The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and the Canadian Destination Ski Consortia (CDSC) have teamed up to launch a new campaign promoting skiing holidays.Carrying the slogan 'you haven't skied until you've skied Canada', the initiative will focus on online and print media.Daily Mail readers will find a 2010 calendar in the newspaper's Ski and Board magazine, which will feature photography from some of the country's leading ski resorts and the chance to win a holiday, with flights provided by Air Canada.Sa

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Long-haul travellers planning holidays over the coming months will show a strong interest in southern hemisphere countries such as New Zealand and South Africa, according to a spokesman for Abta - The Travel Association.Sean Tipton pointed out that the southern hemisphere moves into the summer season as winter sets in across Europe and the UK, meaning that journeys south of the equator are often a popular option among sun seekers. This is the time of year that New Zealand and South Africa have their

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Monarch Airlines will launch new flights to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands this week.Additional services to Gran Canaria got underway from Birmingham Airport, Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport on October 19th, with flights to Fuerteventura set to launch from the same three hubs and Luton Airport on October 21st.The new routes bring the total number of destinations served by Monarch to 15, with connections to Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands also available.Liz Savage,

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Whether you want to enjoy this beautiful country's beaches, forests, hills and wildlife or the bustle of Bangkok, our guide gives you top tips from tour leaders with a fund of local knowledge.Family ThailandSITTICHAI PAIBOONFamily Tour Leader, from Mae Hong SonThailand is a fantastic place for families because there is so much to see. Kids are never bored. There are basically two ways to explore with a family: start in Bangkok and then head out to the islands; or head up to the north of the country, to C

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You may well like the thought of taking a flight to a great new destination. Having a really fantastic holiday can be a complete necessity for some of us, allowing us to forget about the pressures of normal life. You may be wondering how you can discover holidays that are both relaxing and cheap.

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Many of us love the thought of jumping into a plane and flying off to an exciting new destination. Having a great holiday is even a necessity for some of us, as we look to get away from the stresses of work and normal life. But how can we get holidays that are both cheap and fun?

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People travelling to destinations in Europe or the US can save money by using a prepaid card rather than waiting until the last minute to acquire their foreign currency at the airport, according to an exchange company.FairFX.com said that people setting off on skiing holidays and other breaks over the coming months can save up to 14 per cent if they order their cash online in advance and use a prepaid travel card.The products work much like a debit card and provide the option for customers to top up the a

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Long-haul travellers planning holidays over the coming months will show a strong interest in southern hemisphere countries such as New Zealand and South Africa, according to a spokesman for Abta - The Travel Association.Sean Tipton pointed out that the southern hemisphere moves into the summer season as winter sets in across Europe and the UK, meaning that journeys south of the equator are often a popular option among sun seekers. This is the time of year that New Zealand and South Africa have their

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Monarch Airlines will launch new flights to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands this week.Additional services to Gran Canaria got underway from Birmingham Airport, Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport on October 19th, with flights to Fuerteventura set to launch from the same three hubs and Luton Airport on October 21st.The new routes bring the total number of destinations served by Monarch to 15, with connections to Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands also available.Liz Savage,

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Travellers taking holidays in Europe over the coming months will have opportunities to see Ben Hur Live in some of the continent's most popular city break destinations.The elaborate show, which is the culmination of 15 years of work, was premiered in London in September to mark the 50th anniversary of the classic Charlton Heston movie Ben Hur.It is set some 2,000 years ago at the time of the Roman Empire and features the chariot races that famously appeared in the original film, as well as battle scenes a

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Travellers planning a trip to the Caribbean in the future can now make use of a new guide that has been released by the region's tourism authority.The UK chapter of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has released its 52-page publication and over the coming weeks will be circulating it to some 50,000 customers and travel industry representatives.Attendees at trade and consumer shows over the coming months will be able to pick up a copy of the guide, which provides information on Barbados, Antigua, St

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The Canadian Tourism Commission (CTC) and the Canadian Destination Ski Consortia (CDSC) have teamed up to launch a new campaign promoting skiing holidays.Carrying the slogan 'you haven't skied until you've skied Canada', the initiative will focus on online and print media.Daily Mail readers will find a 2010 calendar in the newspaper's Ski and Board magazine, which will feature photography from some of the country's leading ski resorts and the chance to win a holiday, with flights provided by Air Canada.Sa

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Monarch Airlines will launch new flights to Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands this week.Additional services to Gran Canaria got underway from Birmingham Airport, Gatwick Airport and Manchester Airport on October 19th, with flights to Fuerteventura set to launch from the same three hubs and Luton Airport on October 21st.The new routes bring the total number of destinations served by Monarch to 15, with connections to Tenerife and Lanzarote in the Canary Islands also available.Liz Savage,

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Aer Lingus will host a special event this week to mark the forthcoming launch of a number of winter routes from Gatwick Airport.The airline has invited 300 people to take part in a giant snowball fight at Potters Field Park near Tower Bridge in London on September 30th.All of the participants were recruited through a social media campaign, which attracted interest from more than 1,500 people.The chosen 300 will take part in a series of throwing exercises using artificial snow and will be rewarded for thei

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Travellers planning long-haul winter getaways will find the best value in the Far East, according to a new report published by Post Office Travel Services.Thailand topped the organisation's barometer of holiday affordability, followed closely by Bali and Malaysia, all of which were found to be cheaper than winter sun destinations in Europe.The Post Office also revealed that Mexico and Jamaica are offering good value for British travellers this winter following a recovery in the value of sterling against t

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Jet2 has announced four new routes that will be launched from Manchester Airport next year, which it claims will make it the biggest scheduled leisure airline based at the hub.The carrier will launch flights to Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia, Reus in Spain and Prague in the Czech Republic.Launching between April 1st and May 25th, the new services will bring the total number of routes provided by Jet2 from Manchester Airport to 28.Extra aircraft will be based at the gateway in the north-west, meaning 140,0

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Travellers planning a trip to the Caribbean in the future can now make use of a new guide that has been released by the region's tourism authority.The UK chapter of the Caribbean Tourism Organisation (CTO) has released its 52-page publication and over the coming weeks will be circulating it to some 50,000 customers and travel industry representatives.Attendees at trade and consumer shows over the coming months will be able to pick up a copy of the guide, which provides information on Barbados, Antigua, St

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Eastern European countries offer the lowest prices for people planning bargain skiing holidays this winter, according to a new report.The Post Office surveyed items including lift passes, meals, drinks and equipment hire and found that the Poiana Brasov resort in Romania is the cheapest option for skiers at a cost of 195.76.While Bulgaria, Slovakia and Slovenia were also found to be relatively affordable as winter sports destinations, the research revealed that some major European resorts have becom

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The majority of people who regularly take luxury holidays are still planning to travel despite the impact of the recession and the credit crunch, according to a new report.Professional services firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) questioned over 7,000 luxury club members and found that only 18 per cent identified their main holiday as an area they are willing to cut back on during the economic downturn.Designer labels, electronic goods and restaurant meals were all found to be less important than holidays f

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Long-haul travellers planning holidays over the coming months will show a strong interest in southern hemisphere countries such as New Zealand and South Africa, according to a spokesman for Abta - The Travel Association.Sean Tipton pointed out that the southern hemisphere moves into the summer season as winter sets in across Europe and the UK, meaning that journeys south of the equator are often a popular option among sun seekers. This is the time of year that New Zealand and South Africa have their

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