PropertyO News
Travel & tourism, Dec 2008
Tunisia finds film fame
Film-goers know the country as the place where parts of Star Wars were filmed, but Tunisia is now being cast in a new role - property investment...
Wed, Dec 24, 2008
Call of the wild
If you have had it up to here with the freezing winter months and are looking to escape to warmer climes, why not attend Next Step Australia’s Job and Relocation Exhibition in January, which will provide expert migration advice for those considering making the move…
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Santa hits world’s top destination
The Christmas period normally means things are busy, busy, busy – but spare a thought for Father Christmas, who takes busy to a new level each December. Not only is he flying all over the world in one night this year, he is also paying a flying four-day visit to the world’s top travel destination, Milford Sound in New Zealand…
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
Snow joke
The attraction of ski and snowboarding destinations could fall as consumers look to reduce their outgoings in the credit crunch, it has been claimed…
Tue, Dec 23, 2008
California, here we come
Suspended in permanent summer, the golden state of California attracts millions of people each year, some trying to catch the fame train, others drawn by the climate and stunning scenery. Now, new figures released by the state's Department of Finance show that the population is higher than ever...
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
A property market with potential
Sunshine lovers from all over the world, particularly from Britain and Ireland, have recently begun trickling into Cape Verde, the African islands off the coast of Senegal. Charmed by what they found, some have even invested in property...
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
South africa: bye bye buses
While thousands of Eastern Cape migrants usually travel home for the festive season, the economic downturn has lead to a dip in long-distance bus travel in South Africa...
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
Western algarve: motoring on
Tourists and property investors are expected to flock to Portugal's western Algarve following the opening of a new race track...
Mon, Dec 22, 2008
Qantas/ba merger grounded
Australia's flagship carrier, Qantas and British Airways have ended talks on a merger valued at £4.1 billion, saying they could not agree on the terms of the deal...
Thu, Dec 18, 2008
Travel the world without leaving home
An apartment aboard a ship means the view from your window will be ever-changing, but it won't be to everyone's taste...
Wed, Dec 17, 2008