Holidaymakers opting for a package deal rather than putting their own break together are missing out when it comes to sampling the local culture, according to a new survey.

Conducted by Halifax Travel Insurance, the poll found that those who head ...

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A new film set in the Belgian city of Bruges is to hit the UK later this month - something that might prompt cinemagoers to visit the destination themselves.

Commenting on the release of movie In Bruges - starring Colin ...

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Fancy a boozy excuse to visit Japan's capital? Head to Tokyo next month and make sure you catch the city's Great Japan Beer Festival, organised by the Japan Craft Beer Association.

This popular event takes place on May 5th ...

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Munich celebrates its 850th birthday this year and is set to hold its annual two-day Stadtgrundungsfest festival in June to mark the occasion.

Taking place on June 14th and 15th, the event will be held in Marienplatz and will consist ...

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Looking for a unique city break? Why not head to Washington and combine the US capital's historic attractions with a Caribbean-themed festival?

The DC Caribbean Carnival makes its way to Washington on June 28th and 29th, attracting some ...

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Air France has announced that it has agreed a new deal that will see international news channel BBC World offered to customers on board its new daily London to Los Angeles flights.

Coinciding with the launch of the ...

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Holidaymakers hoping to travel on a first or business class flight to Brisbane with Emirates in the future may be interested to read that the airline has opened a groundbreaking new lounge at the city's airport.

The facility offers ...

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Silverjet has announced an increase in passenger figures for March.

The premium-only carrier said that it had another record month in March, with passenger traffic rising by 23 per cent compared with February.

It also reported its highest ever monthly ...

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Holidaymakers flying to Helsinki with Finnair will be able to take advantage of new spa facilities at its airport lounge from next year.

The airline will open the Spa and Wellness Centre at its lounge in the ...

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One of the world's biggest gay pride celebrations is set to hit the streets of New York this summer.

Taking place between June 22nd and 29th, NYC Pride is expected to bring hundreds of thousands of parade marchers and spectators ...

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