Video: Ever heard of 'lava kayaking'? Daredevils take it on in Hawaii
Filed under: Travel News Alexandre Socci/Barcroft Media Question: what do you do if you can't find any water to kayak on? Answer: find some molten lava instead. This kayaker did just that - and even...
View ArticleRevealed! The UK's top ten islands
Filed under: UK travel Getty TripAdvisor has revealed the UK's top ten islands in its 2013 Travellers Choice Awards - and they're a feast for the eyes. From the craggy tip of the Hebrides to the golden...
View ArticleDisneyland Paris: How to have fun as a family
Filed under: Family holidays Disney Magic on Parade - Disneyland Paris It's been almost a year since Disneyland Paris celebrated its 20th Anniversary. Since then, more than 16 million guests have...
View ArticleWin! One of three pairs of walking boots from Snow+Rock
Filed under: Travel News Ever wanted to tackle the Great Wall of China? How about Machu Picchu, or even your local National Trust park or gardens? Well, first things first, you'll need a decent pair of...
View ArticleHow to do Dubai (whatever your budget)
Filed under: Dubai Rex There's more to Dubai than futuristic skyscrapers, over-the-top hotels and monster malls. Honest! It may be a playground for the rich and famous, attracting well-heeled...
View ArticleJessica Alba lives it up on holiday in St Barts
Filed under: Travel News FameFlynet She's always perfectly groomed in real life, so it's no surprise that Jessica Alba does flawless beach chic, too. The Sin City actress hit the shores of St Barts...
View ArticleChoose your meal before you fly: Airline launches drag and drop menu
Filed under: Travel News Air Baltic Forget fighting for the last chicken sandwich on a cheap flight: as one airline has found a solution to passengers' inflight food dilemmas by offering the world's...
View ArticleVideo: Daredevil performs Mary Poppins-style skydive with an umbrella
Filed under: Travel News Using Mary Poppins as inspiration for an extreme sports stunt is a new one on us. But professional extreme athlete Erik Roner wanted to see if he, too, could fly with an...
View ArticleWin! Tickets to a special preview of The Place Beyond the Pines
Filed under: Travel News We've teamed up with Geckos Adventures to give away a pair of tickets to a special preview of The Place Beyond the Pines at Hackney Picturehouse on Wednesday 10 April at 9pm....
View ArticleNew £2bn theme park in Kent threatened by colony of rare spiders?
Filed under: Travel News Stock photo, jumping spider: Getty Plans for a new £2 billion Paramount movie theme park in Kent could have to be put on hold following the discovery of rare spider colony on...
View ArticleOoh la la! Liz Hurley and Shane Warne enjoy romantic trip to Paris
Filed under: Travel News Twitter/Eliabeth Hurley It's known as the City of Love, so what better place than Paris for truly loved-up couple Liz Hurley and Shane Warne to jet off to for a romantic city...
View ArticleWhere is England's real Lake District?
Filed under: Travel News Lake Windermere/Getty The Lake District is not in Cumbria - it's actually in Croydon. So claims the South Norwood Tourist Board, which is demanding that Cumbrian authorities...
View ArticleHow to bag a luxury holiday for less
Filed under: World travel Rex Need a cheap holiday? It's no secret that you can save money on a holiday by travelling outside the school holidays, booking as early as possible or looking out for last...
View ArticlePhotos: The world's best islands: how many of these have you been to?
Filed under: World travel Getty If you're looking for some holiday inspiration then look no further than the results of TripAdvisor's Traveller's Choice Awards 2013to find the best islands in the...
View ArticleVideo of the day: Landscapes of New Zealand
Filed under: New Zealand We challenge you to watch this beautiful video without wanting to jump on a plane and head to New Zealand. With its incredible images of the North Island, even photographer...
View ArticleWin a holiday for two in Spain
Filed under: Travel News Experience the beautiful landscapes, breathtaking views and absolute privacy of rural Spain, as we've teamed up with chic boutique hotel DDG Retreat in Andalucia and Monarch...
View ArticleDenise Van Outen hits the beach in Dubai for third time in a year
Filed under: Travel News Bare Media Denise Van Outen managed to escape the Easter gloom in Blighty - and jetted off for a sunshine break in Dubai with her girlfriends. The former Strictly Come Dancing...
View ArticleLisa Marie Presley enjoys family holiday in Hawaii
Filed under: Travel News Splash It looks like every other country in the world is enjoying fabulous weather except for the UK. Ok, that might be an exaggeration, but Lisa Marie Presley managed to...
View ArticleQuiz: Name that movie location!
Filed under: World travel Getty How many films did you manage to see last year? Think you could recognise an upcoming blockbuster's location and spot a movie scene a mile off? Test your cinematic and...
View ArticleBring a poncho! The world's messiest festivals
Filed under: World travel Boryeong Mud Festival, South Korea Huge gatherings in the streets can get extremely unruly with lots of crowds and loud music - but add mud, food and even monkeys and you get...
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