In a major new worldwide survey today, it was revealed that electronic cigarettes can be used on airplanes, in airports, trains and buses with no problems from stuffy “security” staff. You may get some looks, but you’ll have the last laugh, as they are not dangerous – and not illegal to use anywhere in the [...]

The DLR will have line closures for engineering works over this coming Bank Holiday weekend (29 to 31 May 2010, inclusive). There will be no train service between Custom House for ExCeL & Beckton on Saturday 29 May until Sunday 30 May at 19:00. Services will be suspended between Canning Town & Beckton from 19:00 [...]

Guests staying on a recent Red Sea “liveaboard holiday boat” – organised by Regaldive – spontaneously became involved in a reef clean up. During the recent ‘Simply the Best’ itinerary to The Brothers, Daedalus and Elphinstone dive sites; the guides and guests from Bella Safaris boat, M/Y Infinity, decided to carry out an unplanned clean [...]

The USA’s  “Customs and Border Protection Department” is looking into how safe cruise ships are from attack by terrorists. This is a result of the Government Accountability Office (GAO) report, which beleives cruise ships could be the terrorists next targets, with any incident very difficult to control whilst at sea. “The study will look at [...]

With the opening gamesof the FIFA 2010 World Cup in South Africa just a few weeks away, the UK’s Foreign & Commonwealth Office is reminding fans to get fulltravel insurance before travelling. Travel insurer, insurewithease.com, is reinforcing the FCO’s warning, reminding travellers that it’s not just illness which needs to be covered. There can be [...]

British Airways is saying that all of their short haul flights and 85% of long haul flights will run “as niormal” during the curreent 5 days of strikes. Yesterday, all flights from both Gatwick and London City Airport flew as scheduled, as striking cabin crew began a five-day walk-out. The dispute is part of a [...]

Sky TV has announced that they are to close their “Travel Channel” and the associated website next month because of what they describe as “intense competition from the internet”. Both will close on June 24. A Sky spokeswoman told Alun Hill, of RelaxingWorldTravel “It was a difficult decision as the team has delivered a great [...]

Blue Chip Vacations is offering £960 off half-term holiday stays in Falmouth at Nightingale House, a stunning four-bedroom, waterside property set in the heart of the town overlooking the harbour. This traditionally styled house sleeps up to eight and is perfect for a large family or two sharing. The house incorporates the very best elements [...]

Virgin Trains is advising Blackpool fans travelling to Wembley on Saturday to join its fast Pendolino services to London at Manchester Piccadilly rather than Preston. With over 30,000 fans travelling to London, trains from Scotland which stop at Preston are already very heavily booked. There is no guarantee that fans who do not already have [...]

Jet2.com the friendly low fares airline, made its landmark first flight from East Midlands Airport today  – and announced five new routes, a second aircraft, 300,000 seats and 150 jobs! The 757’s historic departure to Paphos, signalled yet further investment into the region by the airline, who went on to announce five new direct routes [...]

European holiday village specialist Sunparks is offering customers free entry to selected European theme parks when booking accommodation packages to its properties in Belgium and Holland. Participating theme parks include three ‘Plopsa’ theme parks in Belgium, Bellewaerde theme park in Belgium and Toverland in Dutch Limburg. The theme park packages are available on arrival dates [...]

easyJet airline has problems with their board as founder Stelios steps down. He is attempting to increase the investor revolt against the airline’s management, although major shareholder Standard Life has chosen to back the board. The dispute came as easyJet reported losses in the six months to 31 March of £78.9m, down from £116.5m in [...]

A Cathay Pacific airliner with 272 passengers aboard travelling from Hong Kong is escorted by military fighter jets to Vancouver after a bomb threat. Most passengers were unaware of the threat – but those on board who saw the fighter planes following them into Vancouver airport were clearly worried. This video shows what happened. Related [...]

No.1 Traveller launches on Monday 1 February – a new approach to catching a flight that combines chauffeured airport transfers, airport concierge services and exclusive lounges, to create a seamless journey for the discerning passenger, from driveway to runway. Created by innovative travel company, the No.1 Group, which last year opened stylish new lounges at [...]

Prices per-person unless stated otherwise SHORT BREAKS MADRID, £441 – SAVE £65 pp: Kirker Holidays* (020 7593 2283; www.kirkerholidays.com) offers three nights for the price of two – from £441 pp – at the Cason Del Tormes, an exceptional three-star hotel close to the Plaza de Espãna. Price includes flights (regional departures), private transfers, B&B, [...]

Travellers may be surprised to read the latest forecast on future holiday hotspots from the Association of Independent Tour Operators. According to the organisation, destinations such as Burma and Zimbabwe could see an upsurge in visitor numbers in the coming years, alongside better-known tourist locations, such as the south-east Mediterranean and Scandinavia. Managing director of [...]

Palm Beach County CVB in partnership with Continental Airlines are inviting agents to “live it up like a celebrity in Palm Beach” with the launch of a “Book to Win” competition. The incentive runs from 01 Dec 2009 to 28 Feb 2010 and will give travel agents the chance to win one of six places [...]

With overseas weddings more popular than ever, Tropical Sky’s dedicated team name the top ten destinations for getting hitched as well as their hot trends for 2010. When it comes to getting married abroad, St Lucia is still the number one choice, according to long-haul wedding experts, Tropical Sky. With Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica and Tobago [...]

Families looking for some last minute New Year inspiration can still pick up a bargain break from holiday village specialist, Sunparks. The company is offering last minute breaks of five to seven nights to its properties in Holland, Belgium and Germany, with prices starting from as little as £20 per person, per night. All of [...]

The 2006 World Travel Awards have been announced. Among the winners are  : •    World’s Leading Attraction : British Airways London Eye, England •    World’s Leading Beach : Providenciales, Turks & Caicos •    World’s Leading Boutique Hotel :The Saxon, South Africa •    World’s Leading Boutique Resort : Vila Joya, Portugal •    World’s Leading Cruise Ship [...]