The start of the school holidays will see 2m Brits taking flights abroad, with many of them heading for Spain, which remains the number one destination for UK-based holidaymakers.In particular, the Ba ...
2m Brits heading overseas
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Low-cost airline choice for budget-conscious MPs
In these austere times, when 'belt-tightening' is part of everyday parlance, politicians are realising that they need to show we're all in this together, even when it comes to holidaying.& ...
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London loses another Banksy attraction
For many people staying in London, coming across one of the street artist Banksy's famous murals on a stroll around the capital becomes the highlight of their trip. Visitors intent on seeing ...
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Thousands greet pope on rain-soaked Brazil beach
Pilgrims gathered in their thousands on Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, to hear Pope Francis speak, despite poor weather conditions. Devotees were pictured listening intently to the p ...
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West likely to escape prosecution over airport scuffle
Kanye West is likely to avoid prosecution on robbery charges on the basis there is no proof he attempted to steal a paparazzo's camera. The rapper hit the headlines earlier this week after be ...
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Internet woes heavily reduce hotel stay satisfaction levels
Hotels are increasingly being judged on the quality of their internet connections, according to a new survey. The JD Power 2013 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index Study revealed that al ...
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Boris Johnson unveils plans for indoor ski centre in London
The mayor of London Boris Johnson has unveiled plans for an indoor ski centre to be constructed near the Olympic Park in Stratford, East London.When opened to the public, the giant snow dome will ...
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Guide to Heathrow's eateries launched
A new guide to the food offerings at Heathrow Airport has been published with thousands of copies being distributed to passengers.Food on the Fly has been put together with the help of Masterchef judg ...
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Abu Dhabi receives 12% rise in hotel guests
The number of hotel guests staying in Abu Dhabi has risen 12% during the first half of 2013 compared to the same period last year.This is according to figures published by the Abu Dhabi Tourism & ...
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Extra visitors expected at royal attractions following arrival of new prince
The birth of Prince George, third in line to the British throne, is expected to generate a significant increase in the number of visitors to royal attractions and landmarks across the country.Represen ...
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British Airways boosts Bronze frequent flyers programme
British Airways has revealed changes to its frequent flyer programme which will see services enhanced for passengers holding a Bronze card.The airline has made the change in the hope of giving such cu ...
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91-year-old gets job as tour guide
A 91-year-old man has bagged himself a job as a tour guide at King's College Chapel in Cambridge.Despite his own venerable age, David Pollock is only a fifth as old as the chapel itself, which was ...
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Average holidaymaker runs out of money halfway through trip
The average holidaymaker who has gone away for two weeks runs out of money after just seven days, according to a new study. A survey of 2,000 Brits found that 10% of tourists blow their budgets w ...
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Tom Daley to front backpacking show
Teenage diving star Tom Daley is to host a new backpacking show on TV called 'Tom Daley Takes On The World'.In the ITV2 show, the Olympian will travel around the globe with his best friend Sop ...
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Tourists in London urged to save gorillas
If you're staying at a hotel in London this August, why not head over to Carnaby Street Village to help save the gorilla?Locals and tourists alike are being urged to support a new pop-up gorilla s ...
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Beach safety warning after family rescued
Beachgoers in the UK have been warned not to go swimming without lifeguard supervision after a family of six nearly drowned in Cornwall. A father, mother and their four children were all pulled f ...
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Huge fire shuts Nairobi Airport
A severe blaze has closed Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in the Kenyan capital, Nairobi. TV pictures show the international arrivals part of the airport engulfed in huge orange flames, with ...
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Blaze airport reopens
Flights have resumed at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, a day after a huge blaze gutted the international arrivals hall. One of the first planes to land after Kenya's main air ...
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Yours for €100m: deserted Spanish airport
If you've got deep enough pockets, an international airport in Spain is up for sale for just €100m (£86m) - less than 10% of its build cost of €1.1bn. The Ciudad Real Internat ...
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Azores to host surfing champs
The Azores is to host the European Surfing Championships for the first time in September. From 13 to 21 September, the 'Hawaii of Europe' will welcome the continent's top surfers, as ...
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