Travel News

1 October 2010

Insider'S Guide To Oktoberfest

As school’s resume and temperatures drop, Cheapflights.co.uk helps travellers look forward to their next holiday with an ice cold beer. Check out the biggest tents - If you’re going the ...
30 September 2010

Random Acts Of Travel Kindness

Gap Adventure reveals it is not just the memories of breathtaking scenery, wonderful wildlife and a great group that stay with travellers on their return home, but the people met ...
29 September 2010

Express Yourself In Reykjavik With New LGBT Package

Iceland, the colourful land of fire and ice, is proud to show off its pink side in a brand new gay friendly package from tour operator, Express Travel.Based in a ...
29 September 2010

Debbie Does Rollercoasters

The Alton Towers Hotel is today introducing a discreet adult channel to its in-house entertainment system following a number of requests from visitors to the Resort. Channel Alton XXX is ...
27 September 2010

Is Driving Causing You Stress?

Those of us who regularly drive to work or use our car to do the shopping know how stressful a journey can become, especially when it comes to negotiating heavy ...
23 September 2010

Gastronomic getaways - Journey to Jerez for a Flavour of Scotland

Gastronomic getaways have risen in popularity in recent years, as discerning holidaymakers seek out alluring locations with an appetising local menu to match. One such destination is south western Spain, ...
22 September 2010

Lights, Camera, Vac-action

This week sees the release of Eat, Pray, Love, a new film based on Elizabeth Gilbert's bestselling novel that’s sure to ignite wanderlust in many a holidaymaker! The film tells ...
3 September 2010

Girls Getaway in Florida

It’s time for women to start fighting back, while men escape to the country for a sneaky game of golf or a paintballing weekend away, the women often get left ...
2 September 2010

Brits Bemoan The Hotel Extras

British travellers resent having to pay for hotel extras, according to research by Hotels.com.Topping the list of pet peeves among travellers is having to pay to use Wi-Fi in a ...
1 September 2010

Brits Abroad Breaking Driving Laws

Almost 6.5 million British adults (14%) are planning to take their cars abroad over the next 12 months, according to new research from Sainsbury’s Car Insurance. However, millions of these ...
31 August 2010

Wives More Likely to Cheat on Holiday Than Husbands

It’s that time of year again; a time when Britons will be jetting off far and wide to enjoy the roasting temperatures of foreign shores.  But even when holidaying with ...
25 August 2010

Festivals: Where To Stay When You Don't Want To Camp

STAY IN THE UK Reading Festival, Friday 27th – Sunday 29th AugustRichfield Avenue, Reading The world’s oldest popular music festival and one of the best, the Reading Festival is back this year ...
24 August 2010

Bashful Brits Get Tongue-Tied Overseas

Nearly two-thirds (61%) of British holiday-makers admit they don’t try to speak the local language when travelling abroad for fear of embarrassing themselves. The research reveals that even though our holiday ...
24 August 2010

A Quick Guide To Holiday Health

With the holiday season in full swing, it’s easy to focus on the flight, fun or fashion and overlook some health basics. Staying healthy on your holiday is pretty straightforward, ...
23 August 2010

Accommodation Causes Most Complaints Among Holidaying Brits

As millions of British travellers head off on their summer breaks, FemaleFirst has found that holiday accommodation is the main cause for complaint for 63% of customers.We asked holidaymakers what ...
23 August 2010

Up, Up And Away With Austravel

When the three-part documentary Stephen Tompkinson's Australian Balloon Adventure airs on ITV on 15 August, the viewing public will know what Austravel has always known; nowhere can hold a candle ...
22 August 2010

Driving Abroad... Apparently It's A Man's World

With the summer holiday season fully upon us, new research has revealed that when it comes to driving in a different country, it certainly is a man’s world. The UK ...
22 August 2010

South West Cornwall: All Cream Teas And Coach Tours? We Think Not

The beaches and waters surrounding St Michael’s Mount in Penzance are a local hot-spot for sport and activities.  Ride horses through breaking waves, kite-surf, wind-surf or race dinghies out in ...
21 August 2010

Celtic Haven: Perfect Starting Point To Visit The Monks Of Caldey Island

Make a seamless step from luxury holiday cottages to monastic simplicity when enjoying a break at Pembrokeshire’s Celtic Haven Resort. Wales’ most complete resort is just a short boat trip ...
21 August 2010

10 Things You Never Knew You Could Do In California

From its stunning sandy beaches to its luscious green wine regions, boasting the best wine in the country, the Golden State attracts millions of eager visitors each year, keen to ...
20 August 2010

Holidaymakers Warned To Avoid Foreign Exchange Rip-Off In 2010

Families going abroad this summer are being warned that they could lose hundreds of pounds exchanging their money at the airport bureau de change. Currency prices can be up to 9% ...
20 August 2010

British Travellers Urged To Lighten Their Holiday Load

With the kids on holiday, many Brits are getting ready for a week in the sun, and start panicking on what on earth should be packed… as well as wanting ...
19 August 2010

Everest Skydive - The Ultimate High

Everyday people are taking on bigger personal challenges, and even Cheryl Cole has found herself summiting Mount Kilimanjaro.As boundaries are continually pushed in this field, a new company is striving ...
19 August 2010

Holidaymakers' Top 10 Travelling Essentials

Summer is scorching and holidaymakers throughout the UK are packing their bags with a range of holiday essentials to make their holiday a home from home. A recent survey undertaken by ...