Travel Trends

Top 5 World’s Most Romantic Road Trips
13 February 2013

Top 5 World’s Most Romantic Road Trips
With ‘Romantic Road Trips’ fast becoming a popular way to celebrate Valentine’s Day, Comparecarehire.co.uk is helping impulsive customers to find the best last minute car hire deals so you can ...

Chinese New Year in England
12 February 2013

Chinese New Year: Destinations to Match Your Chinese Animal Sign
To celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year, Singapore Airlines has created a holiday wish list inspired by the personality traits of the Chinese Zodiac. Paying homage to the ...

Taj Mahal India
10 February 2013

10 Most Romantic and Exotic World Escapes for 2013
Valentine's Day gets people stirring with amorous thoughts, and nothing is more romantic than travel to an exotic location, with a stay at a luxury resort and some fantasy adventures ...

New Zealand cycling
9 February 2013

New Zealand: Best Cycling Trails for 2013
Off the back of a year that saw Sir Chris Hoy win his sixth Olympic cycling gold in London and Sir Bradley Wiggins becoming the first Brit to win the ...

Anastasis Apartments - Imerovigli, Greece
7 February 2013

10 Most Romantic Hotels in Europe

Unlike any other hotel honours, TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards are based on millions of valuable reviews and opinions from travellers around the world. TripAdvisor spokesperson, Emma Shaw, said: “With the most ...

Stonehenge
7 February 2013

England: 7 History and Heritage Experiences
The recent discovery of King Richard III’s skeleton in a Leicester car park is another reminder of England’s rich and far-reaching history, and interested travellers can now take a Richard III ...

Top 10 Spa Hotels in Europe
6 February 2013

Top 10 Spa Hotels in Europe for 2013
With many of us having broken our New Year’s resolutions by now and the trainers firmly back in the cupboard for another year, perhaps a far more relaxing way to ...

The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey
6 February 2013

New Zealand: The Hobbit Film Locations (IN PICTURES)
The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey has hit cinemas worldwide, captivating audiences and showcasing the exceptional New Zealand landscapes used to illustrate Middle-earth. New Zealand is well-loved by filmmakers, including The Hobbit ...

Malmaison Oxford Hotel, England
5 February 2013

Lock-ups to Love-ins: 5 Prisons Turned Hotels for a Romantic Break
We've had a look at alternative valentine's day destinations, but why not break all the romance barriers and say I Love You in a most different and especially unique setting ...

Cycling the Confederation Trail
4 February 2013

Prince Edward Island: Cycling the Confederation Trail (VIDEO)
Prince Edward Island is the perfect province to cycle. The Confederation Trail runs tip-to-tip from Tignish to Elmira and includes 400 kilometers of excellent rolled stone dust surface for cycling. The ...

Chinese New Year in England
2 February 2013

England: 5 Places to Celebrate the Chinese New Year
Chinese New Year in England brings an explosive celebration of colour and noise to this green and pleasant land. On Sunday, 10 February the nation’s Chinatowns will fill with spectators to ...

England Flag
31 January 2013

England: 7 Art and Culture Experiences for 2013
VisitEngland’s new Facebook app sets out to find the top 101 Things to Do Before You Go Abroad. Residents from far and wide have been submitting and voting on their top experiences ...

Have you changed holiday habits with age?
30 January 2013

Travel Trends: How Age Influences the British Holidaymaker

New research from TravelSupermarket has found average holiday budgets differ by up to £280 per person depending on their age as Brits’ holiday requirements change throughout their adult life. Those over 50 like ...

the shard london
29 January 2013

England: 8 Tallest Attractions to Visit
This weekend, The View from the Shard will be opened to the public for visitors to experience what it’s like to see London from Western Europe’s tallest building, The Shard. The ...

Bojnice Castle
28 January 2013

23 Most Beautiful Castles in Europe
Medieval, Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque are just some of the stunning architectural styles adopted to build, restore and refurbish these castles. Here are 23 of our favourite fortresses in Europe. Bojnice ...

Chester
27 January 2013

England: 8 Romantic Places For Valentine’s Day
Flowers wilt and chocolates melt. Avoid clichés this Valentine’s Day and treat your loved one to a memorable break in one of England’s romantic cities.  Get locked in with your loved ...

Lord Howe Island
26 January 2013

Australia Day: 10 Best UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Oz
To celebrate Australia's National Day, we have picked 10 of the best, beautiful and breathtaking UNESCO World Heritage Sites down under. You can find out more information about each on ...

Road trip in the USA - the land of conspiracy theories.
24 January 2013

16 Destinations for Myths, Legends and Folklore
Storytelling is the oldest form of entertainment in our history. Many traditional stories have lasted for thousands of years, being passed from generation to generation. Over time, stories change and ...

Palladian Bridge Prior Park
23 January 2013

England: 7 Picture Perfect Places to Propose
From Winchester’s Lancelot & Guinevere and Sherwood’s Robin & Marion to Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet and Austen’s Mr Darcy and Elizabeth Bennett, England has a legendary romantic heritage, from the ...

Paris, France
22 January 2013

11 Traditional Valentine's Day Destinations
Lovers looking for romance take note. Our guide to 11 traditional Valentine's Day destinations is full of romantic attractions, picturesque scenery and intimate inspiration, perfect for being loved-up. Paris, FranceThere's no ...

Alaska
21 January 2013

11 Alternative Valentine’s Day Destinations
Where are you thinking of going for Valentine's Day? Paris? Boring...Check these destinations out and venture somewhere different this year. Bruges, BelgiumIt’s common knowledge that chocolate is an aphrodisiac and the ...

Sydney Harbour and Opera House
20 January 2013

Australia/Oceania: 8 Must-See Landmarks
Australia and the Pacific Islands that make up Oceania boast some of the world's most stunning landmarks. From buildings to natural wonders, here we take a look at some of ...

Taj Mahal India
19 January 2013

Asia: 8 Must-See Landmarks
Asia is probably the most diverse continent when it comes to culture, wonders and landmarks. Here, we have picked eight of the best, and some unusual, sites for you to ...

The great Victoria Falls
18 January 2013

Africa: 8 Must-See Landmarks
Africa is a continent that hasn’t seen the same development of human construction as some of the other continents, but that doesn't mean it's without some amazing landmarks. Most of ...