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Holiday resorts are popular with British travellers
12 March 2013

Travel News: A Fifth of British Holidaymakers Never Leave Their Resort
Resort holidays are just the best; food, fun, pool and activities, and if you’re lucky, direct access to a private beach. This type of bliss is what many British holidaymakers ...

Spain is popular for Easter Holidays
11 March 2013

Travel news: Spain Reigns as Top Holiday Destination for British Families this Easter
Currency concerns aren’t deterring British holidaymakers this Easter. Despite sterling reaching a 16 month low against the Euro last week, meaning in-resort costs will be higher than last year; Europe ...

Mother's Day on Female First
9 March 2013

Holiday of a lifetime tops list of dream Mother’s Day gifts
Tired of mundane Mother's Day gifts? Well, if money was no object then a holiday of a lifetime would be the Mother’s Day gift that Brits would treat their mum to, says ...

Holiday money should be spent wisely abroad
8 March 2013

Travel News: Holidaymakers Take Six Months Saving for Travel Spending Money
Preparing for a holiday abroad, financially, may take longer than some Britons anticipate, as new research from an online independent travel agency has revealed that the time taken for most ...

Justin Bieber
7 March 2013

Travel News: Justin Bieber is the Top Choice for Celeb Companion on a Long Haul Flight (Above Obama)
Long haul flights can be boring, but if you’re sat next to someone great it can make the world of difference to your journey, and according to a new poll, ...

Mother's Day on Female First
5 March 2013

UK Mums in Cornwall are the most pampered on Mother’s Day
The most pampered mums in Britain are from Cornwall, as the county is also the place where mothers receive the most lavish gifts on Mothering Sunday. On average the amount spent ...

The Titanic II will set sail in 2016
4 March 2013

Travel News: Nearly Half of Cruisers Wouldn’t Sail on Titanic II
The tragedy of the Titanic is an historic moment that seems to have struck a chord with many cruise travellers, as nearly half of British cruisers admit they wouldn’t want ...

Staycations Save UK Holidaymakers More Money
1 March 2013

Travel News: Staycations Save UK Holidaymakers More Money
As Easter draws ever nearer, research conducted by holiday lettings agency HolidayCottages.co.uk reveals a family of four could save up to 81 per cent this year, by holidaying at home ...

Bear Grylls
28 February 2013

Travel News: Bear Grylls is on a New Adventure Featuring in Air New Zealand’s In-Flight Safety Video
Air New Zealand is known for its innovative safety videos and the latest offering from the airline is no different. The national airline has teamed up with British adventurer Bear ...

Do you steal from hotels abroad?
27 February 2013

Travel News: Majority of Britons Steal From Hotels While on Holidays Abroad
A towel, some toiletries and that comfy bath robe, it seems that some complimentary hotel products are just too good to resist as more than two thirds of British holidaymakers ...

Tom Daley
27 February 2013

Travel News: Brits Vote Tom Daley as the Hardest Working Celebrity in Need of a Holiday
He won a bronze at the Olympics last year and has since stolen the hearts of millions, and now the nation has come to a decision that Tom Daley is ...

Cruise Ship
25 February 2013

Travel News: Over Half of Cruisers Don’t Familiarise Themselves with Safety Procedures
More than half of British cruisers admit to not familiarising themselves with the safety procedures on board as a third claim they would “forget anyway”, says new research from BonVoyage. With ...

“Not Travelling Enough” is a Top Regret for Over 50s
21 February 2013

Travel News: “Not Travelling Enough” is a Top Regret for Over 50s
Not seeing enough of the world seems to be something that concerns adults across the UK, as the new research by www.sunshine.co.uk has revealed that out of all the things ...

What's your best excuse for a holiday?
20 February 2013

Travel news: Travel Agency Launches Week off Work Excuse Generator
An online UK travel agency has launched an online excuse generator for those looking to get a week or two off work to spend in the sun, leading their boss ...

Holidaymakers Putting Millions at Risk due to Confusion about Financial Protection
20 February 2013

Travel News: Holidaymakers Putting Millions at Risk due to Confusion About Financial Protection
January and February are the busiest months of the year for travel bookings, but 80 per cent of us snapping up our dream getaway are confused about whether our holiday ...

St Peter's Square
19 February 2013

Travel News: Pope Pandemonium Causes Surge in Flight Bookings to Rome
Just a week since Pope Benedict XVI resigned, lastminute.com has seen a 26 per cent rise in flight bookings to Rome compared to the week before, as people rush to catch ...

Binky Felstead on the tube
16 February 2013

Travel News: Sun-kissed Made in Chelsea Star Binky Felstead Returns From Geneva Ski Trip
Swiss caught up with Binky earlier this week as she touched down following her recent ski trip to Geneva to shoot the latest series of Made in Chelsea. Accompanied by 6 “goggle marked” ...

Half of Travellers Falls ill Because of Drinking Dirty Water
15 February 2013

Travel News: Half of Travellers Fall ill Because of Drinking Dirty Water
More than half of all travellers are getting ill through drinking dirty water abroad. Diarrhoea is the most common illness resulting from contaminated water, affecting up to half of all international travellers, ...

Money leads to friends falling out on holiday
15 February 2013

Travel News: Organisation and Money is the main Cause of Holiday Fallouts Amongst Friends
How often do you holiday with friends? According to new research, even though a large majority of Britons have already been on holidays with friends, more than a quarter do ...

Weekend Break Abroad Tops List of Desired Valentine’s Day Gifts for UK Women
14 February 2013

Travel News: Weekend Break Abroad Tops List of Desired Valentine’s Day Gifts for UK Women
It appears that the traditional gifts of flowers and chocolates are no longer desirable for women to receive from their partners on Valentine’s Day. Instead, and as new research by an ...

Love is in the Air as UK’s First Airport Dating Show will take Place at Heathrow Today
14 February 2013

Travel News: Love is in the Air as UK’s First Airport Dating Show will take Place at Heathrow Today
Air New Zealand is celebrating being in love this Valentine’s Day with the UK’s first ever live dating show to be held at London Heathrow today.  Two lucky singletons will be ...

Social Media is Killing the Holiday Romance
13 February 2013

Travel News: Social Media is Killing the Holiday Romance
The average length of a holiday romance is falling and social media sites such as Twitter and Facebook are at fault, according to a survey of 2000 people by holiday ...

Brits are Willing to Travel 887 Miles for Their Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
13 February 2013

Travel News: Brits are Willing to Travel 887 Miles for Their Sweetheart on Valentine’s Day
You can’t put a price on love, but according to new findings you might be able to put a distance on it. The average Briton is prepared to travel 887 ...

David Beckham
11 February 2013

Travel News: Beckham Effect Causes Rise in Flight Bookings to Paris
As David Beckham prepares to make his potential debut for Paris St Germain this coming Sunday February 17, lastminute.com has seen a 34 per cent uplift in flight bookings to ...