Travel search site, Kayak, has revealed that Brits will be spending their summer holidays close to home and within the continent this year

As the Golden Gate Bridge gets ready to celebrate its 75th anniversary on Sunday, we give you the low-down on five fabulous spots to view what is arguably San Francisco’s most popular and photographed landmark

Caravanning is most popular with teachers and engineers

Consumer reviews site unveils consumers’ pick of UK’s greatest gardens

[ June 21, 2012 to June 24, 2012. ]
various locations in the City of London. See website for details

Earlier this week the UK’s Immigration Minister, Damian Green, appeared before the British parliament’s Home Affairs Committee to answer questions about queues at passport control in Heathrow Airport

Australia accommodates everyone’s idea of a perfect holiday, from four-year-olds to grannies, reports Pippa Jacks

The political tremors of 2011 didn’t do much to help Egypt’s reputation as a holiday destination. However political tensions aside, Angela Torpey finds there’s lots to love about Luxor – the site of ancient Thebes. Read Angela’s article on Luxor on a budget, here

Australia accommodates everyone’s idea of a perfect holiday -from four-year-olds to grannies, reports Pippa Jacks

Research shows over two thirds of Brits not affected at all by £3m advertising campaign  

The majority of travellers (40 per cent) don’t want to be held up for more than half an hour passing through check-in and airport security, according to the results of a new poll

Catherine Henderson enjoys high thrills and haute cuisine in Lake Annecy – arguably one of France’s most beautiful areas

Catherine Henderson enjoys high thrills and haute cuisine in Lake Annecy – arguably one of France’s most beautiful areas

The pound is at one of its strongest points for two years, allowing UK holidaymakers to gain up to 18 per cent more for their money in holiday destinations around the world. Yet many continue to throw £s down the drain

Britain’s economy may be in recession, but its currency is flying high. The Pound has strengthened against a basket of international currencies

I ask the question because last week Visit Britain published provisional 2011 figures for international tourism to the UK. It showed that Wales received just 880,000 visitors which is roughly what it was the year before.
So what was the effect of the Ryder Cup being held in Wales?

[ May 24, 2012 to June 10, 2012. ]
there is a 16 page brochure listing all the walks that you can download from the website

South Australia is arguably the most eco friendly destination down under says writer and well-known British environmentalist, Tony Juniper

Nearly a year after the passage of same-sex marriage in New York, NYC & Company is encouraging travel to the five boroughs over a two-month period beginning in June

UK remains Abu Dhabi’s top performing market
 

Strong pound encourages Brits to snap up foreign currency in April

Holiday bookings rise with water levels following wettest April in 100 years

Hands up who wants to win a pair of first class Eurostar tickets? Campaign for Better Transport is offering people the chance to win a pair of first class Eurostar tickets by sharing their everyday public transport stories

[ May 6, 2012; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ]
various locations in Lyme Regis, Dorset; see website for details

[ May 6, 2012 to May 7, 2012. ]
Banff Castle, Castle Street, Banff, AB45 1DL
On Sunday the gates open at 6pm and on Monday 11am

[ May 12, 2012 to May 13, 2012. ]
different venues in Ullapool

[ May 24, 2012 to May 28, 2012. ]
Eden Court Theatre, Bught Park and Hootanannys all in Inverness.
some events start as early as 11am and one as late as 22.30 so check the website for times

Last Monday the new regulations for bonding came into force. Now a report from MP’s on the Transport Select Committee welcomes what has been introduced but says it doesn’t go far enough. In fact, in some places, the report is very critical of the government.