SOUTH AFRICAN SPAS OFFER RANGE OF EXPERIENCES
The South African Republic has become a centre for medical tourism. Among the reasons for this is the high standard of medical care, the favorable (for most visitors) currency exchange rates, and the ...
ALCATRAZ NIGHT-TIME TOURS: BIG ATTRACTION
Alcatraz, Spanish for ‘pelican’, is perhaps the biggest landmark in San Francisco Bay. First used as a military fort in the 19th century, it was opened in 1934 as a federal prison and held some of the ...
DOG-SLEDDING POPULAR IN THE PYRENEES
Spain is almost always associated with the following attractions: sun, sea, sangria, bull fights and flamenco dancing. Mention dog-sledding, however, or anything to do with snow and winter sports, and ...
WEAKENING DOLLAR AFFECTS TOURISM TRENDS
For many years, the US dollar has been considered to be the world’s most dominant currency. However, the introduction of the Euro and the surge in the pound have weakened the dollar quite considerably ...
BRITAIN HAS THE COSTLIEST HOTELS IN EUROPE
Recent surveys comparing hotel prices around Europe have revealed some rather unexpected results. Britain is now officially the most expensive country for hotels in Europe, yet the English capital, Lo ...