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Times of Malta

Controversial name stays

The Austrian hamlet of Fucking is sticking to a name that has made it a magnet for English-speaking tourists, sign thieves and the stuff of internet fame. Franz Meindl, mayor of the town of Tarsdorf that includes the hamlet, dismissed news reports that...

April 21, 2012| Reuters |0
You could travel the globe in blissful harmony with your offspring.

Nanny in the sky worth diamonds

If you’ve ever attempted a long-haul flight with children under the age of five, especially on your own, you’ll know there’s a point, somewhere deep into a 24-hour flight, when you hit the wall. The children have slept, but not simultaneously, and...

April 21, 2012| Helen Raine|0
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Emirates aims for in-flight improvements

Emirates will introduce a new, enhanced Graphical User Interface (GUI) as part of its ongoing in-flight product improvements. Developed by Panasonic, the new GUI will make it easier to access Emirates’ in-flight entertainment system, Ice Digital...

April 21, 2012| Times of Malta |0
A tourist tries on a scarf in the souks of the medina of Tunis. Photo: AFP

Tunisia aims to woo back tourists

Tourism officials met last Monday on the Tunisian island of Djerba – a holidaymaker’s magnet before the Arab Spring uprisings – to revive the Mediterranean basin as the world’s top travel destination. “The aim is to preserve the position of the...

April 21, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Fly to Vienna from €75 one-way from November to February.

Cut-price winter airfares

Air Malta is offering discounted winter fares to 17 European destinations for travellers already thinking about a post-summer city break. Flights to Catania start from €39, Rome from €45 and Milan from €49. Prices to Frankfurt, Dussel-dorf, Berlin,...

April 21, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Sunrise on the summit of Haleakala, the 3,600-metre volcano on the Hawaiian Island of Maui.

World’s top 10 sunrises

In honour of longer days, sunshine and the tantalising prospect of summer on the horizon, Cheapflights.com has chosen its top 10 list of places to see a magnificent sunrise. 1. Haleakala National Park, Hawaii, US Boarding a bus in the wee hours of...

April 21, 2012| Reuters |0
Halong Bay, a Unesco World Natural Heritage site.

A vibrant green paradise

It’s a country that has been the backdrop to many movies and is remembered as ‘Nam’ by many who fought in its war, but since then Vietnam has earned a massive following of travellers. It is a magnificent country bathed in vibrant colours, with...

April 21, 2012| Moyra Sammut|0
Students take a break from souvenir shopping in Ottawa to pose with a ‘moose Mountie’.

‘I would do it all over again’

After four months studying in Canada, Rachel Agius returned a wiser, more resourceful person with lots of international friends and a newfound ability to share bathroom facilities with strangers and tolerate the musical failings of...

April 21, 2012| Times of Malta |0
The famous Pont St Bénézet.

Ponts, popes and painters

A one-time seat of papal power and a long-time magnet for artists, Caroline Crutchley discovers that despite a huge influx of tourists to the region, Provence remains as captivating and beautiful as ever. The clear, sweet-scented morning air mingled...

April 21, 2012| Caroline Crutchley|0
Franz Josef glacier New Zealand.

Be prepared

Big adventures need big preparations, says Josianne Facchetti as she takes travel to the limit.

April 17, 2012| Josianne Facchetti|0
Coco Palm, Maldives

Life’s a beach

There are beaches which do nothing to inspire the castaway in you simply because you’re sharing one square metre of sand with half a screaming village celebrating their xalata. True, the sea is beautiful, but that sudden gush of warmth is very suspicious.

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0

The magic of Sicily

Magic. Pure magic. Particularly if you live only 90 minutes away and come from one of the most densely populated countries in the world. Malta, with 1,160 inhabitants per sq km is not quite the same as Sicily, with just 200 inhabitants per sq km. Talk...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |1

Holiday dreams

Secrets Resorts & Spas offer adults an extra measure of romance in exquisite luxury settings. Immerse yourself in Unlimited-Luxury where everything is included. The elegantly appointed rooms and suites have 24-hour concierge and room services. The...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
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Nature calls

Whether it’s the basics of camping or the glamour of glamping, a holiday in the great outdoors gives you back your childhood. So here’s a choice for you. First option is a suite in an Asian hotel, where you can lap up the luxury of monogrammed...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Times of Malta

For all your travel needs

The MFCC Amitex holiday show opens its doors tomorrow. This exhibition, which has Airmalta as official partner, provides the local traveller with as extensive travel and holiday showcase. This year MFCC introduces the concept of alternative holidays...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0

Offers worth singing about

The sizzling summer sun is on the horizon and that means it’s the perfect time to book your next holiday. The team from Plus Travel, the tour operating arm of KDM Travel and FCm Travel Solutions, will be at the Amitex Fair at MFCC from Thursday, April...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Times of Malta

Mind the gap

Give yourself a break, says Aaron Aquilina as he meets two students who went on a gap year.

April 17, 2012| Aaron Aquilina|0
Times of Malta

The world as we know it

Coming of age rituals, skin-whitening treatments, swimming with sharks, eating tacos and fried guinea pigs, The Lord of the Rings scenery and sinking cities. Six globetrotters give Veronica Stivala their views of six different continents. Natural...

April 17, 2012| Veronica Stivala|0

Around the world

Building on its solid reputation for having a fast and efficient service at the best possible prices, Active Travel has expanded its leisure travel network to offer a complete range of holiday packages worldwide. Active Travel is also pleased to...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Times of Malta

A world of cruises

There has never been a more exciting time to plan your holiday. Competition is high and the market is full of affordable vacations, mainly due to the present slowdown of worldwide economies. Hence, travel companies are challenged to identify avenues to...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0

The kids are all right

How do you make travelling with kids a relaxing time, asks Sandy Calleja Portelli.

April 17, 2012| Sandy Calleja Portelli|0

Get your fun on

Okay, so normally you’ve got all your buttons buttoned, your socks matched and your shoes polished. Well, it’s time to let your fun side come out to play in the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Bermuda, Mexico, Hawaii, Alaska, Canada and New England and Europe.

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Times of Malta

Live the tranquil life

Nothing can compare with a holiday in the wholesome, serene environment of a village tucked in the hills of Cyprus. Cyprus Villages offers you the unique opportunity to live in a traditional stone-built village home – stroll along the cobbled paths to...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Marvin Cachia

Fight the flight

Fear of flying doesn’t have to keep you grounded, says Dr Moira Mizzi as she meets a traveller whose fear of flying was triggered by the 9/11 attacks. Fear, like hunger, is one of the basic instincts of the human psyche. As from the first moments of...

April 17, 2012| Dr Moira Mizzi|0

Two anniversaries, one celebration

Norman E. Grech finds his inner child in Disneyland Paris.

April 17, 2012| Norman E. Grech|0
Emirates offers diversified job activity on board with a truly international team: over 14,000 flight attendants, from more than 130 countries, speaking over 80 languages.

The finest service in the sky

People love to travel for leisure, others love the adventure and new experiences and many travel for business. Yet for cabin crew members, travelling is a career, where they spend much of their working lives at 40,000 feet. Although travellers...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0

A cloud with gold lining

At its launch in 1931, the Sea Cloud was the most magnificent sailing yacht in the world, a masterpiece of shipbuilding and the last private four mast ship ever to have been built. Every detail of the legendary sailing lady reveals the originality of...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
Times of Malta

The Thai smile

Thailand is a great holiday destination. Known as ‘The Golden Land’ due to its rich and diverse culture and the warm welcome you get from the Thai people, it offers an irresistible combination of breathtaking natural beauty, inspiring temples,...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0
The newly launched Britannia Tours branch in Independence Avenue, Mosta.

Celebrating 30 years of service

Britannia Services Ltd, known for its outbound group travel company Britannia Tours is celebrating its 30th anniversary. Britannia Tours is marking this occasion with a milestone in its company history through the opening of a new branch in Mosta.

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0

High life on the high seas

Recently refurbished, the Royal Caribbean International’s Splendour of the Seas now has more than twice the number of dining options previously available to guests. The enhancements include specialty dining like Asian Izumi, the line’s signature...

April 17, 2012| Times of Malta |0