Explore Shandong
By: The Editor | February 12, 2012 – 6:54 am | No Comment

Heading to China in the year of the Dragon? Seek out Shangdong – steeped as it is in myth and supernatural allure

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Las Vegas low-down
By: The Editor | December 15, 2011 – 6:19 am | No Comment
Las Vegas low-down

Wondering where to ring in the New Year? Look no further than Las Vegas….

Spicy ceviche in the city of Kings
By: The Editor | December 12, 2011 – 6:20 am | No Comment
Spicy ceviche in the city of Kings

Peru is a dream destination for food lovers. Travel experts, DK Publishing, take us on taste-bud led tour of South America’s third largest country

How to have a craicing good time in Dublin
By: The Editor | December 10, 2011 – 1:55 pm | No Comment
How to have a craicing good time in Dublin

Darren Keating, winner of Great Hotels of the World’s recent Insider’s Guide competition, tells us how to have the perfect ‘Dub’ day in Dublin’s fair city

Magical Christmas markets
By: The Editor | December 8, 2011 – 6:15 am | One Comment
Magical Christmas markets

Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas, without a visit to a Christmas market. We round up some of the best Christmas markets in England.

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Letter from London: London’s best panto – oh yes it is!
By: The Editor | December 6, 2011 – 7:30 am | One Comment
Letter from London: London’s best panto – oh yes it is!

Each month, travel writer Jane Egginton, brings us her letter from London. This month it’s December and Christmas is coming… As things are warming up for the festive season, Jane makes a very enjoyable visit to that great British tradition, the pantomime

What’s hot: December 2011
By: The Editor | December 4, 2011 – 6:30 am | No Comment
What’s hot: December 2011

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month, we’ll be booking the bus to Scotland while crossing our fingers that the situation improves quickly in Cairo

10 of the best: European city breaks for history lovers
By: The Editor | December 2, 2011 – 1:17 am | No Comment
10 of the best: European city breaks for history lovers

History travel website, Historvius, picks ten of the best destinations for European city breaks bursting with history, perfect for everyone from the casual sightseer to diehard history buffs

The best of Boston
By: Kaye | November 30, 2011 – 6:45 am | No Comment
The best of Boston

Small, friendly and good to look at with an appealing mix of old buildings and youthful energy, why not make Boston your next mini-break?

Notes from Namibia: part nine
By: Adrienne | November 28, 2011 – 6:53 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part nine

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Here she shares her final note from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers

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The world’s worst souvenirs
By: Kaye | November 27, 2011 – 6:45 am | No Comment
The world’s worst souvenirs

Travel website, Crapsouvenirs.com, is celebrating the worst in holiday memorabilia and inviting users to upload pictures of their dubious holiday souvenirs. In light of this, CD-Traveller thought it was time to guide you through what’s hot and what’s not, when it comes to holiday mementoes

Tianjin treats
By: The Editor | November 27, 2011 – 6:03 am | No Comment
Tianjin treats

The 274 room, 36 suite St Regis Tianjin has just opened in the Heping district of Tianjin – Beijing’s port city neighbour. CD-Traveller tells you how to get the most of out the maritime city, regardless of whether you have one day or four.

Spa wars
By: Lyn | November 25, 2011 – 11:08 am | No Comment
Spa wars

Lyn heads to Hanover for some ‘me’ time. Read her report here

Notes from Namibia: part eight
By: Adrienne | November 22, 2011 – 6:30 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part eight

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Here she shares her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers

Notes from Namibia: part seven
By: Adrienne | November 21, 2011 – 6:43 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part seven

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Here she shares her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers. Today: Into the desert

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Coastal Wales: the guide
By: The Editor | November 20, 2011 – 6:18 am | No Comment
Coastal Wales: the guide

Coastal Wales might be wet, but it’s also wonderful. Your guide to the award winning region, starts here…

Best value destinations for 2012
By: The Editor | November 18, 2011 – 6:40 am | No Comment
Best value destinations for 2012

If past years (or recessions) have sucked up your travel budget, plan smart and get more bang for your buck in 2012

Serene Switzerland
By: The Editor | November 16, 2011 – 6:45 am | No Comment
Serene Switzerland

Switzerland has been awarded the ‘Favourite European Country’ title at The Guardian’s Travel Awards 2011. Lonely Planet’s Kerry Christiani is seduced by Switzerland’s chocolate box beauty

Notes from Namibia: part six
By: Adrienne | November 15, 2011 – 5:56 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part six

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers. Today: Activities in sand and sea

Notes from Namibia: part five
By: Adrienne | November 14, 2011 – 6:37 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part five

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers. Today: Art, culture and chalets

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20 uses for your showercap
By: Lyn | November 13, 2011 – 6:00 am | 4 Comments
20 uses for your showercap

Planning a mini break this month? Don’t forget to swipe the complimentary showercap, from the hotel bathroom for there’s more to the disposable plastic showercap, than meets the eye. Lyn lets us in on 20 great uses

Winter wonders: part two
By: The Editor | November 11, 2011 – 6:25 am | No Comment
Winter wonders: part two

Looking for an unforgettable winter holiday experience? Ski Solutions, the longest established specialist ski tour operator and travel agency in the UK, shares five fabulous ways to to experience the mountains, with CD-Traveller readers

Remembrance Sunday in the year of 11.11.11
By: Anthony Lydekker | November 10, 2011 – 8:26 am | No Comment
Remembrance Sunday in the year of 11.11.11

As Remembrance Sunday approaches, Anthony Lydekker looks at what’s going on across the country and reflects on this annual tradition

Amazing Thailand: Land of Smiles lives up to its reputation at WTM
By: Cathrene | November 9, 2011 – 4:53 pm | No Comment
Amazing Thailand: Land of Smiles lives up to its reputation at WTM

Although many parts of Thailand have been affected by floods, they are expected to recede in a few weeks, and the Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) team have welcomed guests at this week’s World Travel Market with smiles and enthusiasm, despite the damage that the floods are causing back home.

Tunisia to invite Prince William and Kate
By: The Editor | November 9, 2011 – 4:18 pm | One Comment
Tunisia to invite Prince William and Kate

Mr Mehdi Houas, the Tunisian minister of commerce and tourism, revealed today at the Tunisia press conference at World Travel Market that as a result of the Arab Spring, Tunisia has (somewhat unsurprisingly) seen a decrease in tourists.

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Winter wonders
By: The Editor | November 9, 2011 – 6:30 am | One Comment
Winter wonders

Looking for an unforgettable winter holiday experience? Ski Solutions, the longest established specialist ski tour operator and travel agency in the UK, shares 10 of the best ways to to experience the mountains with CD-Traveller readers

Notes from Namibia: part four
By: Adrienne | November 8, 2011 – 5:55 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part four

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers. Today: A brief lesson in culture and politics

Notes from Namibia: part three
By: Adrienne | November 7, 2011 – 6:30 am | No Comment
Notes from Namibia: part three

When it comes to fabulous weather and wildlife, there is nowhere like Namibia, says Adrienne. Over the next few weeks, she will be sharing her notes from Namibia – arguably Africa at its most authentic – exclusively with CD-Traveller readers.

Letter from London
By: The Editor | November 6, 2011 – 6:16 am | No Comment
Letter from London

Each month Jane Egginton will be bringing us a letter from London. Travel writer Jane loves living in London and will be giving you the latest news from her favourite city in the world. This month, Jane takes us on a tour of Hackney, perhaps the capital’s most exciting borough (certainly one of its most notorious).