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Anne-Sophie Pic, the first French woman to earn three Michelin stars, is working with Beau-Rivage Palace to relaunch their restaurant.

Grand Hotel Principe di Piemonte in Viareggio, Italy, has been awarded its first Michelin star.

London is the nice place to visit for it has a rich culture, history and heritage. It draws the tourists from every corner of the world. There are lots of things to do and see in London.

Have you ever been to Africa? No? Well you should. It’s an experience you’ll never forget and never regret. Mind you it’s all very well to say, “Let’s go to Africa this year,” but that still leaves the question of where in Africa?

Whatever kind of holiday you have in mind. It might be holidays to Thailand at any time of year, Lapland holidays in the hope of seeing the Aurora borealis, holidays to Australia to visit relatives, or simply package holidays to Azores.

Airlines and Holiday Companies are Failing in the Economic Gloom. Is Your Yoga Holiday Protected?

A planned increase in flight levies, which rise the further a passenger is flying to help offset carbon emissions, could have a catastrophic effect on far-flung tourist markets...

With Christmas just around the corner, why not give a truly unique gift experience – a VIP helicopter flight, capturing the essence of our very own capital city.

Inaugural Forum in Warsaw entitled “Leadership for the Future”

Leading Polaris World Golden Partner Villa Cashback has announced details of their £99 for two inspection visits to Polaris World resorts this winter.

[25 November 2008] HostelBookers, the UK’s leading budget accommodation provider, has received the UK’s Best Youth Product award, at the British Youth Travel Awards (BYTA) run by BETA (British Educational Travel Association).

A new golf discount card targeting the 850,000 UK golfers that go on golfing holidays each year offers discounts at 2400 golf courses in 112 countries around the world, with further reductions on hotel accommodation and car rental.

Children are old enough to hit the slopes from the moment they can walk and play, it has been claimed.

iGlobalFitness announces that it has recently signed an agreement with Thistle Hotel group to provide personal fitness training to hotel guests.

The Feathers Hotel is internationally recognised for its beautiful Jacobean architecture and medieval heritage.

Carrentals.co.uk launches new Road Sense road safety campaign for winter months

As of January 12th next year, all visa waiver passengers travelling to America will have to apply for permission three days in advance, according to strict new US border regulations…

HotelREZ has announced today that it has signed The Coppid Beech Hotel to Simply Hotels and The Swan at Streatley to its exclusive hotel membership, the Elegant Hotel Collection.

Expanding on-line flight booking specialist, AlternativeAirlines.com has upgraded its online booking technology to allow easy booking of complex flight itineraries, including open-jaw, stop-overs and multi-sector flight routings.

Stena Line has won 'Best Ferry Operator' at the Scottish Passenger Association Awards, the company's second award in as many months.

New Zealand has added yet another accolade to its overflowing stash of international plaudits, bagging the top spot in two categories in the World Travel Awards…

Green Motion Gatwick Opens - the world’s first car & van rental rental network which is dedicated to operating a fleet that consists 100% of environmentally friendly vehicles is opening at Gatwick Airport.

Dusseldorf, 24th November 2008. An investigation conducted by trivago.co.uk has revealed the top 10 ski resorts in Europe: the best places to enjoy this year’s ski season.

If the thought of shopping to find the perfect gift for a friend or loved one fills you with dread, don’t panic...hotelshop UK now have a host of exciting Gift Experience Breaks that provide the perfect gift for any occasion.

Welcome to a different world, Polaris World, where luxury lifestyle resorts are Europe's first choice for holiday homes in Spain. You can View Property at Polaris World on a VIP Discovery Tour, in association with Corrigan Bentley Overseas Property.

Superbreak becomes preferred supplier for UK airport and cruise port hotel stopovers for TUI UK

As economic forecasts continue to worsen across the continent, the need for a property overseas to pay for itself increases. Our team looks into a way to make sure your bolt hole doesn't become a black hole for cash.

Great Hotels Organisation are to hold two Asian Meeting & Incentive Forums in 2009.

Superbreak has revealed plans to expand its overseas accommodation network after achieving more than 100,000 bookings onto its overseas accommodation programme through travel agents in a year

The Golf Fee Card entitles the holder to up to 50% off the price of green fees at more than 2000 golf courses in 102 countries around the world, with further reductions on hotel accommodation and car rental.

Property Investment in Brazil has been growing in popularity over recent years and recent heavy falls of nearly 30% in the exchange rate of the Brazilian Real mean there has never been a better time to invest in a in the Brazil Real Estate Market.

M&S Money reports sales of Dubai currency hit record levels as the QE22 prepares to leave the UK for the final time

The long awaited book by Rennes-le-Chateau researcher Ben Hammott is now released, revealing how Ben deciphered clues hidden in an ancient church by a priest 100 years ago to find a lost tomb, treasure and 2000 year old relics.

After volunteering at the Lion Park travelers will then have the opportunity to see South Africa's animals in the wild.

Tour Operator Flights has expanded it's service to offer accommodation near UK airports

Following on from the successful launch of a Northern Ireland specialist area on the he jml Insurance website, a new category has gone live for the Republic of Ireland

The 5 star Cadogan Hotel offers an exclusive 7 day Super Sale. From 24-30 Nov 2008, Guests can book luxurious bedrooms for only £99 per night, excluding VAT, for use between 1 Jan2009 & 19 Apr 2009.

Bristol City Council are planning to enforce resident's parking zones before the end of 2009 with Kingsdown and Brandon Hill being chosen for the pilot scheme.

Great Hotels of the World, the renowned global sales and marketing alliance, is delighted to welcome Ria Park Hotel & Spa in the Algarve, Portugal, to its portfolio.

Great Hotels Organisation the London-based luxury sales and marketing alliance, has announced the appointment of 30-year travel industry expert, Robert de Leon as Director of Sales – North America.

Does the thought of battling through the rain sodden crowds and being bashed by millions of other feisty shoppers fill you with dread? Look no further than hotelshop for the perfect solution to all your present needs this Festive Season.

The HBAA has launched a new website to reflect its recent re-brand and its increasing influence within the accommodation and meetings sector.

The trivago Hotel Price Index shows that hotel accommodation is particularly cheap in November. A trip to Paris, Rome or Florence in November will leave extra money to spend on Christmas shopping.

Few people are unaware of the drastic changes China has experienced over the past two decades. But what impact does China’s growth have on British tourism and how can tourist destinations benefit as the sleeping giant begins to awaken?

A new forward-thinking personal fitness training service, iGlobalFitness, has been launched and aims to target the hotel and hospitality market worldwide.

Owners and visitors to the Polaris World resorts are set to receive a boost with the opening of a new international airport already under construction.

Beat the winter blues with a European city break and enjoy savings with ‘three-nights-for-the-price-of-two’ at selected hotels between now and January 2009 courtesy of city breaks specialist, Cities Direct.

Report Buyer, the online destination for business intelligence for major industry sectors, has added a new report analysing the Indian tourism industry.

With Christmas looming why not give your loved ones the gift of flight?