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Oct 3rd, 2020 |
By The Editor
Last week, the World Aviation Festival was held. Usually thousands meet to discuss everything from airports, airlines, retailing to passengers, sustainability and green flight plans, trading, passenger satisfaction and expectations and problems. The problem this year is the virus and how to navigate through it. China was the first nation to be severely hit by the virus, the first to impose what seemed then to be drastic measures to curb it and the first to come out of it. Since that time, it appears they
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Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Is China a model for leisure travel?
Tags: China, domestic travel, leisure travel
Sep 11th, 2020 |
By The Editor
The good news is that Sweden has been taken off the quarantine list so you can now travel there without the need to self-isolate
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Weekly holiday review 11th September 2020
Tags: Barbados, China, coronavirus, England, European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control, Norther n Ireland, Scotland, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Turkey, UK, Wales
Jul 4th, 2020 |
By The Editor
Travellers, holidaymakers and I will be scratching our heads as to why some are on the list and some are not
Posted in Travel rumblings |
Comments Off on It’s the list we’ve been waiting for
Tags: Bulgaria, China, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tunisia, UK, UK travel corridor list
May 1st, 2020 |
By The Editor
Whatever happens abroad is being closely watched in the UK and Ireland to help decide when we might be able to re-open museums again.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on May: the month of change?
Tags: Belgium, China, coronavirus, Florida, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, museum re-openings, Texas, USA
Mar 11th, 2020 |
By The Editor
For travellers and holidaymakers there isn’t a lot of good news at the moment so when any comes our way it behoves us to pass it on.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on A spot of optimism
Tags: China, flight cancellation refunds, Grand Princess, Hays Travel, South Korea, staycations
Mar 8th, 2020 |
By Kaye Holland
On International Women’s Day, Kaye Holland says that every woman should travel alone at least once
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Going solo
Tags: adventure, Argentina, China, female travel, Freya Stark, Going Solo, Middle East, solo travel, solo travellers, South Pacific, surfing, tango, women
Feb 25th, 2020 |
By The Editor
The travel industry would dearly love to know if the coronavirus is affecting your holiday thinking. afternoon!
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Where to holiday?
Tags: China, coronavirus, Italy, Tenerife
Feb 23rd, 2020 |
By The Editor
The Venice Carnival, one of the most well-known events in the world, has closed earlier than it normally does because of the coronavirus.
Posted in Travel destinations |
Comments Off on Venice carnival closes early
Tags: caronavirus, China, Italy, South Korea, Venice, Wuhan
Feb 19th, 2020 |
By The Editor
That is why I think the airline sales we saw in January won’t be the last ones we see.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on After caronavirus
Tags: airline seat sales, BA, caronavirus, China, Lufthansa, Virgin Atlantic
Feb 4th, 2020 |
By The Editor
Spain is only the choice of 13.6% of people aged 25-34.
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Spain on the decline?
Tags: China, Egypt, Estonia, Gibraltar, New Zealand, Slovenia, spain
Jan 27th, 2020 |
By The Editor
Overnight came the news that the FCO had recommended that only essential travel to mainland China take place.
Posted in Travel destinations |
Comments Off on A holiday in China?
Tags: China, Foreign and Commonwealth Office, Hubei Province, Wuhan
Jun 5th, 2019 |
By The Editor
The Chinese government issued what seems to be the equivalent of a trade advisory to its citizens warning them against travelling to the USA warning them of robberies, violence, shootings and harassment.
Posted in Travel rumblings |
Comments Off on Tourism in a trade war
Tags: China, Tourism as a political tool, tourism as an economic driver, USA
Oct 3rd, 2018 |
By The Editor
In the future, you might not want to go to Stratford but instead to San Weng, a new international heritage and cultural centre near Fuzhou City in China.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Shakespeare in China
Tags: China, San Weng, Shakespeare, Shakespeare Birthplace Trust, Stratford-upon-Avon
Jul 1st, 2018 |
By Kaye Holland
Just About Travel tells you what’s hot (and what’s not) in the travel world
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on What’s hot: July 2018
Tags: amsterdam, barber shops, Bavaria, Berlin, China, Club 18-30, Dundee, Europe, festival, Germany, Hainan, Heathrow, Hollywood, London, London Bridge, London Bridge City, Passau, Porto, Portugal, River Thames, Royal wedding, Sanya, sausage dogs, Scotland, Summer By The River, Thomas Cook, UK, walking, Wuhan
Apr 30th, 2018 |
By Kaye Holland
Just About Travel tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world, right now
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on What’s hot: May 2017
Tags: Australia, Brits, campervan, China, China Airlines, Cruise, Dundee, Flights, holiday, Ibiza, Indian Ocean, London, Maldives, Malibu, Malta, Marbella, Mauritius, new route, Nobu, Perth, Qantas, Scotland, Seychelles, Shanghai, Shoreditch, staycation, sun, sun lounger, Taiwan, Thomas Cook, Travel, UK, V&A, Valletta
Mar 31st, 2018 |
By Kaye Holland
Just About Travel lets you in what’s hot (and what’s not) in the travel industry this month
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on What’s hot: April 2018
Tags: Air Baltic, Australia, Baltimore, Beijing, Berlin, Blackpool, Breakfast at Tiffany's, Brisbane, Brits, Chengdu, China, city, Commonwealth Games, Ecuador, Europe, Greeks, Hainan, Hainan Airlines, Harry Met Sally, Hawaii, Las Vegas, Mamma Mia, Maryland, New York, pets, Queensland, Quito, Sex and the City, Singapore, Singapore Airlines, solo, solo travellers, South America, Travel, Turkey, Xian
Mar 25th, 2018 |
By Kaye Holland
Is the daily commute to office cubicle getting you down? It’s time to take a break from Britain, says Kaye Holland
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Mind the Gap
Tags: America, Argentina, Britain, Buenos Aires, California, Canada, Cayman, Chile, China, Colombia, Hawaii, Mandarin, mate, Middle East, Mind The Gap, switzerland, tango, UK, Uruguay
Mar 3rd, 2018 |
By Adrian Lawes
New museum openings, mullet hair styles and the importance of British tourists to Nicaragua, Estonia and St Lucia occupy some of Adrian’s attention this week.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Saturday snippets: 3rd March 2018
Tags: Air Malta, Calvados Experience, campervan holidays, China, China Southern, Estonia, Fécamp, Fisheries Museum - Fécamp, Israel, Kurri Kurri, Mulletfest, Nicaragua, Normandy, Pont-l'Évêque, Science Museum, St Lucia, Wuhan
Jan 4th, 2018 |
By The Editor
If you want to be part of the incoming visitor crowd, The China Guide has told you where to go and when. If you want to see a quieter and less busy China, this gives you a clue on where to avoid!
Posted in Travel destinations |
Comments Off on When and where to go in China
Tags: Beijing, China, Shanghai, The China Guide, Xian
Dec 14th, 2017 |
By Sarah Forrest
Sarah visits Hainan Island where she was given the opportunity to visit two golf resorts on this attractive volcanic holiday resort island. the secret to successful golf and a fun day – chocolate!
Posted in Travel destinations |
Comments Off on Chocolate is the key to golfing on Hainan Island
Tags: China, golfing in China, Hainan, Mission Hills - Haikou, Sheraton - Shenzhou, Stone Quarry -Mission Hills
Oct 30th, 2017 |
By Kaye Holland
If you’re looking to wander frugally or save on a visit to pricier big-hitters, then our list of good-value getaways is the place to start
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Best value destinations
Tags: Arizona, Baja California, Bolivia, Canary Islands, China, Eassaouria, Estonia, Florida, Hunan, Jacksonville, Krakow, La Paz, Lanzarote, Mexico, Morocco, Poland, Tallin, UK, USA
Sep 10th, 2017 |
By Kaye Holland
A visit to Hiroshima represents a heart breaking, important history lesson but – thanks to the fabulous food, friendly locals and attractive city itself – it’s not the only memory you’ll leave with
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on Say hello to Hiroshima
Tags: America, Asia, Atomic Bomb, Baseball, Carp, China, Hiroshima, Japan, temple, The Carp, USA, World War 11
Jun 10th, 2017 |
By Adrian Lawes
Ireland and the USA are seeking more British holidaymakers. Would you consider a summer holiday there?
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Saturday snippets: June 10th 2017
Tags: China, Cyprus., Flybe, hotel online reviews, Icelandair, Ireland, Lionel Messi, Malaysia, Nanjing, New Zealand, Taste of London, Thailand, USA, Wizz Air
May 1st, 2017 |
By Kaye Holland
Just About Travel tells you what’s hot in the travel world right now
Posted in Travel tips & opinions |
Comments Off on What’s hot: May 2017
Tags: Aeroflot, Africa, Argentina, Asia, Brazil, Canary Islands, Cancun, Caribbean, China, Chinese, craft beer, easyjet, France, Marseille, Mexico, Netflix, Philadelphia, Qantas, Russia, Scottish Tourism Forum, Spotify, St Petersburg, Tenerife, USA, Virgin Holidays
Apr 1st, 2017 |
By Adrian Lawes
Being April Fool’s day, I have resisted the temptation to try and fool you. Instead boring things like VAT, travel insurance fraud and the Battle of (the) Womens Path will have to do.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Saturday snippets: April 1st 2017
Tags: April Fools Day, Apsley House, banning electronic items as hand baggage, Battle of Chemin des dames, Beijing Capital Airport, British Airways, Cape Verde, CEGA, Celebrity Cruises, China, Dresden, easyern Airways, Etihad, fraudulent insurance claims, Germany, Isle of Man, Lima, London, Paris, Peru, Qatar Airways, Saga Holidays, The Future Mapping Company, Thomas Cook, TUI, VAT on tourism, World Travel & Tourism Council
Mar 13th, 2017 |
By Mohammed Reza Amirinia
Reza visits Hangzhou in China, a city chosen to hold last years G20 summit.
Posted in Travel destinations |
Comments Off on The most splendid city in the world
Tags: China, China National Silk Museum, Fei Lai Feng, Hangzhou, Huqingyu Tang Chinese Medicine Museum, Lingyin Temple, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, West Lake, Xixi National Wetland Park
Dec 31st, 2016 |
By Adrian Lawes
Whatever you are doing – or not doing – tonight to celebrate the new year; enjoy yourself. And best wishes from all of us here at Just about Travel for a better and prosperous year than 2016.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Saturday snippets: 31st December 2016
Tags: China, Copacabana Beach, Cuba, Global Entry, Heathrow, Korean Air, Rio de Janeiro, Talyllyn Railway, tasers on planes, toilets in tourist destinations, unruly passengers, Volcano Bay, Wet ’n Wild
Nov 12th, 2016 |
By Adrian Lawes
The opening of the skiing season is early in Alpe d’Huez, light shows are becoming increasingly popular and soon there will be direct flights to the city of the Terracotta Army.
Posted in Travel news |
Comments Off on Saturday snippets: 12th November 2016
Tags: Abu Dhabi, Alpe d’Huez, Antigua and Barbuda, Athens, Blenheim Palace, Blenheim Palace Christmas Trail, Caravan Club, China, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Dubai, Elton John, England Coast Path, Gatwick, Greece, Guyana, Heathrow, Hyperloop, Jamaica, Manchester, Natural England, Stansted, Stellenbosch, Tate Modern, Tianjin Airlines, Turks & Caicos, V&A, Xian