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Virgin Atlantic wins top international airline award

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Virgin Atlantic was recently named the best international airline in the ninth annual Readers' Choice Awards programme organised by industry publication Travel Weekly.Readers of the magazine named ...

Helsinki assumes role of World Design Capital

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People planning a trip to Finland this year will have the opportunity to be part of a range of events and experiences in Helsinki as the city takes on the role of World Design Capital 2012.Over the ne ...

Turkey 'offers visitors a warm welcome'

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Turkey's national tourist board has highlighted the warm welcome on offer to visitors as one of the country's top attractions.Tolga Tuyluoglu, UK and Ireland director of the Turkish Culture an ...

Menorca to showcase diverse experiences

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Menorca's tourism authorities are set to embark on an initiative this year to highlight the diversity and range of the destination.Local tourism minister Lazaro Criado said the Balearic island is ...

England 'has attractions to suit everyone'

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Travellers planning to book hotels in England for a break this year should have no trouble finding attractions and activities to fill their time, regardless of their tastes and interests, accordi ...

Hvar, Croatia one of Lonely Planet's destinations for 2012

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The island of Hvar off the coast of Croatia has been singled out by Lonely Planet as one of its top locations for 2012.Tom Hall, a spokesman for the travel guide publisher, referred to the destination ...

Renaissance portraits on display in New York

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York is now offering a new experience for culture vultures following the opening of a major exhibition last month.A display of Renaissance portraits was unveiled ...

Hilton Phuket resort completes refurbishment

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The Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort and Spa in Thailand has announced the completion of a refurbishment project that was launched to improve the guest experience.A total of 128 rooms have been revamped, ...

Egypt recommended for winter golf holidays

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People planning golf holidays during the winter months have been encouraged to consider visiting Egypt.The country is 'perfect' for a golfing trip at this time of year, according to the nation ...

Ontario Tourism promoting outdoor adventures

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Ontario's tourist board has teamed up with outdoor clothing brand Berghaus on an initiative to highlight the opportunities to connect with nature during adventurous activities in the Canadian prov ...

Great Barrier Reef fans invited to Hamilton Island

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Brits who have been inspired to visit Australia after seeing the new BBC documentary series Great Barrier Reef have been invited to use Hamilton Island as their base during a trip to see the famous na ...

Turkish Airlines begins Gatwick to Istanbul flights

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People planning to catch flights to Istanbul from south-east England now have an additional travel option following the launch of a new Turkish Airlines service from London Gatwick.The carrier introdu ...

New theme park attractions opening in southern California

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CityPASS, a company that provides ticket booklets offering savings for travellers visiting various destinations around the world, has highlighted some of the new theme park attractions set to open in ...

NCL announces plans for new ship

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Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced plans for the deployment of its 4,000-passenger, 'state-of-the-art' ship Norwegian Breakaway.Following a series of seven-day sailings from New York to ...

Australia's Northern Territory prepares for 2012 events

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Tourism NT, the promotional agency representing Australia's Northern Territory, has highlighted some of the diverse and unusual events that will be coming to the region in 2012.Travellers explorin ...

Lonely Planet: Crime thrillers boosting interest in Sweden

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Recent crime thrillers such as Stieg Larsson's novel The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and its subsequent movie adaptations have boosted interest in travel to Sweden, where the story is set, accordi ...

Dominican Republic gets 15th Blue Flag beach

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The Dominican Republic is now home to 15 Blue Flag beaches following the presentation of the accolade to a stretch of seafront at the Barcelo Bavaro resort.Its latest achievement means the destination ...

Southern and eastern Europe proving popular for adventure trips

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Countries in southern and eastern Europe are attracting lots of interest from people planning adventure holidays in 2012, an expert on the sector has revealed.Rosie Fuller, editor of Adventure Travel ...

Euro fall set to make holidays cheaper for Brits

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Holidays in popular European countries such as Spain, France and Portugal could become cheaper for Britons this year as a result of a fall in the value of the euro.A pound now buys travellers $1.21, m ...

Canary Islands set to prove popular for cruises

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The Canary Islands are set to prove a highly popular option for cruise holidays this year, according to industry news and reviews website Cruise Critic.Bargain hunters could check out the Arabian Gulf ...
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