An arts spectacular in Reykjavik

Travellers thinking of taking advantage of Iceland's brighter days later this year might want to check out one of the biggest festivals in the country.

The Reykjavik Arts Festival will take place between May 15th and June 5th and will see ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:12, 21 February 2008

Countdown begins to 100% e-ticketing

Today (February 22nd) marks the start of a 100-day countdown to the implementation of 100 per cent e-ticketing for flights.

June 1st will see paper tickets "put in a museum" as all airlines and airports move to fully electronic ticketing ...

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Posted by Penny at 11:41, 22 February 2008

Flyers urged to brush up on foreign customs

Holidaymakers have been advised to ensure they research local customs before jetting off to a foreign country.

According to Holiday Which?, certain mannerisms and gestures that are fine in the UK may be seen in an altogether different light overseas.

Some of ...

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Posted by Clare at 11:42, 22 February 2008

Cuban carnival craziness in Miami

Fancy visiting one of the biggest street parties in the world? Make sure you catch a flight to Miami for the huge Calle Ocho Cuban carnival next month.

The event attracts more than one million revellers to the Florida ...

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Posted by Penny at 12:12, 22 February 2008

British holidaymakers 'doing it for themselves'

More than two-fifths of Britons use the internet when researching their next holiday, a new survey has revealed.

According to research by Holiday Which?, this is compared with 29 per cent who consulted a travel agent, 14 per cent who ...

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Posted by Merv at 11:09, 25 February 2008

Virgin biofuel flight 'successful'

The first ever flight to operate on renewable fuel took place over the weekend as a result of a partnership between Virgin Atlantic, Boeing, GE Aviation and Imperium Renewables.

Taking off yesterday (February 24th) at 11:14 GMT, the flight involved ...

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Posted by Mike at 11:09, 25 February 2008

Just for kids in Vancouver

Britons looking for the ultimate family holiday destination might want to check out Vancouver.

The Canadian city plays host to the popular Vancouver International Children's Festival every year, offering a variety of attractions and entertainment specifically aimed at kids.

This ...

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Posted by Kate at 11:10, 25 February 2008

Seoul airport top for service quality

Incheon International Airport in Seoul has topped a list of the best worldwide hubs as measured by quality of service.

Compiled by Airports Council International (ACI), the list also has Kuala Lumpur International Airport in second place and ...

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Posted by Teddie at 12:11, 26 February 2008

A parade of colour in Brussels

Holidaymakers intending to fly to Brussels later this year might want to check out the Zinneke Parade.

The biennial event will take place on May 31st this year and will see the city immerse itself in a riot of colour, ...

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Posted by Mike at 13:06, 26 February 2008

Airline eco-labelling 'of interest to few flyers'

Plans to label airlines according to how environmentally-friendly they are would have little effect on passengers.

That is according to the Mott Macdonald Group, which said that too many other factors determine which airline a passenger chooses to fly ...

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Posted by Andrea at 17:54, 26 February 2008

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