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Brits 'can't live without annual holidays'

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Despite the ongoing financial difficulties many people are facing, the majority of Brits 'can't live' without an annual holiday, according to Confused.com.The insurance comparison site car ...

Leg room and Wi-Fi 'top benefits passengers willing to pay for'

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Extra leg room and Wi-Fi services are the benefits that air passengers are most willing to pay a premium for, according to a survey by GO Airport Express.The company, which operates shuttle connection ...

Keen sailors invited to explore west coast of Scotland

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The west coast of Scotland is the ideal destination for people planning a sailing holiday in the UK, according to an expert.Sailor John MacKay, who will attempt to circumnavigate the planet as part of ...

Olympics sees record number of people travelling around London

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London's Olympic Games has brought a record number of passengers to the city's transport systems, with the Underground carrying some 4.4m people on Friday 3 August, more than on any other day ...

Terracotta warriors set to leave New York

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Travellers staying in hotels in New York this month will be the last visitors to see the exhibition Terracotta Warriors: Defenders of China's First Emperor.After attracting an unprecedented number ...

BA launching first class Caribbean services from Gatwick

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British Airways has confirmed that its first class service will soon be available on four Caribbean routes from London Gatwick.Travellers will be able to experience the airline's premium cabin on ...

Berlin exhibition to explore Germany's links to Russia

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Berlin will this year present the first major exhibition exploring the depth and diversity of links between Russia and Germany.Russians and Germans: 1,000 Years of Art, History and Culture will come t ...

Penn & Teller to have some Halloween fun in Orlando

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Holidaymakers visiting Orlando this autumn will have the opportunity to enjoy a unique experience presented by the 'bad boys of magic' Penn & Teller.The duo, who are known for their specta ...

The Walking Dead to invade Universal Studios Hollywood

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Holidaymakers visiting Los Angeles this Halloween will be offered a memorable experience at Universal Studios Hollywood as the site's famous backlot is invaded by drooling, snarling 'walkers ...

US airlines set new records in first half of 2012

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The United States' transportation department has released figures showing that the country's airlines set new records during the first half of 2012 for on-time performance, the fewest long tar ...

Los Angeles welcoming more air travellers

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Flights to Los Angeles have been proving a popular option this year, with the city's airport welcoming more passengers between January and June.Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) handled over ...

Usain Bolt 'to boost Jamaica tourism'

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Usain Bolt's latest victories at the London 2012 Olympics are expected to provide a boost for tourism in Jamaica, his home country.The sprinter repeated his achievement at the Beijing 2008 Games b ...

Flybe boosts Inverness capacity for Scottish football fans

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Flybe has announced that extra capacity is being made available on one of its flights to Inverness from Birmingham this month to meet strong demand from Scottish football fans.More space will be offer ...

Emirates to launch Dubai to Adelaide flights

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The Dubai-based carrier will offer four daily flights to Adelaide from its home hub from November 2012.Frequency is set to increase to a daily connection from 1 February 2013.Emirates' announcemen ...

Nevada visitors invited to state's quirkiest places

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Travellers visiting Nevada during a trip to the United States have been encouraged to seek out some of the state's top 'quirky places', as selected by the local tourist board.Situated on t ...

Bristol Airport launches food and drink ordering app

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Bristol Airport has launched what it claims to be a world first - an application that lets passengers in bars and lounges order food and drink on their smartphone.Customers can download the QikServe a ...

'Monstrous' Burmese python to go on display in Florida

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Holidaymakers visiting Florida will soon be able to see the largest Burmese python ever found in the state.The 5.35-metre, 75kg snake was carrying 87 eggs when it was caught in the Everglades, AFP rep ...

Google acquires Frommer's guidebooks brand

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Google is set to become a more authoritative source of travel information following its acquisition of the guidebooks brand Frommer's.The purchase gives the internet giant access to a large archiv ...

VisitScotland looks forward to Brave effect

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VisitScotland is hoping for a tourism boost following the recent UK release of the new Disney Pixar animated movie Brave.The film is set in medieval Scotland and features scenic locations including lo ...

Las Vegas 'top destination for Olympic athletes'

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Cutting loose and partying appear to be among the top priorities for competitors after the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, with a British Airways survey finding that Las Vegas is the most po ...
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