People taking holidays in Sydney during the festive period may find it strange to be in the sunshine while the UK freezes.
A free event in the city's Botanical Gardens may be just the thing to get travellers in the mood for Christmas.
Carols in the Domain is a giant, outdoor, candle-lit carol service followed by fireworks over the distinctive skyline.
More than 100,000 people attend the event each year - which is broadcast on television - to sing along to well-known tunes.
Stars such as Ronan Keating and Katherine Jenkins will be headlining the show, which raises money for the Salvation Army and its Oasis Youth Support Network.
The celebrations kick off at 12:00 local time on Saturday December 19th.
Media Source: Southall Travel News
News Reference: http://tinyurl.com/Sydney-Christmas-Cheer
Friday, December 18, 2009
Airline award winners announced
Singapore Airlines was the biggest winner at the Official Airline Guide (OAG) annual awards this week.
The Asian-based carrier picked up four gongs, including the title of best international first class airline.
Additionally, Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in the world by the registered OAG members and frequent fliers who took part in the ballot.
Media Source: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/
News Reference: http://tinyurl.com/airline-award
The Asian-based carrier picked up four gongs, including the title of best international first class airline.
Additionally, Singapore Changi was voted the best airport in the world by the registered OAG members and frequent fliers who took part in the ballot.
Media Source: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/
News Reference: http://tinyurl.com/airline-award
Holidays to India 'a top choice' for 2010
Anyone booking flights to India next year may be pleased to hear that the country has been chosen as one of the ten best places to travel to in 2010.
World Travel Guide highlighted Delhi as a particularly good choice as the city is set to host the Commonwealth Games in October next year.
As a result of the forthcoming sporting event, authorities have made a number of improvements to city's infrastructure and have resolved to teach basic English to workers in the hospitality and transport industries.
The online guide also recommended that visitors looking to escape from the chaotic urban environment should take a trip to the seaside state of Kerala.
"Away from the urban sprawl, this is a vast and diverse land, with tranquil beaches, parched deserts and fresh mountain retreats," the website stated.
The Commonwealth Games, which are taking place between October 3rd and 14th, will showcase international athletes in events such as archery, cycling, wrestling and table tennis.
Media Source: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/
Reference URL: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/India/19513839/Holidays-to-India-a-top-choice-for-2010.html
World Travel Guide highlighted Delhi as a particularly good choice as the city is set to host the Commonwealth Games in October next year.
As a result of the forthcoming sporting event, authorities have made a number of improvements to city's infrastructure and have resolved to teach basic English to workers in the hospitality and transport industries.
The online guide also recommended that visitors looking to escape from the chaotic urban environment should take a trip to the seaside state of Kerala.
"Away from the urban sprawl, this is a vast and diverse land, with tranquil beaches, parched deserts and fresh mountain retreats," the website stated.
The Commonwealth Games, which are taking place between October 3rd and 14th, will showcase international athletes in events such as archery, cycling, wrestling and table tennis.
Media Source: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/
Reference URL: http://www.southalltravel.co.uk/news/India/19513839/Holidays-to-India-a-top-choice-for-2010.html
Thailand offers 'a completely different experience'
People booking holidays to Thailand can expect much more than a traditional 'drop and flop' break, it has been claimed.
"[Thailand] is about culture, nature and heritage," Chris Lee, marketing advisor for the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), commented.
He added that there is an extensive programme of events - particularly for the north of the country - that draws tourists to the region.
"We have got all the elephants up there in the elephant camps, a bit of the Himalayas with some beautiful scenes, butterfly farms, orchid farms and heritage trails in ancient cities," Mr Lee elaborated.
Last month, TAT announced that its campaign Amazing Thailand, Amazing Value generated 46 per cent more bookings between October and December this year than experienced in the corresponding period in 2008.
The TAT figures showed that, on average, tourists stay in the country for 13 nights.
Earlier in the year American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services reported that UK demand for currencies from long-haul destinations such as Thailand increased in the second quarter of 2009 as holidaymakers travelled further afield to find value on their breaks.
"[Thailand] is about culture, nature and heritage," Chris Lee, marketing advisor for the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT), commented.
He added that there is an extensive programme of events - particularly for the north of the country - that draws tourists to the region.
"We have got all the elephants up there in the elephant camps, a bit of the Himalayas with some beautiful scenes, butterfly farms, orchid farms and heritage trails in ancient cities," Mr Lee elaborated.
Last month, TAT announced that its campaign Amazing Thailand, Amazing Value generated 46 per cent more bookings between October and December this year than experienced in the corresponding period in 2008.
The TAT figures showed that, on average, tourists stay in the country for 13 nights.
Earlier in the year American Express Global Foreign Exchange Services reported that UK demand for currencies from long-haul destinations such as Thailand increased in the second quarter of 2009 as holidaymakers travelled further afield to find value on their breaks.
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Five destinations to travel in India
No holiday to India would be complete unless you take a tour of the Golden Triangle encompassing a sightseeing expedition of Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Golden triangle tours take tourists to the magnificent Taj Mahal in Agra and numerous other places of tourist interest in Delhi and Jaipur.
The temple town of Khajuraho in Madhya Pradesh offers visitors an insight into India's medieval past when women led liberated lives. Sculptures engraved on the exterior of the temples in Khajuraho highlight the eternal truth that the union of a man and woman is the most glorious of all pleasures.
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