Latest Holidays News
Consumer prices rise slightly
SYDNEY, March 5 16 AAP - Consumer prices rose slightly in February, as increases in the cost of fruit and vegetables were offset by notable drops in costs linked to holidays. The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge rose 0.1 per cent in
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:43P
Inflation gauge slows as travel costs fall
Consumer prices rose slightly in February, as increases in the cost of fruit and vegetables were offset by notable drops in costs linked to holidays. The TD Securities-Melbourne Institute inflation gauge rose 0.1 per cent in February, following an
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:37P
Most dont know much about St. Patrick
ROCHESTER, NY, March 4 (UPI) -- St. Patricks Day is one of the most widely celebrated holidays in the United States, but a survey indicated few know why March 17 is celebrated. A Harris Poll, commissioned by Irish whiskey maker Tullamore Dew,
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:22P
Make the most of your lunch break
By David Smiedt First published: March 4th, 2012 Cant afford a holiday? Try turning your lunch hour into your own mini vacation and rejuvenate your mind, body and soul. Tourism Australia says Australians have built up 118 million days and $33 billion
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:18P
Spring break; Just a Car Ride Away
As soon as the winter holidays end the spring semester starts. The one thing that all college students think about is Spring Break. Students think of ways to save money to go to an exotic country or an island. Students sometime have trouble finding
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:05P
Identikit of the wine-tourist: young and passionate about web 2.0
They plan their holiday on Internet, travel in couples or groups, and they look for an offer that puts culture, sport, nature and wellbeing together with good wine. They visit cellars all over the year, not in summer only, and they spend there around
Updated: 03/04/2012 06:04P
WIN Tickets to the Easter Show
The show runs across the two weeks of NSW school holidays, from Thursday, April 5, until Wednesday, April 18, and there is no better place to go for a value-packed, family day out. See acrobats, circus performers, stunt motorbike riders,
Updated: 03/04/2012 05:47P
Muhyiddin: No plans to reduce public holidays even with new wages
Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR: The government has no plans to reduce public holidays when the minimum wage proposal is implemented as it has taken into account productivity. Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said there are some things that
Updated: 03/04/2012 05:45P
Lesser-known Jewish holiday Purim proves fun celebration
By Sherry Coven — For the CDT Regardless of what culture were from or what religion we practice, were all familiar with most major holidays, religious or secular, from Thanksgiving to Ramadan to Easter. For the Jewish holidays, some of the best-known
Updated: 03/04/2012 05:41P
Exports drive French champagne trade
In France, the fall of 1.9 percent on the year reflected a sharp slowdown in the later months, with a drop of 8.0 percent in December alone, when sales would normally be expected to rise for the Christmas and New Year holidays.
Updated: 03/04/2012 04:10P
