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007 To Turn Travelers to UK Side [Video Coverage]

Phil Butler

For another tourism boost after London 2012, the UK calls on none other than Bond, James Bond to “turn” foreigners for VisitBritain. To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Ian Fleming’ s notorious character on film, an all out ad campaign is set to be launched.

13 years ago

Headed to Edinburgh? Stay at Tune for £5 a Night

Aleksandr Shatskih

You read that correctly, a new Tune Hotels promotion lets Edinburgh travelers sleep under those crisp Tune sheets just about for free. This Scottish property is scheduled to open this December, the latest in a growing list of Tune accommodations in the UK. To Celebrate, Tune is letting guests stay for about $8 per night.

13 years ago

Discover the Magic of Melbourne’s Sorrento

Guest Author

While the beach is fabulous, there’s also much more to do in Sorrento. Keep reading to find out all the things to do during a holiday in Sorrento.

13 years ago

Travel Tips for Women: Optimizing Beauty Stuff Before Packing

Guest Author

We all have to move sometimes. It is one of those horribly inconvenient parts of life that we wish we could avoid. But especially in the earlier part of our lives, it becomes an issue every few years. The older we get, the bigger the move, and the more stuff we have to pack to go along with us.

13 years ago

Spain’s HTGroup to Open Petit Palace Lealtad Plaza

Phil Butler

With all the bad news flying about from European capitols it’s nice to see hotel groups expanding through all the economic strife. This is particularly true where the hardest hit countries are concerned. News that Spanish hoteliers, HTGroup is opening a new four star in Madrid, this is good news for a change of fortunes.

13 years ago

Tune Hotels Opens Hotel Asoke in Bangkok

Aleksandr Shatskih

Tune Hotels, one of the fastest growing hotel chains in the world, has announced their continued expansion with the opening of their latest hotel in Asoke, Bangkok. This is Tune Hotel’s third Thailand offering, Hotel Asoke follows Tune Hotel Hatyai and Pattaya adding another 130 highly affordable rooms in the region.

13 years ago

Norwegian Breakaway Hull Gets Peter Max Art

Phil Butler

On Friday Norwegian Cruise Line announced a unique hull artwork design for coming cruiser 4,000 passenger Norwegian Breakaway. Slated to be the largest cruise ship to home port in New York City, Breakaway’s hull will be etched with artwork by America’s most popular artist, Peter Max.

13 years ago

BUSTER Film Festival 2012 Kicks Off

Aleksandr Shatskih

If it is something different you seek for the Fall family vacation then BUSTER Film Festival 2012 in Copenhagen might be the perfect getaway. This 12th edition running from today through September 23rd promises a universe of award winning films for kids from around the world.

13 years ago

Cruise.com Launches iPhone and Android App

Aleksandr Shatskih

In news from the online cruise sector, Cruise.com, an Omega World Travel, Inc. company, has just launched their mobile app for iOS and Android operating systems. The free app puts cruise info into the on the go hands of cruise travelers.

13 years ago

A Sunday Prayer for Bulgaria Gypsies

Phil Butler

Travel news is usually about hitting the high spots, at least what are generally accepted as positive news of hotel openings and celebratory events seem to permeate more. This is true here at Argo Travel News too. But beach resorts and carnivals are not the only good news on Earth, or in Eastern Europe. Stories of people helping people may be the best news any outlet could carry. Today we bring you news from Blythswood Care from Bulgaria.

13 years ago

Emirates – Qantas Sucker Punch Singapore Tourism

Aleksandr Shatskih

Singapore’s Changi airport took it on the chin recently when Qantas announced their deal with Emirates, making Dubai their new Europe to Australia hub. Starting in April of next year, flights in between London and Frankfurt, and Australia will connect in Dubai.

13 years ago

Auto Insurance Abroad: Things to Know When Renting a Car

Guest Author

Renting a car locally means ensuring that both your auto insurance and that of the rental agency covers all of the contingencies involved in operating an expensive piece of machinery that doesn’t belong to you; renting a car abroad is, by necessity, that much more complicated.

13 years ago

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