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Mallorca’s party town El Arenal has worst online reputation

Following the European City Reputation Ranking, the online price comparison site trivago.co.uk has analysed the most popular beach destinations for the first time. In the ranking the 50 most popular European beach destinations in 2009 were investigated. The analysis took into consideration over 380,000 hotel reviews for more than 4,000 hotels.

Super-savings for Christmas in the sun

Huge savings on 14-night Christmas and New Year family holidays have been announced by Red Sea Holidays, the Egyptian holiday specialist.

Credit crunching festive offers from Stena Line

If you're travelling to Ireland this Christmas or New Year, book early and take advantage of Stena Line’s credit crunching festive fares.

Philippines benefits from Chinese tourism boom

A Chinese tourist boom has boosted Philippines foreign visitor arrivals by six per cent in the first half of this year, with the island of Cebu being the most popular, according to the country's Department of Tourism.

Its snow much fun in the Tirol!

After record-breaking October snow conditions in the Austrian Tirol, November’s snowfall proved a little less forthcoming, but fear not December has arrived and so has the snow. Many Tirolean ski resorts have received between 20-50cm of fresh snow, making a welcomed start to the winter season.

Glasgow Prestwick Airport announces new Jersey route

Glasgow Prestwick Airport has today announced a new direct route to Jersey next summer.

Kashmir resort offers heliskiing experience for thrill seekers

Skiing in Jammu and Kashmir is a thrilling and exciting experience for any adventure enthusiast. The Ski Club of India was established in Gulmarg in 1927, which is now considered to be the ski paradise of India. Just 50km from Srinagar, situated at an altitude of 2,730m, the Gulmarg scenery changes from a flowery meadow in summer to that of a small ski resort in winter. Ski-lovers from all over the country flock to the area because it's the only ski-resort in the mighty Himalayas where you can ski with a magnificent view of the Karakorams.

Pre-Christmas ski or snowboard holiday?

The winter sports season has got off to a great start with record early snowfalls in some European resorts and with 50cm to 100cm new snowfall expected in the Alps over the next few days says AA Travel Insurance.

Winter walking in the French Alps

Winter walking – complete with snowshoe and cross-country ski hire for snowy conditions – is the offer from specialist operator, Belle France.

Make the most of your time on Earth

Following on from the best-selling first edition of Make the Most of Your Time on Earth: A Rough Guide to the World, Rough Guides’ pick of 1000 ultimate travel experiences now comes in a smaller, compact format. This condensed guide still includes every original experience and stunning images but this mini edition might even fit in your backpack!

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong celebrates Michelin success

The Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong has announced that their renowned French restaurant, Caprice, has been awarded three Michelin Stars in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong Macau 2010. The Hotel’s Cantonese restaurant, Lung King Heen, has also retained its three-star ranking for the second year running.

Discover South Africa and enjoy safari savings

Discover South Africa, Botswana and Zimbabwe in January and save £233 per person. Combining the wildlife of Chobe National Park with the spectacular scenery of Victoria Falls, visit the Khama Rhino Sanctuary and explore Okavango Delta by mokoro (dug-out canoe).