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Swim ban lifted from top beach

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 year as the World’s Best Beach, Praslin, the tourist Mecca of …

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Arrivals and departures

International tourism to reach 1 billion in 2012

International tourist arrivals grew by over 4 percent in 2011 to 980 million, according to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer. With growth expected to continue in 2012,

Llandudno Pier, Conwy, Wales

Coastal businesses get a boost

The number of Brits taking ‘staycations’ is ever increasing, with tourists wanting to find interesting things to see and do in the UK.   Coast Radar, an online community that

THAILAND- Flooding

Thailand continues to see floodwater rise

British tourists have been warned to take care if visiting Thailand in the near future due to continued flooding.   The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) have advised tourists to

John O'Groats hotel

John O’Groats to get revamp

One of Scotlands most famous but run down tourist attractions is getting a revamp, John O’Groats will see the 6 million redevelopment begin this month.   Hoping to improve the

Euro

Pound continues to fall against the Euro

Thousands of families will be abandoning their European holiday this summer, as the ailing pound continues to fall against the euro. The two week summer holiday to Europe is