Online travel agent Directline Holidays (www.directline-holidays.com ) reports a surge in bookings to Tunisia over the last week leading to a 16% increase at the same week last year. CEO Maria Whiteman said: “Travellers undertake careful research before booking a vacation so that they know that, in terms of Tunisia, the coastal resorts remain safe and are unaffected by the events within the capital Tunis and near the Algerian border which were widely reported over recent days. Thousands of Tunisians depend on tourism for his or her livelihoods and the feedback from our customers is that the rustic remains open for business: it can be as hospitable and enjoyable as ever. The surge in recent bookings is because of great value holidays, especially all-inclusive packages, and the resilience of UK...
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Due to the ongoing political unrest in Egypt the Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) has recommended against all but essential travel to the rustic, with the exception of the Red Sea Resorts. Holidaymakers currently in, or travelling to within the following few days, areas that the FCO advises against travel to, along with Cairo and Luxor, are advised to contact their tour operator or travel agent. Holidaymakers to the Red Sea Resorts, similar to Sharm El Sheikh and Hurghada, aren’t suffering from the change of recommendation and can have the ability to continue their holidays as planned; the resorts are operating as usual. Recommended

One British national has died and 3 more was injured this month alone after falling from balconies while on holiday. The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) and ABTA – The Travel Association, have renewed calls to young Brits keeping off on holiday this summer to take extra care on balconies. The latest incidents take the full selection of reported cases this year thus far to seven. Last year there have been 14 incidents, lots of which involved adolescents and alcohol.  This prompted the FCO and ABTA to launch a campaign warning of the hazards and providing advice and recommendations on staying safe. With the summer holiday season barely underway the newest incidents highlight the desire for continued vigilance on balconies, particularly in popular destinations similar to Sunny Beach (Bulgaria) and...
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“Given the new history of protests and civil war in numerous holiday hotspots in North Africa and the center East, it’s understandable that UK travellers to Turkey may feel a bit unsettled by TV and media reports of demonstrations within the country. “As a result, and unsurprisingly, we’ve seen a slight dip in enquiries to the world but UK holidaymakers appear resilient and continue to enthuse concerning the country’s attractions and hospitality. Some new enquiries are searhing for alternative resorts which represent similar value, proximity to UK and culture and as a consequence we’ve been touting Cape Verde and Egypt as popular alternatives. “At the instant the disruptions mainly focus around urban areas and cities so those travelling to holiday resorts are mainly unaffected. After all, we endorse all travellers...
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