ABTA reveals 4.7m Brits are set for winter getaways | News

ABTA estimates that over 4.7 million passengers are heading abroad over the Christmas and New Year period, with the peak travel day predicted to be December 21st. Unsurprisingly, Christmas Day itself is expected to be the quietest day for travel. Holidaymakers are either heading off for some much-needed winter sun or to colder climes to enjoy the snow. Winter sun lovers are expected to head short haul to the Canary Islands, Alicante and Egypt, while Dubai and India are long haul favourites. For those looking for a traditional Christmas experience in a snowy destination, Tromso and Lapland are expected to Read More …

St Helena Tourism confirms new flights for summer season | News

St Helena Tourism has confirmed that the second weekly scheduled flight service to the island, launched earlier this month, will again operate throughout the 2019-20 summer season. A scheduled service from Johannesburg to St Helena takes place every Saturday throughout the year, operated by SA Airlink. This service from extended to twice-weekly operations on Saturdays and Tuesdays from December 4th, running through to April 2019. It has now been confirmed that this schedule will be repeated between December 2019 and May 2020, meeting anticipated demand and offering greater flexibility in the length of stay on St Helena – making three-, Read More …