The 4* VentaClub Hotel on the island of Boa Vista, Cape Verde is no longer managed by the Ventaclub Cabo Verde S.A. but is now under the management of Decameron S.A.
21 October 2009
Cape Verde has been ranked second in an annual study of African countries which statistically monitors governments across the continent, up from third place the previous year.
14 October 2009
Sarah Darwin, Charles Darwin's great-great-granddaughter, will re sail her forefather's famous voyage on H.M.S.Beagle, on the 'Clipper Stad Amsterdam', stopping in Cape Verde between 20th and 21st September. Read more about the voyage.
23 September 2009
The fifteen edition of the International Drama Festival is underway in Mindelo on the Cape Verdian island of Sao Vicente. The “Mindelact” festival opened on Thursday attracting twenty one drama groups from Cape Verde, Angola, Mali, Mozambique, Brazil, Portugal, Spain, France, Belgium and the Czech Republic.
16 September 2009
The Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has thanked the Cape Verdean President Pedro Pires for his country’s role in recovering the hijacked cargo ship Arctic Sea. The ship was found on 17th August 300 nautical miles from Cape Verde after 20 days in the hands of the hijackers.
27 August 2009
Cidade Velha, Cape Verde’s first capital city, has been awarded world heritage status by UNESCO, announced earlier this week at the organisation’s 33rd annual summit in Seville, Spain. The news is set to boost the archipelago’s tourism industry even further.
02 July 2009
A new all-inclusive resort is due to open in November 2009 on one of the best beaches in Cape Verde, on the island of Boa Vista. The new Iberostar Club Boa Vista is now on sale through specialist tour operator, The Cape Verde Experience, and is expected to become a favourite with holidaymakers to the archipelago.
21 May 2009
Whilst the economic downturn has meant cut backs for many travel companies, and countries reliant on tourism are also suffering, Cape Verde is continuing to attract interest and a new flight has been announced.
14 May 2009
The Cape Verde Experience has recently seen an increase in interest to the destination for holidays this summer. Some travel agents are reporting that customers are switching from Mexico in light of the current health restrictions.
30 April 2009
The number of tourists visiting Cape Verde increased in 2008 despite the global economic downturn. Visitor numbers to hotels were up by 6.5% in 2008...
23 April 2009
Cape Verde featured on last week’s Channel 4 programme A Place in The Sun, Home or Away and the island of Santiago managed to win over the couple looking for a retirement home.
15 April 2009
A new all-inclusive hotel on the island of Sal, Cape Verde is now available to British holidaymakers through specialist tour operator The Cape Verde Experience. The Crioula Hotel has recently been refurbished...
09 April 2009
Due to the increased popularity in the islands of Cape Verde, Halcionair Cabo Verde Airways is adding two weekly flights to the islands of Fogo and Maio.
11 March 2009
The vast sandy beaches and tranquil atmosphere of the Cape Verde Islands make it a popular destination for a romantic break at any time of year but particularly over Valentine’s Day.
05 February 2009
Bradt has produced a revised edition of its travel guide to Cape Verde which covers all the islands in detail for both holidaymakers and those looking to invest in property.
04 February 2009
A new 4* all-inclusive hotel is due to open on Boa Vista this summer to meet the demand from an increasing number of tourists to the Cape Verdean island.
29 January 2009
A new flight service has just been announced operating between Manchester and Boa Vista in the Cape Verde Islands.
22 January 2009
