Holiday & Travel News

1 October 2008
Virgin celebrates Caribbean anniversary
Virgin Atlantic is celebrating its tenth year flying to the Caribbean, and have carried more than four million passengers there during the decade.

15 September 2008
Research shows rise of flexible holidays
New research shows that holidaymakers are demanding more non-traditional holiday lengths and increasingly choosing all-inclusive deals

29 August 2008
Virgin’s Film Festival in the Sky takes off
Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with the National Film and Television School to create the 2008 'film festival in the sky’

16 August 2008
First mobile calls made on flight to UK
The first mobile phone calls on a UK-bound flight have been made, helping to allay fears that inflight calls will be intrusive

31 July 2008
Dubai tourism industry to go eco-friendly
Dubai’s government has announced new measures to cut carbon emissions in the Emirate’s hospitality sector

28 July 2008
Emirates fits new superjumbo with onboard showers
Emirates Airlines have taken delivery of their first Airbus A380 ’superjumbo’, complete with onboard showers for first class passengers

12 July 2008
BA launches core application for new iPhone
British Airways is the first airline to launch an application to work on the new Apple iPhone, providing real-time flight information

6 May 2008
Europe and Australia Sign Aviation Pact
The EU and Australia have signed a new agreement that will liberalise air travel between the regions

7 April 2008
SriLankan Air to start direct Maldives service
Sri Lankan Airlines are to start the first scheduled service direct from Heathrow to the Maldives

31 March 2008
Open Skies to Boost Transatlantic Travel
Transatlantic travel is set for a major boost through the new Open Skies deal, liberalising air travel between the EU and US

27 March 2008
Gatwick Cabin Baggage Restrictions Lifted
BAA have announced that cabin baggage restrictions at Gatwick Airport are to be lifted from March 31 2008

14 March 2008
Heathrow’s Terminal 5 Opened by the Queen
Heathrow’s long-awaited Terminal 5 has been officially opened by the Queen

13 March 2008
Charles and Camilla Tour the Caribbean
Prince Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall are rounding off a tour of the Caribbean, with a visit to Montego Bay in Jamaica

11 December 2007
December 2007 Offers
Fantastic Offers from Tropical Sky - book by 31 Dec

1 November 2007
Best Tour Operator Award
Tropical Sky Wins Best Tour Operator In The Sunday Times Travel Magazine

21 October 2007
Tea Factory in Sri Lanka Receives award
The Sunday Times has named Sri Lanka’s first theme hotel, The Tea Factory among the “World’s Best 100 places to stay” in its September Travel issue.

18 September 2007
On-board paradise by Air Mauritius
Air Mauritus introduce their all new Business Class and First Class service from 12th May 2008

21 August 2007
Mauritius for your wedding day
Why not choose Mauritius for your wedding day? The standards of food and service in the hotels are so high

20 August 2007
Mauritius weddings on a budget
A wedding in Mauritius does not have to be expensive. The hotel Silver Beach on the east coast at Trou d’Eau Douce is a

20 August 2007
The very very best in Mauritius
Le Prince Maurice is a 5 star deluxe hotel in large private grounds. It is very popular for weddings and honeymoons

20 August 2007
Weddings with a different twist
Why not get married on a catamaran on the Indian Ocean. To give your bride that fantastic surprise on your return flight, stop in Dubai and stay at the Burj Al Arab

8 August 2007
Mauritius the perfect Autumn
Mauritius is the perfect Autumn Destination with Veranda Hotels offering a wide range of comfort and excellent service

8 August 2007
Bargain holidays this Autumn to Mauritius
Bargain holidays this Autumn to Mauritius with Air Mauritius and Veranda Resorts

8 August 2007
5* All inclusive in Mauritius with Heritage
5 star Premium all inclusive in Mauritius with Heritage

25 July 2007
World tallest building in Dubai
The world’s tallest building is now in Dubai - and it’s not even finished yet!

12 June 2007
Sarojin wins top award
Sarojin wins "The World Luxury Romantic Hotel Award"

7 June 2007
Coco Reef Visited by Tropical Sky Team
Eric Feniet, General Manager for the Coco Reef Hotel welcomes 5 of the Tropical Sky Team

23 May 2007
Award for The Fortress
The Fortress is a recognised as a new hot resort and spa byConde Nast

5 January 2007
Holiday Offers to Barbados
There has never been a better time or a better price for Barbados with tourist board discounts and airline upgrade offers

26 November 2006
Visit Malaysia Year 2007
Visit Malaysia Year is the anniversary of independence

15 November 2006
Tropical Sky Service Excellence Awards 2006
Tropical Sky has recognised 6 hotels for their delivery of outstanding customer service as detailed by the feedback we receive from our customers

25 October 2006
Green Globe for Blue Horizons
The Blue Horizons Resort in Grenada has achieved the prestigious Green Globe Benchmark Certificate

5 October 2006
New Airport in Bangkok
Thai Airways has successfully migrated its operational base to the new Suvarnabhumi Airport

26 September 2006
Virgin Atlantic Premium Economy
Virgin Atlantic targets 10% increase in Premium Economy passengers with
new wider leather seats and new bespoke Premium Economy services onboard

26 July 2006
Evason Hideaway Award
The Earth Spa by Six Senses, at Evason Hideaway Hua Hin, has been announced Winner in the Hotel or Day Spa Design

25 July 2006
Spice Island Awards
Spice Island receives the coverted AAAA rating for the third consecutive year based on their excellent facilities and service

10 July 2006
Rex and Virgin Atlantic Deals
Tropical Sky have teamed up with Rex Resorts and Virgin Atlantic to offer you a range of sensational Caribbean deals that are so good you will not believe it. Prices from £519

5 July 2006
Sky is the limit with USA on-line
California Dreaming Is now possible with a specialist experienced team and web site with our sister business AmericanSky.co.uk Adventures on offer include Ranching, Cruising, Whale & Polar Bear Watching

1 July 2006
Africa Sky takes off
AfricaSky.co.uk brings you the African Safari experience you have been waiting for.... and deserve. We only use experienced and qualified drivers in 4 wheel drives purpose build vehicles

26 June 2006
All Inclusive Holidays: Kenya
What a vast variety of opportunities exist within this sensational country! The beaches are sandy, with coral reefs that you can walk on at low tide.

6 March 2006
New Etihad Services
Based in Abu Dhabi, Etihad have just introduced brand new 777’s and are now flying from Gatwick, Heathrow and Manchester