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Over the next couple of years BAA are said to be spending £25 million investing in improvements to Glasgow Airport, £12 million to be spent in the next year and £13 million in 2011.
Improvements to the airport will benefit passengers, as plans include;
• A terminal pier upgrade
• New food court
• Facility enhancements in the main terminal building.
Amanda McMillan, […]

Russell Brand and Katy Perry have flown to India to enjoy a romantic holiday together in one of the world most luxurious and romantic settings.
The comedian and pop singer started dating in September 2009 and rumours are already circulating about a possible engagement. Katy posted a picture of the pair in-front of the Taj […]

As the European ski season gets underway, Ryanair has launched new routes from London’s Stansted Airport which includes twice weekly flights to Grenoble, Lourdes and Cueno, thus maximising accessibility to ski resorts in the Alps and Pyrenees regions.
Transfer times to selected resorts may be cut by up to an hour when flying to Grenoble. […]

According to the Sunday Mirror X Factor winner Joe McElderry and his family are being treated to a Ski trip in the Austrian Alps, paid for by Simon Cowell.
The trip which reportedly is costing Cowell £20,000, will see Joe, along with 10 of his family members enjoy the skiing holiday over the New Year and […]

Celebrity Cruises has named the fourth ship in the Celebrity Solstice-Class as the Celebrity Silhouette. The cruise ship is a 2,850 person vessel which will commence service in 2011.
The Celebrity Eclipse is due to set sail from the UK’s main cruise port of Southampton in April 2010. Other ships in the Celebrity Cruises […]

All-inclusive resorts are set to rise in 2010 as UK holidaymakers search for good value for money holidays. Holidays abroad will be shorter as travellers look towards week long holidays and city breaks to break up the year.
All-inclusive resorts give customers peace of mind about not having to worry about extra money for food […]

Top US and Canadian Ski Resorts are suitable for all types of skier ability say Ski-Direct.co.uk. Online ski travel specialists have revealed UK holidaymakers prefer to learn to ski in the USA and Canada due to the type of ski resort available.
Canada and United States ski destinations cater for […]

A masterplan by Liverpool City Council aimed at tripling cruise ships calling in at the city over the next decade has been launched.
With Southampton being the UK’s major cruise hub, Liverpool’s 10 year plan which has been launched in partnership with Peel Ports and MerseyTravel will rival the southern departure port if the plan succeeds.
During […]

This year trips to Lapland to see Santa Claus will be more eco-friendly due to new flight routes for airplanes to help cut emissions.
Flying to Santa Park in Rovaniemi, Finland, travelling through Norwegian airspace on a ‘greener route’ from the UK can help cut CO2 by up to 15 tons a day.
The Independent reports, “The […]

Ski holidays are very demanding, both physically and mentally so being prepared is very important.
Core stability, balance, co-ordination and strength in the quadriceps, calves and gluteus maximus enable skiers to be able to ski for longer as endurance is built up through exercise as well as tiring less and balance helps to enhance technique.
The majority […]

A clever PR competition for raising the profile of Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, has led to a Wiltshire town being named as its ‘twin’.
Disney has named its first ‘twin town’ as Swindon, Wiltshire, beating 24 other UK towns to the title. A local resident produced a slideshow-video comparing Disney to Swindon in […]

Take That star Mark Owen has finally jetted off with his new bride, Emma Ferguson for their honeymoon in Thailand after it was delayed due to work commitments with the band.
The pair married in a Cawdor Castle in early November in the small village in the Scottish Highlands, north of Aberdeen, unfortunately band commitments prevented […]

Klosters ski resort is a favourite of the Royal Family and has seen various Hollywood heroins’ enjoy the range of ski facilities available at this popular ski destination.
The main ski area for beginners is Madrisa, a south facing slope with plenty of sunshine, where ski schools are placed.
Gotschnagrat and Parsenn are for more intermediate level […]

Winter holidays hotspots popular with the rich and famous:
Celebs who hang-out in Florida during the winter months include; Jay-Z, Kate Hudson, Leonardo DiCaprio, Jennifer Anniston and Will Smith, with the most popular destination in Florida being Miami.
Whistler and Banff – Canadian Ski resorts are popular with celebrities such as, Heidi Klum and Seal, Justin […]

As Dubai’s economy weakens slightly, UK travel agencies are calling on hoteliers to reduce prices in order to attract more business and to keep tourism alive in the UAE.
If hoteliers reduce prices for one of the British public’s most favourite luxury destinations, tourism, which is Dubai’s main source of income, may see a steady increase […]

Many UK holidaymakers are looking for cheap holidays and cheap city breaks to get away and enjoy the Christmas break somewhere a little different. Ski holidays are always popular for Christmas breaks reveals Ski-Direct.co.uk where bookings to European ski resorts have remained strong in the holiday season.
Ski-Direct has revealed offers for Christmas and New […]

Travel insurance companies have revealed that many holidaymakers this winter are planning on avoiding purchasing adequate travel insurance.
More UK holidaymakers plan to hit the slopes this season and with the current economic climate many travellers are trying to save money wherever possible.
However, according to AA Travel Insurance cutting back on travel insurance could be a […]