Travel News

17 June 2008

Wonders of the World series: Discover the magical sights of our planet

There is no doubt that our planet is made up of many weird and wonderful things, and that we should honour them in any way possible, perhaps that is why ...

16 June 2008

Have an adventure of Olympic proportions this summer

Olympic National Park in Washington State was established by President Franklin D. Roosevelt 70 years ago this month and despite being one of the lesser-known national parks in America, it ...

13 June 2008

Globetrotters and jetsetters take note, there is an easier way to transfer money around the world

Cash, credit cards and travelers cheques all come with their own risks and replacing them can become a tedious and expensive process which one shouldn't have to have to fork ...

13 June 2008

London celebrates the 50th Anniversary of Bossa Nova

Guanabara, London’s hugely popular Brazilian club will be kicking off the celebrations on July 2, with a dedicated night of Bossa Nova music. Nina Miranda and Chris Franck will be ...

12 June 2008

Beer and Sunshine? It must be Greenwich’s Beer and Jazz festival!

Whether you are planning a short summer break or a day visit to this beautiful World Heritage Site beside the Thames in south east London, there are plenty of things ...

12 June 2008

Enjoy a low-carbon holiday this summer

For anyone planning a summer holiday there are lots of easy ways of minimising the impact on climate change so that you don’t have to feel guilty about having far-flung ...

11 June 2008

Kangaroo Island

Kangaroo Island is one of earth's last un-spoilt refuges.The koalas aren't being cuddled - they're relaxing at home in native trees. The seals aren't performing - they're lazing beside you ...

10 June 2008

No more discrimination against disabled passengers in the US

The International Airline Passengers Association (IAPA) welcomes new steps taken by the US Department of Transportation to strengthen and extend protections against discrimination for air passengers with disabilities.For many years ...

9 June 2008

Everything you need to know to conquer Mount Kilimanjaro

Reaching the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest free-standing mountain in the world, is on the wish-list of many travellers, but you’ll need more than some hiking boots and a ...

28 May 2008

Mobile Phone Users Say “Let Your Fingers Do the Talking In-flight”: Yahoo! Survey

87% of consumers say they would prefer mobile phone usage on aeroplanes to be limited to non-voice featuresLondon, England - May 21, 2008 – Nine out of ten consumers agree ...

23 May 2008

Department of Health issues reminder to all British holidaymakers travelling in Europe this summer

Brits putting themselves at risk by not carrying in date documents Brits preparing to head off on holiday this summer are being warned they could be putting themselves at risk. ...

14 March 2008

Top Tip For Travelling

1. Get enough sleep Sleep is essential for the body to function properly and most people require an average of 8 hours a night. Try to catch up on lost ...

12 March 2008

A new travel lifeline for Brits abroad

New research reveals that 55% of Brits can't speak a second language.And 47% wouldn't know who to call in the event of an emergency abroad. But could help be at ...

7 March 2008

Girl's reclaim man's best friend

So who did you take to bed last night? The chances are the ruffled covers and hairs on the pillow aren’t from any human companion but rather your best ...

25 February 2008

Virgin's Green Flight

Virgin Atlantic has become the world’s first airline to fly on biofuel from London Heathrow to Amsterdam. The airline flew one of its Boeing 747s using a sustainable type of ...

15 February 2008

St Patricks Weekend Festival

GUINNESS STOREHOUSE®, HOME OF GUINNESS, PREPARES FOR ITS THIRD From Saturday 15th March through to Monday 17th March 2008, Guinness Storehouse, home to the world’s most famous beer, will throw ...

14 February 2008

The benefits of a break away

Find out why booking a break from the norm is the best thing you can do for all round well-being in 2008In this exclusive video psychologist Sue Keane and Tony ...

13 February 2008

Romantic Breaks Guide

Valentines Day is coming up and ladies, 2008 is a leap year which means it’s traditional for us to propose to our man.So, if you’re planning on popping the question ...

13 February 2008

Romantic Breaks With a Difference

If the idea of hearts and flowers isn’t really your cup of tea and you’d much rather do something a little bit different then there are loads of special places ...

13 February 2008

Romantic Breaks Around the World

Travelling further away from home can often mean you get the benefit of warm sun, sandy beaches and crystal clear oceans and you can probably extend your love day into ...

13 February 2008

Romantic Breaks in Europe

For those of us who fancy getting away from Britain without the hassle of long flights or jet lag, there are many city breaks on offer for your very own ...

13 February 2008

Romatinc Breaks in the UK

Not all of us can afford to jet off for Valentines Day but it is surprising the places you can visit in Britain whilst still getting away from the drags ...

13 February 2008

Clean Getaways: 89% of Brits help themselves to hotel ‘take-aways’

Brits lift 94 million bottles of shampoo from hotels each yearEach year, light fingered Brits are helping themselves to 94 million bottles of shampoo, 64 million sewing kits and 42 ...

30 January 2008

The Carnival Map of Brazil

The Rio de Janeiro carnival is due to take place in just three weeks’ time – a hedonistic riot of samba and sequins famous the world over. But Carnival isn’t ...