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The emriate of Abu Dhabi is launching a federal tourism body to promote and further tourism on a national level. [more]

Wintertime visitors to Banff National Park in the Canadian Rockies are there for the abundant snow and the spectacular mountain views. Glitz and glamour are elsewhere. [more]

One of the great lingering myths of travel today is that ski holidays are the domain of the elite. But while skiing does brings a certain air of exclusivity, the inflated prices of the headlining resorts are simply not indicative of the average cost of a ski holiday. [more]

Rising fuel costs and ubiquitous discussions on global climate change have brought the "green" movement to the forefront of our attention in recent years. The travel industry hasn't been immune to this phenomenon either, as ecotourism and green travel have become all the rage, as travelers have l... [more]

Two men, one a skier the other a snowboarder, were lost in the Swiss Alps earlier this week after leaving marked runs at the ski resort of Savognin. They faced a long, cold night outdoors, but were later rescued by an eagle-eyed SAR team who spotted them from the air thanks to the faint glow of t... [more]

A new report by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO) and ABTA, the Travel Association, reveals that Turkey, Egypt and Mexico will see a significant increase in British visitors in 2009 as bookings show that holidaymakers are favouring destinations that do not use the Euro. [more]

The city of Melbourne is opening its brand new tourist attraction this weekend, the Southern Star observation wheel. Located at Waterfront City in Melbourne Docklands, the AU$100m Southern Star is the first giant observation wheel to be built in Australia, and offers spectacular views overlookin... [more]

The year is almost over, so after looking back at some of the best and worst the year had to offer, it is now time to look forward at the new year. I've collected ten ways that can help you make the best of your trips, and may even help you collect some extra miles on the way there. [more]

While holiday season is a time traditionally set aside for family—whether we like it or not—it’s always wonderful to remember that New Year’s is there for us to celebrate as we wish. And if you take advantage of the public holiday and the slow time at the office, you may get a chance to take off ... [more]

If Paris is an amazing city throughout the year, at Christmas it becomes a spectacular place. During this festive season the French capital gives honour to its name - the city of lights. Thousands of bulbs adorn the streets, granting the city a unique appearance. Everything is flooded with light ... [more]