Travel News

27 July 2009

Do Something Different This Summer: Manga Holidays In Japan

Japan Journeys is the number one tour operator specialising in manga itineraries. This new seven-day Manga tour will depart in March 2010 and from then on will have two departures ...

27 July 2009

Top Tips For Beating Rail Price Hikes

Rail travellers feeling the pinch due to another wave of fare increases can beat 'trainflation' by smarter online buying according to a leading online rail ticket retailer. On the back of ...

10 July 2009

Bruno set to become Austria's 'most famous countryman...'

As Bruno hits cinema screens around the world today, the character's home nation of Austria is already reaping the benefits of Bruno mania. Hotels.com has seen a 120% rise in ...

29 June 2009

Germany Voted As Least Popular Country In Europe

Research released today by Europe’s Ciao reveals how consumers in the UK, France, Germany, Italy and Spain really feel about visiting each other’s countries. The results were clear: Germany is ...
26 June 2009

Fancy A Trip Into Space This Summer?

Underwater hotels, space tourism and London to Sydney in just two-and-a-half hours are set to become the must-have holidays of the future as uncharted areas of the globe become harder ...

26 June 2009

Top Tips For Trauma Free Travel

Holidaying is one of our favourite pastimes, with Brits making almost 70,000 trips abroad alone each year.  While we traditionally associate holidaying with seasonal health complaints such as travellers’ tummy, ...
16 June 2009

Slovenia - 18 Things You Might Not Know

Slovenia will be celebrating its 18th birthday on June 25th 2009 after the country declared independence from Yugoslavia on June 25th 1991. Slovenia is still a hidden gem within central Europe ...

8 June 2009

UK Breaks On A Budget

As we’re all tightening our belts this summer as a result of the rather dour economic climate, our mates over at Virgin trains have come up with a great new ...
11 May 2009

Gloria Hunniford's guide to Ireland

Having it on our doorstep we could find it all too easy to overlook Ireland as a holiday destination, but it’s worth a closer look.From its fairytale settings to its ...
8 May 2009

Chicago’s Latest Attraction Isn’t For The Faint-Hearted!

The Ledge brings an exhilarating new experience to the Sears Tower. Opened in 1974, the Skydeck attracts more than 1.3 M visitors annually who enjoy views of up to 50 ...
7 May 2009

Spa Of The Week: Fortina

Overlooking Valletta across the harbour, Fortina is a temple to self-indulgence and luxury so it’s little wonder that it has earned itself the accolade of grandest spa in the Mediterranean. ...

1 May 2009

I Spy A Camper Van Craze…

The May Bank Holiday is nearly here and the British public are ready to experience the independence, fun and freedom of a motoring holiday, with one in five people saying ...
29 April 2009

Spa Of The Week: Royal Day Spa

This exclusive boutique style spa, crowned ‘Day Spa of the Year’ at the Professional Beauty Awards 2009 was founded by ex jewellery designer turned health club consultant Shelly Murphy and ...

29 April 2009

The Great British Staycation!

2008  was a record year for UK site bookings for The Caravan Club, AND, most  importantly, advanced bookings for the 2009 season are up by 40% on the  previous year. ...
23 April 2009

Spa Of The Week: Ayush Wellness Spa

As old as time itself, the ancient Indian principles of Ayurveda meet 21st century sophistication at Ayush Wellness Spa, the UK’s first Ayurvedic destination spa.Located near the breathtaking shores of ...

16 April 2009

Festivals Around The World

Festivals are an organisational nightmare, but a fan’s annual dream and across the globe there are more festivals than you can shake a stick at. So for the avid traveller ...

10 April 2009

Credit-Crunch Busting Holiday Sun

Self-catering accommodation specialist Pierre & Vacances has announced savings of up to 30 percent on holidays taken between the 18th – 25th April 2009 in selected locations throughout France and ...
8 April 2009

My Adventure: Camel Trekking In The Moroccan Desert

When my friend suggested a caravan holiday, this wasn’t exactly what I had in mind. Instead of huddling over fish and chips on a windy seaside cliff top, I found ...
7 April 2009

City Guide - Palermo

The Sicilian capital is best visited in the Spring when the weather is still warm enough to relax on the beach but it is not too hot to go sightseeing. ...

6 April 2009

Best of Britain & Ireland For Literary Lovers

For all you bookworms out there who might be feeling the pinch of the credit crunch this summer, the Best of Britain & Ireland 2009 event has announced its top ...

2 April 2009

Festivals Around The World

Festivals are an organisational nightmare, but a fan’s annual dream and across the globe there are more festivals than you can shake a stick at. So for the avid traveller ...

1 April 2009

Top Tourism Sites Revealed

The London Eye, Cumbria’s Lake District, and Blackpool Tower are the top three destinations and attractions that Brits would choose to promote to overseas visitors, a survey found.The research, carried ...

19 March 2009

Festivals Around The World

Festivals are an organisational nightmare, but a fan’s annual dream and across the globe there are more festivals than you can shake a stick at. So for the avid traveller ...

19 March 2009

Easter Spa Egg-stravaganza

If you’re planning on taking full advantage of the Easter Bunny’s visit to your house next month, a stint at a gorgeous spa might be right up your street if ...