| The most popular routes of 2008 (21 Dec. 2007) - Experts from the British edition Guardian have made up a list of the directions that will be especially popular among tourists next year. According to the respectful edition... |
| Airfares are going to takeoff up to the sky (21 Dec. 2007) - From 2012 the airlines flying to the countries of the EU will be obliged to buy emission rights. The tickets for the long-distance flights might rise in price by 30-40 Euros. The experts give notice that this is just the beginning. |
| The passport control remains on the intrashengen borders till the 29th of March (21 Dec. 2007) - On the 15th of November Europarliament approved the joining of 9 new nations of European Union to the Schengen visa-free zone. |
| Records of popularity are still beaten by Nice (20 Dec. 2007) - Ten-millionth passenger of 2007 will be accepted today by the Nice airport . According to the French mass-media, this resort, will break it's own record. |
| On the borders of 9 countries the arrangements to the expansion of the Shengen zone are nearing completion (20 Dec. 2007) - On the 21st of December Slovakia, Slovenia, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia and Malta will enter the visa-free area. At this day the barriers on the sea and land boundaries will be removed in a stately manner – on many post controls the inspection of documents will be abolished. |
| A “hut on mechanical legs” was invented in Denmark (20 Dec. 2007) - Sometimes, hard life and work circumstances move people to some interesting deeds and inventions. This time a group of 4 Danish architects living in a single room in Copenhagen, invented a house that is able to redislocate itself. No need to say that it has the same area as their room and is of course planned for 4 persons. |
| It is Hard to Leave the Airline (19 Dec. 2007) - The board of directors has again rescheduled the consideration of the question considering the selling of Alitalia. |
| In Cambodia jungle well-to-do tourists are welcome. (15 Dec. 2007) - Cambodia Authorities plan to attract to the country wealthy foreign tourists. For this purpose in Cambodia safari-tours will be developed, during which foreigners will be able to hunt in jungles on the north-east of the country. |
| The favorite cities of Gays are named (15 Dec. 2007) - American magazine The Out Traveler, having the biggest circulation among the USA gay-editions, have interviewed readers and made a rating of the cities, selected by gays.
The most attractive city for gay-tourism turned to be Amsterdam, followed by Barcelona. |
| A Skeleton of a Giant Dinosaur was Found in Nigeria (14 Dec. 2007) - The new species of dinosaurs was discovered in Nigeria. Archaeologists have found fragments of a giant skeleton and state that this dinosaur is the biggest among all the carnivorous creatures ever lived on earth. |
| Prices of American visas will rise from first of January 2008 (14 Dec. 2007) - The cost of consular fees to apply for a non-immigrant USA visa from the 1st of January 2008 will increase from 100 to 130 dollars, reported Press-Service of the state department in Washington. |
| Air Traveler guzzled liter of vodka (14 Dec. 2007) - Inhabitant of the Germany, passing through customs control in Nuremberg airport was not allowed to take a bottle of vodka with him. He snowed of avidity, by guzzling a liter of alcoholic drink in full view of customs officers. |
| They suggest tourists to spy upon nudists (11 Dec. 2007) - Sometimes separate persons surprise the world with their ideas that are almost illegal, but are actually not. On one of the beaches located near Sydney an entrepreneur has set up an original business. He offers tourists to watch the "natural beauties" with the help of powerful optical equipment. There is no need to say that the beauties comprise not only the sand and the water... |
| German tourists prefer to spend their vacation among compatriots (10 Dec. 2007) - The majority of Germans prefer to have a rest in their own circle. Only some of them try to contact other tourists or local residents. The experts of the German market GfK institute came to such a conclusion. |
| Tourism preferences have changed (10 Dec. 2007) - In particular, the duration of trips will reduce. Already now more and more holiday-makers refuse traditional 2-week rounds in favor of shorter trips. New requirements to safety will force many tourists to refuse air flights to vacation place completely, and 10% of especially cautious people will not fly even on official business. |
| They will provide you with access to the Internet in some American airliners (8 Dec. 2007) - A recent questioning has shown that an air passenger is ready to pay for the Internet service if the flight duration exceeds 2 hours. And of course he is even more ready to pay if the flight duration is more than 4 hours. Some airlines are planning to introduce this service, though it will be at first free of charge due to the technical restrictions that limit the connection speed during the flight. |
| Czech Republic has joined the Schengen zone (7 Dec. 2007) - Since December, 21st the inhabitants of Czech Republic will not need to show their passports in order to enter the neighboring countries: Germany, Austria or other states of Europe, the members of the Schengen zone. |
| The Red “Clos des Papes” of the Year of 2005 Is Declared the best Wine in the World (6 Dec. 2007) - A prestigious specialized American magazine “Wine Spectator” declared the French wine “Clos des Papes” of the year of 2005 the best red wine in the world. |
| Why winter trips to the tropical countries are dangerous (6 Dec. 2007) - You are planning a trip to the warm beaches in winter? Fine! But be sure to consult your health before you head to the sun and beaches. Here are some medical tips that would help you not to spoil the whole vacation. |
| There are resorts for animals at the American airports (5 Dec. 2007) - The resorts for animals which are symbolically called the "paradise for pets" operate at the airports of Houston, Jacksonville and New Orleans. In the nearest future similar services will appear in Charlotte, Northern Carolina, Atlanta, Georgia and Fort Lauderdale. |
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