Latest Holidays News
Boom time for speedboat operators
“Even though it was a public holiday, our tickets are still priced as normal – $6 per trip,” a representative from Syarikat Koperasi Speedboat Service said yesterday. Travelling by speedboat is one of the fastest ways between Bandar Seri Begawan and
Updated: 02/24/2012 07:34A
Deckers warns on costs as Q4 profits jump 40%
The continued strength of its Ugg brand over the holidays has helped Deckers Outdoor Corporation to a 40% hike in fourth quarter profit, but the footwear firm also warned of significant cost headwinds in the year ahead due to soaring sheepskin prices
Updated: 02/24/2012 07:23A
Same house can take different shapes
By Sherry Giewald Forget the formal living room filled with fancy furniture or the dining room rarely used except for the holidays. Flex is in. A popular trend in new homebuilding, flex space offers homebuyers just what they want — flexibility.
Updated: 02/24/2012 07:19A
Eco-tourism blossoms into global business sector
Over the past two decades, providing environmentally sensitive holidays has evolved from a cottage industry into a global business sector that spans continents. As more travellers from developed countries opt for green holidays, eco-tourism is
Updated: 02/24/2012 07:18A
Travel Challenge: Family California at Easter
Each week we invite three companies to offer us their best deal for a specific holiday. Today: a twin-centre, 10-night family holiday in the Golden State, split between Anaheim – the gateway to Disneyland – and a coastal city. Prices are for two adults
Updated: 02/24/2012 07:12A
Top destinations for a relaxed flotilla sailing holiday
For fans of watersports holidays, going on a sailing adventure is the ultimate way to get to know a new destination, while meeting other likeminded holidaymakers. If youre after inspiration on where to book such a break, read on for our top tips.
Updated: 02/24/2012 06:50A
Retreat on Mali Losinj, Croatia-perfect place for wellness and yoga holidays
Enjoy the relaxed, sunny days, starry nights and peaceful, crystal clearwaters of the Adriatic Sea, on the extraordinary coast of the beautiful island of Mali Lošinj. Extraordinary experience of rezidens offers peaceful environment for guests traveling
Updated: 02/24/2012 06:44A
Child Sponsorship Report 2011, from Conakry, Guinea
We offer children for sponsorship in 44 countries and have major AIDS orphans projects, schools and medical centres … more about our charity work in Africa A child sponsorship report from Conakry in Guinea. Written in 2011. A part from the celebration
Updated: 02/24/2012 06:24A
A joyous carnival at sea
It has taken a trip across the world, submerged in a world of 24-hour complimentary room service, nightly cabaret shows, and day trips to places once roamed by pirates, to remind us of some of the simpler delights of holidays. Over the past week,
Updated: 02/24/2012 06:07A
Gibraltar in Travel Trade road show in Nottingham
Minister Costa said, “I am delighted at the way in which this event has brought Gibraltars Tourism product directly to those who are selling holidays to consumers in the East Midlands area, which includes Nottingham, Leicester and Derby.
Updated: 02/24/2012 05:55A