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Thursday, June 27, 2013
 Expedia.co.uk is a website that serves online travel. Searching this website, it can make you find the right travel or holiday easier. It was founded in November 1998 by Expedia, Inc. It is the largest online travel company all over the world. Every year it serves millions of travelers in the UK.
 Tourism is a developed industry in the UK. British tourism revenues accounted for fifth in the world, ranks only second to the United States, Spain, France and Italy. Tourism is one of the most important parts of the economy.

   The Top 5 cities on the website search volume list are Brentford, Thames Ditton, Poplar, Bletchley and Edinburgh. The last two cities on the list are Birmingham and Reading. When we mention Brentford, we can not help thinking football. It is a famous football team all over the world so many football fans come here to watch competitions. These fans constitute an important part of the travelers.


   Britain's new executive director of Expedia Andy said Expedia will no longer just focus on vacations and discount products. It is committed to develop into a tourism that provides end to end service brand.
Monday, June 17, 2013
Every month has something different to offer travellers. April brings showers, May bring flowers and June’s a time ripe with opportunity for travel.

For starters, June marks the official kick off of summer and that means plenty of encouraging sunshine to get travellers outside and inspired. Now, there are those who say July and August are the perfect time to travel but let's see what they have to say once they're standing shoulder to shoulder with crowds of similar-thinking globe-trotters.

Instead, why not use the month as chance to try something new like a road trip or stick to the classics like a short trip to the beach or a quick weekend getaway. Looking for something longer? Well, there's no shortage of destinations fit for seven-day escapes from the nine-to-five grind.

Now, while parts of Asia and the Middle East aren't recommended due to heavy rain fall and extreme heat, the rest of the world is pretty much fair game. So, to see where you should go for the month of June, check out the gallery below.

The best place to travel to in June. Slideshow text follows for mobile readers. 






Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Sure, Toronto may seem like a ground zero for a battle between Mayor Rob Ford and the local media but for one week in June, the city and its media shifts its focus on Pride Toronto. For nine days, the city of Toronto becomes a massive celebration of all things LGBTTIQQ2SA (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transsexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, 2-Spirited and Allies). The festival is one of the largest in North American, with an anticipated 1.2 million participants this year. Highlights include the annual parade on June 30, 2013 and the street fair which takes over the city's Church and Wellesley neighbourhood.

Isle Royale National Park, Michigan, U.S.A.
What's summer without a little camping involved? For those looking for a short weekend excursion, America's national parks may just fit the bill. While there are many National Parks spread across the U.S., Isle Royale stands out for its kayaking, canoeing and scuba diving. Those looking for a true outdoor wilderness experience won't be disappointed as campers are advised to boil their water in case of tapeworm cysts that are prevalent in the area. Not afraid of a little tape worm? Then be prepared to come across signs of wolf packs, moose and beavers which inhabit the park.

The Niagara Peninsula, Ontario, Canada
Summer's abundance of sunshine is great for those working on their tan, but that's not the only thing that benefits from the extra sunlight. Spring and fall may be known for their harvests but there aren't many seasons where travellers can sink their teeth into fresh strawberries, peaches and other summertime fruits. Those who prefer to drink their fruits will want to check out the Niagara New Vintage Festival which offers travellers and wine tasters a chance to experience the terroir of over 14,800 acres of Niagara's vineyards.

Reykjavik, Iceland
There's a lot to like about Iceland. After all, few places offer travellers the experience of waterfalls, natural geysers, volcanoes and glaciers all in one island. June marks a great time to visit the country as just about everything is open to travellers. Those looking to get a good tour of the country will want to complete the Golden Circle Tour which comprises of visits to Thingvellir National Park, Gullfoss waterfall, and the geyser and hot spring area around Geysir. Travellers not exhausted from hiking and exploring can use their remaining energy partying and soaking up the night life of Reykjavik, Iceland's capital city.

Sacsayhuamán, Cuzco, Peru
Travellers with an appreciation for theatrics will want to stop at the stone ruins of Sacsayhuamán, located in the region of Cuzco in Peru on June 24. There, they can transport themselves back 500 years to the when the Incans celebrated a day devoted to Inti, the Peruvian sun god. Back then, the festival required a mass sacrifice of llamas but now things are just re-enacted while spectators just watch in comfort. There's music, dancing, lots of costumes and volunteers who pull all the stops to recreate how their ancestors celebrated, even going as far as performing a faux-sacrifice.

Istanbul, Turkey

The multi-tasking traveller will want to make a trip to Istanbul in June as the city's warm, sunny weather, rich history and culture make for an unforgettable destination. Temperatures in Istanbul hover around the low 20's with an average of 11 hours of sun light during the month. Those looking to dodge the temperatures can take refuge in one of the city's many air-conditioned malls which will be open later during the Istanbul Shopping Festival (June 8-30). Word to the wise: unlike Toronto, it's better to go earlier in the month as things start to get crowded as July nears by.
With world-class restaurants, innovative museums and chic new hotels, it's no wonder that it's the top holiday destination for Brits, says Aoife O'Riordain


What's the attraction?

Spain is the UK's favourite holiday destination – more than 13 million of us visited last year. But for every overpopulated playa, there is an equally charming finca or an unspoilt village to explore. With pioneering talents such as architects Santiago Calatrava and Patricia Urquiola, street artist Sixeart and shoe king Manolo Blahnik, not to mention fashion behemoths Zara and Mango, Spain continues to push design boundaries. The birthplace of molecular gastronomy also cultivates some of the most innovative food on the Continent.

Fit for a queen

San Sebastian is one of Spain's classic seaside spots and one of its iconic landmarks is the Belle Epoque hotel Maria Cristina (00 34 943 437 600; hotel-mariacristina.com). It's the place to stay, particularly when film stars like Penelope Cruz and Pedro Almodóvar descend on this Basque city for its annual film festival (20-28 September; sansebastian festival.com). To mark the grande dame's 100th anniversary in 2012, the hotel completed a €20m makeover; the public spaces retain all their grand style, with dded lustre. Doubles start at €192, room only.

All aboard

One of Spain's most luxurious experiences on the rails is the Al Andalus Express. This year sees the introduction of the new "Ibérico" itinerary – a five-night tour on the tracks between Madrid and Zaragoza. Passengers are cosseted in high style on board the restored Belle Epoque train. The trip visits some of Spain's less well-known cities and towns including Burgos, Avila, Segovia and Pamplona. The Luxury Train Club (01249 890 205; luxurytrainclub.com) offers the six-day itinerary from €2,350 per person. The price includes full board, all meals and excursions but not travel to Spain. Departures on 7 and 21 July and 4 and 18 August.

Mallorcan magic

Recently, luxury players have been taking note of Mallorca's upmarket appeal and several new hotels have opened. Castell Son Claret (00 34 971 138 620; castellsonclaret.com) is set at the foot of the Tramuntana Mountains and offers 38 luxurious rooms from €400 including breakfast. In the capital, Palma, the Calatrava Hotel (00 34 971 728 110; boutiquehotelcalatrava.com) overlooks the sea and has 16 contemporary-chic rooms that start at €198, as well as a spa.

And even Magaluf is aiming upmarket, with Meliá's Beach House (00 34 971 123950; melia.com; doubles from £68) and Sol Wave House (00 34 971 131624; melia.com; doubles from £75) offering stylish rooms and a roster of internationally-renowned DJs.

Capital style

Madrid is the country's style capital as well as Spain's seat of government. Widen your exploration to the fringes of the city to check out one of its newest cultural institutions, Matadero (mataderomadrid.org), a 1915 slaughterhouse transformed into a cultural centre. It's also accessible from the Madrid Río, an ambitious project that has created a verdant ribbon of parkland along the banks of the Manzanares River. Expedia (0800 783 23 84; expedia.co.uk) has two nights' B&B at the AC Santa Mauro – with interiors by local favourite Lorenzo Castillo – from £360pp, with flights from Heathrow.

Andalucian escape

Flights from the UK to the city of Granada stopped in 2007, but British Airways (0844 493 0787; ba.com) is bringing them back with four a week from London City from 25 July. This is great news not just for those wanting a quick route to the wonders of the Unesco World-Heritage listed Alhambra, but also the stunning Andalucian countryside.

Set halfway between Granada and Cordoba, Casa Olea (00 34 696 748 209; casaolea.com) is a small but stylish six-bedroom B&B set amid olive groves with captivating vistas of the Priego de Cordoba National Park. Doubles start at €120, with breakfast included.

Relaxed rusticity

This year Menorca is celebrating its 20th anniversary as a designated Unesco World Heritage Biosphere Reserve, which protects the diverse flora and fauna of the second largest of the Balearic Islands (after Mallorca).

A chic new boutique hotel, Torralbenc (00 34 971 377 211; torralbenc.com), has just opened in the south-east of the island. A huddle of 19th- and 20th-century historic farm buildings has been sensitively restored to create this bucolic bolthole near Alaior. Some of Menorca's finest beaches and coves are a gentle cycle ride from the hotel. Doubles start at €175 with breakfast.

Nueva Cocina – style on a plate

Spain's culinary scene is thriving. The Catalonian restaurant El Celler de Can Roca (00 34 972 222 157; cellercanroca.com) recently toppled Noma of Copenhagen to win San Pellegrino World's Best Restaurant. One of five Spanish restaurants in the top 50, it is housed in a striking building outside Girona and serves playfully innovative food conceived by the three Roca brothers. Avant-garde tasting menus cost €140 per head. If the prices seem too steep, make for its newly opened gelateria Rocambolesc (00 34 972 416 667; rocambolesc.com).

Catalonia may have bid farewell to Ferran Adrià's groundbreaking El Bulli, but a little further down the coast is the Barcelona tapas bar Tickets that he runs with his brother Albert (ticketsbar.es); online reservations essential.

The Basque countryside surrounding San Sebastian is home to several lauded dining rooms that include Arzak (00 34 943 278 465; arzak.info), Martín Berasategui (00 34 943 366 471; martinberasategui.com) and Mugaritz (00 34 943 422 455; mugaritz.com).

Insider information


"Restaurante Atrio (00 35 927 242 928; restauranteatrio.com) opened up a couple of years ago in the new Relais & Chateaux Atrio Hotel in Cáceres. The food is exquisite, locally sourced and stunning. It is also fancy, so if you want simple food, avoid Atrio!" José Pizarro, chef and restaurateur (josepizarro.com).
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