Mexico Flu Outbreak – New Strain of Swine/Bird Flu Causes Fear of Pandemic

According to early reports, Mexico City has been hit with a new type of bird/swine flu virus which has been found to contain genetic elements from birds, pigs and humans.  More than 1,000 people are known to be infected and…

Bahrain Formula 1 Grand Prix – April 24-26 2009

The Bahrain Grand Prix promises plenty of exciting Formula 1 action in the middle of the desert this weekend as the world’s top drivers prepare to battle it out on the 5.41 km (3.36 miles) Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) at Sakhir,…

Venice – Biennale, Film Festival and Regatta 2009

If your travel plans for this year include Venice, make a note of the dates of some major cultural events taking place.  June 7 through November 22, 2009 marks another exciting La Biennale di Venezia as Venice celebrates its 53rd…

Financial Protection for Your Holiday – Buyer Beware!

Holidays are very important – especially in these stressful times.  We all expect to relax when we go away and have the peace of mind of knowing that our holiday is secure.  In today’s uncertain financial climate travellers are wise to take the…

Barcelona v Chelsea – UEFA Semi-final – April 28

Travellers planning to visit Barcelona should be aware that Chelsea FC are scheduled to play FC Barcelona in the UEFA Champions League semi-final match at the Camp Nou stadium on April 28, 2009.   For ticket information visit the Chelsea FC website. 

The…

Amazing Lyre Bird – What Would You Do to Impress Your Mate?

You’d have to travel to Australia to witness the amazing Lyre bird and his incredible ability to mimic sounds – anything from other bird calls to camera shutters, car alarms and chain saws.  All in an effort to out-do the…

Holiday Compensation? Know Your Rights as a Passenger under ATOL

Newcastle-based Freedom Direct Holidays, which ceased trading on April 16, 2009 (also trading under Freedomdirect.co.uk, Freedom-direct.co.uk, Holidaysyoulike.co.uk and Snowdeals.co.uk) was reported to be one of the companies which had recently failed to renew its ATOL license.  The company’s failure left up to…

Namibia – Visitors Warned Street Crime on the Increase

Namibia has become a very popular tourist destination in recent years, with approximately 27,000 British nationals visiting during 2007 (Namibian Ministry of Environment and Tourism statistics). 

The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has issued a warning to visitors to be…

Don’t Get Caught Napping on Holiday – Like These Meerkats!

Going away on holiday means relaxing and leaving all your cares and worries behind – right?  Well, it would certainly be an ideal world if that were true.…

Vietnam – Food and Water Warnings for Backpackers and Visitors

We noticed that the Foreign Office has reported a problem with bottled water in Vietnam.  The Vietnam Health Departments have suspended about 30 producers of bottled water for violating safety and hygiene regulations.  The bottled water has been found to…