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Tune Hotels Coolness Hits Scotland

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tune Hotels has just announced having opened yet another UK hotel, Tune Hotel Haymarket, Edinburgh. The company’s continued successes in the budget accommodations space worldwide.

13 years ago

Turkey Accordingly: Uncovering An Expert’s Guide

Phil Butler

For US travelers considering venturing to new and exciting destinations previously undiscovered, Turkey should be at the top of any list. Mysterious and majestic, inviting and fascinating, the land that was part of Sargon of Akkad’s vast empire, is today a place of still existent legend, and maybe even more immeasurable beauty. In this article […]

13 years ago

Virgin Atlantic Names Ridgway Successor

Aleksandr Shatskih

In airline news, Virgin Atlantic has named Craig Kreeger the company’s new CEO to assume the helm as of February 1st.

13 years ago

The Fabulous Machu Picchu – Peru’s Top Attraction

Guest Author

The ancient Inca citadel of Machu Picchu has a notoriety that very few other ancient archaeological attractions can conquer with… Think about it: which ancient site is so beautiful? Perhaps none…

13 years ago

Wyndham Vacation Rentals Grows Portfolio with Three Acquisitions

Aleksandr Shatskih

Wyndham Vacation Rentals has recently acquired Oceana Resorts and Kaiser Realty in the US, and Cumbrian Cottages in the UK. All three businesses and their rental inventory will join the Wyndham Vacation Rentals portfolio, which features more than 25 established brands across the world, including ResortQuest by Wyndham Vacation Rentals, Hoseasons, James Villa Holidays, Landal GreenParks and Novasol.

13 years ago

Avis Snaps Up Zipcar for $500M, Eyes Car-Share Domination

Aleksandr Shatskih

Car rental giant Avis has just leaped into the growing car-sharing market, snapping up the ride-sharing leader Zipcar for a fee approaching a cool $500 million, it said in a press release earlier today.

13 years ago

Travel Trends 2013: Sharm El Sheikh, More Popular than Ever

Aleksandr Shatskih

Cosmos Holidays have a few fabulous deals for travelers to Sharm El Sheikh, with packages starting at as low as £273 per person on January 13. Prices tend to get higher in the following months, culminating at £395 in May.

13 years ago

Trends: Travel Industry to Grow Strong in 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

The travel industry can expect a healthy upswing in the coming year, at least in the US. A survey that covered some 374 shuttle passengers from around the US, and found that 23% of respondents will travel more in 2013 than in 2012.

13 years ago

You Don’t Have to Travel Far for the Quadrantid Meteor Shower

Aleksandr Shatskih

The Quadrantids will peak in the wee morning hours of January 3rd, at a maximum rate of about 80 per hour, varying between 60-200. If you live in Australia and lower portions of South America, you can watch them live, via a NASA Ustream feed.

13 years ago

Emirates Begins Twice Daily NY & Paris Flights

Aleksandr Shatskih

As of yesterday Emirates Airlines will fly twice daily to New York and Paris with their A380’s.

13 years ago

US Travelers Prefer European Countries for 2013

Aleksandr Shatskih

Europe is a top preference for US travelers making their plans for 2013, according to a recent survey by Fly.com. Italy ranks first in their recently released survey, followed by Australia. Another two European destinations, the United Kingdom and France, also made it into the top 5, following New Zealand on the US travelers’ wishlist […]

13 years ago

Magdalena Abakanowicz Works On Display in Warsaw

Aleksandr Shatskih

Earlier this month works of Poland’s celebrated sculptor Magdalena Abakanowicz went on exhibit in Warsaw. Made up of mostly never before seen pieces, the exhibit at Warsaw’s House of Plastic Arts Gallery represents the latest revelation of the talents of the now prized artist.

13 years ago

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