever-changing nature of global elements can make or break a country’s tourism strategy in seconds. After Kenya experienced terrorist attacks in 2003, visitor numbers dropped greatly in East ...  More >

Kenya: Overlanded gentry

"Hey , is that Kili?” Comatose in my snug sleeping bag just moments before, I was suddenly roused by voices outside my tent. Poking my head into the cool, crisp African dawn, I was rewarded by the sight of Kilimanjaro – in all her sun-dappled morning glory. We were bush camping in Amboseli ...  More >

Kuoni supplement 2006

We’re delighted to welcome you to our special Centenary supplement, to celebrate 100 years of Kuoni Travel. What makes it even more special is to have received your votes for us as Britain’s Best Longhaul Tour Operator – an award that we have won for an amazing 23 years. The continued ...  More >

Kenya: Play some chimp-ionship golf

Kenya: Play some chimp-ionship golf
You can tell you’re getting used to playing golf in Kenya when a pack of monkeys strolls on to the fairway and you don’t worry about them stealing your ball. But then it’s far more relaxing to appreciate the scene than worry about a £1 piece of rubber you’re probably going to lose in a few minutes ...  More >