New York Wants More Tourists
Sunday, den 8. June 2008Tourist numbers to New York have far outweighed all previous expectations. In 2007, over 46 million people visited the city.
Their original tourism target was to have 50 million visitors by 2015, however, the mayor of the city, Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has brought this forward now and set the target to 50 million visitors by 2012, […]
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New USA Travel System
Saturday, den 7. June 2008The US has announced a new travel system, which you’ll have to use if you want a holiday or city break in the US from 1st August this year.
In the current system, you have to complete a written form before you go but on the new system, called ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorisation), everything […]
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Sex and the City Increases City Breaks Demand
Wednesday, den 28. May 2008According to an article on Sky News this weekend, the Sex and the City movie is increasing all-female trips to New York.
According to their source, Travelocity, 50 percent more trips are being made to the Big Apple this year.
With the rise of the pound versus the dollar, Brits can get around two dollars for their […]
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Beaches Fight Over Tourists
Saturday, den 24. May 2008Ok, now I don’t normally stray too far from my one true love and the world of city breaks, but I loved this story so felt I should share.
Two beaches in America - Virginia Beach and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina - are fighting over tourists. Tourism official from Virginia Beach have accused their Myrtle Beach […]
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The Alamo
Saturday, den 3. May 2008The story of the Alamo is famous throughout the world and most people recognise the name. However, fewer people know the story or know where the Alamo actually is.
The Alamo is a small church in the Texan city of San Antonio and is the most famous and visited site in Texas. In February and March […]
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British Airways Stops Flying MCR - JFK
Wednesday, den 23. April 2008British Airways currently operates a long haul flight from Manchester Airport to JFK Airport at New York, however, it is the last long haul flight outside London that they operate - and now they’ve announced they’re going to stop it!
Manchester Airport say that the decision was made without talking to them or talking about how […]
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Shopping in Miami
Saturday, den 12. April 2008Thoughts of Miami conjure up images of sunkissed beaches, active people on rollerskates and the lifestyles of the rich and famous and Miami certainly is a paradise. Located in South Florida, Miami is a city of contrasts.
South Beach is one of Miami’s most famous beaches with seven and a half miles of golden sand […]
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New York New York
Friday, den 4. April 2008New York is one of those cities that almost everyone I speak to either has visited or has always wanted to visit. When you see the package deals on offer, you might wonder if the three or four night deals are long enough to fit in everything you want to do. There’s so […]
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