Holidays Discount Travels

A green insurance provider that rewards travellers who do not fly is reporting a huge increase this summer in the number of holiday makers going green. With the summer holiday season now closed, the Environmental Transport Association (ETA) has announced a four-fold increase in the number of green holiday insurance policies sold. The green organisation’s new holiday insurance policy includes a discount of up to 25 per cent for trips that do not involve flying. The news follows research by the ETA that reveals four in ten people in Britain would welcome more advice on how to reduce their carbon footprint and that one in ten people has already reduced their emissions of CO2 as result of concern about their travel-related emissions. Director at the ETA, Andrew Davis said: “We are happy to reward those who choose not to fly for environmental reasons. We are seeing an increasing number ofholidaymakers keen to reduce the environmental impact of their travels – they want to go green without compromising on quality.” The same survey revealed 18 per cent of people admit to being bored by information and advice given on the subject of CO2 emissions. news source : http://www.eta.co.uk/

The travel market is experiencing an upsurge, with the Mid-Autumn Festival just a week away.and the National Day Holiday Golden Week early next month. Chen Lijun tells us many people are choosing to take a short trip over the 3-day Mid-Autumn Festival, breaking a trend seen in the past. Many residents in Nanning, in southern Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region are planning short-haul trips for the mid-autumn festival holiday. Mannig Resident,said,"I want to go to Beihai to see the moon on the seashore. I think it won't take much time. I feel it would be very nice to spend time with my family while watching the moon." Many residents in Shandong province in east China are also planning to visit nearby areas during the mid-autumn festival holiday. Dong Cuicui,Project Manager,Ctrip.com,said,"Few people travelled during the mid-autumn festival last year. But we're seeing some changes this year." But long-haul trips are proving more popular for those wanting to travel over the week-long national day holiday. And with the Olympics still fresh in people's minds, travel agencies in Guangdong, Chongqing, Anhui and Henan are seeing a rush for tours to Beijing to visit competition venues. Liu Hanwu,Travel Agency,Guangdong Province,said,"In previous years, registration for national day holiday travel did not start until the middle of September. This year, we're seeing bookings come in as early as the start of the month. We expect bookings to grow by 50 to 60 percent." In addition to Beijing, Guangxi, Yunan, and Xinjiang are also popular among people who plan to travel during the national day holiday. news source : http://www.cctv.com/

Britons looking to pop the question some time in the future can guarantee a positive response by proposing in Rome, it has been suggested. According to the Flight Centre, Rome is one of the world's most romantic cities and is a top destination for those eager to get down on bended knee and propose. "Whilst there are scores of beautiful city squares and fountains, the famous Trevi Fountain tops the list of places to propose. Legend has it that if you throw a coin into the fountain your dreams will come true and you are sure to return to Rome," Flight Centre said. Other romantic places to propose include Morocco, where the question can be popped against the stunning backdrop of the Sahara Desert. Those looking to push the boat out could consider a trip to New Zealand, where Cathedral Cove on the Coromandel Peninsula will take her breath away and surely provoke a good response. Other romantic hotspots include Cape Town's Table Mountain and the Whitsundays in Australia. Do not forget your camera though. A recent poll carried out by Holiday Extras revealed that 40 per cent of Brits view cameras as their top holiday essential. news source : http://www.gotravelinsurance....

About 34.3 million Americans are expected to travel this holiday weekend--down about 300,000 from this time last year. If you are hitting the roadways this weekend, expect to pay $.91 more for a gallon of gas than you did last Labor Day. The average price nationwide is $3.69 per gallon. In central Arkansas, the average is $3.51 according to AAA. At Little Rock National Airport, Friday is expected to be the busiest day of the holiday weekend. Tips The TSA offers the following tips for those people planning to fly this holiday weekend: 1] Allow extra time to accommodate the screening process. It’s still a good idea to check with your airline before leaving home. It is recommended that those traveling arrive at least two hours before flight time. 2] Be aware of carry-on limitations. One bag plus a personal item such as a laptop, purse, backpack or briefcase is allowed. 3] Remember the 3-1-1 rule for carrying liquids, gels and aerosols through the checkpoint: --3 ounce bottles or less for all liquids, gels and aerosols placed in --1 quart-sized, clear, plastic, zip-top bag --1 bag per passenger placed separately in a security bin for X-ray screening. Allowing only one quart plastic bag per person limits the total liquid volume each traveler can bring through the checkpoint. The liquid restriction applies only to carry-on bags. Passengers can still pack larger quantities of liquids and gels in your checked baggage. news source : http://www.katv.com/news?