Travellers who book their holidays online mainly do so out of convenience, according to one expert.

The rise of online reservations means that more people can now arrange their holidays from the comfort of their desks, Kate Shipp of Which? ...

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Travellers heading to Iceland this summer will find that the country is now home to the largest area of protected wilderness in Europe.

From June 7th, Vatnajokull National Park in south-east Iceland will cover an area of 13,000 sq km, ...

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Many families still plan to go away this summer despite the ongoing credit crisis, according to a new poll.

Carried out by parenting website mychild.co.uk, the survey showed that 95 per cent of respondents believe it is likely they will jet ...

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Holidaymakers who choose to fly first class are now seeing a higher quality of inflight food service than before.

More airlines are looking to attract customers by offering gourmet menus created by well-known celebrity chefs, the Canadian Press reports.

Passengers flying ...

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Holidaymakers travelling to exotic destinations this summer have been warned that Britons continue to be vulnerable to contracting malaria.

Statistics released by the Health Protection Agency (HPA) reveal that more than 1,500 malaria cases were reported last year among British ...

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The government should think twice before rolling out a new aviation duty, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

Responding to the Treasury's consultation on whether to introduce the new charge, which would replace air passenger duty (APD), IATA chief ...

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Some of the world's biggest aviation organisations have signed a declaration committing them to combating the problem of climate change.

British Airways was among the signatories of the agreement at the Aviation and Environment Summit in Geneva this week, along ...

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A new survey has revealed that Bermuda is the most favoured dream holiday destination among Britons.

Carried out by Ciao Surveys, the poll showed that almost a quarter of respondents would most like to travel to Bermuda, with 15.6 per ...

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Airports run by BAA in the UK could be subjected to more competition, according to a new report.

The Competition Commission's (CC's) initial publication on the topic has suggested that the interests of passengers and airlines may not be being fully ...

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A growing number of holidaymakers are choosing to head abroad on sporting breaks, according to one expert.

Derek Moore, chairman of the Association of Independent Tour Operators, said that such holidays are rising in popularity partly due to a growing public ...

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