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• 11/12/2007 -

  Christmas travellers urged to watch out for credit card fees

  UK holidaymakers looking to combine their Christmas shopping with a holiday abroad have been warned to watch out for stealth charges while using their credit card overseas.

• 11/12/2007 -

  Increase in Brits travelling to Jamaica

  More and more UK holidaymakers are opting to take trips to Jamaica, new figures show.

• 11/12/2007 -

  SAS unveils self-print boarding pass

  Scandinavian Aircraft Systems (SAS) is to introduce self-print boarding passes for passengers who wish to avoid queues at UK airports.

• 10/12/2007 -

  Easyjet adds new flight routes

  No-frills carrier Easyjet has announced six new flight routes to European destinations to begin next year.

• 10/12/2007 -

  BA takes the stress out of air travel

  Travellers can help make their trip as stress-free as possible by following a series of simple tips, it has been claimed.

• 07/12/2007 -

  New laws will safeguard disabled travellers

  New laws set to come into force next year will put much more onus on travel agents to look after the needs for their disabled customers.

• 07/12/2007 -

  Virgin Atlantic chief slams Heathrow Airport

  The chief executive of Virgin Atlantic has launched a stinging attack on under-fire Heathrow Airport.

• 07/12/2007 -

  Travel warning for Washington and Oregon

  Travellers planning trips to Washington and Oregon have been warned not to travel following a spate of flooding.

• 06/12/2007 -

  Discounted airport parking available for skiers

  British skiers going on winter sports breaks over the next few months will be able to park for less at Birmingham airport, thanks to a new scheme from skiparking.com.

• 06/12/2007 -

  Queensland launches new backpacker site

  A new website has with been launched with the aim of highlighting Queensland's suitability as a holiday destination for backpackers.

• 06/12/2007 -

  Yeti prints found in Nepal

  Backpackers planning adventure holidays in Nepal could get more adventure than they bargained for - since according to an American TV host, at least, the Yeti is on the prowl.

• 05/12/2007 -

  Gap year travellers shunning travel insurance

  The numbers of young people going on gap year holidays without travel insurance is a matter of serious concern, according to the founder of a gap year holiday website.

• 05/12/2007 -

  Backpacker guide published by SA government

  It's not often that tourists can claim that their holiday is directly helping the local economy of the country they visit, but for backpackers in South Africa, it's becoming a reality.

• 05/12/2007 -

  New Zealand named top travel destination

  New Zealand has been named the UK's favourite international holiday destination in the Daily Telegraph Travel Awards 2007.

• 04/12/2007 -

  One in six Brit skiers shun the slopes

  A significant number of UK holidaymakers who opt for holidays in skiing resorts have never set foot on the slopes, it has been revealed.

• 04/12/2007 -

  Backpacker scores in rugby try-out

  An Australian backpacker recently experienced an adventure no amount of Lonely Planet Guides and preparation could have prepared him for when he was unexpectedly called up to play international rugby.

• 04/12/2007 -

  Overseas tourists lured by movie locations

  The lure of locations in Britain that have featured in movies are proving more and more of a draw to tourists, it has been claimed.

• 03/12/2007 -

  Virgin Atlantic staff vote on strike

  Virgin Atlantic staff have begun voting on whether to strike, with the outcome potentially spelling trauma for thousands of British holidaymakers.

• 03/12/2007 -

  Wedding insurance claims for cancellations double

  Wedding insurance claims for cancellation have risen dramatically this year, according to new figures.

• 03/12/2007 -

  Budget carrier adds flights to Iceland

  Holidays to Iceland are about to become even more accessible to travellers on a budget - with the addition of more flights from a budget airline.