Have international holidaymakers been put off by the recent global terror alerts? Apparently not. According to lastminute.com, late deals to the US were selling above average particularly trips to New York and business was brisk to the Mediterranean. Possible reasons cited by Lastminute’s travel director included passengers possibly feeling safer amid the tighter security measures…

A recent AP/AOL Travel poll says that 79 percent of people surveyed, say the easing of restrictions on taking liquids and gels onto airplanes makes no difference in how they feel about the safety of air travel. 44 percent indicated that they believe security in not consistent at various airports, and 41 percent of Americans…

We’ve bought you stories about space travellers, well, judging by recent events, not everyone, even if you have the twenty million dollars to buy your ticket gets accepted. Russian Federal Space Agency officials recently announced that Japanese entrepreneur Daisuke Enomoto, who was set to become the world's fourth space tourist, has been ruled unfit to…

British low-cost airline easyJet says that thirty percent of all flights in Spain are low cost and believe this figure is sure to rise. They have named Madrid as a base for domestic flights and a hub for southern Europe, putting pressure on Spain’s national carrier Iberia. EasyJet say they are already the second biggest…

Space Adventures, the company that sent the first space tourists into orbit is offering future clients the chance to do a space walk. The optional excursion will cost $15m (£8m) on top of the $20m cost for the flight. So what do you get for this? Private space explorers will get a 1.5 hour accompanied…

Cheapflights has been nominated for a prize at this year's prestigious British Travel Awards (BTA). Along with Expedia, Lonely Planet, Trip Advisor and Yahoo! Travel, Cheapflights has been nominated in the Best Travel Information Online category. Sponsored by travel industry big hitters such as Avis, Thomas Cook and Reed Travel Exhibitions, the awards reward the…

Have international holidaymakers been put off by the recent global terror alerts? Apparently not. According to lastminute.com, late deals to the US were selling above average particularly trips to New York and business was brisk to the Mediterranean. Possible reasons cited by Lastminute’s travel director included passengers possibly feeling safer amid the tighter security measures…

A minister in Nigeria in charge if the capital, Abuja, has banned “okada” motorbikes citing high accidents rates and being used as getaway vehicles in armed robberies across the city. At the last minute, an extra 150 buses were made available on Abuja's streets, but the public transport system is struggling to cope with the…

North Africa & Sahara Travel Day on Tuesday 21st November 2006 At the Exmouth Centre, 26 Exmouth Market, London EC1 Coffee will be served from 9.00am First film screening, 9-10.30 am Morning session: 10.30-12.30am Lunch hour 12.30-1.30pm: make your own arrangements amongst the cafes, bars and restaurants on Exmouth Market, though for those bringing their…

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