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Hurricane Alex, the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season, has been wreaking havoc in the Gulf of Mexico. read more..

Two speedboats taking tourists from a Koh Phangan Full Moon Party in Thailand collided due to bad weather. Heavy rain and thunderstorms led to poor visibility. Several British travellers were among the 42 people that were injured in the incident. Many of the injured passengers were taken to hospital on Koh Samui and on the mainland. read more..

Research has shown that only 1 in 10 Thomas Cook passengers use in-flight entertainment. In order to keep airfares low, Thomas Cook will be doing away with in-flight entertainment altogether and replacing it with rentable PSPs. read more..

With the cult TV programme ‘Lost’ coming to a close, holidays in Hawaii have grown in popularity, where many of the show’s scenes were filmed. Locations used in popular TV shows or films often have an impact on tourism. When Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings Trilogy hit cinemas, fans flocked to New Zealand to experience the stunning scenery that was depicted onscreen. read more..

Due to open in October 2010 in Abu Dhabi, Ferrari World will set new worldwide theme park standards. Once completed, Ferrari World will be the biggest indoor theme park of its kind, housing the fastest rollercoaster in the world. read more..

With its countless attractions and cultural charm, Beijing hopes to become the number one tourist destination in the world. But in order to do that, Beijing will need help from internal tourism. After all, China is the most populated nation on the planet. read more..

Tourists on holiday in Greece have been handed a guarantee by the local tourist authority – accommodation fees will be paid for if visitors become stranded due to austerity measure strikes. Even those that are affected by volcanic ash airspace closures will be compensated. read more..

Sambor Prei Kuk in the Kampong Thom province of Cambodia is an ancient architectural wonder, much like Angkor Wat. The ruins of Sambor Prei Kuk lie in lush jungle and they look as though they have leapt out of a scene from an Indiana Jones film. read more..

The much-anticipated Harry Potter theme park – the Wizarding World of Harry Potter – opened at Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida today. read more..

Southern France has been hit by a catastrophic flash flood – the worst of its kind since 1827. The streets of Draguignan, near Marseille, were transformed into torrential rivers that took many residents by surprise. The flood waters rose so quickly, that many people became trapped. Around six months worth of rain fell in 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday and water six feet deep flooded the area. read more..

Public sector workers are continuing to demonstrate their distaste of the austerity measures in Greece by holding public transport strikes. If you are on holiday in Greece, your trip could be affected by the strikes. read more..

To reduce the amount of queuing at the ferry ports in Portsmouth and Le Havre, LD Lines has introduced a self check in service for foot passengers on their Portsmouth to Le Havre service. LD Lines is the first ferry operator in the UK to introduce such a service. read more..

After heavy rain on Friday, a wall of water raged through a USA National Park killing 16 people, including six children. Campsites along the Missouri and Caddo rivers were affected by the flood and the Ouachita National Forest was the worst hit area. The Ouachita National Forest is popular with hikers and backpackers. read more..

Nelson Mandela's great-granddaughter Zenani aged 13, died in a car crash when she was being escorted home from a World Cup celebratory concert in Soweto. Zenani had only just celebrated her 13th birthday on 9 June. Nelson Mandela will miss the World Cup opening ceremony to take time to grieve. read more..

Travelling abroad can be a great way to experience the World Cup and have a holiday at the same time. read more..

This year, not everyone will be watching the World Cup. If you are going on holiday in June and you're not interested in the games, you might want to check out our top tips to avoiding the World Cup. read more..

A 20-year-old Romanian miraculously survived a Vienna to London flight hidden in the plane’s landing gear. read more..

Officials at the Mexican border crossing that divides Mexico and the USA are often harassed by illegal immigrants trying to get into the States. read more..

Ten suspected Argentine football hooligans have been apprehended by security in South Africa and sent on their way. read more..

Many Brits will opt for European retreats this summer in the wake of the volcanic ash incident and British Airways strikes. Some will take their own cars abroad on ferries or through the channel tunnel to avoid the hassles of flying. read more..

The Chipangali wildlife sanctuary in Zimbabwe is an orphanage for abandoned or injured African animals. Chipangali opened its doors in 1973, and it is now one of the largest and most successful wildlife sanctuaries in the whole of Africa. read more..

The Chipangali wildlife sanctuary in Zimbabwe is an orphanage for abandoned or injured African animals. Chipangali opened its doors in 1973, and it is now one of the largest and most successful wildlife sanctuaries in the whole of Africa. read more..

Tar balls formed from the Gulf of Mexico oil spill are just a few miles off the north-west coast of the Florida Panhandle. The current wind direction could mean that oil will start washing up on the shores of the Florida Panhandle at Pensacola Beach as early as Friday. read more..

An American woman is suing United Airlines for negligence, false imprisonment and distress after she fell asleep on a plane and woke up to an empty cabin at Philadelphia International Airport. read more..

A deadly tropical storm hit Guatemala on Saturday, which coincided with disruption from an erupting volcano that sprung into life on Thursday. Torrential rain has caused widespread disruption across Central America. read more..