A feast of fun in Reykjavik

The ancient Viking feast of Thorrablot is now a popular option for winter holidaymakers in Reykjavik, Iceland.

Best described as an unusual meat-feast, Thorrablot often comprises the head of a ram complete with eyes and pickled testicles.

Among the other dishes ...

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Posted by Penny at 13:45, 14 November 2007

Kelly to outline air luggage changes

Air passengers at UK airports may soon be able to carry more items of luggage onto flights following restrictions imposed in August 2006.

Transport secretary Ruth Kelly is expected to outline the changes after a working group was created to establish ...

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Posted by Clare at 13:47, 14 November 2007

Aer Lingus to buy new planes

Aer Lingus has confirmed an order for a dozen Airbus long-haul aircraft in a deal worth €1.598 billion (£1.1 billion) and secured an option to buy up to six additional planes.

The company will pay a reduced amount for the ...

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Posted by Clare at 13:50, 14 November 2007

Travellers 'driven by active holidays'

Those looking to take trips abroad are thinking about going on adventure holidays more than before, according to Frances Tuke, spokesperson for the Association of British Travel Agents (Abta).

Due to this, places in South America have become more accessible and ...

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Posted by Andrea at 16:06, 15 November 2007

Sydney to host concert series

Every weekend throughout February and March, Sydney plays host to the Sun-Herald Twilight at Taronga Zoo, its annual summer concert series.

The concerts include a variety of musical performances that are sure to entertain both locals and those who have ...

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Posted by Carrie at 16:12, 15 November 2007

Whistler Mountain to open early

Whistler Mountain in Canada will open for skiers earlier than expected, according to the country's tourism commission.

Anyone taking a trip to Canada over the next week will be able to access the slopes from Saturday November 17th - ...

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Posted by Penny at 16:55, 15 November 2007

ABI debates travel insurance issues

Travel insurance policies suits the majority of holidaymakers but are not appropriate for everyone, according to the Association of British Insurers (ABI).

For instance, people who have been diagnosed with cancer often find it difficult to buy travel insurance because high ...

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Posted by Mike at 15:01, 16 November 2007

CAA: Passenger numbers at regional airports grow

Passenger numbers at regional airports in the UK have topped the 100 million mark, new figures have shown.

The number of passengers passing through the doors of regional airports has tripled in the past 17 years, according to the Civil Aviation ...

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Posted by Paul at 15:15, 16 November 2007

BAA spends £39m on security and improvements

BAA spent an extra £39 million on security and making improvements to its seven UK airports between January and October, new figures have shown.

A closer look at the figures show that additional security measures cost BAA £27 million, while "basic" ...

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Posted by Clare at 15:20, 16 November 2007

Gift advice for festive flyers

Britons intending to fly overseas with a stash of Christmas presents need to consider a number of issues before doing so, an expert has said.

Travellers should make sure that all gifts are unwrapped in case security inspections need to ...

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Posted by Teddie at 14:06, 19 November 2007

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