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ABTA (Association of British Travel Agents) has reported that destinations such as France, Greece, Italy, Spain and the United States are likely to prove popular next year, early booking figures suggest.
Read More: ABTA predicts top destinations of 2013
Posted Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:50:27 GMT
Australian sleep researchers have developed a set of hi-tech sunglasses which can imitate sunlight patterns, which could put an end to jet-lag the negative side affect of long-haul travel.
Read More: Jet-Lag - What Jet-Lag?
Posted Thu, 22 Nov 2012 13:22:26 GMT
asyJet, the UK's largest airline and biggest operator at London Luton Airport, has today announced expansion plans which will see the airline begin flying to the popular Greek resort of Mykonos and the historic Sardinian resort of Olbia, from Summer 2013.
Read More: EasyJet Launches New Routes From Luton
Posted Mon, 12 Nov 2012 14:36:50 GMT
Airflights.co.uk are now able to offer 10% off all car hire booked with there prefered supplier (CH4) for the next month, giving customer excellent value for money and some of the best rates available.
Read More: OFFER EXTENDED 10% Off Car Hire*
Posted Wed, 16 May 2012 18:23:48 GMT
If your booking a flight through Airflights.co.uk with the low cost airline Jet2. When you select hold baggage for all passengers, you will automatically get pre-booked seats FREE of charge.
Read More: FREE Pre-Booked Seats
Posted Thu, 19 Apr 2012 20:13:49 GMT
Airflights.co.uk have today announced the reduction of all their Monarch Charter Flight Fares for a limited time (Ends 24/02/12), plus you can book many by simply paying an £80pp deposit! So grab a bargain and book now.
Read More: Monarch Flight Price Reductions
Posted Wed, 22 Feb 2012 15:43:23 GMT
Holiday makers and residents of TORREVIEJA on Spain's Costa Blanca are pleased to hear that after many years of Torrevieja town hall discussing with authorities in nearby Valencia about a permanent transport link between the city and Alicante airport something may, at last be about to happen, report online travel agency airflights.co.uk. The ideal solution would have been perhaps a rail link but it's thought that high costs and time constraints have forced this to be put to one side for the moment.
Read More: Choose Alicante or Murcia for Torrevieja on Spain's Costa Blanca
Posted Sun, 02 Jan 2011 18:01:20 GMT
Its reported that there is to be a massive investment of some £1 billion to finance a huge development programme for London Gatwick Airport (code LGW). London Gatwick is the major gateway for cheap holiday flights in the south of England.
Read More: Cheap flights and holidays from Gatwick
Posted Mon, 28 Jun 2010 20:21:37 GMT
A newly built airport in Spain stands ready but completely devoid of passengers as it awaits an opening date from the Spanish airports authority.
Read More: Spain a Cheap holiday destination
Posted Sat, 12 Jun 2010 19:05:46 GMT
The Valencian Government is reportedly now thinking that the proposed new High Speed Train station to serve Benidorm on the Costa Blanca will be located where the current Tram station is - near to the Terra Mitica Theme park.
Read More: Cheap flights to Alicante with faster transfers on the horizon
Posted Mon, 08 Mar 2010 18:45:48 GMT
Now that the British public has been faced with the first Train fare over £1000 it makes you realise just how good a deal cheap flights can be say the online flight specialist airflights.co.uk.
Read More: £1000 train journey
Posted Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:23:21 GMT
Latest weather forecasts for the Costa Blanca region of Spain served by Cheap flights to Alicante claim that average temperatures on the Levante coast could be two degrees higher than normal this summer.
Read More: Its HOT in Spain so grab a cheap flight to Alicante
Posted Sat, 20 Jun 2009 15:24:41 GMT
Us British are heading for the beaches of Spain once again, whilst larger numbers of holiday makers are heading to Turkey, in particular Dalaman, Bodrum and Antayla which is outside of the Euro Zone. Demand for cheap flights and hotels in Spains tourist areas is still high, the main areas of the Costa Del Sol served by cheap flights to Malaga and the Costa Blanca with the popular airport of Alicante also served by Cheap flights from airflights.co.uk .
Read More: Cheap flights and wonderful beaches
Posted Sat, 13 Jun 2009 17:20:33 GMT
The Spanish city of Alicante will be the start of the Volvo Ocean Race for the next three editions of the offshore yacht race around the world, organizers advise.
Read More: Alicante - The start of an Ocean journey
Posted Sat, 23 May 2009 19:30:50 GMT
Benidorm, the quintessential British favourite is fast acquiring a new image. This oasis on the Costa Blanca has the forth largest number of sky scrapers in Europe almost 500 bars and over 400 restaurants. There is even talk of it becoming a UNESCO world Heritage Site! However it is rapidly altering its image to attract a new type of visitor catered for in its more upmarket accommodation who flock to the newly created golf courses and attractions. With regular cheap flights into Alicante through on line agents such as airflights.co.uk there is something for everyone in this year round Mediterranean resort.
Read More: Benidorm is on the up and up
Posted Sat, 24 Jan 2009 16:21:26 GMT
Hotspots such as Alicante and Malaga continued to work their magic over holidaymakers in 2007, with more nights spent in hotels in Spain than any other EU country.
Read More: Spain attracts most EU hotel visitors
Posted Tue, 26 Feb 2008 10:40:36 GMT
Air access to the Iberian peninsula is set to be improved in the future following the approval of two new airports in Spain and Portugal.
Read More: New airports approved in Spain, Portugal
Posted Tue, 19 Feb 2008 16:47:39 GMT
A flight to Alicante proved to be a romantic affair when a passenger received a marriage proposal.
Read More: Romance blooms on flight to Alicante
Posted Fri, 15 Feb 2008 16:59:04 GMT
Locations such as Malaga and Alicante are popular with UK travellers and expatriates alike owing to the difference in lifestyle that they offer, an expert on international markets has suggested.
Read More: Spain offers 'a complete lifestyle change'
Posted Fri, 08 Feb 2008 18:02:03 GMT
Robin Hood airport in Sheffield has revealed that its passenger numbers are currently on the up, with the popularity of flights to Alicante one of the major factors in its success.
Read More: Alicante boosts Sheffield airport
Posted Wed, 06 Feb 2008 17:43:18 GMT
Record numbers of people visited the province of Valencia this week to see Formula One teams test their cars at the Ricardo Tormo circuit.
Read More: Record numbers flock to Valencia for F1 test
Posted Fri, 25 Jan 2008 17:39:09 GMT
People on holidays in Alicante this spring will have the chance to sample some of the cultural wealth of Spain at the city's short film festival.
Read More: Alicante to host short-film festival
Posted Wed, 23 Jan 2008 17:02:15 GMT
Tourists are set to play their part in boosting the Spanish holiday market by wearing t-shirts bearing the words 'I love Benidorm'.
Read More: Tourists to proclaim 'I love Benidorm'
Posted Fri, 18 Jan 2008 16:43:19 GMT
An increasing number of people are embarking on their holidays from regional airports owing to the speed and convenience of using them, it has been claimed.
Read More: Service 'quicker and easier' at local airports
Posted Tue, 15 Jan 2008 17:14:27 GMT
Avid birdwatchers who like to pursue their hobby in the sun will be happy to hear that the avian population around Alicante, Spain is flourishing.
Read More: Alicante 'a haven for birdwatchers'
Posted Thu, 10 Jan 2008 18:00:18 GMT
The Alicante region has taken a lead in Spain's sustained tourism and foreign property purchase boom, claiming foreign residency levels as high as 20 per cent in the province, according to TypicallySpanish.com.
Read More: Diverse Alicante boasts '20% overseas residents'
Posted Thu, 27 Dec 2007 14:17:38 GMT
A record number of Nottingham East Midlands airport passengers will be jetting off to Alicante and Malaga this winter, it has been reported.
Read More: Alicante, Malaga attract Nottingham travellers
Posted Thu, 20 Dec 2007 12:07:50 GMT
Holidaymakers enjoying a trip in Alicante this Christmas will be granted access to a cathedral that has never allowed in visitors before.
Read More: Alicante visitors granted access to cathedral
Posted Mon, 17 Dec 2007 15:43:30 GMT
Spain will continue to prove an attractive destination in 2008, for tourists and British emigrants alike, as the attributes of places like Alicante and Malaga will be too attractive to resist, it has been claimed.
Read More: Spain 'will not lose its appeal'
Posted Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:16:54 GMT
Visitors to Valencia will get a chance to get an up-close look at the intricate costumes worn by performers at the annual Moors and Christians festival as the Museo Alcoia de la Festa in Alcoy reopens.
Read More: Moors and Christians museum reopens
Posted Wed, 05 Dec 2007 12:04:49 GMT
Fans of Pinocchio may want to jump on a cheap flight to Alicante as soon as possible in order to enjoy the International Puppet Festival.
Read More: Puppet fans pull strings to get to Alicante
Posted Wed, 28 Nov 2007 13:31:12 GMT
The Valencia region of Spain, home to the world-famous city of Alicante, is to host a series of major sporting events in 2008.
Read More: Valencia gears up for year of sport
Posted Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:09:25 GMT
The popularity of Spain as a holiday destination and the quality on offer at its various resorts and destinations has once again been highlighted at the 2007 World Travel Awards.
Read More: Spain performs well in World Travel Awards
Posted Fri, 16 Nov 2007 16:14:35 GMT
The presence of regional airports offers people travelling to popular destinations such as Alicante and Faro as well as other locations more choice and flexibility in their travel, according to a spokesperson for Southampton airport.
Read More: Regional airports 'offer choice and convenience'
Posted Tue, 16 Oct 2007 18:42:26 GMT
Nottingham East Midlands airport (EMA), a popular hub with tourists travelling to hotspots including Alicante and Malaga, has won a prestigious travel award.
Read More: Popular tourist hub wins award
Posted Thu, 11 Oct 2007 17:14:59 GMT
Spanish and Portuguese tourism authorities are to collaborate and promote the Iberian Peninsula as a single destination, according to reports.
Read More: Spain, Portugal to team up on tourism
Posted Wed, 10 Oct 2007 16:51:53 GMT
Every December Alicante entertains its visitors and residents alike with a number of shows courtesy of some characters made of cloth.
Read More: Appreciate puppetry in Alicante
Posted Wed, 03 Oct 2007 16:58:13 GMT
The popularity of Alicante with foreigners has been illustrated recently by statistics showing that nearly half of the province's inhabitants were not born in Spain.
Read More: Foreigners 'drawn to Alicante'
Posted Thu, 20 Sep 2007 11:55:32 GMT
A spokesperson for Stansted airport has said that the hub is hoping for a boost of an extra 11 million passengers a year, most of whom will be heading for the sunny shores of Spanish destinations like Alicante.
Read More: Stansted looking for 11m passenger boost
Posted Fri, 07 Sep 2007 17:11:14 GMT
People who book themselves a holiday at the last minute and jet away to Alicante, Corfu or some other exotic destination have been urged not to forget about insurance.
Read More: Last-minute travellers urged to insure
Posted Tue, 04 Sep 2007 16:30:59 GMT
Holidaymakers in Alicante will have an easier time getting around the sunny destination in their rental cars later this year.
Read More: Alicante gets better for holiday drivers
Posted Mon, 30 Jul 2007 16:37:24 GMT
After years as a hot holiday destination for Britons, the attractions of Alicante and Malaga have kept them on the list of places Britons most want to spend time in.
Read More: Malaga, Alicante still popular after 40 years
Posted Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:01:47 GMT
Beaches along Alicante's sun kissed coast will become more child-friendly if politicians pay heed to a petition which is gathering speed.
Read More: Alicante's beaches to go child friendly
Posted Wed, 13 Jun 2007 16:52:51 GMT
Alicante's growing English population means that while the city offers visitors unseen sights and gloriously different weather to the UK, there are some things that can still be counted on.
Read More: Alicante's English community offers home comforts
Posted Tue, 12 Jun 2007 17:18:41 GMT
Holidaymakers will soon be able to set their sights on the horizon and begin to relax before even getting to the airport, putting their mind in holiday mode and letting somebody else drive.
Read More: Travel to Alicante to get easier
Posted Tue, 29 May 2007 17:24:50 GMT
The 2008-2009 Volvo Ocean Race, the yachting world's premier racing event for professionals, is to commence at the port of Alicante in Spain.
Read More: Round the world race starts at Alicante
Posted Wed, 23 May 2007 16:19:53 GMT
Staged battles will rage in the streets of Alicante this summer as locals re-enact the historical struggle between Arabs and Spaniards in the 13th century.
Read More: Alicante's ancient battles
Posted Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:50:00 GMT
Alicante's historic streets will come alive with the sound of the hammer and anvil as the city's medieval market returns this summer.
Read More: Modern Alicante makes way for medieval market
Posted Thu, 19 Apr 2007 17:48:50 GMT
Alicante had its hottest year on record in 2006, according to the Spanish National Meteorological Institute.
Read More: Alicante is hot, hot, hot
Posted Thu, 25 Jan 2007 11:47:18 GMT
The number of foreign holidays taken by Brits is set to increase, according to a study by American Express Insurance Services.
Read More: Brits to travel more in 2007
Posted Wed, 24 Jan 2007 11:38:55 GMT
The UK handled more than two million flights in 2006, a new record according to National Air Traffic Services (Nats).
Read More: Flights in the UK reach new high
Posted Wed, 10 Jan 2007 13:28:05 GMT
Pete Terry and Amanda Terry have become the first father and daughter team to co-pilot a commercial airliner in Europe.
Read More: Father and daughter make flight history
Posted Mon, 08 Jan 2007 12:06:17 GMT
Spain is set to be this year's top value-for-money holiday resort, according to new research.
Read More: Spain named as top hot spot
Posted Tue, 02 Jan 2007 16:35:52 GMT
Almost half a million Scots have fled the cold British winter for some sun and sea, according to the latest figures.
Read More: Scots flee for some winter sun
Posted Wed, 27 Dec 2006 11:55:03 GMT
The Spanish business airline Spanair has launched a pioneering web-based bag tracking system that allows passengers to trace their delayed luggage online.
Read More: Spanair launches online bag tracking
Posted Tue, 19 Dec 2006 17:01:48 GMT
It seems increasing numbers of Brits are jetting off overseas to celebrate Christmas, and sunny Spain is proving as popular during the festive season as it is in the summer.
Read More: More Brits celebrating 'Spanish Christmas'
Posted Thu, 07 Dec 2006 16:13:43 GMT
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