Flight search data from cheap flights comparison site Skyscanner has revealed that the US has topped this year’s list as the nation to have the highest year on year increase in summer searches to South Africa, hosts of this-year’s World Cup.

Mariner of the Seas to Augment Record-setting Europe Deployment in 2011

Royal Caribbean International announced the redeployment of Mariner of the Seas, which will take effect in January 2011. Mariner of the Seas will offer a short South America season before debuting in the Mediterranean as Royal Caribbean International’s record-setting 11th ship in the region for summer 2011. Mariner of the Seas will homeport at Rome (Civitavecchia) from March until October 2011, replacing Splendour of the Seas, which will now homeport in Venice, offering 10- and 11-night Greek Isles and Turkey itineraries for the season. Mariner of the Seas will then return to North America for the 2011-12 winter season, offering seven-night Western Caribbean itineraries from Galveston, Texas, replacing Voyager of the Seas. As a result, Voyager of the Seas will mark Royal Caribbean’s return to New Orleans in winter 2011-12, offering holidaymakers another Gulf Coast port to embark on a memorable seven-night Western Caribbean cruise.

Royal Caribbean International has announced the deployment of Royal Caribbean International’s Liberty of the Seas to Barcelona next year. Liberty of the Seas will be the world’s largest and most innovative cruise ship to be based in the Mediterranean Sea in 2011.

Internationally acclaimed design, branding and marketing company yoo, together with one of Asia’s leading development groups Absolute are set to launch a new apartment complex that will provide buyers with both a beautiful home as well as a secured and guaranteed investment – the perfect antidote to the world’s economical slow down and the safest haven to invest at yooPhuket.

Australia’s Gold Coast is a fun and diverse city, offering action packed days and fun filled nights that are enjoyed
by more than 10 million visitors each year. Families, couples, business delegates and solo travelers will all find an experience to suit their needs and budget, as the Gold Coast serves up more attractions and venues than any other destination in the southern hemisphere. Get into the Gold Coast’s easy living lifestyle with 70 kilometers of sun, sand and surf at your doorstep plus 100,000 hectares of world heritage listed rainforest just a short drive away.

Premier David Bartlett today officially opened the $21 million Wyndham Vacation Resorts Asia Pacific Seven Mile Beach calling the development another example of confidence in the Tasmanian economy. “Tasmania was recently nominated by CommSec as the strongest economy in the nation. Tourism is part of our success story. “This multi-million dollar investment by Wyndham resorts [...]

Oasis of the Seas’ Sister Ship prepares for debut in 2010 Global cruise line Royal Caribbean International has reached yet another milestone in the company’s history with the “floating out” of Allure of the Seas.  The next Oasis-class ship, Allure of the Seas was moved from dry dock to wet dock on Friday at the [...]

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. is a global cruise vacation company that operates Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Cruises and CDF Croisieres de France. The company has a combined total of 38 ships in service and five under construction. It also offers unique land-tour vacations in Alaska, Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Canada, Dubai, Europe and South America. Additional information can be found on www.royalcaribbean.com

New apartments now open in Coral Coast Queensland Accor Vacation Club has thrown open the doors to its newest inventory, with a stunning resort located in Palm Cove, 40 minutes drive from Cairns making a total of 21 properties within the Club, and now available to their members, and with great opening rates from $130 [...]

Vacation ownership is one of the fastest growing, most profitable sectors of Asia Pacific’s hospitality and leisure industry. Once the domain of private developers selling set weeks, the sector now includes publicly-traded hospitality companies actively developing a range of products for a plethora of markets, from the ubiquitous full service resort to boutique hideaways and more recently chic urban locales.