Travel News

21 October 2008

Top Tips for a thrifty half term break

Britain may be going through an economic downturn, however according to one budget airline passenger numbers were actually up 20%* during the summer, as sun seekers went in search of ...

15 October 2008

World Youth Day - Sydney

Travelling to World Youth Day in Sydney this summer I did not expect to see much of the city due to the non-stop programme of events and the half a ...

15 October 2008

Unleash the child within in Antigua

Kids have always been key decision-makers when it comes to family holiday destinations, and with year round sunshine and plenty to do for all ages, Antigua and Barbuda is a ...

15 October 2008

Get into bed with Bond

James Bond is on many people's hitlist - not to mention hundreds of women’s! - so to celebrate the release of the latest offering, The Quantum of Solace, in cinemas ...

7 October 2008

Lift your Spirits with our Winter Sun Hotlist

If you’re suffering after a summer that never really got off the ground with the prospect of months of grey winter weather ahead, there’s only one thing for it - ...

7 October 2008

Have an American election holiday!

As insults are traded and celebrity backers paraded ahead of the US elections on 4th November 2008, North American travel specialist TrekAmerica takes a light-hearted look at the states represented ...

22 September 2008

The best hotels of 2008

If you’re sick of booking hotels which look nice in the brochure but are absolutely dire in reality then panic no more as we here at FemaleFirst have the run ...

19 September 2008

What now for Package Holidays following XL's collapse?

The collapse of the UK's third largest package holiday group has thrown the spotlight onto other holiday companies.The decision to place XL Leisure Group into administration left thousands of staff ...

11 September 2008

Top free holiday attractions

As we all find ourselves strapped for cash it isn't surprising that we are keen to make the most of anything that's free. So if you want to do something ...

8 September 2008

Top Tips for getting a great deal on your next holiday

So the holiday season might be coming to an end as the kids go back to school and the winter weather starts to kick in, but if you're already thinking ...

1 September 2008

T.S. Pelican - Adventure Under Sail

Pelican, with a rig inspired by the Barbary Pirates, offers long haul training under sail across the Atlantic for all ages. Pelican is unusual as she coverts between Christmas ...

27 August 2008

New Zealand’s Rhythm and Vines Festival

Welcome in the New Year in style!Be the first in the world to see the sunrise in 2009 at the Rhythm & Vines festival in New Zealand. Set against the ...

7 August 2008

What to pack for your holidays

Almost 80% of Brits have had to hand over personal possessions to airport security as they leave for their holiday, new research by Expedia has revealed. One in two Brits ...

6 August 2008

From the sublime to the ridiculous: The quirkiest sights in North America

From the landmarks that will make you do a double take, to the places that will provide the best traveller’s tales or photo opportunities, FemaleFirst are proud to present a ...

6 August 2008

Raleigh reveals all the travel essentials

Budding globetrotters won’t have to worry about leaving home without that all important travel essential this summer, thanks to a survey conducted by leading youth organisation Raleigh of 832 volunteers ...

6 August 2008

Ferry Travel and the Credit Crunch

It would seem that the dream of going abroad for this year's summer holiday is still afloat.Recent research has shown one in three Britons would holiday on home soil to ...

1 August 2008

The Lake District festival kicks off today

The 24th Lake District Summer Music International Festival is aiming for a top three festival rating again this year as it reveals the programme which Festival organizers will paint on ...

31 July 2008

Pets and holidays can mix!

Cash strapped families swapping overseas holidays for a UK break might be a good thing for many UK pets. Previously left in the care of family and friends, or checked-in ...

31 July 2008

Dirty weekends could save your relationship

As part of its 'Campaign for the Real Weekend' a survey commissioned by purplehotels has revealed fascinating statistics about 'weekend break ' habits amongst people in the UK.Sex - or ...

30 July 2008

Holiday flings on home turf

Looking for love this summer but too skint to fly off to sunnier climes? Well fear not you don’t have to be sunning yourself in Ibiza to bag yourself a ...

29 July 2008

You don’t have to leave the country for fun this summer

The nine counties that make up the South East of England are the perfect place for a family break this summer. Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Hampshire, Isle of Wight, ...

28 July 2008

The Red Sea Jazz Festival

Attracting over 40, 000 people to the four open air venues, the Red Sea Jazz Festival see’s over 30 concerts are held over 4 days. The stunning backdrop of mountains ...

25 July 2008

The Rise of the Tech Savvy Flashpacker

As the old fashioned, traditional backpacker becomes a figure from the past, the 21st Century flashpacker is emerging as a tech savvy traveller who doesn’t leave home without their modern ...

25 July 2008

Roam-ance at Sheen Falls Lodge

Caught halfway between rambling heavens of the Ring of Kerry and the lesser known beauty of the Ring of Beara, Sheen Falls Lodge makes for a perfect walking destination – ...