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According to 17 000 Telegraph readers, Cape Town is their favorite city. This was announced at the Annual Telegraph Travel Awards. Visit http://www.eturbonews.com/32281/cape-town-voted-favorite-city-worldwide for more on this.

The statistics for COP17 are quite mind-boggling. It required space for 20 000 delegates for a 10-day conference with many sessions running simultaneously in over 30 venues at the International Convention Centre and other venues and facilities across the city. To read my full article please visit Tourism Update March 2012 electronic edition at: http://travelandtrade.ceros.com/tu/march/page/32

Travellers are often not aware of low cost carriers in other countries or regions. Herewith a list of the cheapest airlines across the globe. Click here. Source: http://www.eturbonews.com/47038/list-15-cheapest-airlines-globe

Source: http://www.eturbonews.com/35037/winners-2013-travelers-choice-destinations-awards-announced It is quite interesting to see what travelers around the world choose as their top destinations. Although I have covered quite a few on the World Destination List, I am afraid it is still a classic dilemma of: Too many places, too little time! Go and see how you are faring on the latest top world destination and top...

How many countries are there currently in the world? Now that is a question that's somewhat difficult to answer, as there is no one right answer. Many sources offer different answers, and depending on the source, there are 189, 191, 192, 193, 194, 195 or 196 independent countries in the world today.  (Source: www.worldatlas.com) This travel blog is working towards covering every...

An all inclusive package seems to be great value for money, but maybe you should take a closer look before making your final decision. Like most things, this also has pros & cons. Read the whole story

The world of cruise ships have been taken to a new level with Quantum of the Seas from Royal Caribbean International. Click here for the full article.

As a tribute to the ability of modern society to achieve the unachievable, reach unreachable heights, and scorn the notion of "it can't be done," a list of seven wonders of the modern world was compiled in 1994 by the American Society of Civil Engineers. Get familiar with the projects that pay tribute to the greatest civil engineering achievements...

Source: http://www.eturbonews.com/30472/hot-air-balloon-events-will-take-your-breath-away Ever since the Montgolfier brothers launched the first manned hot air balloon flight in France in 1783, enterprising balloonists have capitalized on our fascination with open-air flights by offering rides that soar over some of the world's most stunning landscapes. Read more about balloon festivals and spectacular scenery in: Quebec, Canada Glen Falls, New York, USA Albequerque, New Mexico, USA Cappadocia, Turkey Napa Valley,...