Feb
14
2013
The number of visitors to the stunning Caribbean island of Jamaica reached new highs in 2012, with over 3.3million visitors to the island’s sunny shores.
The number of tourists to the island was up 7.4% when compared to the 2011 figures, which is great news for the local economy. The bulk of the traffic increases came from the cruise sector but there were increases in other areas too, including both package and singles holidays.
Feb
07
2013
The United Nation World Tourism Organisation recently released its annual tourism Barometer, which once again showed that Europe is the most popular travel destination in the world.
The report highlighted the fact that tourism in the region saw an increase of 2.3% in 2012, with an estimated 400.1 million visiting various European countries on both group and solo holidays. Particularly popular areas included the Southern Mediterranean, which saw another year of growth.
Jan
30
2013
New research has revealed that going on holiday can have a multitude of health benefits, and that these positive effects tend to stay with people for weeks or even months afterwards.
The Holiday Health Experiment was co-run by the biggest healthcare charity in the UK, Nuffield Health, and brought with it some amazing results from the selection of volunteers who took part in the study.
Overall, it was found that blood pressure decreased by six per cent amongst people who took group or singles holidays overseas for the purposes of the experiment, whilst this actually increased by two per cent within those who stayed at work during the same period.
Jan
24
2013
Portugal has always been a popular location to take your holidays, offering a range of beautiful sights and sounds around every corner. In recent news, the country has beaten off stiff competition to be placed among the top 10 countries to visit during 2013.
Praised for its credibility and fantastic holidaying experience, Portugal saw off Mozambique, Panama, Cuba and Canada to be named among the top ten. With interesting historical quarters including squares, churches and monasteries found all over the country, Portugal is a great location for those looking to indulge in a slice of culture during their summer sojourn. The accolade was given out by Globe Spots, a collection of independent travellers who share with other travellers about the fascinating places they have visited.
One of the finest areas to visit in Portugal is the Algarve, offering a wealth of unspoilt scenery, traditional fishing villages and sunkissed beaches all tucked into the southern tip of the country. Why not book your solo holidays to the Algarve today and discover why it proves such a popular draw?
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