Posted on January 14, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

1. Orlando
Who would have imagined that a small town profiting mainly from a citrus plantation would become the most popular tourism destination in the US, attracting over 48 million visitors a year?  Orlando, the city with a population of almost 2.6 million inhabitants can thank Walt Disney for its amazing boom.  In the 1960s Disney [...]

Posted on January 14, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Congratulations are in order.  For the second year running, Argus Car Hire been shortlisted as a finalist in Ireland’s Digital Media Awards.  On February 13th, the company will be battling it out in one of the most fiercely contested categories in the competition, “best commercial website”.  Already, judges have been impressed by Argus Car Hire’s [...]

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

There may be a worldwide recession going on but it looks as if holidays will be the last casualties and rightly so.  Hands up who doesn’t need a break from doom and gloom in the weather and in the news?Â
New research out today suggests only 7% of workers will give up their summer holiday in [...]

Posted on January 13, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

You’ll never need to miss your local news or favourite soap while abroad again! Avis Budget, the rental car company and US telecommunications specialist AT&T are teaming up in a collaborative effort that will see satellite television being offered as an option to car rental customers in the US in the future.
The AT&T satellite TV [...]

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

Tired of grey skies?  Sick of worrying about the recession?   Wish you could trade in the daily grind for one long holiday?  Well, we might just have the solution for you.  There’s one draw-back though – you’ll have to quit your job and set up home on a paradise island off the coast of Australia.  Still [...]

Posted on January 12, 2009 by Fiona Hilliard

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New rules requiring those travelling to the US under the visa waiver scheme to register online before travelling could lead to thousands of tourists being turned away by US immigration officials.  Anyone not registered is likely to be detained or sent home according to government officials.
From TODAY (January 12th), anyone travelling to the US under [...]