Locations that lost their UNESCO World Heritage Status
Earning UNESCO status can really put a destination firmly on the global tourist map. But did you know that UNESCO status can also be revoked? In fact only 2 sites…
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Top 10 Most Popular Tourist Attractions In The World
These are the top ten most popular tourist attractions in the world based on annual visitor numbers. How many can you tick off your must-visit list? 10. Disneyland Paris, FranceLocated…
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Where is the world’s tallest Ferris Wheel?
You’d expect the biggest Ferris wheel to be in China wouldn’t you? After all this is the country of superlatives; biggest, tallest, fastest! In fact the current tallest Ferris wheel…
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Travel is Officially Cheaper
Its official! Holiday prices are lower than last year! In fact travelling this year promises cheaper travel with massive savings on foreign getaways. More than three quarters of international holidays…
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International Tourist Arrivals Top One Billion
For the first time in history, the number of International travellers has topped a BILLION in one year! During 2012 a total of 1.035 billion passengers travelled, which is a…
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Guide to the 5 Biggest Oceans and Their Islands
In days gone by, before air travel was invented, sea travel was the only way to get overseas. Legendary explorers such as Christopher Columbus and Sir Francis Drake travelled the…
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Top Travel Events, Festivals and Anniversaries
2013 promises to be a massive year in terms of exciting travel events, festivals and anniversaries. There are many cultural, historical and heritage events taking places across the world throughout…
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Guide to the European Capital of Culture Cities 1985 to 2013
Being awarded the prestigious European Capital of Culture tag is highly coveted and has the power to catapult a little known town or city into the limelight. It’s an opportunity…
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How social media has changed travel forever [Infographic]
Social media and smartphones now rule our lives more than ever before and travel is no exception. Travellers are using social media to both research upcoming vacation locations as well…
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Top 11 Most Isolated Islands In The World
If you’re having the week from hell and need to get away from everything, then consider a holiday to one of the most isolated and remote islands in the world.…
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