Archive for February, 2012
VisitBritain pull multi-million campaign after ‘Brecon Beacon’ typo
The national tourism agency VisitBritain may be advised to double-check the spelling of promoted destinations, the next time they roll out a multi-million pound advertising campaign. An eagle-eyed commuter in New York spotted the misspelling of Wales’ ‘Brecon Beacons’, instead …
Angry Birds app so popular theme park will open
It is the number one paid app of all time, it has millions of fans around the world – including Prime Minister David Cameron and now it has
Top places for women to propose this leap year
It’s a leap year, when, according to tradition, women can get down on bended knee and ask their dithering partner to take their hand in marriage. With February 29,
Cock-up in Canadian holiday advert
STUNNED readers of high-brow daily newspaper The Independent had the shock of their lives when a full page advert for a holiday to Canada featured a phallic-shaped rock. Shown
Travel back in time for a traditional Easter in Sweden
Easter week is celebrated at Skansen, Sweden in different ways. On Maundy Thursday children all over Sweden dress up as witches to deliver Easter letters and receive candy. On Skansen they
From Corfu to Athens- What the Economic Crisis means for the Tourist Industry in Greece
The Ionian islands of Greece are world renowned for their paradise beaches, calm seas and laid back lifestyle. Corfu, the largest of these islands, has been a
Tui boss predicts the death of the holiday brochure
When it comes to choosing a holiday destination many of us flick through the enticing images in a glossy holiday brochure. However these printed country guides could soon be
Wind up in the Windy City
2012 is a big year for Chicago with the G8 summit heading there in May. With so much to see and experience, it’s one of
Swim ban lifted from world’s best beach
“A return to normality,” for many tourists who enjoy the world famous beach on the island of Praslin, after the swim ban was lifted last week. Voted year after
Coach tour of the M25 is a hit
For many drivers spending four hours sat on London’s M25 can be a frustrating experience. However there are tourists willing to spend £15 on a tour of the



















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