City Breaks
From the statesman-like to the supernatural - Londoners reveal their commuting ideals
One in every eight of the Capital’s dwellers (12.4 per cent) is jealous of Harry Potter’s broomstick as a mode of transport, followed by President Barack Obama’s Air Force One jet (10.6 per cent) and James Bond’s speed boat (8.3 per cent). Beating the traffic and staying above ground – sometimes quite a way above ground – is what Londoners yearn for from their daily commute.
Now you can visit India for a weekend city break
Tour operator Western & Oriental has introduced a series of short city breaks to India in response to the introduction of India’s new e-Tourist Visa service.
August Bank Holiday in the City
Fly across the pond this bank holiday weekend to enjoy the many perks of visiting New York City in August.
Sydney skyline evolves to attract more visitors
A host of exciting new infrastructure developments in Sydney including the biggest change to Darling Harbour in 25 years plus a spate of new hotels in the city's prime tourism areas are set to transform the city's skyline and attract even more visitors to its shores.
Enjoy a culture break in the region of Murcia this spring
Culture lovers seeking to immerse themselves in history this spring can take advantage of some fantastic breaks to the Spanish Region of Murcia – with a seven-night holiday for two people with flights available from just £660.
Zurich's iconic Baur au Lac unveils transformed lobby lounge
The renowned Baur au Lac, Zurich's location of choice for the world's elite and jet-set for 170 years, has just completed a head-to-toe renovation of its central lobby lounge, the centrepiece and heart of this iconic, family-owned hotel.
Look to Lisbon for a healthy city break
After the indulgence of the Christmas break, now is the perfect time to plan a healthy city break that won't break the bank or the healthy lifestyle promises. Lisbon boasts beautiful day spas, healthy restaurants and outdoor activities to keep travellers on track with their New Year's resolutions.
Hotel prices drop to lowest in four years
This month, hotel prices in key European cities have fallen to their lowest in the past four years, according to the trivago Hotel Price Index (tHPI).
Foodie Fez, Morocco - Unique cookery city break destination
Fez is a dream destination for food lovers and a visit to Africa's largest medina found in Fez will arouse the taste buds like nowhere else.
San Francisco on Christmas Day
December is a beautiful time to visit San Francisco (just don't expect to see snow on the ground).
Get the New Year off to a swinging start in Dusseldorf
There's always something going on in the Rhine metropolis Dusseldorf: unforgettable events on New Year's Eve, followed by major events in the new year with millions of visitors make the state capital of North Rhine-Westphalia into one of Germany's most attractive event metropolises.
Lisbon's top tastiest pit-stops in town
From traditional Portuguese dishes to modern creations, the Portuguese capital is home to an array of eateries with a difference, and can surprise even the most well travelled of foodies.
Top 10 Aarhus festivals
Vibrant and forward-thinking, Aarhus makes a great short-break anytime thanks to its winning combination of eye-catching architecture, fascinating museums and galleries, historical attractions, Viking heritage, excellent shopping, great Danish cuisine and close proximity to fine, sandy beaches and lush forests.
Travelling inspiration for 2015
Now that the winter blues have started to dig their claws in, are you dreaming of a holiday to take you away from the drudgery of your daily life? Are you stuck on which destination to pick?
Holiday ‘frienvy’ strikes
Over two thirds of Brits experience holiday envy, with 66% admitting the green eyed monster makes an appearance when friends reveal their holiday plans. Sadly, for a quarter of would-be holidaymakers, at least two of their friends have already visited their coveted dream destination.