Almost a quarter (24%) of those who have received compensation as a result of being mis-sold Payment Protection Insurance (PPI) spent some or all of the cash on holidays, according to a survey. T ...
PPI compensation being spent on holidays
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Head to Italy for the Pesto World Championships
If you're a fan of pesto, why not book a flight to Genoa in Italy, where the sauce was invented in the late 19th century, to witness the spectacle of the fifth Pesto World Championships?Taking pla ...
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Label designed to defeat baggage thieves
A company has invented a new kind of luggage security solution that it hopes will deter thieves. Tamperguard's Tamperlock heat-resistant labels mean that a would-be criminal can not gain entr ...
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Telegraph reveals the best ski resorts for intermediates
One of the most important things to consider when booking a ski holiday is picking a resort that has the right runs to suit your abilities.To help those who've been skiing before progress on their ...
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Free tickets on offer for special Andorra Cirque du Soleil run
The world famous Cirque du Soleil performance troupe is to perform another run of special shows in Andorra, which fans will be able to enjoy for free. Between 5 July and 2 August 2014, 17 one-hou ...
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Andy Murray's hotel to use Wimbledon colours
The tennis courts at Wimbledon champion Andy Murray's new hotel in Scotland are to be painted in the colours of SW19. But according to the contractor, it was the world number seven's moth ...
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Moscow Sheremetyevo wins Airport Service Quality award
In the 2013 Airport Service Quality (ASQ) Awards, the title of Best in Europe has gone to Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport. The Russian hub bested Zurich, Porto, Keflavik and Malta airports to t ...
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Walk the epic Great Himalaya Trail
Those searching for a challenge to really test themselves and take in some of the most scenic views on the planet should look no further than the Great Himalaya Trail.The 1,700-km route closes for the ...
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Self service passport kiosks cutting queues at Orlando Airport
Passengers travelling to Orlando are to be greeted with new self service passport kiosks, which should cut down the amount of time they have to wait at immigration.The Automated Passport Control (APC) ...
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Caribbean visitor spending rises
Visitors to the Caribbean spent much more money in 2013 than 2012, a new report from the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) revealed this week, with the largest growth witnessed in the accommodation ...
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Greece to host World Travel Awards
Greece is to host the World Travel Awards for the first time, it has been reported, with its capital Athens to be the home of the prestigious event for one weekend this coming August.The awards, which ...
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Emirates named most valuable airline brand
Emirates has been named the world's most valuable airline brand for the third consecutive year. The Dubai-based carrier place 234th on the Brand Finance 'Global 500' report, which als ...
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Good news for holidaymakers as pound strengthens
Brits trying to work out where to go on holiday this year are spoilt for choice, with Sterling having risen year-on-year against all of the top 40 holiday currencies and by at least 10% on more than h ...
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Abu Dhabi hotels to get graded on social media feedback
The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is currently working on proposals to integrate social media feedback into the hotel grading system in the emirate. TCA Abu Dhabi is con ...
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10 best airlines for business class revealed
Singapore Airlines is among the carriers that made the top ten for business class as decided by CNN Executive Travel. To compile its chart, the news provider consulted experts at SeatGuru.com and ...
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School holidays debate: the options
Yesterday (24 February), MPs in the House of Commons debated the issue of family holidays.The discussion was triggered by an online petition calling for a cap on prices for going away during the schoo ...
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Personal trainer explains how to get beach fit
Although booking a sunny beach holiday is tremendously exciting, the thought of having to step out in a bikini or board shorts can be nerve wracking prospect if you're not feeling particularly fit ...
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Tourism integral to Cyprus recovery, says minister
Tourism should be at the heart of Cyprus' plans for economic recovery, the country's finance minister has said. Speaking earlier this week during the 36th annual hotel conference in Nicos ...
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Pink Floyd exhibition to open in Milan
A retrospective dedicated to the legendary prog rockers Pink Floyd is to open in the Italian city of Milan in September. 'Their Mortal Remains' will run for just one months from 19 Septem ...
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3D printing to make ski boots more comfortable
Skiers who rent their boots are in for a more comfortable experience in the future, after a firm announced plans for an app that will allow people to create 3D-printed insoles. New Scientist repo ...
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