20% more Brits go backpacking abroad

Environment More British youngsters are choosing to ditch their CV and suits and jet off around the world than ever before according to STA Travel with backpacking trips up 20%.

Tough job market prompts travel

Glen Mintrim, STA Travel UK Managing Director, noted that the job market in the UK is still “tough” for youngsters – ultimately leading to more of them choosing to grab their walking boots and travel around the world.

As well as getting a healthy dose of culture and fun, these trips can also boost CVs with overseas work experience.

Data concerning the number of Working Holiday Visas applied for in popular destinations such as New Zealand confirms the trend with Mr Mintrim explaining that youngsters can see the world and earn extra cash in these vibrant countries.

Overall, STA Travel claim the top five destinations for those on a gap year are Australia, New Zealand, USA, Thailand and Peru.

However, Brits have been broadening their horizons over recent years by heading off to the likes of Bali, Fiji and the Philippines to experience something completely different to other backpackers.

Looking for a new experience

Mr Mintrim commented that today’s travellers are looking for guidance when it comes to choosing and exploring destinations as well as budgeting advice so they don’t miss out on key activities.

He added that planning a gap year takes a lot of work with many youngsters having a pre-planned list of places they’d like to visit and volunteering projects they would like to be involved in.

Bookings for volunteering projects have actually increased by 27% compared to this time last year while adventure tour sales are up by 20% – a boom which, according to Mr Mintrim, highlights a trend towards responsible travel amongst youngsters.

The most popular volunteering projects for backpackers include sea turtle conservation in Costa Rica, teaching children in Cambodia, and working with rescue elephants in Thailand.

If you’re getting ready to travel the world, remember to book your backpackers travel insurance before you leave

Date Created: 11/08/2015

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26 -New British Airways luxury lounge at Dubai International
25 -75 million passengers used London Heathrow last year
24 -New easyJet Amsterdam, Barcelona and Zurich flights from Luton
23 -Campaign to bring tourists back to Paris
22 -Safe destination
19 -Overhaul for British Airways First lounge At Heathrow Terminal 5
18 -US-Cuba commercial flight links to start later this year
17 -Tech advances will bring airborne WiFi says survey
16 -New iPad app launched by British Airways
15 -American Airlines and Uber in door-to-door service link up
12 -Record number of UK visitors to Jamaica last year
11 -China wants longer weekends to boost tourism
09 -Gatwick Airport records busiest ever January
08 -EasyJet launches more flights from Scotland
05 -Instant hotel booking from TripAdvisor expanded
04 -New route links Heathrow with Indonesia
03 -In-flight Wi-Fi roll-out planned for Jet Airways
02 -Dubai International retains top international airport honour
01 -Midscale brand unveiled by Hilton Worldwide

January

29 -New TripAdvisor app for devices with Windows 10
28 -Canberra and Wellington feature on new Singapore Airlines route
27 -Strong tourism growth for London last year
26 -Visitor increase for Abu Dhabi last year
25 -Qatar Airways safety video features Messi and all-star Barcelona cast
22 -Virgin Holidays going direct gives boost to US specialists
21 -2016 sees record bookings for P&O Cruises
20 -Revealed: How to save money when buying flights
19 -Ryanair increases airports offering Business Plus service
18 -Bespoke Hilton hotel to open in Bournemouth
15 -Interest free direct debit payments introduced by Thomas Cook
14 -New London office for Travel Tripper
13 -Heritage Festival returns to The Channel Islands in 2016
12 -Earlybird campaign from ABTA takes flight
11 -Brits help low-cost airline Norwegian have busiest year
08 -Peak booking season gets off to a strong start
07 -Luton Airport breaks own records
06 -Good news for travellers as credit card fees scrapped
05 -New survey reveals Britain's best airport links
04 -USA is top of 2016 holiday wishlist for UK travellers

2015

December

30 -Revealed: The top ten destinations for 2016
29 -New Glasgow - Paris route to be launched by Air France
21 -Revealed: Brits would jump at the chance to spend Christmas in the sun
18 -Costa Cruises introduces its newest member of staff: a robot greeter
17 -New Ice Hotel made of snowballs opens in Sweden
16 -UK airlines prepare for busy Christmas period
15 -Luxury Travel Store flagship opening in London
14 -Revealed: Winners of World Travel Awards 2015
11 -Premium Economy seats to be introduced by worlds largest airline
10 -British Airways announce additional Shanghai services for 2016
09 -P&O's flagship Britannia hosts Ant and Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway
08 -Strong pound mean bargain skiing for Brits
07 -Marriot opens new Courtyard hotel in Jamaica
04 -Virgin Trains gets commuters in the festive mood
03 -Huge rise in popularity for British Airways App
02 -Brit frequent flyers set to enjoy new improved loyalty perks with Norwegian
01 -Emirates announces additional flights to Jeddah

November

28 -Top tips to survive a long haul flight
27 -Leading MICE Hotel announces new team building activities
26 -New Eurostar booking app launched for UK travel agents
25 -Revealed: The most cost effective Christmas shopping destination
24 -New daily flights to Gothenburg help Stansted boost passenger numbers
23 -New study says hostel sector booming across the world
20 -£5m upgrade for Southampton cruise terminal
19 -Norwegian Air Shuttle named most fuel efficient transatlantic service
18 -New National Gallery in Singapore sure to be hit with tourists
17 -Strong pound boosts Brits Christmas overseas spending power
16 -Green light for UK long-haul flights from Norwegian carrier
13 -British holidaymakers leave £160 worth of belongings in hotels
12 -Brits choose holidays based on value for money
11 -Canary Islands becomes a winter favourite for Northern Brits
10 -Revealed: the world’s happiest and healthiest countries
09 -Singapore crowned as Asia's Leading Cruise Port
06 -International passenger demand rises in September
05 -Greece witnesses a 4% increase in bookings for 2016
04 -Revealed: Top 5 things tourists find surprising about Britain
03 -Revealed: Top cities to visit in 2016
02 -Report finds Generation Y lead travel spending

October

30 -Lufthansa reports rising sales
29 -Domestic flights in Britain on the rise
28 -Insurance Premium Tax Changes
28 -Over 50s flash the cash on trips abroad
27 -Liverpool airport welcomes new Edinburgh link
26 -Brits can enjoy cheaper holidays thanks to decline of sterling
23 -ABTA reveals 2016 holiday trends
22 -Brits are booking more holidays than ever
21 -Spain named cheapest destination for half term
20 -Revealed: 2015 holiday trends
19 -Chinese cruise industry witnesses huge boom
16 -Foreign travellers spending more in Britain
15 -Brits choose to book their holidays via tablets
14 -Business travel set to boom in 2016
13 -Heathrow announces record numbers of passengers
12 -Glasgow Airport named fastest growing in Europe
09 -Young Europeans choose Germany as top holiday destination
08 -Brits find it hard to relax on holiday
07 -Brits reveal most annoying holiday guests
06 -Liverpool airport witnesses 7% passenger increase
05 -Barbados named the foodie hotspot
02 -Qatar Airways unveils new route to Sydney
01 -Brits reveal what they would sacrifice for a luxury holiday

September

30 -Edinburgh Airport reaches new records
29 -Parents believe family holidays improve relationships
28 -Brits cheer as long-haul flights plummet
25 -Thomas Cook sees surge in bookings
24 -Brits choose cruise holidays
23 -Flying enters the modern world
22 -Thomson Cruises launches new flights
21 -British holidaymakers top hotel bugbears revealed!
18 -CCRA announces top cities for winter travel
17 -Cheapest time to book your flights revealed
16 -Brits enjoy post-school holiday surge
15 -Cheddar Gorge is top of unknown holiday spots
14 -EasyJet launches spring schedule
11 -Holiday spending secrets revealed
10 -Brits heading to Germany must book deckchairs online
09 -Brits flock to Colombia this summer
08 -Welsh prefer to holiday on home turf
07 -Flybe launches global connection for Liverpool airport
04 -Ryanair predict cheaper flights this winter
03 -More than 30% of British holidaymakers miss home comforts
02 -Northern Irish holidaymakers seek family time
01 -Best micro holiday homes on Airbnb REVEALED

August

28 -2 million Brits head abroad this bank holiday
27 -Revealed: Best travel destinations around the world
26 -Spain-loving Brits choose to spend summer in Barcelona
25 -Brits choose a staycation this bank holiday
24 -Savvy Brits flock abroad for cheaper holidays
21 -Brits neglect tech security while abroad
20 -Women suffer more than men from post-holiday blues
19 -Revealed: Lonely Planet’s ultimate bucket list
18 -British families set to spend more abroad
17 -West Country set to sweep British Travel Awards
14 -Brits delay honeymoon hols by as long as four months
13 -Brits amongst the worst tippers while abroad
12 -Spain wins race for last minute bookings
11 -20% more Brits go backpacking abroad
10 -Revealed: Top off-season travel times and destinations
07 -Men spend £400 on beauty treatments to go to Marbs
06 -Brits spend three hours a day worrying while abroad
05 -Half of Brits look for English cuisine when booking holidays
04 -Spontaneous Brits choose shorter getaways
03 -New UK regional airline revealed

July

31 -Eager Brits book bargain holidays for 2016
30 -Domestic tourism continues to rise in the UK
29 -Mallorca named most popular holiday destination in 2015
28 -Edinburgh residents named most adventurous Brits while abroad
27 -Newcastle Airport celebrates 80th birthday
24 -2.1 million Brits jet off on holiday this week
23 -Greece sees shocking rise in holiday bookings
22 -A third of Brits keep fit while abroad
21 -Confident Brits spend more cash on holidays
20 -Brits prefer to fly across their own country, says Google
17 -70% of Brits think about work while on holiday
16 -Ethiopia wins World's Best Tourism Destination for 2015
15 -Brits spend £1 billion of foreign currency at airports
14 -Forgetful British holidaymakers lose £390 per year
13 -Galapagos named Best Island in the world
10 -Holiday books don’t make it off the plane, survey reveals
09 -Brits turn to credit cards when booking holidays
08 -TripAdvisor study reveals best British holiday destinations
07 -All-inclusive holidays may cost more than expected, Post Office warns
06 -Tourists fly from Birmingham to Beijing with new direct route
03 -Glaswegians enjoy direct flights to Milan
02 -2014 travel spend figures highlight Brits’ favourite holiday hotspots
01 -Strong pound offers holidaymakers better value

June

30 -Cash-strapped Brits continue to favour staycations
29 -Parents continue to holiday with kids during term-time, despite fines
26 -Gatwick argues record number of travellers warrant new runway
25 -Young Brits choose culture over alcohol while abroad
24 -Brits lose £350 million a year in poor currency conversion
23 -Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones create holiday boom
22 -Revealed: The top home comforts Brits take abroad
19 -One in three Brits travel solo, according to study
18 -Kent named Europe’s top family holiday destination
17 -British airports enjoy record numbers of passengers
16 -Millennials are savvier holidaymakers
15 -British holidaymakers flock to Eastern Europe
12 -Brits are named Europe’s biggest beach bores
11 -Brits turn to TripAdvisor over friends and family
10 -Over one million passengers take off from Luton airport
09 -Brits make more trips to Europe than 10 years ago
08 -Cruise industry set to carry 30,000 million passengers by 2022
05 -More than a million Brits head abroad for hen and stag parties
04 -Brits named third biggest spenders on holiday
03 -Manchester Airport receives £1 billion investment
02 -Brits spend more on staycations
01 -More over 55s are travelling abroad

May

29 -Brits reluctant to try Eastern dishes while on holiday
28 -Package holiday bookings on the increase
27 -Spanish islands offer best value for money, say British parents
26 -Low-cost oil means cheap travel for holidaying Brits
22 -Record number of Brits choosing to go abroad
21 -British beaches ranked in top 10
20 -New Bristol flights take off to Zante and Catania
19 -North Korea set to become a beach holiday destination
18 -45% of British public support airport expansion
15 -New cruise ship invades London
14 -Families can save £900 on holidaying abroad this year
13 -The world’s first underwater oxygen bar has opened
12 -Manchester airport reaches record twelve months
11 -Spain named as most tourist friendly country
08 -Ryanair creates over 3,000 additional flights for holiday season
07 -Greek islands voted the best in Europe
06 -London named most popular city for European travellers
05 -Brits begin buying Euro ahead of their travels
01 -Beijing reveals plans for the largest airport terminal in the world

April

30 -Increased consumer confidence means mini-breaks are back on
29 -British Airways adds flight A380 to their list
28 -Stansted’s £80 million terminal building is now open
27 -“Older holidaymakers make mobile travel bookings too!”
24 -Brits choose staycation over foreign holidays
23 -Joanna Lumley voted top travel companion for the over 50s
22 -TripAdvisor votes Jersey the top UK island
21 -Report lists top allergy-prone destinations
20 -Spain is top holiday destination for Brits
17 -British Airways makes long-haul flights more relaxing
16 -Cambridge Airport launches flights to Verona
15 -Stansted maintains its position as fastest growing airport in Britain
14 -TripAdvisor launches app for Apple Watch
13 -Manchester Airport breaks passenger record
13 -The maiden Voyage of the Titanic
10 -Direct flights from UK to Australia set to be introduced
09 -Payment security is main concern for 97% of Brits when travelling abroad
08 -More pensioners dip into their savings pot to travel abroad
07 -Google plans to abolish roaming costs for holidaymakers
02 -Over 80,000 holidaymakers will travel this Easter
01 -Tenerife and Majorca are top destinations for Brits abroad

March

31 -The Eiffel Tower open for business
31 -Brits take off to Canary Islands for Easter break
30 -Tourico Holidays becomes first travel wholesaler to pre-book activities
27 -Virgin Atlantic and Delta Air Lines reveal their summer flight schedule
26 -Disney Cruise Line returns to Dover in 2016
25 -Marrakech has been named the best holiday destination by Tripadvisor
24 -Children travel free on Heathrow Express this Easter
23 -Brits ditch beach holidays for fitness retreats
20 -Holidays are the key to happiness, new research reveals
19 -Britain sees a record number of cruise arrivals in 2014
18 -UK holidaymakers are top tourists for the USA, according to new report
17 -Ryanair to open transatlantic route claiming fares as low as £10
16 -WW1 centenary celebrations boost UK travel
13 -Revealed: The apps that will appeal to travellers
12 -Brits will spend more on holidays this year, TripAdvisor research reveals
11 -European holidays get cheaper for British travellers
10 -France and Spain are top choices for solo women travellers
09 -Holidaymakers increase spend on travel
06 -Holidaymakers show little interest in travel apps
05 -Stansted airport publishes Sustainable Development Plan
04 -Ryanair launches brand new customer charter
03 -Scots are Britain’s biggest cruise ship spenders
02 -Travelling made easier for Brits with Tripadvisor Neighbourhoods feature

February

27 -Holidaying Brits put bad stereotypes to bed
26 -Weymouth to Cherbourg high-speed Ferry planned
25 -Italian beach named best in Europe
24 -A fortnight in sunny Spain - survey reveals how the average Brit will spend their break abroad in 2015
23 -Easyjet introduces 2nd cabin bag policy for its plus customers
20 -More sunshine and warmer weather would make us the happiest - say 60% of Brits
19 -Croatia revealed as the new hot spot for British holidaymakers
18 -Good news for holidaying families - 70% of headteachers say they will stagger term dates from September
17 -Bordeaux named Best European destination for 2015
16 -As tens of thousands of Brits head to the slopes ABTA urges them to 'stay safe'
13 -Orlando, New York, Dubai - holidaying families set to escape the February freeze this half term
12 -Come cruise with me: celebrity chefs to cook up a storm on P&O Cruises' new ship
11 -We enjoy an overnight stay in our meeting location - say 60% of business travellers
10 -Bulgaria named the cheapest family ski holiday destination this half term
09 -Benedict Cumberbatch named female travellers' ideal partner for a romantic break
06 -Summer holiday bookings surged in January, research reveals
05 -Qantas trials new virtual reality entertainment service
04 -easyJet launches new livery - and its trademark orange still takes centre stage
03 -#LoveRyanair - loved up couples get the chance to win pair of return tickets
02 -Additional capacity at Heathrow and Gatwick 'is essential', says ABTA

January

30 -New Zealand scoops top country accolade in Wanderlust reader awards
29 -Global international tourist numbers push past 1.1 billion in 2014
28 -Bring an end to British APD altogether - Ryanair makes government call
27 -Flights to US cancelled - up to 3ft of snow predicted in NYC, Boston and more
26 -Inspiring envy and impressing friends - some of the more unusual motivations behind holiday bookings
23 -Innsbruck, Madrid, Riga and more - cities shortlisted for European Best Destination 2015
22 -Record number of Brits flocking to the sun-kissed beaches of Aruba
21 -Tenerife for dining in and Turkey for dining out - research reveals biggest holiday mealtime savings
20 -Prague named the best value destination of 2015
19 -Wizz Air announces new routes from Gdansk base
16 -Third of summer holidays to be sold in first two months of 2015, say ABTA
15 -92% of travellers admit to arguing with their nearest and dearest on holiday
14 -Paris tourism industry reps start world tour in Feb to reassure concerned travellers
13 -Just one day left to take advantage of easyjet's 'Happy Bums' seat sale
12 -Holiday planning - we're not stressed about it, say more than half of Brits
09 -Travelling solo – more and more Brits opting to travel alone
08 -Bristol named Britain’s most punctual airport
07 -The Azores named most sustainable destination in world ranking
06 -Lithuania Adopts the Euro
06 -45% of travellers say new runway should be built at Gatwick
05 -Falling value of the euro set to leave holidaying Brits quids in

2014

December

30 -Austria is top of 'destinations to watch' list for ABTA and FCO
29 -One in five flights to and from UK are delayed
24 -4 million Brits heading off for a Christmas and New Year getaway
23 -Da Nang, Vietnam named as top destination on the rise for 2015
22 -International tourism set to reach record high by end of 2014
19 -Ground handling staff at Heathrow, Gatwick and Manchester vote to strike over Christmas
18 -Thomas Cook announces one-off Cardiff to Orlando flights
17 -Dinner, drinks and a quick flight booking – Brits multi-tasking their holiday planning
16 -Want a wallet-friendly NYE? Then head to Prague
15 -Easyjet launches first direct service between Belfast and Reykjavik
12 -Thomson: Mallorca to Luton among the flight routes with the worst delays
11 -Big Apple home to the globe’s most expensive hotels
10 -Lapsed skiers return to the slopes, but travel insurance slips down priority list
09 -Etihad Airways named world's leading airline
08 -Ryanair pledges APD refund on children's flights departing from UK from March 27th
05 -Travel operators confirm APD refund for eligible children’s flights
04 -Sark named among 20 ‘go-now’ destinations around the world for 2015
03 -Indonesia's tourism sector on the up and up, reveal official figures
02 -Men want Aston Martins; women want Range Rovers- survey reveals holiday car hire wish list
01 -More than 12 million Brits planning a winter holiday

November

28 -Pisa and Warsaw cheapest for five-star hotel luxury
27 -A taste of home...tea tops list of holiday essentials once again
26 -London named as best city to ring in the New Year
25 -More than 30 MPs support motion to scrap APD for children
24 -Ash detection device fitted on BA plane
21 -Fuerteventura = the best value winter sun holiday
20 -Experiencing everyday life in another country - millennials key motivation for travel
19 -45% of travellers in favour of new airport runway
17 -BA hosts Flying with Confidence course ahead of festive season
14 -Feeling 'holiday deprived'? Spare a thought for would-be travellers in Ireland
13 -Deckchair style seats and more: what can we expect from Singapore airline's £200m revamp?
12 -Berlin named world's 'most fun' city
11 -Expedia includes airline ratings in search results
10 -Poshtels, wearable tech and more - travel trends for 2015 revealed
07 -Ryanair set to launch its own package holiday brand
06 -Holidaymakers plan more breaks abroad as consumer confidence increases
05 -Holidaymakers plan more breaks abroad as consumer confidence increases
04 -Business travellers do mix business with pleasure, reveals survey
03 -Krakow named as EU's best city break destination

October

31 -Young at heart: over 40s say yes to Magaluf, San Antonio and more
30 -Air con, LED lighting and intelligent glasses: the new face of the Sistine Chapel
29 -Almost half of travellers take to the skies alone
28 -Term time holiday rules relaxed under new guidelines
27 -Singapore revealed as the hottest destination for 2015
24 -More than one in five Brits still travel abroad without insurance
23 -Switzerland calling - Eurostar to launch Geneva services from December
22 -Chit chatting with strangers – favourite in-flight activity for Brits
21 -Survey reveals improvement in reputation of Brits abroad
20 -Costa del Sol voted as best value destination for winter sun
17 -What's the world’s Best City for Culture? It’s London....of course
16 -iPads and tablets emerge as our favourite holiday gadgets
15 -Passengers can now scan passports using easyjet’s award-winning mobile app
14 -49% of Brits stash leftover holiday cash for next trip
13 -The Only Way Is Ibiza - TOWIE sparks surge in bookings to Spain
09 -Where’s the best country for an unbeatable quality of life? Australia, according the OECD
08 -Ryanair set to expand Edinburgh schedule as Virgin’s Little Red service comes to an end
07 -Lorraine Pascale develops new menu for Virgin Atlantic – but not everyone will get a chance to sample it
06 -Long-haul glamour 101: Emirates staff reveal their beauty secrets
03 -BA has the X Factor – airline flies out judges and contestants for finals
02 -The main emotion felt by travellers at the booking stage? It’s excitement, of course!
01 -8,578 miles in one sitting! Qantas launches world’s longest non-stop route

September

30 -‘Buddy system’ and identifying wristbands among safety measures being considered by Thailand’s Tourism Minister
29 -Mobile phones can be left on during flights, says EASA
29 -Postcards a thing of the past as holidaymakers get tech-savvy
26 -What will travel look like over the next century? Lonely Planet makes its predictions
25 -More than 100 nervous flyers graduate from easyjet’s Fearless Flyer Course
24 -Young travellers turn to recommendations to guide holiday choices
23 - Glasgow named as world’s friendliest city
22 -BA to resume direct flights from Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur
19 -London Gatwick to Barcelona-El Prat named as route with most delays
18 - Travellers increasingly booking holidays with mobile devices
17 -What does the next decade hold for travel? €10 flights to the US apparently
16 -Egypt tourism could return to pre-uprising levels in 2015
15 - Want a spot of winter sun for less? Head to these destinations
12 -Scores of people have enjoyed a ‘3G’ holiday...but what it is?
11 -Traveller clocks up 18,479 Miles in five days to bag BA Gold Card
10 -Tetley seeks out 2 tea lovers for the tea-tasting trip of a lifetime
09 -Strength of the pound sees holidaymakers make a beeline for Brazil, Vietnam and Hungary
08 -BA’s cabin refresh - what will it mean for passengers?
05 -September 5th set to be biggest flying day in easyjet’s history
04 -Travel insurance? Only for shorter breaks say Brits
03 - Brits can only wait 6 months until their next holiday fix
02 -ABI offers advice to travellers in event of volcanic eruption
01 -Ryanair unveils new routes as part of its summer 2015 schedule

August

28 -Could windowless planes be the future of air travel?
27 -Brits turn their back on social media updates
26 -ABTA assess the statistics as UK travellers line up Bank Holiday plans
22 - Melbourne: the best city in the world to live
21 - Iceland’s Volcano eruption alert raised to Orange
20 - Travelling with Ryanair? You can now pay by PayPal
19 -Families spending more money and time on holidays
18 - Australia emerges as top gap year destination
15 - Deodorant tops travellers’ onboard amenity kit wish-list
13 -France is the most visited country in the world!
12 -Third of Brits regret bringing their smartphones on holiday
11 -Leap in number of parents facing term-time holiday fines
08 - MPs are most likely to enjoy an overseas holiday this summer
07 - A family holiday? We’d rather holiday alone say third of adults
06 - 4 hilarious in flight safety videos
05 -Gone Girl tops list of books left on flights
04 - Bonding and beaches - holidaymakers take pets in tow to spend quality time
01 -Loom Bands top list of top ten toys to take on a plane

July

30 -KLM staff now LinkedIn to customers
29 -Families can now head to the continent for a third less!
28 -Just 1 day to go until the ‘Great Summer Getaway’
24 - Las Vegas voted ‘overspend’ capital of the year
23 -24% of the average getaway budget goes towards extras
22 -Brits’ prolonging breaks with social media ‘statuscations’
18 -Attend a wedding overseas? We’d rather it were on UK shores
17 -Been around the world! Under fives already seasoned travellers
16 -Brits love R & R on holidays while Brazilians love to party
15 -Four years until lift off! Future UK space hub to offer flights from 2018
14 -Easyjet reaches milestone with more than 700 routes for sale
11 - School holiday premium as much as £1,300
10 -EC’s passenger rights app gets an upgrade in time for holiday season
09 -BA testing high-tech ‘happiness blanket’
08 - 5 glorious beach pictures that scream rest and relaxation
07 -Winner of Expedia.co.uk's search for a Modern Explorer sets out for Vasco da Gama journey
04 - New Fearless Flyer course programme announced by easyJet
03 - Holidaymakers now less likely to pay for all-inclusive extras
02 -Fly to NYC for £150 - yes really!
01 -Almost half of city breakers take part in

June

30 -Why take more? Brits opt for hassle free hand luggage
27 -British Airways planning to provide unique ‘rail experience’ for passengers
26 -Travel firm offers Google Glass loan to top spending customers
25 -UK calling: EC slashes mobile data roaming price caps
24 -My holiday destination was too hot and other unbelievable traveller complaints
23 - BA’s short-haul aircraft get an interiors makeover
20 -The new bucket list: travelling the globe, scuba diving and erm...going naturist
19 -Passport Office introduces extra measures to ease passport backlog
18 -Giving families extra: Ryanair launches new family-friendly service
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16 -The end of hefty credit card surcharges! New EU legislation paves way for flights less one costly fee
13 -Backpacker bonding: ‘first ever social network for hostels’ launched
12 -Ryanair is our most popular Airline
11 -“Taxes", "baggage fees" and "booking fees": the travel charges that most irk us
10 -Pandas on tour: 1600 papier-mâché pandas descend on Hong Kong!
09 -Brits splashing out on airport spending rather than focusing on holiday deals
06 -FaceTime, Skype, Tango: Cosmos shakes up its rep contact methods
05 -Under 25s love window seats; but which place on a plane are you most likely to sit in?
04 -How do our breaks abroad end up costing employers £478?
03 -Behind BA: New TV show goes behind the scenes at iconic airline
02 -Snap up tickets to Reykjavik for just £49!

May

30 - Strike in Italy leads to flight cancellations
29 - Brits mistake stunning UK vistas for locations abroad
28 - NYC, London and Tokyo named best destinations for nightlife
27 -What are parents most looking forward to on their next holiday?
23 -Be wary of fraudsters ABTA warns footie fans heading to Brazil
22 -One in five Brits has a ‘lost in translation’ moment on holiday
21 -Flybe introduces new routes to Hamburg and Oslo
21 -Clarkson sparks debate on child-free flights
20 - Travel firm Kuoni temporarily halts trips to Mombasa
19 -70% of Brits happy to recommend a holiday in the Middle East
16 -BA announces increases to its short-haul flight schedule from Heathrow
15 -Why do Brits leave a third of their annual holiday allowance unused?
14 -The sheets are too white! Survey reveals unusual hotel complaints
13 -Mathematical equation could slash flight boarding times
12 -Beaches and good eating: just two ingredients that make up the perfect family holiday
09 -The sound of wedding shells: 1.5mn plan to attend overseas nuptials
08 -The Towlie: the latest development in the holiday selfie craze
07 -A holiday to please the ultimate drinking connoisseurs...that’ll be £750,000 please
06 -Ryanair announces launch of new routes from Manchester Airport
02 -Travel quiz reveals Brits don’t know their own landscape
01 -Solo holidays = happiness for two-thirds of women

April

30 -Ryanair may be on a charm offensive, but Norwegian triumphs in best value budget
29 -Two-tankhamun: replica of famed tomb being installed near the original
28 -Feeling the fear and flying anyway: TOWIE star Bobby takes Easyjet’s Fearless Flyer Course
24 -Want to get a glimpse of NYC circa 2008? Now you can thanks to Google Street View
23 -E-agents, travel tips from Siri and more: report paints a picture of travel in 2024
22 -Planning a holiday with the kids in tow? Here’s why Cornwall should be your first stop
18 -A British Christopher Columbus? Well travelled Brits seem clueless when it comes to famed explorers
17 -Mamma Mia! Brits name Italian as their favourite foreign cuisine
16 -After the London Marathon comes....the volcano marathon
15 -Who wins out in the holiday booking battle of the sexes?
14 -Forget new-fangled holiday activities – building sandcastles still has pride of place in kids’ hearts
11 -5 stunning pictures of Spain
10 -Trouble-hit Crimea hoping for tourism boost with visa-free initiative
09 -Good news for families: Easter holiday prices have fallen by as much as 25%
08 -Brits ‘make do and mend’ to spend less than £100 on holiday essentials
07 -Easyjet joins bid for William Shakespeare day with themed plane and free Shakespeare performances
04 -Booking a holiday at work ‘costs more’
03 -Quarter of parents find it cheaper to pay fine than holiday in the summer
02 -Modern holiday experience ‘same as in Victorian era’
01 -Budapest offers best value for city breaks

March

31 - From control to vitality: The seven emotions fliers’ experience
28 -Getting the Wizz Air experience? Expect a delay
27 - Paris most popular Easter destination for Brits
26 -Wet weather sends Brits on overseas holidays
24 -Angry Birds to boost tourism in UK and Finland this summer
21 - APD reform will save air passengers £200 million a year, says ABTA
20 -Quarter of Brits caught out by ‘confusing’ hand luggage allowances
19 - Welsh beach ‘one of the best in the world’, says TripAdvisor
18 -Are schools in the UK taking the PISTE? Ski operator to pay parents’ truancy fines
17 -UK air travel continues to soar
14 -Lack of advance planning to blame for 15% of couples rowing on holiday
13 - St Patrick’s Day sees Brits flock to Ireland
12 -Parents ‘scared’ to take young children on holiday
11 -On Holiday Group collapses but consumers shouldn’t be affected
10 -Holiday booking fraud on the rise, says ABTA
07 - New formula could be key to best-ever holidays
06 -It’s official: Brits are still in love with Tenerife
05 -It could take 10 years to pay off your holiday...yes, really!
04 -Third of Brits book flights as early as possible
03 - Brits flock to Papua New Guinea

February

28 -Tourists invited to ‘Like’ Lithuania with the world’s largest ‘Like’ sculpture
27 -Turkish e-visa deadline extended until end of 2014
26 -MPs: Axe APD during school holidays
25 -Should reclining seats be banned on flights?
24 -4,600 Year Old Step Pyramid Unearthed in Egypt – and it’s older than the oldest of the Seven Wonders
21 -Brits consider good food ‘essential’ for perfect holiday
20 - 5 of the world’s most extraordinary hotels
19 -Visit Britain splashes out £2.5 million on tourism advert
18 -Will parents be tempted by a term-time break as Sochi 2014 inspires families to ski?
17 -Iceland sees 65% rise in number of British holidaymakers
14 -Travellers to benefit from cheap hotel prices in Europe
13 -ABTA: Ski helmet use on the rise, but insurance still inadequate
12 - Parents willing to fly further with kids in tow
11 - WiFi more important than swimming pool
10 - Wet January helps boost travel sales
07 - 10 destinations offering better value for money in 2014
06 - Dubai travellers to be hit with Tourism Dirham tax
05 - Allocated seating boosts Ryanair
04 - Fewer travellers separate business and pleasure
03 - One in four Brits ‘can’t afford to holiday abroad’

January

31 -Facebook ‘rant’ over inflated term-time prices could spark Parliament debate
30 - Air-traffic controller strikes cause significant delays
29 - Fastest growing tourist destinations revealed
28 -Our favourite location for a holiday fling is....Venice
27 - £1,000 fine sparks new call for staggered term dates
24 - 2014 sees increase in early bird booking
23 -A third of Brits to tick off bucket list destinations in 2014
21 - Scottish destinations feature prominently on UK travel destination ranking
17 - Extra flights needed to cope with huge World Cup demand
16 - Ryanair announces launch of four new routes from Manchester in 2014
15 -Brits planning to spend, spend, spend on 2014 holiday
14 -Turkey e-visa could provide a boost to tourism
13 -Strong pound spells sunnier holidays for Brits abroad
10 -Five things we can expect from travel in the next 12 months.
09 - Taking a holiday is relaxing, but the lead up is far from it, says survey
08 -NewYork named travel writers favourite city
07 - Half of Brits on holiday are "blind bookers
06 - BA set to operate flights to Spain from Humberside Airport
03 - Passengers offered £100 in vouchers by Gatwick after Christmas Eve travel delays
02 -Where will we have drawn our 2014 holiday inspiration from? Christmas TV apparently

2013

December

31 -Will Christmas TV schedule help you make a holiday choice?
30 -Brits poised to take advantage of growing power of the pound
24 - New research suggests parents are still undeterred from booking term-time holidays
23 -Which? survey names Guernsey-based carrier as top airline
20 -Rome and ski holidays top list of searches for travelling Brits
19 -Direct flights from Birmingham to New York
18 -London is...the most reviewed city
17 -New commission sees the potential for expansion at Heathrow and Gatwick
16 -600,000 school days lost as Scottish parents take kids on term-time holidays
13 -Want to head somewhere new in 2014? Try one of these ‘Destinations on the Rise’
12 -Easyjet slashes the number of Manchester to Moscow flights
11 -Survey reveals MPs growing concern about impact of UK APD rises
10 - Growing interest in the 2014 World Cup sees hotel searches soar
09 -Stephen Fry voted... the nation’s favourite holiday companion
05 -Could German beer brewers be the latest to fall under the Unesco “intangible heritage
04 -What do we love talking about on social media? Travel of course
03 -Will the 24-hour tube spell more holidays from Heathrow?
02 -Takeaways and accessories may be out, but holidays are still in

November

29 -The top five travel trends for 2014 revealed
28 -Want Christmas presents at half the price? Then head to NYC
27 -Budget carrier Ryanair announces 12 new routes from Stansted in 2014
26 -Skis at the ready! Winter resorts open early to eager audience
25 - Want to get the best glimpse of the Northern Lights. Visit’s Norway’s free app could
22 -On the beach or by the pool: our favourite spots for taking a holiday selfie
21 -Air New Zealand gives 3 pairs of Hobbit fans chance to see world premiere of the
20 - The Philippines’ Department of Tourism urges travellers to keep visiting the typhoon-hit
19 -Star gazing and Spanish culture...why Tenerife is the best place to do it
18 - BA reveals what makes us 'app'y on holiday as EU agency prepares to approve in-flight
15 -Yearn to live like a local on holiday? Four intrepid travellers complete life swap
14 -Heston does Heathrow: Award-winning chef set to open eatery in terminal 2
13 -Want a weekend break that isn’t too hard on the purse strings? Then head to Lisbon
12 -Petition urges end to new term-time holiday regulations
11 -Fly away with me: greater number of children than ever before travelling abroad
08 -World peace and a comfy place to lay your head...Hostelling International wins Ambassador
07 -2014 will bring a renewed and reinvigorated interest in Egypt
06 -Want your whole life to feel like one big holiday? A job as a "Spontaneity Champion"
05 -Haute cuisine and global travel....welcome to the £180,000 gastro holiday!
04 -Young or old...we still love our holidays!
03 -Culture Day 3rd November 2013
01 -1 min 28 seconds to the perfect holiday suitcase....by the YouTube Star hired by

October

31 -We love heading off abroad but...1.3m of us are set to lose out on holiday allowance in 2013
30 -Families favour city breaks over beaches
29 -Weather cancellation payouts and the UK storm
28 -Top Eurostar destinations named
25 -Budapest cheapest city for a break
24 - No luxuries: Brits view holidays as essential
23 -Cash-strapped youngsters ask mum and dad to fund holidays
22 -Can you Fly to the Big Apple on a budget?
21 -International Day of the Nacho
18 -Research reveals that our profession influences our holiday choices
17 -Can You Name The Four Best Cities In The World?
16 -UK Tourism Hits New Highs
15 -One In Three Ready For Blast Off!
14 -Travel companies charging sky-high helpline rates
11 -US Shuts Down National Attractions
09 -Some travel companies are still charging sky-high card fees, Which? Finds
08 - Cage diving with sharks and champagne
07 - UK holidaymakers’ visits to Croatia up by 24%
04 -World Animal Day - Here are some useful hints and tips for what to do with your pets when going on holiday
03 -New GPS device helps travellers track their luggage
02 -Is passenger safety at risk after new EU regulations?
01 -Strong Pounds means Brits are quids in

September

30 -A quarter of Brits tell lies about their holidays
27 -The world’s least honest cities
24 -Spain announces record tourism figures
23 -Cash-strapped Brits spend more time on the beach than their EU counterparts
20 -Disneyland Paris ‘literally falling apart’
19 -Payouts for flights delayed by weather chaos
18 -Brits to spend more on holiday in 2014
17 -Hotels and discount websites accused of colluding to fix prices
12 -A Great Staff Bake Off – but what to do with the leftovers??
11 -Brits shake off holiday stereotype
09 -One in five women bothered by Romeo waiters
06 -Henry Cavill emerges as most wanted candidate for a holiday romance.
05 -Tanning emerges as Brit’s top holiday priority
04 -Ever taken the wrong currency on holiday?
02 -Brits spend two days on tech devices while away

August

29 -Brits caught out by foreign laws
28 -Airlines suggest compensation culture threatens safety of passengers
27 -Young people spend housing deposit on holiday
23 -The strangest items left on planes
22 -One in three Brits can’t place holiday destination on map
21 -Luxury travel trends: airlines bring glamour back to flying
16 -Why Barcelona is the worst for scams
14 -Which do you prefer: Holidays or Christmas?
13 -Why holidays are for families not friends this year
08 -Bransons airline to stage on-board comedy shows
07 -World’s first Twitter themed hotel
06 -Tom Daley gets his own backpacking travel show
05 -The world’s most popular holiday destination
01 -Brits head on holiday in record numbers

July

31 -The UK best in Europe for shopping
30 -Transatlantic air travel cheaper than UK rail travel
29 -Spain tops popular destination chart again
26 -Holiday choices are inspired by TV
25 -Brits getting better at learning foreign languages
19 -Is hiring a car on holiday always the best option?
17 -Is all-inclusive really the cheaper option?
16 -Holidaymakers warned about passport renewals delay
15 -If you’re taking the kids on holiday make sure you take your wallet too
12 -A nation of unhappy campers
11 -Parents funding holidays for the ‘boomerang generation’
05 -Holiday Happiness: Apparently it starts at the booking stage
04 -The nations total holiday bill adds up to £27bn
03 -Rome and Paris tied for having worlds rudest cab drivers
02 -Mobile phone charges drop for EU holidaymakers
01 -Brits carry more cash as holiday money worries soar

June

28 -Men’s top holiday worry is showing off a beer belly
27 -One in four have booked a holiday at work
26 -Brits feel that holidays are worth the cost
25 -Annabel Karmel brands airline food ‘horrible’
24 -Women take the lead in booking holidays
21 -Top destinations for fantasy lottery winners
20 -Bulgaria scores top marks for holiday value
19 -Flying fees take off in 2013
18 -Brits spending billions on hotel rooms
17 -Brits break language stereotypes while abroad
10 -What’s Bugging You This Summer?
07 -Amsterdam Shines Bright in 2013
06 -EasyJet launch route from Rome to Tel Aviv
05 -UK’s Tipping Misses Top Spot
04 -Heathrow to rank airlines by noise emissions
03 -KLM launches in flight AeroMobile service

May

31 -Australia world’s happiest nation, again
30 -Bangkok set to become world’s most visited city.
29 -Is social media killing the holiday fling?
22 -New flights to Europe starting from Cambridge airport
20 -Lions followers to get more for their money
17 -Three lucky Brits fly to Australia to vie for best job in the world
16 -Why Brits love returning to their favourite holiday destinations
15 -Conquer your fear of flying with new EasyJet course
14 -Prince Harry to visit Diana charity on US trip
13 -Holidays help children learn, parents say
10 -Travel makes it on list to make yourself happy
08 -How much are you paying to use the airport?
07 -Tour operator to go ahead with North Korea trips
03 -Rise in consumer confidence boosting holiday market
02 -Routehappy offers flights for happy flyers

April

26 -Questor Insurance - New Offices
25 -The world’s most punctual airline named
24 -Competition forces resorts to drop prices
23 -The staycation is staying.
22 -World’s best airport named for 2013.
18 -Things Brits do on holiday but not at home.
17 -UK trumps US in top tourist destination ranking
16 -Holiday snaps now immortalised in the digital world.
15 -EU hotel prices rise
12 -Two fifths of Brits say no to staycation
04 -Why the airlines are squeezing passengers

March

28 -Brits Head off for great easter getaway
27 -Brits get lowest holiday allowance in Europe
26 -Budapest offers best value for a city break
25 -Majorca tops list of favourite destinations
21 -Paris emerges as UK travellers’ favourite city destination
20 -Brits unfazed by language barriers on their trips abroad
18 -Survey reveals changing travel habits around the World.
14 -Dublin set to get 50m boost from St Patricks Day tourism
13 -British Airways sets two Guinness World Records
11 -Spring is here again and to celebrate Questor has an Easter basket of special offers running from the March 11th to April 1st 2013.
08 -UK travellers taking European river cruises increase
07 -Spain voted most popular holiday destination for 2013
06 -British Airways’ first Airbus A380 will fly on the “Red Carpet Route” to Los Angeles
05 -British travellers express their anger at rising APD
04 -Shorter queues top list of traveller
01 -Over half of British cruisers disregard safety procedures

February

28 -Fun before the sun: Brits dubbed passengers most likely to join the mile high club
27 -A new era for New Caledonia: Pacific island territory lands on tourists’ radars
25 -Travellers choose hotels based on availability of free Wi-Fi
22 -France on a shoestring: new low-cost long-distance train service launched
21 -Popes resignation sparks increase in flight bookings to Rome
20 -American Airlines and US Airways merge to create world’s largest airline group
19 -Onesie is Britain’s favourite travelling apparel
18 -Age is no obstacle as over 80s jet off to far-flung destinations
15 -Social media pushes holiday romances to the brink of extinction
14 -Flying from Heathrow has rise in prices
08 -Brits spend least on Valentines Day getaways
06 -Brits urged to take out travel insurance
05 -300 percent jump in searches for African holidays
04 -Global tourism to climb again in 2013
01 -‘Matecations’ on an upward trend

January

31 -Holidays are a considerable boost to health
25 -Istanbul bid to build worlds largest airport
24 -Ryanair opens two new bases in Morocco
23 -Tourists visiting Burma passes the one million mark.
22 -Wiltshire stone monument trumps pyramids.
17 -Southend Airport voted best for customer service
16 -Celebrities inspire surge in beach breaks
15 -A Question of Sport...
14 -At least one trip for Brits in 2013
11 -Tablets and tea bags Brit essentials
10 -David Bowie to boost tourist numbers to Berlin
09 -Visitor numbers to New York still high
08 -Maldives among best selling destinations in 2013
04 -Holiday bookings set to surge this weekend
03 -Egypt tipped as best value destination

2012

December

21 -Ryanair last in ranking of short-haul airlines
21 -Christmas Opening Hours 2012
20 -Brits make their Christmas getaway from Gatwick
20 -Chinese paradise beach to rival world’s holiday hotspots
18 -London unwilling to share smiles with tourists
17 -Strong pound gives Brits more for their money
14 -Margate lists must-see destinations for 2013
11 -Virgin Atlantic unveils domestic flight schedule
10 -UK travellers admit to being an 'Idiot Abroad
07 -Gangnam Style helps South Korea
04 -Poll reveals the world's best airport restaurants
03 -Mary and Joseph entitled to free hotel rooms

November

30 -OFT criticises Ryanair for sky-high booking fees
29 -Gangnam Style inspires London to Seoul route
27 -easyjet founder launches budget African airline
22 -easyJet launches Manchester to Moscow route
21 -British pilots admit having a nap
19 -Britains first speed-dating flight takes off
16 -Perfect passenger-single male in their 30s
15 -Europes growing tourist destinations revealed
14 -Toilet-inspired theme park in South Korea
13 -Greece and Spain strikes cause cancellations
12 -English beaches not as clean as last year
09 -Libya hotly tipped as new holiday hotspot.
07 -Thomson launches UK’s first direct flight to Phuket,Thailand
06 -BA a supports Movember with facial fuzz aircraft
05 -Ryanair and easyJet worst airlines for legroom
02 -Stowaway snake on a plane captured

October

31 -Brits urged to hit the gym before the slopes this ski season
30 -New routes to Moscow, Morocco and Egypt launched by easyJet
29 -Computer glitch sees passengers buy £35 return from Rome to New York
26 -World’s longest flight coming to an end
24 -Airlines to pay compensation for delayed flights
22 -Tourism in Egypt set to rise
19 -Cuban travel restrictions lifted for citizens
16 -Hobbit film set to boost New Zealand tourism
12 -Nearly half of Brits choosing package holidays
11 -Guinness to launch premiere class jet service
10 -Yorkshire voted best place to holiday in UK
09 -Staff to keep jobs after 11-year-old flew to Rome
05 -Brits back calls for a cut in Air Passenger Duty
04 -Post-Olympic holiday rush drives easyJet profits
03 -Birmingham Airport sees record-breaking passenger numbers in August
02 -New York City to build world’s biggest Ferris wheel
01 -Cheapest destinations for tourist taxes revealed

September

24 -Ryanair under fire for retrospective charging
21 -Croatia a popular hotspot for British tourists
19 -Berlin is Europe’s third most visited city
17 -World tourism figures to reach one billion by the end of the year
14 -Australia launches tourism campaign to attract affluent travellers
13 -New international airport to open in remote part of the Maldives
12 -Vietnam attracts growing number of British holidaymakers
11 -September holiday bookings soar following washout summer
10 -Parents of twins sweeten the deal for fellow airline passengers
07 -Traveller eats hidden caterpillars found in luggage
06 -Mind your manners! Brussels introduces public swearing fine
05 -Hotel prices rocket for Brits in popular holiday destinations
04 -Holidaymakers could save hundreds by flying out on a Tuesday

August

31 -Tiger tourism ban extended in India
29 -Families save up to £300 by wearing luggage on flights
28 -Holidaymakers face price hike shock in Spain
24 -‘Prince Harry effect’ causes surge in bookings to Las Vegas
23 -Men vs women: what
22 -Brits take over £3,000 worth of goods to the beach with them
21 -Travel toiletries 750% more expensive at the airport
20 -Moscow hotels most expensive in the world
15 -Holidaymakers urged to keep a close eye on cash and belongings
13 -Sport-focused holiday bookings rocket following the ‘Olympic effect’
10 -Rise in grown up children holidaying with parents to save cash
09 -Brits taking out wrong travel insurance
08 -Duty-free shopping loses its sparkle
07 -Legal battle could see airlines drop luggage fees
06 -Spanish criminals target British registered vehicles
03 -Brits would pay more for child-free flights
02 -Brits falling victim to holiday fraud
01 -Holidays are worth double in wellbeing than in cost

July

31 -Soul searching holidays on the rise
30 -Top ten reasons why couples argue on holiday
26 -11-year-old boy slips airport security and takes free flight to Rome
24 -Spanish routes cull ‘unavoidable’ says Ryanair
23 -Heathrow Immigration staff could strike on Olympics eve
18 -Worst destinations for weight-gain revealed
16 -Algarve motorway toll to cause disruption for holidaymakers
13 -Majority of travellers vote against extra wide airline seats
12 -Women change their outfit 28 times on holiday
11 -Cheapest destinations for self-catering revealed
06 -Bad weather leads to surge in holiday bookings
05 -Majority of travellers oppose wider airline seats for larger passengers
04 -Tourists warned of poor overseas taxi service
03 -Britain’s airport parking rip-off revealed
02 -British holidaymakers could face French motoring fines

June

28 -British holidaymakers heading overseas during Olympics
26 -Model villages created in Tibet to boost tourism
25 -Travel insurance prices could skyrocket as one in five make fake claims
22 -Industry experts predict huge losses for European airlines
21 -Plane forced to land after passenger sets hair on fire
20 -Londoners less likely to travel abroad during the Olympics
19 -Tunisian tourism shows signs of recovery
18 -UAE considers skimpy clothing ban
15 -Brits turn to auction websites to fund cheap holidays
14 -Brits take measures to avoid Air Passenger Duty rise
13 -UK airports call for liquids ban to remain in place
12 -Explorers celebrate Diamond Jubilee on remote Canadian island
11 -Antarctic feels tourism chill as visitor numbers drop
08 -Top 10 beaches revealed
07 -Greek holidays in demand despite economic crisis
06 -Virgin Atlantic allows for mobile phone calls
01 -Brits opt for overseas holiday rather than staycation

May

31 -World’s oldest backpacker aged 95
30 -Holidaymakers spend more than £500 before they leave the country
29 -Monarch Airlines announce 12 new winter ski routes
28 -Ryanair to cancel flights to Greek islands from October
25 -Brits unimaginative when it comes to holiday destinations
10 -Strength of pound is good news for British holidaymakers
09 -US unveil bold plans to boost tourism
08 -Hertz announces new partnership for Middle East
04 -Fears over Olympic airport delays
03 -Europe’s cheapest holiday destinations revealed
02 -Perfect airline seat calculated
01 -Parents resort to taking kids out of school to save money on family holidays

April

30 -Bad weather drives Brits abroad
25 -Brits to spend billions on travel this year
24 -Hidden fuel charges push up cost of car hire abroad
23 -Ryanair considers surcharge on flights to Spain
20 -Brits spend millions on foreign cash withdrawals
18 -Olympic visitors securing early car hire
17 -Leisure travel drives Eurostar boost
16 -North America is most expensive destination for injured Brits
13 -Older travellers get better protection under new travel insurance initiative
12 -Airport delays expected throughout Summer
11 -Former no go destinations now on cruise itineraries
10 -Qatar Airways announces partnership with Hertz
09 -New plans to make travel insurance simpler for older people
06 -Festival-goers heading overseas this year
05 -Millions plan holidays to avoid Olympics
04 -APD increase comes into force
03 -Tourists warned of Stansted strike action
02 -Ryanair comes under fire for emergency seat charges

March

30 -Europcar helping to increase electric car usage
29 -EasyJet celebrates London Southend Airport reopening
28 -easyJet celebrates ten years at Gatwick
27 -Industry body calls on Chancellor to assist travellers
26 -Hotel prices up around the world
23 -Aviation industry calls for scrapping of APD
22 -Brits planning Jubilee getaway

February

07 -Last years prices slashed on 4 out of 5 destinations