Bon Bini! Curacao has it all in one very small island
By: Irene Middleman Thomas | May 25, 2013 – 6:44 am | No Comment

Irene Thomas found Curacao the most successfully diverse country she has ever visited – and one of the most beautiful as well

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I love London, so why did I leave? (Part five)
By: Kaye | May 15, 2013 – 6:06 am | No Comment
I love London, so why did I leave? (Part five)

Kaye loves London, so why did she leave? Read the fifth part of her story exclusively on CD-Traveller

Top five restaurant openings in East London
By: Kaye | April 26, 2013 – 6:06 am | No Comment
Top five restaurant openings in East London

For decades, East London’s dining scene was (rightly) derided. Fast forward to 2013 and it’s all change. Riding on the wave of post Olympic afterglow, a slew of high profile new restaurants are due to open their doors

Istanbul comes to London
By: Kaye | April 12, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Istanbul comes to London

Stuck for something to do this weekend? Why not check out INN London’s four day fair celebrating Turkish fashion, food, drink and cultural life

I love London, so why did I leave? (Part four)
By: Kaye | April 11, 2013 – 6:25 am | No Comment
I love London, so why did I leave? (Part four)

Kaye loves London, so why did she leave? Read the fourth part of her story, exclusively on CD-Traveller

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The Conran Shop launches ‘Holiday Shop’
By: The Editor | April 2, 2013 – 6:15 am | No Comment
The Conran Shop launches ‘Holiday Shop’

Forget the cold and check out the Conran Shop’s new holiday collection

I love London, so why did I leave? (part three)
By: Kaye | April 1, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
I love London, so why did I leave? (part three)

Kaye loves London, so why did she leave? Read her story here

I love London, so why did I leave: part two
By: Kaye | March 24, 2013 – 8:58 am | No Comment
I love London, so why did I leave: part two

Kaye loves London, so why did she leave? Read the second part of her story, here

London’s world class transport system – under threat from austerity?
By: The Editor | March 20, 2013 – 6:52 am | No Comment
London’s world class transport system – under threat from austerity?

New report concludes that London’s transport system is world class

Explore, discover and save in the second English Tourism Week
By: The Editor | March 18, 2013 – 11:00 am | No Comment
Explore, discover and save in the second English Tourism Week

The second English Tourism Week is in full swing and, according to organisers, promises to be bigger and better than 2012. Running until 24 March 2013, the week will see events and activities take place across the country from free guided walks to music and theatre events, 2 for 1 offers and free entry to attractions

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I love London, so why did I leave?
By: Kaye | March 16, 2013 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
I love London, so why did I leave?

As regular CD-Traveller readers will know, Kaye loves London so why did she leave?

Travel talk
By: Robin | February 28, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Travel talk

It’s that time of year when UK travellers make holiday choices. With this in mind, Robin Nowacki seeks the response from the National Tourist Boards to two key questions

Britain needs to say ni hao to the Chinese
By: Kaye | February 22, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Britain needs to say ni hao to the Chinese

Earlier this week, it was revealed that David Cameron plans to make things easier for Indian businessmen and women (along with Indian students), to visit the UK by offering a same day visa service

In search of a Welshman
By: Adrian | February 16, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
In search of a Welshman

There are lots of Welshmen around, but I wasn’t the one. I was talking to Stephanie Abrams, the nationally syndicated US radio travel journalist about the UK and her thoughts on the UK when the story of this elusive man arose

The Downton Abbey effect hits UK hotel
By: The Editor | February 13, 2013 – 7:33 am | No Comment
The Downton Abbey effect hits UK hotel

It’s been over two years, but Brits continue to be inspired by hit TV show, Downton Abbey

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England welcomes in the year of the snake: Chinese New Year celebrations
By: The Editor | February 9, 2013 – 6:15 am | No Comment
England welcomes in the year of the snake: Chinese New Year celebrations

Where to welcome in Chinese New Year in England

Keep calm and party, London
By: Kaye | February 7, 2013 – 2:00 pm | No Comment
Keep calm and party, London

Party loving Londoners rejoice! Come 2015, the need to make a mad dash across town for the last tube or else endure a long journey on a battered, beer soaked night bus or an expensive cab ride home, could – fingers crossed – be a thing of the past

View from the top: England’s tallest attractions
By: The Editor | January 31, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
View from the top: England’s tallest attractions

Today sees a new icon on the London skyline, open its doors to the public for the first time. The View from the Shard – the visitor attraction at the tallest building in western Europe – will offer visitors a whole new perspective on the capital

Destinations returns
By: The Editor | January 30, 2013 – 6:55 pm | No Comment
Destinations returns

Opening tomorrow at London’s Earls Court is the popular travel show, Destinations, which is run in connection with The Times. As usual it runs through the weekend and combines the popular mix of travel “experts”

Harry Potter studio tour, in pictures: now everyone can head to Hogwarts
By: The Editor | January 30, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Harry Potter studio tour, in pictures: now everyone can head to Hogwarts

With half term on the horizon, chances are you’re wondering how to keep your little ones occupied and entertained. One option is to wander out west to Watford for the Warner Bros Studio Tour London – The Making of Harry Potter

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No lanes, no chlorine, just the great outdoors
By: The Editor | January 18, 2013 – 6:04 am | No Comment
No lanes, no chlorine, just the great outdoors

It’s official, England has gone wild swimming crazy. From TV shows and books to charity competitions, it seems we can’t get enough of outdoor swimming spots

Ragdale Hall: a break to make you feel great
By: Kaye | January 13, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Ragdale Hall: a break to make you feel great

Beat the winter blues with a relaxing break at Ragdale Hall, says Kaye Holland

England celebrates Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday
By: The Editor | January 12, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
England celebrates Benjamin Britten’s 100th birthday

England is alive with the sound of music in 2013, as the year marks the centenary of Benjamin Britten (1913 – 1976), the world’s most performed opera composer born in the 20th century

2013: the party continues
By: The Editor | January 5, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
2013: the party continues

From parties at The Palace and Regency balls to week-long walks and ground-breaking hotels, we look at what’s in store for 2013

Visit York keeps visitors ‘wrapped up’ this New Year
By: The Editor | January 3, 2013 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Visit York keeps visitors ‘wrapped up’ this New Year

Bars and restaurants keep patrons cosy with branded blankets throughout the New Year sales

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Greeting the new year in Sydney
By: Adrian | December 31, 2012 – 10:48 am | No Comment
Greeting the new year in Sydney

The new year often seems to begin when we see the magnificent firework display that Sydney puts on every year. At 13.00 hours today it is midnight in Sydney. Then the fun begins and spreads throughout the world until we wind down with celebrations in Brazil and other Latin American countries.

What’s hot: January 2013
By: The Editor | December 30, 2012 – 6:42 am | No Comment
What’s hot: January 2013

CD-Traveller tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world. This month Peckham and Virginia are making waves, but there’s criticism for cruise ships and the Chancellor’s increase of APD

Down the tube?
By: Kaye | December 22, 2012 – 6:21 am | No Comment
Down the tube?

Different year, same story… the London Undergound drivers are to stage yet another Boxing Day strike, because of a row over Bank Holiday pay

Greek Island brightens UK’s darkest day
By: The Editor | December 21, 2012 – 6:00 am | No Comment
Greek Island brightens UK’s darkest day

A Greek island has found an interesting way to highlight its credentials as one of Europe’s sunniest destinations, by giving out sun themed hugs and kisses on the UK’s darkest day