Edinburgh Airport welcomed more than 1m passengers through its doors last month, a record. In total, officials said that 1,082,938 people used the airport in July, which marked an increase of 13. ...
Edinburgh Airport smashes 1m passenger mark
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Don't forget to pack a thriller
Despite the rise in popularity of more risque reading materials over recent years, it appears that most still prefer to pack a good thriller before jetting off on holiday.That is according to research ...
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Thailand the top gap year destination
Thailand is the most popular country for young Brits embarking on a year out after leaving school, new research shows.According to new research from ABTA – The Travel Association, the Southeast ...
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Hawaii bans smoking on its beaches
Hawaii has announced its plans to introduce new laws that will make it illegal for people to smoke on any of its beaches.The tropical island is famous the world over for its pristine sand beaches and, ...
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Brits admit their language skills need work
Brits aren't renowned for their language skills and it seems we know it, with a recent survey finding that 78% of holidaymakers are unable to speak in a foreign tongue. The research conducted on ...
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Orchestra to play Uluru concerts
Tourists heading for Australia's outback this October should try to get their hands on tickets for the first ever orchestral performances at Uluru (Ayers Rock). On 18 and 19 October, the Darw ...
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Romantic boyfriend in holiday beach proposal
A romantic holidaymaker surprised his girlfriend by using a secluded stretch of sand to make his marriage proposal. Jeremy Curtis rounded up a group of local volunteers to etch 'Jen, will you ...
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Heathrow night-flight trial branded a success
Heathrow Airport has declared its 'Early Morning Noise Respite Trial' a success after it reduced noise pollution for 100,000 local residents. The five-month trial, which ended in March th ...
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Hague 'deeply concerned' by Egypt violence
The foreign secretary William Hague has condemned the latest violence in Egypt, calling it 'deeply concerning'. On Wednesday (16 August), hundreds of protestors were killed when governmen ...
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Chinese zoo attempts tourist con with domestic pets
A Chinese zoo has come under fire for trying to advertise domestic pets as exotic animals.Among the most audacious tricks pulled by the attraction in the city of Luohe was an attempt to pass off a Tib ...
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Swedish hotel yet to welcome any guests as tenth anniversary approaches
A hotel in Sweden is approaching its tenth anniversary but has yet to welcome a single guest. Originally the Hotell Alvkarlen, the building, which is located just off the E4 motorway near Gavle i ...
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World's largest message in a bottle goes missing in Caribbean
Holidaymakers in the Caribbean are being asked to keep their eyes peeled for the world's largest message in a bottle. Traditionally just a glass vessel with a cork stopper and a piece of pape ...
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Young Brits putting themselves at risk on holiday
Young British holidaymakers are putting themselves at risk abroad by consuming too much alcohol, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) has said. With a survey showing that more than half (5 ...
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Brits falling for holiday documents rip-offs
A large number of Brits are paying over the odds for passport and European Health Insurance Card applications, according to new research.The study by consumer group Which? found that 50% of people exp ...
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Inventor's pants holiday idea
It's a problem every holidaymaker has faced: where to store your keys and money when you want to go for a dip in the sea or the swimming pool. But now a 26-year-old Australian inventor thinks ...
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Safety warning for beachgoers
Beachgoers have been urged to take more care when enjoying the sea, after the number of lifeboat launches increased by a third in July. And with the warmer-than-usual weather this August encourag ...
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Copenhagen's Little Mermaid to turn 100
Friday (23rd August) will see the Little Mermaid in Copenhagen turn 100, with the statue commemorating the character from Hans Christian Andersen's classic tale installed in the harbour area back ...
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Brits prefer active holidays
Three-quarters (75%) of Brits between the ages of 18 and 64 prefer to go on active holidays and try new - and often adventurous - pursuits. A new survey conducted by the Post Office revealed that ral ...
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Gay couple weds on Air New Zealand flight
A gay couple has created history after marrying in the skies on a flight above New Zealand on Monday (19 August).Lynley Bendall and Ally Wanikau were married aboard an Air New Zealand service from Que ...
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Dorset beach evacuated after unexploded shell discovered
Beachgoers were forced to evacuate a Dorset beauty spot after an unexploded shell was discovered on the sand. The explosive was found at Middle Beach in Studland yesterday morning and a 300 m cor ...
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