Travel News

9 November 2011

TV programmes and films increase hotel room rates

Harry Potter, The Only Way is Essex and Benidorm are just a few of the TV programmes and films that have impacted upon room rates in the first half of ...
7 November 2011

New holiday trend

We're always looking for the next big thing in travelling and it's even better if we're the ones who discover the trend first. So here it is. Glamping is passé and ...
7 November 2011

Savvy travellers miss out on sun in order to save money

Cash-strapped travellers are increasingly looking for ways to save money on holidays as they refuse to miss out on them completely and see them as a right rather than a ...
4 November 2011

Wounded solider begins trek for charity today

Today, wounded hero Lance Corporal Jonathon "Frenchie" Le Galloudec is beggining his trek to Everest Base Camp, in an extraordinary Help For Heroes challenge sponsored by Energizer. In what he ...
3 November 2011

Half of workers not taking their full holidays

We're entitled to our holidays from work each and every year, yet almost half of British workers have not used up their holiday allowance in the past year. The research, ...
28 October 2011

Discover the secret to a hassle-free UK holiday

Ever wondered if there could be a recipe for success when it comes to family trips? Well now there is, thanks to Southern Railway’s symbolic formula for the ultimate family ...
27 October 2011

Greenwich named in world's top destinations for 2012

Greenwich, London has been voted in the world's top ten desitnations.  Leading global travel publisher Frommer’s, has revealed the Top Destinations List for 2012. This distinguished annual list, compiled by Frommer’s ...
24 October 2011

Kim Kardashian gushes about Dubai

Kim Kardashian has been increasing those air miles once again, she recently took a promotional trip to Dubai. It's non-stop for the business woman, fashion designer and perfumista since getting ...
21 October 2011

Holiday health and how to prepare for it

When it comes to going on holiday, most holidaymakers finish their planning once they find their passport. However, new research has revealed that we need to become savvier when it ...
21 October 2011

New York picked as top travel destination

New York has been named the favourite destination for UK travellers in the first six months of the year despite rising hotel prices. The 6 per cent rise followed strong ...
19 October 2011

Dom Joly uncovers Bordeaux

Dom Joly recently took a trip to the French region of Bordeaux, here he uncovered the hidden gems and plans to share them with you. Famous for its red wine, ...
14 October 2011

Calling all chocolate lovers: Indulge in a Cocoa-cation with Mercure Hotels

Calling all chocolate lovers: Indulge in a Cocoa-cation with Mercure Hotels For chocolate lovers and mocha-holics, Mercure Hotels is offering the ultimate indulgent getaway to satisfy all your cocoa cravings.  Created ...
11 October 2011

Cheryl Cole voted person we'd most like to cuddle inflight

Cheryl Cole has been under the radar since her axe from the US X Factor but she certainly hasn't lost her place in our hearts as she's been named the ...
6 October 2011

X Factor judges' homes influencing our holiday destinations

This past weekend we watched 32 contestants sing for survival at judge's homes on the X Factor and according to Travel Supermarket, there's been a surge in interest in the ...
5 October 2011

London hotel prices set to soar next year - book yours early

Vistors to the London Olympics have been urged to book their accommodation as soon as possible after a new report revealed how major sporting events leads ro average hotel price ...
4 October 2011

Brits still have two weeks holiday left

Despite the fact that we're now into the final third of the year, the average Brit still has a huge two weeks annual leave remaining. Although most have enough time ...
23 September 2011

Brit cycling from Bristol to Rome

Sometimes picking yourself up from the desk at the end if the day is a hard task - that journey home can be aggrevating at times. Never mind travelling from ...
21 September 2011

York named top tourist destination

York has been named the top tourist destination on the East Coast. East Coast customers were asked to choose their top three favourite destinations in six categories in a survey, ...
12 September 2011

Heythrop Park's Christmas Celebrations

Heythrop Park Sparks Some Festive Cheer with a Season of Christmas Celebrations Set in over 440 acres of beautiful Oxfordshire Parkland, Its an ideal place to enjoy the festive season with ...
9 September 2011

Seven budget wonders of Britain

We want to see the world, we just don't have the money to do so. Sound familiar?We have the perfect solution, thanks to bestvaluefares.co.uk. They conducted a poll to identify ...
8 September 2011

Winter holiday: Québec

An adrenalin fuelled winter holiday sounds like the perfect way to let off some steam at the end of the year. So if you're lucky enough to be thinking about ...
24 August 2011

Tips for avoiding a holiday nightmare

In the middle of all the excitement surrounding your summer holiday, the last thing on your mind is an accident that may in fact spoil your holiday. Unfortunately, some holidaymakers ...
19 August 2011

Travelling Brits unaware of exchange rates

One in four Brits have failed to check the currency exchange rates of a country before flying into it. After all the prepartion that goes into the holiday it seems that ...
12 August 2011

The best picnic spots in the UK

Trying to find that perfect picnic spot can be a bit of a hassle. You want somwhere where the sun will catch you, you won't be attacked by insects and ...