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Saturday May 18

Jungle, beaches and elephants in the new and improved Sri Lanka

As Sri Lanka leaves its civil war-torn past behind, tourists are flocking to see its lush jungles, pristine beaches and famous elephants. Let’s just hope it stays this way, says Chris Beanland
Friday May 17

Travel news: Hotel, restaurant and airline deals

Explore travel deals and more around the world
Friday May 17

Amsterdam bicyclists celebrate victory at last

Riders pedalled through Rijksmuseum after government and the national museum’s plea to keep venue off-limits for cyclists was quashed
Tuesday May 14

How to mix with the celebrities at the Cannes Film Festival

There’s no party like a Hollywood party – follow A-lister footsteps on our insider guide to the hippest spots and secret beaches in Cannes.
Saturday May 11

Sabine Heller: The world in her hands

CEO of Small World network sheds some light on how the other half travel
Friday May 10

Arabian Travel Market: Industry using social media for success

Tweets getting consumers interested, giving sponsors greater exposure in key markets
Friday May 10

Arabian Travel Market in Dubai: pick a holiday

ATM offered some great opportunities to look forward to in the coming year
Friday May 10

5 free things to do and see in Phnom Penh

The Cambodian capital is progressing at breakneck speed but its history still shines through in and around the city
Wednesday May 8

Monarch butterfly magic in Mexico

The sight of millions of these butterflies painting forests in blazing colours makes for a wonderful experience
Monday May 6

Holiday deals

Insect eating in Mexico, recreating love in Maldives or a trip fit for a lady in London, here are a few options
Sunday May 5

The Beatles Magical Mystery tour

Fifty years after the launch of the Beatles’ debut album Please Please Me in 1963, Liverpool revels in its role as the birthplace of four lads who shook the world. Carol Davis steps back into Yesterday in a celebration of the city’s musical heritage
Saturday May 4

Abba the Museum opens in Sweden

Stockholm opens its doors to a venue dedicated to its most famous band — and fans can’t wait to get there
Saturday May 4

Freewheeling in Cincinnati: Ohio city offers much to explore, at no expense

From bridges to parks and even art museums, visit state’s third largest city
Friday May 3

Etihad, Linkedin launch online mapping tool

Travel news, deals and more around the world
Friday May 3

Zipolite offers a different vibe of Mexico

With its laid-back vibe this coastal pueblo in Oaxaca has a way of making people stay longer than expected
Wednesday May 1

Cold comforts in Finland

Whether you’re watching out for the celestial magic of the Northern Lights, husky sledging across the purest snowscapes or exploring Helsinki’s stylish nightlife, a trip to Finland is just the ticket for those looking to stay cool this summer.
Tuesday Apr 30

Palm trees, perfect beaches and pirates on Peter Island

Owning a private island may be only for the likes of Richard Branson, but you can feel like you have one of the British Virgin Islands all to yourself. Sam Wylie-Harris escapes from it all to Peter Island
Friday Apr 26

Jackie Robinson’s Brooklyn

Retrace the footsteps of the first African-American Major League Baseball player whose story has been told on the new movie 42
Wednesday Apr 24

Hard Rock Casino to be built in Sioux City

Sioux City Entertainment’s proposal for a land-based casino was one of the four submitted to the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission
Wednesday Apr 24

Microsoft’s birthplace being redeveloped

A Route 66 motor lodge in Albuquerque where Bill Gates and Paul Allen lived has been picked as the site for 70 apartments
Wednesday Apr 24

Hotel Pennsylvania to be renovated, not razed

The state of the economy has led to the shelving of the original plan to replace it with a 67-storey office tower
Wednesday Apr 24

Travel news: Etihad’s Travel Mall and Shubbak reopening

Explore travel deals and more around the world
Tuesday Apr 23

Turning a natural disaster into a tourism opportunity!

An Estonian region hit by floods is using this natural disaster to attract visitors and organise canoe tours through flooded territories!
Friday Apr 19

Paris’ Crillon hotel’s grand auction

The catalogue lists 3,500 lots, including sofas, tables, a Louis XV-style mantel and the pigeon-holes used by the concierge to keep messages
Friday Apr 19

Fans who would do anything to attend music festivals

The joy of seeing the stars up close, and the adventure of experiencing the local culture and cuisine are a big draw

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