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05/03 17:08 CET

New era of air travel on the horizon with ultra-low-budget airlines

New era of air travel on the horizon with ultra-low-budget airlines

(Relaxnews) - A major shake-up in the airline industry is on the horizon, with the launch of yet another air carrier that will offer long-haul routes from Europe to Asia, the Middle East and the Caribbean for the bargain basement price of €99 or $109 USD.After Norwegian Air Shuttle, and WOW Air out of Iceland, Eurowings is the latest…

05/03 15:49 CET
Qatar Airways flies into the hotel business

(Relaxnews) - The Arab country's national airline is looking to add four hotels alongside its 147-strong fleet of aircraft.Qatar…
05/03 11:14 CET
Japanese 'pear fairy' Funassyi plots world domination

(AFP) - From the country that brought you Godzilla, Hello Kitty and Pokemon, comes a hyperactive "pear fairy" with a love for…
05/03 03:40 CET
France's Monte-Cristo castle in need of repair

(AFP) - Nearly one million euros is needed to restore the Monte-Cristo castle that was once home to famed novelist Alexandre…
04/03 21:10 CET
Cheap yen, fading Fukushima fears lure Japan tourists

(AFP) - The 2011 earthquake and tsunami that smashed into Japan laid waste to the country's tourism industry, leaving a coastline…
04/03 17:25 CET
'Walking Dead' town up for sale in killer deal on eBay

(Relaxnews) - A ghost town in Georgia which was used as a filming location for the popular zombie series "The Walking Dead" has…
04/03 15:18 CET
Frequent flyers name their favorite loyalty programs

(Relaxnews) - The rewards programs at American Airlines, British Airways, and Starwood hotels have been voted among the best in…
04/03 14:10 CET
Japan slams brakes on Uber taxi service

(AFP) - Japan has slammed the brakes on a pilot project by taxi service Uber less than a month after it was launched, with a…
04/03 09:56 CET
Malaysia still top choice for Muslim travellers: report

(AFP) - Malaysia is the most preferred global destination in the fast-growing Muslim travel market, despite two catastrophic air…
04/03 04:57 CET
Car-choked Yangon aims to ride the rails to transport revolution

(AFP) - Trains chug around Yangon's circular railway at a stately pace barely faster than a brisk walk, but this creaking relic…
03/03 19:18 CET
Ryanair to undergo makeover and slash fees as part of new strategy

(Relaxnews) - No-frills airline Ryanair is hoping a new interior decorator, more stylish cabin uniforms and, most interestingly…
03/03 09:43 CET
N. Korea lifts Ebola ban on foreign tourists: tour groups

(AFP) - North Korea has lifted a four-month ban on foreign tourism imposed over concerns of the spread of the deadly Ebola virus…
03/03 02:25 CET
Polish castle to set the scene for real-life wizarding school

(Relaxnews) - Fans of the Harry Potter series and the magical arts have launched a crowdsourcing campaign that aims to bring a…
02/03 18:26 CET
Solar plane passes new test ahead of planned world tour

(AFP) - A solar-powered plane made a third successful test flight in the United Arab Emirates on Monday ahead of a planned…
02/03 14:48 CET
Ford gets on its bike for the Mobile World Congress

(Relaxnews) - The US company, more famous for building cars, has unveiled two prototype e-bicycles that mix battery power with…
02/03 14:31 CET
N. Korea to lift Ebola ban on foreign tourists: tour group

(AFP) - North Korea is set to lift a four-month ban on foreign tourism imposed over concerns of the spread of the deadly Ebola…
02/03 10:16 CET
Rio's 450th birthday bash is a piece of cake

(AFP) - Rio de Janeiro showed Sunday that partying really is a piece of cake, as residents tucked into a monster birthday…
01/03 18:43 CET
Argentine whiz kid to homemade helicopter guru

(AFP) - Growing up in a small town on the Argentine plains, Augusto Cicare was so fascinated by flight that he took apart his…
28/02 21:22 CET
TV shows turn Croatia into hot spot for South Koreans

(AFP) - Koreans finding love and adventure travelling through Croatia in reality TV shows have put the Balkan nation on the map…
28/02 15:35 CET
Middle-earth-inspired theme park to open in Spain...sort of

(Relaxnews) - Before you get too excited about the prospect of a Hobbit and 'Lord of the Rings' theme park opening in Spain this…
28/02 08:36 CET
Selfie sticks have become newest hotel amenity

(Relaxnews) - While the use of selfie sticks has experienced growing backlash from museums and tourist destinations, hotels are…
27/02 22:44 CET
US urban park emerges world leader as world's most visited park

(Relaxnews) - The Golden Gate National Recreation Area around San Francisco has emerged the most visited protected area in the…
27/02 14:22 CET
Celebrity Paris Hilton visits Cuba

(AFP) - Socialite Paris Hilton began a visit on Thursday to Cuba, where her family lost a hotel a half-century ago when Fidel…
27/02 12:24 CET
Watch: Disney offers a sneak peek at Pandora attraction

(Relaxnews) - Disney has posted a video that gives a glimpse into the land of Pandora, being created at its Animal Kingdom theme…
27/02 11:05 CET
British Airways emerges as the best airline for wine enthusiasts

(Relaxnews) - As part of Business Traveller's Cellars in the Sky Awards, announced this week, the British company earned several…
27/02 06:39 CET
Giant Rio confection takes the cake

(AFP) - As birthdays go it takes the cake.Revelers at Rio's 450th birthday party bash this Sunday are licking their lips at the…
26/02 15:10 CET
Eiffel Tower goes green with wind power

(Relaxnews) - As part of the renovation of the Parisian monument's first floor, two wind turbines have been installed at vertical…
26/02 05:05 CET
Fast visas and dim sum: Spain seeks to attract Chinese tourists

(AFP) - Spanish five-star hotels are serving up white rice for breakfast as Spain offers quicker visas and seeks more direct…
26/02 00:39 CET
A night with Godzilla? In Japan, anything is possible

(AFP) - If you've ever wanted to sleep with a giant lizard -- and let's face it, you only live once -- one Japanese hotel has…
25/02 22:04 CET
Spring break travel will be cheaper this year compared to 2014

(Relaxnews) - Good news for spring revelers: According to travel experts, ticket and hotel prices to some of the most popular…

25/02 - 'The Lego Movie' spins off into Legoland 4D film
25/02 - Indonesia prays Islamic tourism drive can draw more visitors
24/02 - How to spend two nights in Barcelona's Casa Batllo
24/02 - Millions in China on the move after Lunar New Year
23/02 - LED traffic lights just too cool for snowy Japan
23/02 - Nod to Churchill at Cuban cigar festival
22/02 - Huge spring tides draw crowds to French Atlantic coast
22/02 - Warship that inspired 'African Queen' still going at 100
21/02 - Ibis Styles hotels to give away designer furnishings on Instagram
21/02 - Easter Island's Carnival magic seduces locals, tourists
20/02 - Beijing rolls out wearable technology transit cards
20/02 - London to extend 24-hour Tube service to much of rail network
20/02 - easyJet loosens baggage allowance for plus members
19/02 - Asia rings in Year of the Sheep with fireworks, festivities
17/02 - British place names get Chinese monikers
17/02 - Jilted lover takes stranger on honeymoon
16/02 - MSC Cruises named official cruise line for Expo Milano 2015
16/02 - National Geographic Traveller UK's winning photos: a New Year's ritual, a Patagonian river and more
16/02 - At Rio carnival, not even downpour dampens show
16/02 - China's latest cyberwar: the battle for New Year train tickets
15/02 - Trendy markets help transform Johannesburg's once-feared downtown
15/02 - Turning tables, Chile zoo rescues animals, cages visitors
14/02 - Giant Brazil street parade as carnival revs into top gear
14/02 - Luxury ships and Asian destinations: cruise trends for 2015
13/02 - Party time! Carnival opens in Rio
13/02 - New data shows best time to book your flight
13/02 - Work on 'Museum of Bible' under way in US capital
13/02 - US to scrap customs forms for air travellers
13/02 - Brazil casts economic woes aside for epic party
13/02 - Bordeaux named European destination of the year
12/02 - Luke Skywalker and Darth Vader to mingle with Disney cruise guests
12/02 - US students want to study in London the most: Google
12/02 - Expedia buys rival travel operator Orbitz for $1.6 bn
12/02 - Asian art gallery in Washington to close for renovations
12/02 - Flyers lash out after United Airlines cancels $74 London to New York bookings
12/02 - New vision of London would transform city's underground into cycling paths
11/02 - Moon mementos found languishing in Armstrong's closet
11/02 - Marriott releases short film teaser aimed at Millennials
10/02 - Selfie sticks deemed public nuisance at museums and theme parks
10/02 - Passengers on JetBlue can now pay for snack with Apple Pay
09/02 - WestJet whisks girlfriends off to Barbados for surprise proposals
09/02 - Mystery cloaks Disney's future Magic Kingdom in China
08/02 - In multi-faith city, row rumbles over mosque-cathedral
08/02 - 'Arabian Ark' helps save wildlife from extinction
07/02 - Cruise operator partners with Blue Note to attract jazz lovers
07/02 - Hotel price radar names NYC world's most expensive city
06/02 - Sri Lanka backtracks on Chinese port after opposition protest
06/02 - Zaha Hadid unveils plans for world's largest airport terminal in Beijing
06/02 - New York increases Cuba charter flights
06/02 - Record 3.3 bn air passengers flew last year: IATA
06/02 - Sri Lanka approves Chinese port project
06/02 - Knoxville leads Amazon's list of most romantic cities in the US
05/02 - Delta Air Lines to serve Starbucks coffee
05/02 - Hotel honors guest's request and decorates rooms with photos of Nicolas Cage
05/02 - Uber pilots ride-sharing in Japan
05/02 - Milan leads top list of trending destinations 2015
04/02 - Disney China opening delayed to 2016
03/02 - Record 56.4 million tourists flocked to NY in 2014
03/02 - Car-sharing service report prompts Google tweet
03/02 - Disney China theme park opening delayed to 2016: report
03/02 - Spain works to lure tourists from beach to shops
02/02 - Disney pitches adult-only Valentine's Day ideas
02/02 - Julien Boscus on his first star: 'nothing can match the distinction of the Michelin'
02/02 - Cleaning up Soho -- to within an inch of its life
01/02 - Lamplighters keep London's history burning
01/02 - Website to offer guided tours of supposed 'no-go zones' in Paris
30/01 - Airbnb to expand tax collection efforts
30/01 - China puts Milan World Expo ticket sales on track