Archive for September, 2008
Thailand Tourism Update
Thursday, September 25th, 2008My wife and I have just returned from a week’s holiday in Phuket, Thailand’s most popular island tourist destination.
It was certainly “business-as-usual” for Phuket, with no sign of any protestors or unrest of any kind. Everthing was operating as normal, but there was one big difference - the number of tourists in Phuket in September was […]
Holland America Line Upgrades Continue
Saturday, September 6th, 2008As part of its ongoing Signature of Excellence program, Holland America Line is doubling the amount to be spent in upgrades and enhancements on five ships: Statendam, Ryndam, Maasdam, Veendam and Rotterdam. Over the next two years, these vessels will undergo dry-docks to create new venues, staterooms and décor. This 18-month, $200m program will begin […]
Thailand Still Open for Tourists
Thursday, September 4th, 2008A popular tourist destination for both families and young fun-seekers, Thailand’s recent political turmoil has dented the confidence of travellers.
The dispute which has been simmering for months between the government and the People’s Alliance for Democracy (PAD) broke out into civil unrest over the last two weeks, with protesters closing several airports for two or three days, […]
Australian Holidays Just Got Cheaper
Wednesday, September 3rd, 2008Vacationing in one of the world’s favorite family holiday destinations has got cheaper over the last month, particularly for North American tourists.
The reason? A weakening Aussie dollar, which has slipped by nearly 15% against the US dollar during August 2008. It may take time for this slide to show through in holiday packages which are […]
