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Family summer holidays: Zanzibar is a 'dream getaway'
Added: 10 March 10
Anyone planning family summer holidays in Tanzania should take the opportunity to extend their stay by including a trip to Zanzibar.In a column for The East African, Bryan Harris said that Zanzibar's ...
Family summer holidays: Guides swot up on archaeology during Machu Picchu tours closure
Added: 10 March 10
Professional guides in Peru have revealed that some good has come out of the recent temporary suspension of Machu Picchu tours.Weeks of heavy rain caused mudslides in the Andean region, resulting in t...
Family summer holidays: Head off the beaten track in Morocco
Added: 10 March 10
Rather than sticking to famous cities like Casablanca during family summer holidays to Morocco, travellers have been advised to explore the country.In a column for The Daily Gazette, Carl Strock noted...
Machu Picchu tours: Cusco is 'a city of romance'
Added: 08 March 10
Loved-up parents looking to keep their children entertained during family summer holidays have been urged to consider booking Machu Picchu tours.According to The Daily Mail, trips to the city of Cusco...
Family summer holidays: Mix with locals 'through love of sport'
Added: 08 March 10
It can sometimes be difficult to engage and interact with local people during family summer holidays in Morocco.This can particularly be the case for travellers who do not speak the native language, p...
Morocco holidays: Travel expert recommends Festival of World Sacred Music in Fez
Added: 08 March 10
Travellers keen to embark on holidays to Morocco ahead of the rush of people planning summer breaks could choose to visit the Festival of World Sacred Music in Fez.The event runs between June 4th and ...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu tours 'to resume on March 29th'
Added: 05 March 10
Machu Picchu tours will resume towards the end of March 2010 - sooner than was originally expected.This is according to Romulo Guidino, general manager of Ferrocarril Transandino, which operates the t...
May half term holidays: Surge in Morocco travel book sales
Added: 05 March 10
A surge in guidebook sales may suggest that an increasing number of travellers are booking May half termholidays to Morocco.Sales of travel books slumped last year as the whole tourism sector was grip...
Machu Picchu tours to be promoted in Berlin
Added: 04 March 10
Cusco's trade and tourism board will promote Machu Picchu tours to travellers from across the world at an event this month.Huge Perez, regional trade and tourism director, told Peru's Andina news agen...
Family activity holidays: 25,000 artefacts returned to Egypt
Added: 04 March 10
History enthusiasts may be tempted to book family activity holidays to Egypt after thousands of ancient artefacts were returned to the North African country by the UK.Some 25,000 relics, some of which...
Family activity holidays: Burial chamber of Queen Behenu discovered outside Cairo
Added: 04 March 10
The burial chamber of a 4,000-year-old Egyptian queen has been unearthed by French archaeologists outside the capital city of Cairo.Although the mummy of Queen Behenu had been destroyed, Philippe Coll...
Machu Picchu tours 'can open your eyes'
Added: 26 February 10
Machu Picchu tours are the perfect way for travellers to get out of their comfort zones and away from everyday life in the Western world.This is according to University of Wisconsin Oshkosh (UWO) assi...
Morocco holidays: Fez to host Festival of Sufi Culture in April
Added: 26 February 10
Travellers wishing to avoid the May half term rush may wish to book their family activity in Morocco to coincide with the Fez Festival of Sufi Culture.When the celebrations get underway on April 17th ...
Safari holidays: Ngorongoro Crater recommended to wildlife enthusiasts
Added: 25 February 10
Wildlife enthusiasts have been urged to book their summer safari holidays to Tanzania to visit the Ngorongoro Crater.The crater is one of the best locations in the world for viewing wildlife, with aro...
Walking holidays: Cusco attracts 10,000 travellers since Machu Picchu closure
Added: 25 February 10
Thousands of travellers have taken the opportunity to embark on holidays in Peru in recent weeks despite the temporary unavailability of Machu Picchu tours.Orlando Olivera, president of Cusco's Commit...
Walking holidays: Travellers expected to flock back to Peru in May
Added: 24 February 10
A surge in the number of travellers embarking on walking holidays in Peru may be seen over the coming weeks.The Cusco Chamber of Commerce (CCC) has forecast that tourism activity will return to normal...
Family activity holidays: Sahara is 'a wonder of the natural world'
Added: 24 February 10
Travellers keen to see one of the greatest natural wonders of the world should book family activity holidays to Morocco.According to travel advice site Tips from the T-List, the Sahara Desert, which s...
Family activity holidays: UK travellers 'love Jordan's deserts and lost city'
Added: 24 February 10
The growing popularity of destinations in the Middle East means that more people could be booking their family activity holidays to Jordan.According to figures published by STR Global, accommodation o...
Madeira is 'under control following mudslides'
Added: 23 February 10
Authorities have the situation in Madeira under control following mudslides which struck the island over the weekend (February 20th and 21st 2010).The Adventure Company's agent in Madeira has moved to...
Trekking holidays: Nepal is number one, says travel expert
Added: 19 February 10
People who spent their childhood years camping are likely to spend their adult life embarking on trekking holidays to Nepal and other adventurous locations.This is the view of seasoned traveller Rick ...
Machu Picchu tours 'should be a priority for travellers'
Added: 19 February 10
Machu Picchu tours should be high up on the shortlist for any travellers looking to book adventurous holidays.In a column for South Africa's The Times, travel expert Geoff Dalglish said that the mount...
The Inca Trail News Update
Added: 18 February 10
You may have read about landslides on the Inca Trail in January and tourists getting stranded. Everyone is now safe, find out the latest news on the repairs to the Trail and the train line.
Machu Picchu tours: Citadel to reopen in April, says tourism minister
Added: 18 February 10
Travellers should be able to embark on Machu Picchu tours again at the start of April 2010 following weeks of closure after heavy rain.Martin Perez, Peru's tourism and foreign trade minister, announce...
Family activity holidays: Jordan sees surge in traveller volumes
Added: 17 February 10
Family activity holidays to Jordan are becoming increasingly popular, official statistics have suggested.Central Bank of Jordan revealed that the Kingdom's tourism sector has started 2010 in positive ...
Family activity holidays: Secrets of Tutankhamun's ill health, lineage, revealed
Added: 17 February 10
Far from being a wild and all-powerful ruler, Tutankhamun actually suffered from a cleft palate, a club foot and brittle bones.This is the conclusion of a study carried out on the famous boy-king, who...
Machu Picchu tours: Citadel undamaged after rain
Added: 17 February 10
Machu Picchu did not suffer any damage despite the prolonged deluge which hit the Andean location at the end of January 2010.Peru's ministry of foreign trade and tourism has moved to reassure people t...
Family activity holidays: World awaits Tutankhamun lineage revelations
Added: 16 February 10
The coming days may see a surge in history enthusiasts booking family activity holidays to Egypt as the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities is set to reveal the mystery surrounding the lineage of...
Walking holidays: Trek the Atlas Mountains 'for a serene experience'
Added: 16 February 10
Trekking the Atlas Mountains gives travellers on holidays in Morocco the opportunity to get away from the hustle and bustle of the country's cities.In a column for eTurboNews, travel correspondent Col...
Machu Picchu tours: Trekking the Inca Trail 'is well worth the effort'
Added: 16 February 10
While trekking the Inca Trail on Machu Picchu tours may sound too strenuous for some, one traveller has said the experience is worth all the effort.The route is one of the most famous treks in the wor...
Walking holidays: Scaling Kilimanjaro is magnificent, says traveller
Added: 15 February 10
Walking holidays in Tanzania offer travellers the opportunity to do something that will stay with them forever - reach the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro.One traveller, Julian Coles, has revealed that hi...
Family activity holidays: Marrakech is magical, says expert
Added: 15 February 10
Marrakech is a great location for cultural travellers to visit during their family activity holidays in Morocco.The imperial city, which is often known as the Pearl of the South, is home to a number o...
Walking holidays: Enjoy Cusco 'while acclimatising for Machu Picchu'
Added: 15 February 10
Travellers should spend the time to take in the sites and sounds of Cusco during their walking holidays in Peru.This is according to David Falkenmire, a writer for News.com.au, who pointed out that tr...
Walking holidays: Visit Kathmandu for Buddha Purnima celebrations
Added: 12 February 10
Cultural travellers may be inspired to book walking holidays to Nepal ahead of the festivities which mark the birth of Buddha.The Buddha Purnima festival - which is also known as Buddha Jayanti - is o...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu tours are amazing, says Sarah McGovern
Added: 12 February 10
One of Ireland's most famous faces has said Machu Picchu tours could be the perfect holiday experience for couples.Sarah McGovern, who is well-known across the Irish Sea for her modelling career and w...
Walking holidays: Marrakesh is 'one of the UK's most searched-for destinations'
Added: 12 February 10
More travellers could be planning to trek the Atlas Mountains this summer during their holidays in Morocco.According to Skyscanner's latest Flight Trends report, covering January 2010, the city of Mar...
Family activity holidays: Travellers predicted to flock to Egypt in 2010
Added: 11 February 10
Egypt holidays could surge in popularity this year following a steady 2009, according to the north African country's tourism minister.Despite the Western world being gripped by the recession last year...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu closure 'will not hurt Peru too badly'
Added: 11 February 10
The temporary closure of Machu Picchu tours will not have as bad an impact on the Peruvian tourism industry as some analysts have claimed, the country's government has said.Following weeks of rainfall...
Family activity holidays: Jordan is 'perfect for cultural travellers'
Added: 11 February 10
Family activity holidays to Jordan could be ideal for history enthusiasts thanks to the kingdom's rich religious past.This is the view of Samir Risheq, regional director of the UK, Ireland and Holland...
Visit Cusco on Machu Picchu tours, regional president urges
Added: 10 February 10
A new campaign launched by the city of Cusco could persuade travellers to take in more than just Machu Picchu tours during their holidays in Peru.Travellers visiting Cusco, which was the capital of th...
Family activity holidays: Morocco 'offers a diverse experience'
Added: 10 February 10
Family activity holidays to Morocco could be perfect for travellers looking for a diverse experience this summer, it has been claimed.Here Is The City stated that the north African nation offers a hug...
Tanzania holidays: Serengeti National Park 'is nature at its wildest'
Added: 10 February 10
Tanzania holidays offer wildlife enthusiasts the opportunity to experience true nature at its wildest, a travel expert has claimed.Taking in the vast expanse of the famous Serengeti National Park duri...
Holidays in Peru: Visit Colca Canyon on Machu Picchu tours, says expert
Added: 09 February 10
Travellers planning Machu Picchu tours have been told to see as much of the country as possible during their holidays in Peru.As well as taking in the ancient Incan citadel, Daniela Resenterra, a spok...
Family activity holidays: Nile cruises 'are perfect for cultural travellers'
Added: 09 February 10
Culture and history enthusiasts planning to book family activity holidays to Egypt have been advised to take a cruise along the River Nile and visit Luxor.Sailing along the river will offer travellers...
Family activity holidays: Fur seals swim 1,500 km to live off coast of Peru
Added: 09 February 10
Animal lovers planning to spend their family activity holidays in Peru this summer may catch a glimpse of fur seals, which have swum 1,500 km to live off the coast of the Latin American country.The fu...
Machu Picchu tours: Citadel to reopen in three weeks, says government
Added: 08 February 10
Travellers will be able to enjoy Machu Picchu tours as part of their holidays in Peru earlier than expected following the mudslides which affected the Incan citadel.Enrique Cornejo, the country's mini...
Family activity holidays: Visit 'masterpiece' of Fez on holidays to Morocco, says expert
Added: 08 February 10
Travellers planning holidays in Morocco may be inspired to include a trip to Fez in their tour itinerary after reading the comments of one tourism writer.While those on Morocco holidays have the oppor...
Family activity holidays: Expect a warm welcome on Jordan holidays, says expert
Added: 08 February 10
Anyone booking family activity holidays to Jordan should expect a warm welcome when they arrive in Amman.This is the view of Sa'ed S Zawaideh, the regional marketing coordinator for the Jordan Tourism...
Popularity of holidays to Morocco 'rose 6% last year'
Added: 05 February 10
The economic downturn did not prevent adventurous travellers from booking holidays to Morocco last year, new figures from its tourism department have shown.Despite the impact of the recession on the g...
Machu Picchu tours: Peruvian government says repairing rail link 'is a priority'
Added: 05 February 10
Travellers planning Machu Picchu tours during their holidays in Peru have been reassured that the country's government is keen to make the site accessible as soon as possible.The ancient Incan citadel...
Family activity holidays: Tanzania holidays grow in popularity, figures show
Added: 05 February 10
An increasing number of travellers have booked Tanzania holidays following a government-backed promotional campaign, it has been reported.Tourist attractions across Tanzania, such as Mount Kilimanjaro...
Machu Picchu tours: New transport links planned for Incan citadel
Added: 04 February 10
New access roads could be built to benefit travellers on Machu Picchu tours under new proposals presented to the Peruvian government, it has been reported.The measures would see two highways construct...
Don't travel independently on family activity holidays to Morocco, says expert
Added: 04 February 10
Trekking the Atlas Mountains with the kids in tow is a far easier experience if it is left to a tour operator to organise, it has been claimed.While it may be simple enough for some adults to travel i...
Morocco holidays: Trekking the Atlas Mountains 'will stay with travellers forever'
Added: 03 February 10
Travellers set to book holidays to Morocco to go trekking in the Atlas Mountains have been told that they will remember the experience forever.Speaking to The Sofia Echo, Todor Dimov explained that he...
Family activity holidays: See Wadi Rum by camelback, expert urges
Added: 03 February 10
Travellers have been urged to consider seeing the desert sights on camelback during their family activity holidays to Jordan.Belinda Jackson, a correspondent for The Age, recommended the wilderness of...
Family activity holidays: Secrets of Tutankhamun may be revealed, hints Dr Hawass
Added: 03 February 10
History enthusiasts planning to book family activity holidays to Egypt could soon learn the truth about one of the country's biggest and most ancient mysteries.Egyptologists have long been keen to lea...
Walking holidays: Annapurna treks are 'one of world's best adventure activities'
Added: 02 February 10
Anyone seeking an adventurous trip should look no further than booking walking holidays to Nepal, if one travel expert is to be believed.Seeking a challenge is one of the many reasons which encourage ...
Walking holidays: Last travellers evacuated from Machu Picchu
Added: 02 February 10
The last of the thousands of travellers stranded at Machu Picchu have been safely evacuated following mudslides which hit the surrounding area.Almost 4,000 people were left cut off after road and rail...
Walking holidays: Savour hiking up Kilimanjaro, expert advises
Added: 02 February 10
People climbing Kilimanjaro on walking holidays in Tanzania should take their time to savour the occasion, it has been claimed.Jackie Crosby, a correspondent for The Star Tribune, recently hiked to th...
Egypt 'could be great for family activity holidays'
Added: 01 February 10
Families thinking of booking Egypt holidays should place Mount Sinai at the top of their to-do list. This is according to the Daily Mail's Gareth Huw Davies, who recommended travellers leave their acc...
Family activity holidays: India's Kerala 'great for kids'
Added: 01 February 10
Kerala's northern hills are an ideal location for family-orientated India holidays because the region has plenty to keep children entertained. This is according to The Guardian's Caroline Phillips, wh...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu tours 'aid healthy lifestyle'
Added: 29 January 10
Walking holidays in Peru have helped one woman transform herself from obese to becoming an Olympic torchbearer.Dr Ali Zentner is a physician from Vancouver, Canada, who was considered to be morbidly o...
Visit Taroudant on Morocco holidays, expert recommends
Added: 29 January 10
Travellers booking Morocco holidays could return from their trips feeling like a better person if they visit the town of Taroudant, it has been suggested.One of the biggest holiday trends of the next ...
Family activity holidays: Egypt 'attracts 12.5m travellers'
Added: 29 January 10
Despite the recession, millions of travellers still embarked on Egypt holidays over the last year, new figures have shown.Some 12.5 million people visited the north African country during 2009, state-...
Walking holidays: Writer warns 'UN error could affect Nepal's climate change fight'
Added: 28 January 10
Eco-conscious travellers may be keen to book walking holidays to Nepal in a bid to support the country's efforts on climate change.Earlier this week, the UN's Intercontinental Panel on Climate Change ...
Family activity holidays: World Cup trips to South Africa 'will be once-in-a-lifetime experience'
Added: 28 January 10
Trips to South Africa for the 2010 World Cup will be a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the majority of travellers, Lonely Planet has said.Football fans would have to stump up £6,399 to watch ev...
Walking holidays: Choose sustainable operators for Machu Picchu tours, says expert
Added: 28 January 10
Travellers should ensure that they book their Machu Picchu tours through a responsible holiday operator, it has been suggested.The ancient Incan citadel was named by Wanderlust magazine earlier this m...
Family activity holidays: Zahi Hawass 'promotes Egypt with a showman's skill'
Added: 27 January 10
The head of Egypt's Supreme Council of Antiquities is one of the reasons for the popularity of family activity holidays to the north African country, it has been suggested.Dr Zahi Hawass, the nation's...
Trees for Life
Added: 26 January 10
The Adventure Company Foundation donates £2486 to project in Sri Lanka.
Trekking holidays: Nepal promoted at international tourism fair
Added: 26 January 10
Trekking holidays to Nepal have been promoted to travellers across the EU in Europe's third-largest tourism fair.The land of the Himalayas was promoted at Spain's International Tourism Trade Fair unde...
Walking holidays: Mudslides strand 2,000 travellers at Machu Picchu
Added: 26 January 10
Hundreds of travellers on walking holidays in Peru have faced drama on their Machu Picchu tours as mudslides have left them stranded at the ancient citadel.Days of heavy rain triggered up to 40 mudsli...
Family activity holidays: Tanzania is 'unimaginably exotic for youngsters'
Added: 26 January 10
Safari trips in Tanzania are the perfect way to spend family activity holidays, according to Lonely Planet.The guidebook brand's travel editor Tom Hall said that families with children around the age ...
Walking holidays: Experience Cusco on Machu Picchu tours, expert says
Added: 26 January 10
Travellers booking Machu Picchu tours should look to spend some time in the city of Cusco, if the words of a holiday expert are to be believed.The city, which used to be the capital of the Incan empir...
Egypt holidays: Luxor's restored Sphinx Alley 'will be completed in March'
Added: 25 January 10
History enthusiasts will have a new reason to book family activity holidays to Egypt in the coming months when one of the world's largest open-air museums opens in Luxor.Work at the site known as Sphi...
Walking holidays: National Geographic shoots Machu Picchu documentary
Added: 25 January 10
Travellers may be eager to embark on Machu Picchu tours after learning that a new National Geographic documentary has been shot at the ancient citadel.Entitled Ghosts of Machu Picchu, the programme ai...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu tours 'are a once-in-a-lifetime experience'
Added: 21 January 10
Machu Picchu tours should hold no fears for solo travellers, according to one writer who recently returned from a walking holiday in Peru.Worrying about the prospect of tackling the challenging Inca T...
Family activity holidays: India is more accessible than ever, says Simon Calder
Added: 21 January 10
There has never been a better time for adventurous travellers to book family activity holidays to India, a holiday expert has suggested.Simon Calder is the senior travel editor for The Independent and...
Egypt holidays: Travel expert recommends Luxor festival
Added: 21 January 10
August could be the perfect time for family activity holidays to Egypt, a travel expert has recommended.In a column for The Daily Mail, correspondent Wendy Driver picked out picked out the north Afric...
Safari holiday: Serengeti pictures honoured at awards
Added: 21 January 10
Travellers may be inspired to book safari holidays in Tanzania after a picture taken at Serengeti National Park was honoured at a recent awards ceremony.Taken by Indian snapper Sankha Car, the picture...
Walking holidays: Morocco to promote sustainable tourism
Added: 20 January 10
Hiking enthusiasts who are mulling over booking walking holidays to Morocco have learned that the north African country intends to promote itself as a destination for eco-friendly tourism.The nation i...
Egypt holidays: Ancient temple to sun god Bastet discovered
Added: 20 January 10
History enthusiasts may be eager to book family activity holidays to Egypt after learning that a new archaeological find has been unearthed in the north African country.Egypt's Supreme Council of Anti...
Holidays to Nepal: UN admits error over Himalayan climate change claims
Added: 20 January 10
Travellers planning trekking holidays to Nepal have learned that the UN has admitted it made a mistake when detailing the damage that global warming could have on the land of the Himalayas.The organis...
Walking holidays: Machu Picchu tour expert calls for return of artefacts
Added: 19 January 10
Travellers booking Machu Picchu tours in the coming years may be fortunate enough to see thousands of ancient artefacts which have been taken from the citadel.Peabody Museum of Natural History in the ...
Safari holidays: Tarangire National Park to be expanded
Added: 19 January 10
Wildlife enthusiasts may be inspired to book safari holidays to Tanzania after it was revealed that the Tarangire National Park is set to be expanded.Negotiations to re-house local villagers were conc...
Walking holidays: UK travellers 'unaware of Jordan's range of activities'
Added: 19 January 10
Travellers may be encouraged to book walking holidays in Jordan after a new report revealed that it is something of a hidden gem.Carried out by the Jordan Tourist Board, the study concluded that apart...
Trekking holidays: Nepal traveller numbers 'have almost tripled from 1990'
Added: 18 January 10
The number of travellers embarking on trekking holidays to Nepal has almost tripled since the early 1990s, the country's tourism board has claimed.In 1990 around 11,000 people travelled to the land of...
India holidays: Millions will celebrate Kumbh Mela festival
Added: 18 January 10
Travellers may be persuaded to book India holidays to coincide with the Kumbh Mela festival, which began last week.The three-month long celebrations mark an opportunity for the Hindu people to wash aw...
Egypt holidays will increase in popularity, says tourism minister
Added: 18 January 10
Egypt holidays are set to see a significant increase in popularity in the near future as the world emerges from the grips of recession, it has been claimed.Zoheir Garranah, the north African nation's ...
Walking holidays news: Book Machu Picchu tours 'with responsible operators'
Added: 15 January 10
Travellers booking Machu Picchu tours should ensure they choose a reputable tour operator who is concerned with the Incan site's conservation, it has been suggested.Wanderlust magazine picked out the ...
Trekking holidays news: Travellers to scale Kilimanjaro for charity
Added: 15 January 10
Travellers may be inspired to book trekking holidays to Tanzania after hearing about the planned exploits of three Scottish businessmen.Mark Little, Colin McKay and John Macdonald are embarking on a m...
Don't book cut-price guides on Jordan walking holidays, says expert
Added: 15 January 10
Travellers on walking holidays in Jordan have been urged not to take advantage of cheap desert tour offers.Wadi Rum has attracted an increasing number of visitors over the past 20 years thanks to its ...
April and May 'are best for active Egypt holidays'
Added: 14 January 10
The coming months could be the best time for travellers to book family activity holidays to Egypt, a tourism expert has claimed.One reader of the Irish Independent asked travel correspondent Tom Hall ...
Morocco holidays 'will be popular destination for shorter breaks'
Added: 14 January 10
Morocco holidays have been tipped by travel experts as one of the most popular destinations for people looking to take short breaks over the next 12 months.Short holidays are beginning to edge up the ...
Local hospitality 'inspires travellers to book holidays to Nepal'
Added: 14 January 10
Travellers often choose to book family activity holidays to Nepal because of the kindness of the local people, it has been claimed.Nepal's 30 million-strong population is used to living a simple way o...
Walking holidays news: Traveller savours Peruvian food on Machu Picchu tour
Added: 13 January 10
Travellers on Machu Picchu tours have the chance to see the sites of the Incan civilisation while savouring Peru's cuisine, it has been claimed.Annie Copps explained that she and a group of friends em...
British travellers use cold snap to train for holidays to Nepal
Added: 13 January 10
British travellers have been able to prepare for their trekking holidays to Nepal thanks to the current freezing conditions which have hit the UK.Ann-Marie Hudson and Glynn Davis are set to embark on ...
Tanzania holidays news: Celebrities scale Kilimanjaro
Added: 13 January 10
Travellers keen to book trekking holidays in Tanzania may be inspired to do so by the exploits of a group of activists and Hollywood stars.A party including actress Jessica Biel, Into the Wild star Em...
Pyramid builders 'were not slaves'
Added: 12 January 10
History enthusiasts who are keen to book family activity holidays to Egypt may be encouraged to do so after learning of a new discovery in Giza.Culture minister Farouk Hosni announced that a series of...
Walking holidays news: Cuba celebrates Jose Marti's 157th birthday
Added: 12 January 10
Culture vultures may be keen to book walking holidays to Cuba to take in the celebrations of the 157th anniversary of Jose Marti's birth.Marti is considered by many to be one of the great turn-of-cent...
Indian safari holiday named as world's best adventure activity
Added: 11 January 10
Travellers who are considering booking safari holidays may be keen to visit India, after the country was recognised as the location for the best adventure activity in the world.An expert panel made up...
Machu Picchu tours news: Inca Trail 'is one of the best adventure attractions'
Added: 11 January 10
Travellers who are keen to book Machu Picchu tours could be encouraged to do so after the Inca Trail was named as one of the best adventure holiday locations in the world.A jury consisting of leading ...
Walking holidays news: Inca Trail permits go on sale
Added: 11 January 10
Travellers who are keen to book walking holidays in Peru may be interested to note that hiking permits for the Inca Trail went on sale last week.Governing the March start of the 2010 walking season, t...
Holidays in Peru 'will combine archaeology with gastronomy'
Added: 08 January 10
Travellers who are considering booking walking holidays in Peru to take in the sights of the Incan civilisation could be more likely to get a satisfying meal at the end of their adventures.Its Ministr...
Tanzania gets $5.5m funding for wildlife conservation
Added: 08 January 10
Wildlife enthusiasts who are considering booking safari holidays in Tanzania may welcome news that a major investment has been made in the country's conservation efforts.The Jane Goodall Institute ann...
Morocco holidays 'are great for active travellers'
Added: 08 January 10
Morocco holidays could be a perfect destination for family activity holidays, if one tourism expert is to be believed.Editor of Adventure Travel Online Magazine Alun Davies cited the north African cou...
Cuba is beautiful, says Julia Sawalha
Added: 07 January 10
Travellers who are considering booking family activity holidays to Cuba may be inspired to do so by the words of actress Julia Sawalha.The star of BBC One's Lark Rise To Candleford singled out the Lat...
India 'will step up tiger conservation efforts'
Added: 07 January 10
Wildlife enthusiasts who are keen to book India holidays and see its wild tigers may be interested to note that the country has sought international funding for its conservation efforts.The majestic a...
Egypt holidays news: Egypt plans international antiquities talks
Added: 07 January 10
History enthusiasts planning on booking family activity holidays to Egypt may be encouraged to do so with news that an international conference on ancient artefacts is set to be held in the north Afri...
Nepal sees increase in arrivals
Added: 06 January 10
More and more travellers are embarking on holidays to Nepal, official government statistics have suggested.The Nepal Tourism Board discovered that the number of people arriving in the Himalayan nation...
India holidays news: Wildlife protection plan 'is a success'
Added: 06 January 10
Wildlife enthusiasts may wish to book India holidays with The Adventure Company after it was suggested that wildlife protection plans in the nation are proving successful.Divisional forest officer for...
Two new tombs found near Cairo
Added: 06 January 10
Cultural travellers may be prompted to book family activity holidays to Egypt after archaeologists unearthed two new tombs near Cairo.The north African nation's Supreme Council of Antiquities announce...
Leave preconceptions behind on Morocco holidays, says expert
Added: 05 January 10
Travellers should leave their preconceptions of Morocco holidays behind before they embark on trips to the north African country, it has been suggested.Carol Pucci, staff columnist for The Seattle Tim...
Safari holidays news: New scheme helps environment in Tanzania
Added: 05 January 10
Travellers considering booking safari holidays in Tanzania may be encouraged to do so after learning of a new environmental initiative which is taking place in the country.In the Mwanza region - which...
Machu Picchu tour hopes to raise £12k for charity
Added: 05 January 10
Travellers who are keen to experience the sights of Machu Picchu may be inspired to book a holiday with The Adventure Company after hearing of a charity trip to the ancient Incan citadel.According to ...
Walking Holidays
Added: 04 January 10
Walking holidays could be the perfect opportunity for travellers to make good on their New Year's resolutions and get more active, while taking in a diverse range of surroundings. Walking holidays cou...
Popularity of Egypt holidays 'will grow in 2010'
Added: 31 December 09
Egypt holidays are set to become increasingly popular in 2010, according to analysts at moneysupermarket.com.The price comparison site forecast that the north African country will be one of the ten mo...
Holidays to Nepal 'are a dream for new year party-goers'
Added: 30 December 09
Holidays to Nepal offer plenty of opportunities for travellers eager to get their fix of New Year's Eve celebrations.Travellers are too late to join in with the Kathmandu festivities which mark the be...
Egypt holidays 'are ideal for underwater activities'
Added: 30 December 09
Egypt holidays could be a good opportunity for travellers to engage in swimming and snorkelling, according to the British Sub-Aqua Club.Marketing and membership manager at the organisation Alison Dand...
Family activity holidays news: Ten new nature reserves created in Cuba.
Added: 29 December 09
Travellers who are considering booking family activity holidays to Cuba may be interested to learn that ten new wildlife reserves have been created in the Latin American country.Specialist with the na...
Machu Picchu Tours
Added: 23 December 09
Travellers who are mulling over booking holidays in Peru may like to consider working a visit to the historic Incan citadel of Machu Picchu into their plans.The settlement is thought to have been buil...
Tahiti Eclipse
Added: 22 December 09
See a total solar eclipse from a remote atoll in the Pacific! In coordination with our sister company Explorers we’re able to offer the chance to see a rare and exciting spectacle from a truly spectacular location.
Peru carnival celebrations 'are as big as Rio'
Added: 22 December 09
Travellers looking to book holidays in Peru in the New Year could be advised to visit the South American country in February.This is because the month plays host to the nation's annual carnival season...
Records broken in 2009 holidays to Nepal
Added: 22 December 09
Travellers looking to book trekking holidays to Nepal in 2010 will have a hard act to follow, as 2009 has been a year in which a number of new feats have been accomplished on the mountain.According to...
Egypt holidays news: Traveller recommends snorkelling
Added: 22 December 09
Egypt holidays could provide the perfect opportunity for families to take part in activities such as snorkelling, it has been suggested.Jon Holmes, writing for The Times, said that he travelled to the...
Egypt holidays news: Five ancient paintings returned to Luxor
Added: 21 December 09
Travellers could be inspired to book Egypt holidays after learning that five ancient wall paintings have been returned to the north African country.The five Pharaonic wall paintings were given back to...
Tanzania holidays news: Man climbs Kilimanjaro at 78
Added: 21 December 09
The number of people booking Tanzania holidays could surge as travellers look to emulate the achievements of one trekker, who has landed himself in the record books.Reg Alexander, a 79-year-old grandf...
Tanzania holidays news: Scottish footballers donate sports gear to villagers
Added: 21 December 09
Travellers on Tanzania holidays should not be surprised to see local village football teams decked out in surprisingly professional attire.This is because a group of Scottish footballers have recently...
India holidays news: Thaipusam festival is 'stunning and unexpected'
Added: 21 December 09
Early 2010 may be a perfect time to book cultural India holidays, as the ancient Hindu festival of Thaipusam will take place in the south-east of the country.Held at temples throughout the Tamil Nadu ...
Egypt calls for return of artefact from Berlin
Added: 21 December 09
Culture vultures keen to book Egypt holidays may be interested to note that the country has called for the return of another of its ancient artefacts.Dr Zahi Hawass, head of Egypt's Supreme Council of...
Holidays in Peru 'grew in popularity in 2009'
Added: 21 December 09
Now could be a good time to book family activity holidays in Peru, as the country's tourist board has revealed that more people are viewing the country as a potential destination.The Travel Agency and...
Zahi Hawass calls for repatriation of six Egyptian artefacts
Added: 18 December 09
Travellers who are considering booking Egypt holidays may be able to look forward to the repatriation of six ancient artefacts.In a column for international Arabic newspaper Asharq Alawsat, the head o...
Holidays to Nepal news: man celebrates retirement with Annapurna trek
Added: 18 December 09
Age should be no barrier to prevent travellers from enjoying trekking holidays to Nepal, it has been suggested.Jim Heckel, writing a column for The Great Falls Tribune, revealed that he celebrated his...
Group trekking holiday in Peru raises £32k for charity
Added: 18 December 09
Holidays in Peru could be the ideal way for travellers to experience some of the world's most impressive sights while raising money for charity, if the example of one group of trekkers is followed.A 2...
Trekking holiday to Peru 'will raise money for cancer care'
Added: 17 December 09
Trekking holidays in Peru have provided one traveller with a chance to boost the coffers of a charity while also improving his own health.Richard Davies, a 48-year-old from Weston-super-Mare, told the...
Traveller savours night sky on holiday to Nepal
Added: 17 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal offer more than just impressive mountain scenery, as one traveller has suggested that the region could be particularly favourable to stargazers.During his final night before...
Holidays to Nepal news: Everest trek inspires school construction
Added: 17 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal could inspire travellers to give something back to the local people, if the example of Jenni Lowe-Anker is to be followed.The Bozeman Daily Chronicle reported that the trave...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'are a cultural adventure'
Added: 16 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal's Annapurna Circuit are as much about taking in the cultural history of the area as they are about a tough, challenging walk.This is the view of Ryan Van Duzer, a traveller ...
India holidays 'can be mesmerising and exciting'
Added: 16 December 09
India holidays to the Himalayas are a perfect mix of excitement, danger and incredible scenery, if one traveller is to be believed.Muhammad Lila, writing for The Toronto Star, noted the "mesmeris...
Holidays to Nepal 'can be life-changing for youngsters'
Added: 16 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal could be perfect for families, after one traveller shared her experiences of visiting the country with a group of youngsters.Cathy Jamieson, an MSP who set out to the land o...
Machu Picchu left me in awe, says photographer
Added: 15 December 09
Cultural discoveryholidays in Peru should include a trip to the ancient Incan settlement of Machu Picchu, if the words of a photographer are to be believed.Mike Torrey, speaking to Voice of America Ne...
Holidays to Nepal news: New trail opened
Added: 15 December 09
Travellers keen on booking trekking holidays to Nepal now have another reason to do so, after a new trail was opened in the country.Opened by Swiss ambassador to Nepal Thomas Gass, The Republica repor...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'can leave you wanting more'
Added: 15 December 09
Holidays to Nepal could leave travellers wanting more, after one trekker explained that an earlier experience had left him wanting to revisit the country.Ryan Van Duzer, from Boulder in the US, recoun...
Tanzania holidays 'are essential to its economy'
Added: 14 December 09
Tanzania holidays are not just a great opportunity to experience African wildlife and take part in challenging treks, but are also essential to the country's economy.This is the view of Nicola Winter,...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'are not intimidating'
Added: 14 December 09
Travellers thinking of booking holidays to Nepal which include a trek to Everest Base Camp should not be scared of the challenge which awaits them.According to Gavin Bate, who has climbed the mountain...
Egypt holidays news: Rosetta Stone 'should be returned to Egypt'
Added: 14 December 09
Those considering booking Egypt holidays may be able to see the Rosetta Stone in person, if the head of the country's Supreme Council of Antiquities has his way.Dr Zahi Hawass called for the ancient a...
Tanzania holidays can be 'rich and rewarding'
Added: 11 December 09
Travellers could be convinced to book Tanzania holidays after hearing about the experiences of a woman from Ramsbottom who recently visited the country.As part of the United Nations' World Food Progra...
Four new trails available on holidays in Peru
Added: 11 December 09
Travellers looking to book trekking holidays in Peru may be interested to learn that four new trails have been opened to the public in Puno.LivinginPeru.com reported that the new routes in the souther...
Holidays in Peru news: Five new attractions open in Machu Picchu
Added: 11 December 09
The ideal time to book trekking holidays in Peru could be now, as five new tourist attractions have been opened in the historic settlement of Machu Picchu.An article on LivinginPeru.com revealed that ...
Morocco holidays 'give a great sense of achievement'
Added: 10 December 09
Morocco holidays could be popular with teenagers, after a traveller commented that trekking in the country can give youngsters a fantastic sense of achievement.Personal tutor Nicola Diplock made the r...
Holiday to Nepal is 'dream come true' for one traveller
Added: 10 December 09
Family activity holidays to Nepal can be a dream come true, if the experiences of one traveller are anything to go by.Diane Bernard told the Sooke News Mirror that she made the trip to the country in ...
Group raises money for MS on trekking holiday to Nepal
Added: 10 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal can provide more than stunning scenery, as one traveller returned from the country after raising money for multiple sclerosis (MS) sufferers.Writing in The Ashbourne News Te...
New South Africa trail to open in 2010
Added: 09 December 09
Travellers could be inspired to make trips to South Africa next year after a new 650km trail has been announced.Kraig Becker, writing for Gadling, remarked: "This looks like it has potential to b...
Travellers should 'be prepared for trekking holidays to Nepal'
Added: 09 December 09
Travellers taking a trekking holiday to Nepal can look forward to the country's spectacular scenery, but should ensure they are well-prepared for the altitude.Maniraj Neupane, a final year medical stu...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'can be empowering'
Added: 09 December 09
Being surrounded by some of the world's tallest mountains on trekking holidays to Nepal can be an empowering experience, if one traveller is to be believed.Ken Coverdell told California's Half Moon Ba...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'can be a cultural experience'
Added: 08 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal can be a great destination for a cultural experience, according to a travel writer.In an article for Canada.com, Merv Parr said that trekking in the country of the Himalayan...
Trekking holidays to Peru 'could include the Ausangate Circuit'
Added: 08 December 09
Trekking holidays to Peru for experienced walkers should take in the Ausangate Circuit, if a travel expert is to be believed.In an article for travel writer Gadling, Kraig Becker noted that while the ...
Yorkshire students return from trekking holiday to Nepal
Added: 08 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal could offer something for a range of ages, as a team of students and staff from a Yorkshire university recently journeyed to Everest's Base Camp.A team of 21 from Leeds Metr...
Holidays to Nepal news: Trekker breaks world record
Added: 07 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal could allow travellers to experience more than just the spectacular scenery of Everest if the example of one recent expedition is followed.Peter Hughes, an employee of Gala ...
Dutch trekker takes 81 holidays to Nepal
Added: 07 December 09
Trekking holidays to Nepal never become repetitive according to one traveller - who has made the journey to the land of the Himalayans a record 81 times.Speaking to the country's Republica newspaper, ...
Family activity holidays in Peru 'could include stopover in Cusco'
Added: 07 December 09
Family activity holidays in Peru could involve a stop in the city of Cusco en route to the historical ruins of Machu Picchu.This was the advice taken by a writer for The East Dubuque Register, who spe...
Holiday to Nepal update: Melting glaciers are a "critical issue"
Added: 04 December 09
In news which may interest those planning a holiday to Nepal, local officials have said the melting of Mount Everest's glaciers is a "critical issue".Members of the nation's cabinet – i...
Holiday to Peru's Machu Picchu 'an amazing experience'
Added: 04 December 09
The only way to truly experience the magnificence and the splendour of a holiday to Peru's Machu Picchu is to go there for yourself, if one traveller's recent trip is anything to go by.Laura Warner to...
Welsh rugby captains 'gearing up for climbing holiday to Tanzania'
Added: 03 December 09
A former Welsh rugby captain planning a holiday to Tanzania to climb Mount Kilimanjaro has said he is excited by the "fear of the unknown".Ieuan Evans is part of the 15-strong squad of men t...
Holiday to Nepal news: Prime minister 'wishes to preserve traditional festivals'
Added: 03 December 09
Travellers may have been reminded of the wealth of cultural experiences on offer on a holiday to Nepal by recent reported comments by the country's prime minster.Madhav Kumar Nepal said traditional fe...
Holiday to Peru update: "Invaluable" artefacts returned
Added: 03 December 09
Travellers who plan to book a holiday to Peru to marvel at its cultural attractions may be interested to learn a number of ancient artefacts have been returned to the country.Some 140 objects found by...
'Cusco conservation' may interest those heading on holiday to Peru
Added: 02 December 09
Travellers planning a holiday to Peru may be interested to learn 15 parts of the nation are set to become conservation areas.Choquequirao in Cusco will be one of the regions which will gain the new st...
Egyptology lecture could inspire holiday to Egypt
Added: 02 December 09
Whether they have already booked a holiday to Egypt or not, travellers could be interested in attending a lecture by Dr Zahi Hawass next week (December 10th 2009).One of the world's foremost experts o...
Holiday to Tanzania news: Follow-up mission for Kilimanjaro celebrities
Added: 02 December 09
Celebrity climbers who may have inspired travellers to book a holiday to Tanzania have returned to Africa to see where the proceeds of their trip have gone.Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles, singers Gary Barlow...
Holiday to Tanzania 'inspired by Comic Relief Kilimanjaro climb'
Added: 01 December 09
Gary Barlow, Cheryl Cole and Chris Moyles have inspired a walker to book a holiday to Tanzania, it has been reported.Sam Young told the Bromsgrove Advertiser he got the idea for his jaunt up Mount Kil...
Trekking holidays to Nepal 'should not be taken alone'
Added: 01 December 09
Travellers may be advised to choose a group trekking holiday to Nepal, rather than a solo trip.This is because officials in the Asian country have warned tourists about a spate of recent robberies whi...
Holiday to Jordan's Petra 'chance to view sublime architecture'
Added: 30 November 09
Trekking around Petra on a holiday to Jordan offers a chance to view some of the world's most sublime architecture.This is the view of Rolf Potts, a travel blogger who has offered his experiences and ...
Holidays to Nepal news: Everest Base Camp eco meeting planned
Added: 30 November 09
In news which may interest those planning a holiday to Nepal, the nation's government is set to meet at Everest Base Camp to discuss the peak's environmental future.The issue of melting ice and snow d...
Holiday to Egypt 'could include Hurghada exploration'
Added: 30 November 09
Travellers who take a holiday to Egypt may find the area around Hurghada a fascinating place to visit, if one expert's experiences are anything to go by.Author Philip Parker recounted taking a trip to...
Holiday to Peru's Inca Trail "fantastic experience"
Added: 27 November 09
Tourists can expect to have a "fantastic experience" trekking along the Inca Trail on a holiday to Peru, if one correspondent's experiences are anything to go by.Writing for BCLocalNews.com,...
Climber 'plants flag on holiday to Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro'
Added: 27 November 09
Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro on a holiday to Tanzania was a challenging trip for one adventurous student – but she says it was all worth it in the end.Rachel Elms told the Ormskirk and Skelmersdale...
Holiday to South Africa could include trip to "spectacular" Cape Town
Added: 27 November 09
Tourists who take a holiday to South Africa (SA) should include a visit to "spectacular" Cape Town, if one official's words are anything to go by.Executive mayor Dan Plato recently gave a sp...
Kilimanjaro trek on Tanzania holiday "magnificent and emotional"
Added: 26 November 09
"Magnificent and emotional" is the way one pair of adventure-hungry travellers have described how a trek up Mount Kilimanjaro will feel on a holiday to Tanzania.Laura Betts and partner Thoma...
Holiday to Egypt 'could include Safar Khan Gallery visit'
Added: 26 November 09
The Safar Khan Gallery (SKG) could be a fun activity for tourists with a free day to spend on a holiday to Egypt, if one commentator's words are anything to go by.Writing for the Daily News Egypt, Heb...
Holiday to Tanzania's Zanzibar 'full of warmth and hospitality'
Added: 26 November 09
Travellers who opt for a holiday to Tanzania's Zanzibar will be made to feel very welcome, if one tourist's experiences are anything to go by.Guardian Weekly contributor Dolar Vasani recounted a trip ...
India holiday's Kerala region 'filled with culture'
Added: 25 November 09
Exploration-hungry travellers who head to the Kerala region on an India holiday can expect a trip filled with interesting sights, smells and culture, if one correspondent's experiences are anything to...
Olympian Steve Cram completes "tremendous" Mount Everest climb
Added: 25 November 09
A recent climbing holiday to Nepal saw Steve Cram complete a "tremendous" scaling of Mount Everest.The former Olympic athlete took on the peak with Alison Curbishley and 19 other adventurers...
Archaeological discovery could inspire holiday to Egypt
Added: 25 November 09
Archaeologists have found a new shaft in Saqqara's Step Pyramid, which could inspire adventurous travellers to book a holiday to Egypt.The five-metre tunnel is set to reveal "something important&...
Holiday to Nepal news: Record Mount Everest climb 'overwhelming'
Added: 24 November 09
Travellers could be inspired to book a holiday to Nepal which includes a trip to Mount Everest's Base Camp after hearing about one climber's exploits.Min Bahadur Sherchan is now officially the oldest ...
Holidays to Peru's Machu Picchu 'increasingly popular'
Added: 24 November 09
Adventure-hungry travellers are heading to Machu Picchu to enjoy a holiday to Peru in their droves, it has been reported.According to INC Cusco figures relayed by LivinginPeru.com, six per cent more p...
Family holiday to Egypt 'was a great bonding experience'
Added: 24 November 09
Those who book a family adventure holiday to Egypt could take away more than the memories of the breathtaking scenery, if one group's experiences are anything to go by.The Times reported on a gang tha...
Zanzibar's Stone Town 'essential experience on holiday to Tanzania'
Added: 23 November 09
Travellers interested in the history of Africa should include a trip to Zanzibar in their holiday to Tanzania, one commentator has suggested.Writing for the Guardian, Poorna Shetty recounted a jaunt t...
Egyptology 'breakthrough' could inspire holiday to Egypt
Added: 23 November 09
Now could be a particularly interesting time to book a holiday to Egypt, if one expert's words are anything to go by.According to the country's vice-minister of culture Dr Zahi Hawass, Egyptologists h...
Holiday to Egypt's Valley of the Kings is a 'peaceful getaway'
Added: 23 November 09
While a holiday to Egypt can be filled with exciting hustle and bustle, it also offers time for quiet reflection, if one article is anything to go by.A column in the Times discussed what travellers ca...
Holiday to Nepal's Mount Everest 'will fulfil lifelong dream'
Added: 20 November 09
An adventurer has said climbing Mount Everest on a holiday to Nepal will fulfil a lifelong dream.Pete Sunnucks, who works in aerospace, told the Birmingham Mail the May jaunt will see him team up with...
India holidays 'could include spectacular temples of Ranakpur'
Added: 20 November 09
People who take India holidays could enjoy a trip to the "spectacular" temples of Ranakpur, it has been suggested.The Jain holiday buildings date back hundreds of years and could be magical ...
The Killers enjoy "fascinating" holiday to Peru
Added: 20 November 09
The range of fun experiences and adventures travellers could enjoy on a holiday to Peru may have been highlighted by a visiting pop band.Las Vegas rockers The Killers particularly enjoyed the cuisine ...
Morocco holiday's Jebel Toubkal climb 'exhilarating experience'
Added: 19 November 09
Looking out on hundreds of miles of breathtaking scenery, the sense of achievement Tom Aitkens felt at the summit of Jebel Toubkal was "exhilarating".The Daily Mail travel expert recounted h...
Holiday to Nepal's Mount Everest 'offers chance to meet wonderful local people'
Added: 19 November 09
A pair of adventure-loving sisters said an aspect of their holiday to Nepal that stuck in their minds was the friendliness of the local people.Hazel and Jennah Akehurst told the Sussex Express that th...
Holidays to Peru 'to be promoted by Diablada documentary'
Added: 19 November 09
Those who love to immerse themselves in culture while travelling may wish to book a family holiday to Peru.This is because the one of the country's traditional arts performances – the Diablada (D...
Spiritual holiday to India 'offers true 'escape'
Added: 18 November 09
A travel writer has recounted her experiences of a holiday to India, stating it helped her indulge her spiritual side.Canadian Press correspondent Ilana D Arazie headed to the country to further her u...
'Important discovery' could inspire holiday to Egypt
Added: 18 November 09
Those interested in archaeology may agree it is currently a very exciting time to book a holiday to Egypt.A number of discoveries have been made in the country in recent weeks – and the latest ma...
Holiday to Peru's Machu Picchu "offers many surprises"
Added: 18 November 09
A holiday to Peru and a trek to Machu Picchu is a challenging and rewarding trip, if one correspondent's experiences are anything to go by.Writing for the Canadian Press, Shannon Montgomery said her f...
Holiday to Egypt 'will now offer better Pyramids experience'
Added: 17 November 09
Travellers who take a holiday to Egypt to view the wonders of the Pyramids in Giza will now enjoy their trip even more, the country's government has said.According to officials, no new buildings will ...
Holiday to Egypt 'could include jaunt to the Red Sea'
Added: 17 November 09
A holiday to Egypt will allow travellers to fuel their sense of adventure, it has been asserted.The north African destination offers a range of experiences, both energetic and placid, according to Dai...
Holiday to Tanzania 'offers best game reserves in east Africa'
Added: 17 November 09
From game reserves and national parks to the sandy beaches of Zanzibar, a holiday to Tanzania offers a range of experiences, if one news provider's words are anything to go by.The country's Citizen we...
Holiday to Egypt could include Hungarian exhibition
Added: 16 November 09
Culture vultures who book a holiday to Egypt could be interested in a range of new artefacts which have been added to the Cairo Museum.The pieces have been uncovered by Hungarian explorers over the pa...
Scuba diving on holiday to Egypt 'offers sense of achievement'
Added: 16 November 09
People who decide to scuba dive on a holiday to Egypt could learn more about themselves and the world around them, if one expert is to be believed.Alison Dando from the British-Sub Aqua Club said the ...
Holiday to Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro 'brings people together'
Added: 13 November 09
A climber set to scale Mount Kilimanjaro - something that can be done on a holiday to Tanzania – has said the camaraderie with her team will drive her on. Office worker Sara Anckaert told the Sen...
Holiday to Peru 'could include travelling art exhibition'
Added: 13 November 09
People who book a holiday to Peru in the coming months may have a chance to view a travelling art exhibition. The Cow Parade sculptures will be on show at around 80 locations in Lima until February, a...
Hollywood star 'enjoys holiday to Egypt'
Added: 13 November 09
Travellers who take a holiday to Egypt in the coming months will be following in the footsteps of some of Hollywood's biggest names. Actress Salma Hayek recently took a break from the Cairo Internatio...
Sphinx Festival could be fun Egypt holiday activity
Added: 12 November 09
Travellers who visit the Sphinx Festival during a holiday to Egypt could gain a wealth of knowledge about the country's arts sector. The Cairo event, which takes place between December 1st and 5th, wi...
Festive season 'spectacular time to enjoy holiday to Peru'
Added: 12 November 09
Adventurous types looking for a festive season with a difference could ditch sprouts and television repeats in favour of a holiday to Peru. This is what Miami New Times blogger Mike Torrey did last ye...
Zanzibar 'enchanting aspect of holiday to Tanzania'
Added: 11 November 09
Culture vultures heading away on a holiday to Tanzania should make sure a trip to Zanzibar is in their itinerary, if one correspondent's experiences are anything to go by. Writing for the Sowetan, Gug...
Secrets of King Tutankhamun's tomb set to be revealed
Added: 11 November 09
Parts of King Tutankhamun's final resting place in Egypt which have baffled experts for centuries are set to be the focus of a restoration scheme. A five-year project will be carried out by the Getty...
St Catherine's Monastery "remarkable and moving" aspect of Egypt holiday
Added: 10 November 09
Travellers who visit St Catherine's Monastery on a holiday to Egypt will find it "remarkable and moving", it has been suggested. The Mount Sinai attraction has been highlighted by the Daily ...
Holiday to Egypt 'could include outstanding temple'
Added: 10 November 09
The temples of Abu Simbel in Nubia are outstandingly beautiful, according to a correspondent who took a holiday to Egypt. Daily Telegraph reader Ann Smith recounted her trip along the Nile, highlighti...
Charity climber 'takes adventure holiday to Nepal'
Added: 09 November 09
Those considering taking an adventure holiday to Nepal could be inspired by the efforts of one young adventurer. Calum Macintyre, 16, recently conquered Ama Dablam, a mountain part of the same range a...
Family adventure holidays 'popular pursuit'
Added: 09 November 09
Young travellers are looking to take more adventure holidays with their parents, if one report is anything to go by. The makers of an upcoming online reality programme, The Gap Year: Challenge New Zea...
"Distinguished Egyptologists" meet in Valley of the Kings
Added: 09 November 09
Some 87 years on from its discovery, the tomb of King Tutankhamen still carries huge significance for the world's Egyptologists, it has been asserted. The find, located in the Valley of the Kings, wa...
New investment in Tanzanian tourism 'exciting development'
Added: 06 November 09
Officials in Arusha are "excited" they have secured investment in the city's tourism sector, it has been claimed.Hotel Management Company, a firm set up by Tanzanian and South African organi...
Egyptian archaeology project hailed a success
Added: 06 November 09
An archaeology project in the Egyptian town of Aswan has uncovered a number of interesting objects, according to the team behind the dig.Dr Zahi Hawass, who was recently appointed as the country's vic...
Egypt arts exhibition 'impeccably curated'
Added: 05 November 09
Many holidays to Egypt booked and arranged by Adventure Company come with a free day in Cairo – which could be spent having a look at the latest exhibitions at its Townhouse Gallery.The Where are...
Walking holiday on Kilimanjaro 'has majestic appeal'
Added: 04 November 09
A walking holiday to Tanzania will allow travellers to marvel at one of the most "majestic" sights in the world, if one commentator is to be believed.The summit of Mount Kilimanjaro has a sh...
Hillary Clinton takes a trip to Egypt
Added: 04 November 09
People considering taking a holiday to Egypt may be interested to learn that Hillary Clinton is visiting the country this week.The US secretary of state's trip to Cairo is likely to be more about busi...
Tihar 'great time for a walking holiday in Nepal'
Added: 04 November 09
While a trekking holiday to Nepal could be engaging and enlightening at any time of year, Tihar is a particularly special time to visit the country, if one commentator's sojourn is anything to go by.T...
Tanzania festival 'is a rich musical feast'
Added: 03 November 09
A holiday to Tanzania could incorporate a trip to one of the country's music events.Sauti za Busara takes place in Zanzibar between February 11th and 16th, with organisers promising a range of acts an...
Peru hosts 'record-breaking food feat'
Added: 03 November 09
Travellers may be inspired to book a holiday to Peru after hearing about a record-breaking food feat in the country.Chefs in the Andean city Huancayo cooked up a storm over the weekend (November 1st),...
Tourists and locals 'mix happily on holiday to Nepal'
Added: 03 November 09
A holiday to Nepal is a great chance to mingle with locals and other tourists, it has been asserted.Writing for World Hum, Eric Weiner said there is a "happy equilibrium" in Kathmandu, addin...
Egypt's new vice-minister of culture reveals museum plans
Added: 02 November 09
Travellers heading away for a holiday to Egypt may soon be able to view a number of new attractions planned by the country's new vice-minister.Dr Zahi Hawass has been appointed to the role and discuss...
Peru's arts sector receives government backing
Added: 02 November 09
Those planning a holiday to Peru may be interested to learn of recent government backing for the country's arts and history sector.Attractions such as museums and libraries are to be boosted by the cr...
Nepal holiday 'could include Year of Tiger celebrations'
Added: 02 November 09
People who book a family activity holiday to Nepal could get involved in the country's Year of Tiger celebrations.Officials at last week's Tiger Workshop in Kathmandu have decided to dedicate 2010 to ...
'Cruel' typhoon heads to Philippines
Added: 28 October 09
The Philippines was on Tuesday bracing itself for a third major storm in a month as Typhoon Lupit strengthened off its northern coastline. As well as 121mph (195kph) winds, the typhoon, whose Filipino...
Win £1000 off your next adventure!
Added: 21 October 09
Have you been on one of our Adventure Holidays? If so you could win up to £1000 off your next holiday by simply submitting your favourite images to our photo competition.
South Africa 2010 World Cup
Added: 18 October 09
South Africa will be well and truly under the spotlight next summer as Fabio Capello’s England squad touch down to do battle against the world's top footballing nations.
Travellers given tips for exploring Brazil
Added: 09 October 09
"Beautiful" beaches, jungles and waterfalls are three of the attractions of a trip to Brazil, it has been suggested.According to Laura Rendell-Dunn, spokesperson for travel firm Journey Lati...
Acclaimed at Travolution Awards
Added: 30 September 09
The prestigious Travolution Awards, which took place London’s Dorchester hotel last night, praised The Adventure Company website www.adventurecompany.co.uk in the “The Best Tour Operator Website category.
Sax & the beautiful game in Buenos Aires
Added: 18 September 09
Despite losing on home ground against arch rivals Brazil at this month's crucial World Cup 2010 qualifier match at Rosario Central stadium, football fever in Argentina is as hot as ever.
Support for Ugandan School
Added: 18 September 09
Every three months the Adventure Company Foundation collects money from our passengers to support a much needed project in one of the countries that we visit. Earlier this year we collected £645 from passengers travelling in January, February and March 2009 which we sent to support a school for orphans in Bwindi, Uganda.
Stephen Fry seeks endangered species
Added: 03 September 09
Last chance to see: Stephen Fry searches for endangered species. As well as being an actor, author, comedian, television presenter and film director, Stephen Fry can now add adventurer to his list. Arguably the most intelligent man on television, Stephen Fry, alongside zoologist Mark Carwardine, will soon be seen on BBC2...
Where to watch the Northern Lights
Added: 17 August 09
Every year in snow capped destinations across Scandinavia, Russia, Canada and Alaska, sky-gazers flock to see the Northern Lights, otherwise known as the Aurora Borealis. The stellar phenomenon is caused by an interaction between the Earth’s magnetic field and solar winds, which when combined, produce a mesmerising light display across the northern hemisphere.
Joanna's Ab Fab Adventures in Nepal
Added: 10 August 09
Actress Joanna Lumley, who recently spearheaded a highly publicised and successful campaign to secure the rights of the British Army’s Gurkha officers to settle in the UK, has returned from her celebratory trip to Nepal. The woman who first found fame as Purdy in The Avengers, became the public face of the campaign to give all Gurkha veterans, who served in the British Army before 1997, the right to make Britain their home.
Tales from the Indian Riverbank
Added: 03 August 09
Kerala's vast and sprawling network of canals and lagoons, dubbed the 'Venice of India', is gearing up to host its annual snakeboat extravaganza - the Nehru Trophy Boat Race.
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Added: 31 July 09
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Swine Flu
Added: 21 July 09
We have created a page giving full information for travellers regarding the recent outbreak of Swine Flu.
New Pyramid found in Egypt
Added: 21 July 09
If you're planning a trip to Egypt to discover the ancient Sphinx and Pyramids of Giza, there's an extra big treat in store. Just when archaeologists believed they'd uncovered all the treasures of the great Pharaohs, another pyramid emerged from the sand.
On Thin Ice
Added: 28 June 09
Eighteen months on from completing their Atlantic Rowing Race, Ben Fogle and James Cracknell have completed their latest challenge; following in the Foot steps of Captain Scott and racing to the South Pole. It’s one of the toughest endurance races on the planet they’re ski-racing 480 miles while pulling a 150lb sled, facing temperatures of up to -50°C and negotiating crevasses, frost-bite and physical exhaustion, all in one of the world's most hostile environments.
Grape Escapes to the Cape of Good Cheer
Added: 18 June 09
If you're planning a trip to South Africa and the chance to sample more than 500 wines and explore some of the world's finest wine routes, sounds like your idea of a great adventure, make your way to the Western Cape in time for the annual Stellenbosch Wine Festival.
Real life ‘Tales from the Treetops’
Added: 15 June 09
Nature loving families can now get up close and personal with our hairier relatives on two family wildlife trips. For those who have been avidly watching the new BBC One wildlife programme Living with Monkeys – Tales from the Treetops, Primate Paradise and the NEW Monkeys in the Jungle trips offer the chance to see monkey business in action first hand in beautiful Sir Lanka.
Kenya visa fees reduced by 50%
Added: 11 March 09
The Minister of Tourism for Kenya, Hon. Najib Balala, has announced that entry Visa rates are to be reduced by 50% and completely cut for children under 16 from 1st April 2009 until the end of 2010.
