Four out of five families will holiday abroad in 2013, according to new research.On behalf of Travel Weekly, Explore Research asked 500 respondents who had taken a family holiday overseas in the past ...
Majority of families to holiday abroad this year, survey finds
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New airport to make flights into Quito less scary
Ecuador's main airport has been relocated in order to reduce the chance of accidents.The Mariscal Sucre international airport in the capital Quito is renowned for its hair-raising landings and tak ...
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Rugby coach's speech parodied by Australian tourist board
Jim Telfer's 'Everest' speech has been repurposed by Tourism Australia to give husbands the courage to ask their wives if they can go to watch the upcoming British and Irish Lions tour Dow ...
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South-west tourism winners announced
The best operators in the south-west of England have been recognised at the Tourism Excellence Awards.Those staying in cheap hotels in the United Kingdom should look no further than the Bodmin Visitor ...
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Briton runs length of New Zealand in 53 days
Briton Jez Bragg has recorded a remarkable feat of endurance after running the length of New Zealand in just 53 days, nine hours and one minute.Tackling the Te Araroa ('long pathway') trail, w ...
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Vegas sets visitor record
A record 39.7m people visited Las Vegas last year, generating $40bn (£25.4bn) for the local economy.This beat the previous best of 39.2m visitors set in 2007 and was 2.1% higher than last year, ...
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Family ski fun in Livigno
Families are being encouraged to visit the Italian resort of Livigno this spring to learn how to ski.From the 3 to 9 March, the Association of Italian Ski Instructors (AMSI) will be running a 'Wee ...
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WOW adds more London to Iceland flights
WOW air is increasing the number of return flights it offers from London Gatwick to Reykjavik from six to 13 a week this June.The budget Icelandic airline will operate twice-daily flights departing th ...
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Scotland offers 'warm welcome'
A study has revealed that the majority of visitors to Scotland are given a 'warm Scottish welcome'.The Scotland Visitor Survey carried out by VisitScotland found that 80% of visitors to the co ...
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Crickhowell Walking Festival to showcase best of the Brecons
Keen ramblers will be taking to the hills of the Brecon Beacons National Park for the sixth annual Crickhowell Walking Festival.Those staying in hotels in Wales between 1-10 March will be able to join ...
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Taiwan's undiscovered islands
Travellers to Asia can escape the crowds on a trip to some of Taiwan's remote outlaying islands.The Taiwan Tourism Bureau has recently named its top five undiscovered islands in the China Seas, of ...
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Brits would travel 1,427km for Valentine's liaison
The average Briton is prepared to travel 1,427km to be with their Valentine this 14 February, according to a new survey.Car hire specialist Hertz found that eight out of nine Brits would be happy to m ...
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Cruise line launches telephone advisory service
A cruise company has launched an advice line to provide reassurance to parents unsure if a family cruise is for them.Despite the fact the industry is the fastest growing in the holiday trade and an es ...
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Tour operators to promote 112 emergency number
Tour operators are being urged to promote the 112 emergency number to holidaymakers.Dialling '112' from anywhere in the European Union links the caller to the relevant local emergency services ...
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Shark researchers using holiday snaps taken in the Maldives
The Maldives is well-regarded as a world-class diving destination, thanks to a perfect combination of clear, warm waters and rich biodiversity. And, with tourists taking thousands of underwater photo ...
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Portland's street art scene a major hit with tourists
Culture vultures are flocking to the city of Portland in the United States of America in order to enjoy what is widely-regarded as one of the most vibrant and exciting street art scenes on the planet. ...
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Holidaymakers venturing beyond downtown Seattle
Seattle, which is located in the far north-west of the US, has long been a popular city break destination, with tourists keen to see the sights frequented by the fictional character Dr Frasier Crane. ...
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Funding secured for unusual walking tour of Birmingham
Those staying at hotels in Birmingham will soon be able to see a different side to the city after funding was secured to conduct walking tours of deprived areas.While tourists visiting Birmingham usua ...
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Turks and Caicos Islands drawing tourists to the Caribbean
Holidaymakers are continuing to flock to the Turks and Caicos Islands in the Caribbean in search of a little taste of paradise. That's the picture painted by the latest figures from the Caribbean ...
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Backpacker reunited with lost holiday snaps
A backpacker has been reunited with her holiday snaps six months after losing them during her travels around Europe.Catriona Bowman, 22, had given up all hope of seeing any images of her once-in-a-lif ...
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