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The tour operator, TUI released is results and outlook yesterday with bookings across the group up by 5.5%.

Given the crackdown by governments around the world on how much time private flat owners can rent out their properties via Airbnb or some similar booking site, it could be that the hometel launch is accurately timed.

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world, right now

If you travel with TUI to Rhodes or another of their Sensatori resorts this year then don’t be surprised if the rep turns around to you and invites you to draw the different experiences you have had on your holiday.

In July, new regulations come into being which will provide greater protection to many but not all holidaymakers.

As with most councils, Highland Council claimed lack of funds to fill in the potholes so Mr Armstrong, having suffered vehicle damage due to unrepaired potholes, has taken it upon himself to fill them in.

One of the things that infuriates is late flights. But knowing that some airports tend to always have late flights makes me look at alternative airports.

Here’s our guide to the capital’s coolest new spots and events for spring/summer 2018…

According to data released by lastminute.com, bookings of package holidays surged 28% in the UK in 2017 compared to 2016, and this trend has continued into 2018.

World Life Experience want applications from anyone interested in participating in a one-year journey around the world in 2019 which will take the lucky winners to all five continents.

On Sunday the 15th of April from 11am until 4pm, Drifters Waterway Holidays in conjunction with the Canal & River Trust are offering people the chance to try canal boating for free.

Just over a week ago was April Fool’s Day. Like you I looked for the fake news stories but I concentrated on those connected with the travel industry.

There is said to be excitement about the auctioning of furniture, signage and everything else at Heathrow’s terminal one. There probably isn’t actually. I just made that up.

Just About Travel lets you in what’s hot (and what’s not) in the travel industry this month

Bespoke honeymoon and travel planner, Eleanor Keymer, has visited over 100 countries and lived in both the Costa Rican jungle and the urban London jungle. As a result, friends and friends-of-friends have long been seeking Eleanor’s advice about favourite destinations, leading her to set up her own travel planning service. Here Eleanor shares her travel highlights to date, with Just About Travel readers   What do you like to do on holiday? I like to go wildlife watching – nothing beats seeing nature at it’s
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Is the daily commute to office cubicle getting you down? It’s time to take a break from Britain, says Kaye Holland

Today, B&B’s are still an integral part of tourism and the changes brought about will probably ensure they remain so for some time to come.

Travel, food and lifestyle blogger, Kirsty Marrins, shares her travel highs and lows with Just About Travel readers

According to Which? holidaymakers are not being informed about what Brexitmay do to their holiday plans.

Sri Lankan author, film producer and hip hop artist, Ruby Lovell, shares her travel highs and lows

According to the UK holiday park operator, Away Resorts, 55% of Brits are taking their main holiday at a UK lodge or caravan park this year.

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot and what’s not in the travel world

Castles and cawl could be ideal in the crisp weather we have at the moment.

Recently we have had views about travel this summer from TUI, Thomas Cook, On the Beach and Jet 2. What might be in store for travellers and holidaymakers?

To readers outside Wales or those uninterested in art, the name Kyffin (it rhymes with “Puffin”) Williams might mean very little. To the Welsh and particularly rural and North Wales it means the greatest modern Welsh painter.

Frederic updates us on exhibitions currently on show in France

You can make a million excuses for not wanting to travel on your own, and you’ll always find more – unless you make the conscious choice to confront your solo-travel fears. To give you a friendly push in the right direction, we’ve broken down some of the most common solo-travel fears, so they don’t seem so scary at all

Just About Travel tells you what’s hot – and what’s not – in the travel world, right now…