Campaigning against forced marriage
The Mufti of Mirpur, Hafiz Nazir Ahmed, and members of the Khari Sharif Welfare Society (KSWS) are visiting the UK this week to campaign against forced marriage amongst the Pakistani Diaspora. Mon, 30 Jan 2012 10:40:33 GMT
Know before you go: Join us at the Adventure Travel Show
The Know Before You Go Team will be at the Adventure Travel Show at Olympia, London on 28-29 January giving advice for those planning their first or next adventure. Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:33:20 GMT
Floods in Fiji
A severe flood warning remains in place for low lying areas of Western Viti Levu island. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:45:55 GMT
Nigeria explosions - travel advice update
Following multiple explosions in the northern city of Kano on 20 January we have updated our travel advice for British Nationals. Sun, 22 Jan 2012 16:10:53 GMT
Foreign Secretary comments on British Nationals on the Costa Concordia
The Costa Concordia Italian Cruise Liner ran aground on Friday 13 January off the coast of Giglio island. Foreign Secretary William Hague spoke about the incident on the Murnaghan programme this morning. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 14:12:38 GMT
Costa Concordia cruise ship update
Foreign Secretary William Hague announced on 15 January that, on the basis of all the information available to us, all British Nationals involved are now accounted for and safe. Sun, 15 Jan 2012 10:32:24 GMT
Kenya travel advice update
We advise against all but essential travel within 60km of the Somali border inland from the coastal strip, and to Garissa, due to continuing instability. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:00 GMT
Holiday travel advice
A few simple preparations before and during your stay can help to make your Christmas holiday safe and trouble free. Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:24:52 GMT
Consular work in 2011: Nick's story
As Deputy Head of Mission in Tripoli at the start of the uprising, Nick Latta played a crucial role in the evacuation of British nationals in Libya. Thu, 22 Dec 2011 15:12:45 GMT
Inaugural 'SUMMER SHOW' is a Summer Fun Extravaganza for all Ages
LOS ANGELES, Calif., Jan. 23, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Summer is the season for unlimited adventures, and the 'Summer Show' is the place for unlimited choices! Fun seekers of all ages will discover hundreds of new and creative summer fun ideas, activities, active sports, and hobbies under one roof at the Los Angeles Convention Center from May 4 - 6, 2012. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 06:57:44 GMT
Gingrich Foundation Recognizes the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation
WASHINGTON, D.C., Jan. 13, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- The Gingrich Foundation has recognized the Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. as its January Charity of the Month. The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation cares for two of America's most iconic historical sites - Lady Liberty and Ellis Island. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:12:14 GMT
Fare Buzz Launches Vacation Rentals
NEW YORK, N.Y., Jan. 12, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Fare Buzz, a travel company based in New York City, has recently launched a vacation rental option in a move to set the company apart from other online travel companies. It also looks to improve the company's revenue within a crowded travel industry. Thu, 12 Jan 2012 08:59:33 GMT
New Restaurant Guide Includes Professional Restaurant Review Sources for More Than 40 Cities
CHICAGO, Ill., Jan. 5, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Deborah Gonderil, publisher of 'Restaurants Recommended,' could not find a restaurant ratings guide that not only incorporated multiple cities, but one that provided unprejudiced and genuine opinions of professional reviewers. As a result, she set out to compile a series of sources of reviews from professional food critics. 'Restaurants Recommended' (ISBN: 978-1466283176) is the end result. Thu, 05 Jan 2012 07:59:04 GMT
New Eco Tourism Company Changes Lives of Locals and Gives Guests a Travel Experience of a Lifetime
SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., Jan. 4, 2012 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) -- Destination Earth (destination-earth.org) has announced the launch of their unique Voluntourism Travel concept with a tour to Cambodia and Vietnam. This adventure highlights their business model, which offers fun, safe adventure tours to those who would like to travel responsibly and give back while enjoying their vacation. Wed, 04 Jan 2012 07:57:49 GMT
