Holiday & Travel

Twenty-four athletes geared up to take on the Nature Island of Caribbean for the 3^rd edition of Dominica’s Nature Island Challenge (NIC).

Between May and October 2015, a host of festivals will draw crowds to the 'Birthplace of America' to sample the city's eclectic outdoor cultural offering and Philadelphia Convention & Visitors Bureau has rounded-up a pick of the best festivals on offer.

London and Paris have been named Europe's most popular cities for solo travellers looking for a like-minded travel companion, beating competition from other top destinations such as Rome and Barcelona.

Racing enthusiasts and adrenaline junkies will no doubt be dashing to see Furious 7 which has just hit the big screen staring Hollywood hunk Vin Diesel.

As airports continue to `confiscate' millions of pounds worth of cosmetics and toiletries each year, ease the pressure on security airport security (and yourselves) by buying natural or organic ingredients for cosmetics, toiletries and holiday ailments from the local supermarket or farm shop on arrival on holiday.

Tatra Photography has unveiled a luxury two week package running from 27 November – 10 December 2016 giving photographers the chance to shoot the magical journey through the 'Golden Land' of Myanmar.

The Legoland Windsor Resort is celebrating Star Wars Day on May 4 with its annual Lego Star Wars event.

V.C Bird International Airport will serve as an important hub for UK based carrier British Airways, as the airline, on Sunday, launched their inaugural flight service from Antigua to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

A luxury safari lodge is to be built on a 200 acre estate near North Walsham in Norfolk, offering its guests the opportunity to experience Africa without having to leave the UK.

On Saturday, March 28th,The Ritz-Carlton hotels, resorts, clubs and residences around the world proudly supported Earth Hour by switching off non-essential lighting throughout the properties.

Following on the heels of the strong start of the 2015 winter season, the Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. and the Barbados Hotel & Tourism Association have launched ‘Brilliant Barbados’, a promotion aimed at increasing forward bookings for the softer summer and fall periods.

Nature lovers who want to see puffins in the most unobtrusive manner can join kayaking puffin patrols on the tiny Channel Island of Herm, from April until June.

Commenting on the decision by Heathrow Airport to develop a regional pricing structure, Minister for Transport and Islands Derek Mackay said:

Slovenia's national airline has chosen the UK as the destination of its new route, marking the first time the airline has flown from Maribor in 16 years.

The Princes of Gwynedd traced their royal line back to ancient times and became the most powerful dynasty in medieval Wales.

Expect a hue of green to descend upon Longueville Manor next week as the five-star hotel celebrates St Patrick's Day in style.