February 2008

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• 29/02/2008 -

  Honeymoon is a chance to 'recover, relax and bond'

  Honeymoons are a chance for newlyweds to "recover, relax and bond" after taking their nuptials, according to one industry expert.

• 29/02/2008 -

  Traditional two week holidays are dying out

  The traditional two week holiday is facing extinction, says the Holiday Inn.

• 28/02/2008 -

  AA - Check car insurance before driving abroad

  The AA has warned holidaymakers to check their car insurance policies before driving abroad.

• 28/02/2008 -

  Golfing breaks receive a boost in profile

  Golfing breaks are to receive a boost this year thanks to a new partnership between Your Golf Holidays and the English Golf Union (EGU).

• 27/02/2008 -

  Travel agents have Britons' trust

  travel agents have earned the trust of Brits booking holidays, according to a new study.

• 27/02/2008 -

  Holidaymakers 'really explore the outdoors' camping

  Holidaymakers get the chance to "really explore the outdoors" when they take camping holidays, says one expert.

• 26/02/2008 -

  Swedes stress necessity of travel insurance

  The Swedish government has stressed the necessity of travel insurance to holidaymakers this week.

• 26/02/2008 -

  Ferries are flexible, says expert

  Ferries have been championed by one industry expert this week for the flexibility and freedom they offer holidaymakers.

• 26/02/2008 -

  Holidaymakers 'not as green as some may think'

  Holidaymakers are not as environmentally-conscious as some may think, says one industry expert.

• 25/02/2008 -

  Post Office urges skiers to check travel insurance

  The Post Office has urged skiers to check their travel insurance policies before heading-off to the slopes.

• 25/02/2008 -

  Edinburgh is holiday hotspot for US tourists

  Edinburgh is a holiday hotspot for US tourists, according to VisitBritain.

• 25/02/2008 -

  Britain becoming a nation of happy campers

  Britain could soon become a nation of happy campers if new reports are to be believed.

• 13/02/2008 -

  Disneyland is a top Easter destination since Eurostar's move

  Disneyland is more popular with families for an Easter break since the opening of the Eurostar at St Pancras, but typical hot spots are also proving a favourite, according to an expert.

• 13/02/2008 -

  'A reputable company is better' when hiring a car

  When people are hiring a car abroad it is always best to go with a large, well known company, says an expert.

• 13/02/2008 -

  InterRailing is 'great for exploring Europe'

  InterRailing offers great flexibility for those wanting to explore Europe at their ease and is also a green way to travel, according to an expert.

• 12/02/2008 -

  Hoscars: Polish winner announced

  The best hostels in the world have been announced at the sixth annual Hoscars awards.

• 12/02/2008 -

  Virgin tops child-friendly airlines

  Virgin Atlantic has been voted the most child-friendly airline, with budget airlines being rated the worst, according to the Rough Guide.

• 12/02/2008 -

  Rail travellers should insure themselves

  InterRailers should make sure they get the correct insurance for their travels which covers theft or loss, said an expert.

• 11/02/2008 -

  Record number visit Hong Kong

  More Brits are choosing Hong Kong as a holiday destination with over 600,000 people visiting last year.

• 11/02/2008 -

  Bookings for summer caravan holidays are 'doing very well'

  Summer bookings for caravan holidays are already "very, very buoyant" with more Britons opting for the cost effective holiday, according to an expert.

• 11/02/2008 -

  Revival of travel agents offering the personal touch

  travel agents are set for a comeback after many large tour operators closed branches in favour of online bookings.

• 08/02/2008 -

  Beatles hotel opens and fans flood in

  A Beatles themed hotel has opened in Liverpool and is already proving a hit, according to sources.

• 08/02/2008 -

  Cultural city breaks more popular with families

  More families are choosing to take city breaks with Venice, Cairo and New York all being popular, said an expert.

• 08/02/2008 -

  Romantic weekend away best gift for Valentines Day

  The gift most British people would like for Valentines Day is a romantic weekend away, according to new research.

• 07/02/2008 -

  Coach travel is least stressful

  Travelling by coach is the least stressful way to travel with passengers more likely to be relaxed than travelling by other methods, according to a new study.

• 07/02/2008 -

  Passenger charges boost easyJet's profits

  Charging passengers to check their baggage is helping easyJet to keep its profits up, offsetting increasing fuel costs, according to a source.

• 07/02/2008 -

  'Banks charge travellers over the odds while abroad'

  Holidaymakers using their credit and debit card abroad could face high bank charges each time they use it, according to a source.

• 06/02/2008 -

  Travelling for holidays stresses most Britons

  The majority of British people feel anxious or stressed before flying, new research has found.

• 06/02/2008 -

  Travellers can reduce their carbon footprint

  Holidaymakers wanting to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling can do small things to make a big difference, says an expert.

• 06/02/2008 -

  Price cuts predicted for budget airlines

  Customers could see ticket price slashes if airline's face financial difficulties in the current economic climate, says an expert.

• 01/02/2008 -

  Bulgaria cheaper than other European countries

  Holidaying in Bulgaria is a lot less expensive than other European countries, according to an expert.

• 01/02/2008 -

  People more adventurous on honeymoons

  Honeymooners are looking to combine adventurous trips with relaxing holidays, according to an expert.

• 01/02/2008 -

  Brazil is ideal for all

  Brazil has something to offer all ages, from relaxing holidays to more active ones, according to an expert.