North & Central America

New York remains popular with UK holidaymakers

New York is one of the top 10 travel destinations for UK travellers looking to this year, according to recent research. The Summer Trends 2010 report from Skyscanner shows that New York is the eighth most popular destination, behind consistently popular short-haul destinations such as Alicante, Malaga and Tenerife.

Kaua'i named Hawaii's best island

The Kaua'i Visitors Bureau announced today that Travel + Leisure magazine has named Kaua'i the second-best island in the world and island-rich Hawaii's No. 1 destination.

Hawaii comes alive for summer

Although the beautiful islands of Hawaii offer a year-round destination, they come alive in the summer months. From music festivals, to orchid shows, jazz concerts to pineapple celebrations; there is always something to tempt even the most discerning traveller.

Great deals for Caribbean holidays

Saint Lucia’s leading holiday resort is offering great deals this summer to couples and families wishing to escape on a late Caribbean break.

Showtime in Vegas

It’s bold, brash and the bright neon lights of the Vegas Strip flash an astonishing array of wares non-stop 24/7.

Posh nosh for kids in Antigua

One of the Caribbean’s leading family resorts, the all inclusive Jolly Beach in Antigua, is running Posh Nosh classes for children. Children are taught the art of dining at the resorts a la carte restaurant Bocciolo.

Adults only Aruba

The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba will be adding an adult-only property at the end of the year, catering exclusively for couples looking for an upscale quiet retreat: starting 23rd December 2010, all guests at Bucuti Beach Resort must be at least 18 years old.

Adult-only ranching holidays

Guest ranches are ever popular as family vacation destinations, but members of the Dude Ranchers’ Association recognize that adults also value time to themselves.

Simon Calder's holiday tips

Summer is finally here and as most of us look forward to enjoying a relaxing break, a holiday can also be a stressful time too. Recent events have shown how unnecessary extra stress can be added to a holiday. But while some of it is out of our control, there are also things you can do to minimise the stress of going away.

Delta expands First Class on domestic flights

Delta Air Lines has announced a major enhancement of its domestic schedule, with plans to make First Class service available on all domestic flights longer than 750 miles, or about two and one-half hours of flight time, beginning this autumn.

SWISS starts new Zurich-San Francisco service

SWISS’s first-ever non-stop scheduled flight to San Francisco departed from Zurich earlier this month (July 2). San Francisco is SWISS’s seventh North American destination.

Experience Curaçao with Hyatt Regency

The brand new Hyatt Regency Curaçao Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is giving travellers a reason to pay a visit to this fascinating Dutch Caribbean tropical island by offering the resort’s affordable “Three for Free” package, available now through 22 December, 2010.