Giant salamander is a hit at London Zoo
File under: Travel news Photo credit: ZSL London Zoo Measuring over one metre in length, with bulging muscles and a giant grin across his face, ZSL London Zoo's newest arrival is already making a big...
View ArticleWin! A winter spa break for two, courtesy of QHotels
File under: Win Photo credit: QHotels Winter is the perfect time to indulge in a spa break and we've teamed up with QHotels to offer two lucky AOL Travel readers the chance to win a four-star spa...
View ArticleWin! A holiday in Gran Canaria
File under: Win Fancy jetting off on a five-star holiday to Gran Canaria? We've teamed up with the Gran Canaria Wellness Association to offer one lucky AOL Travel reader and a guest the chance to win...
View ArticleOrphaned baby wombat joins zookeeper on daily rounds
File under: Travel news Photo credit: Taronga Zoo/Paul Fahy A Taronga Zoo keeper has found an unusual assistant to help out on her morning work rounds - an orphaned wombat joey named Chloe. Chloe has...
View ArticleWin! Afternoon tea and a stay for two at Doxford Hall, Northumberland
File under: Win Photo credit: Doxford Hall What better way to start 2015 than by winning a luxury UK hotel break? We're giving away an overnight stay at Doxford Hall in Northumberland, with dinner,...
View ArticleBrits choose city breaks over beach holidays
File under: Travel news City breaks were the most popular type of holiday among British tourists in 2014, according to ABTA. For 2015, 43 per cent of people are planning a city break while 42 per cent...
View ArticleGreat white shark breaches and photobombs surfer
File under: Travel news Photo credit: Twitter/KTLA A photographer has captured the moment a great white shark leaped out of the water - right behind an unwitting surfer. Tom Kampas filmed the footage...
View ArticleTrain fare rises 2015: How new rail price increases will affect you
File under: Travel news This week's annual train fare rise will mean some season ticket holders will have endured increases of more than 20% in the life of this Parliament, according to figures from...
View ArticleDubai overtakes Heathrow as busiest airport in the world
File under: Travel news Heathrow has lost its title as the busiest airport in the world for international passenger traffic - to Dubai International Airport. A total of 68.9 million passengers passed...
View ArticleBritish tourists jet off in droves on The Hobbit trail
File under: Travel news The recently released final part of The Hobbit film trilogy is set to spark another season of "set-jetting" for British tourists keen to holiday in areas where movies are shot....
View ArticleTourist board promotes trip to Wales using Lake District picture
File under: Travel news Photo credit: Adam Burton/Robert Harding/REX Tourist trips to the Brecon Beacons in Wales have mistakenly been advertised with a famous beauty spot - from the Lake District....
View ArticleTourist charged $165 for pedicab ride in New York
File under: Travel news A tourist was charged $165 (around £107) for a pedicab ride in New York that went less than a mile on New Year's Eve. Ken Smith, 41, a Red Cross worker living in Haiti,...
View ArticleBritish tourists to save hundreds thanks to falling value of euro
File under: Travel news British tourists looking for cheap holidays in Europe should book now as the falling value of the euro means families can save up to 15 per cent on flights and hotels booked in...
View ArticleHealthy New Year holidays: Perfect places to detox in 2015
File under: World travel After overindulging at Christmas, we're only too happy to start 2015 with a healthy body and mind to blow away the cobwebs. But forget joining the local gym, as there are...
View ArticleKulm Hotel St Moritz, Switzerland: Ski-spa hotel review
File under: Winter sun & ski Photo credit: Kulm Hotel St Moritz For a truly luxurious and relaxing winter ski break in Switzerland, St Moritz's iconic Kulm Hotel is the perfect place to stay. With...
View ArticleBritish man dies saving girlfriend's son and dog from river on Philippines...
File under: Travel news Photo credit: SWNS.com A British man has died after rescuing his partner's son and dog from a swollen river while on holiday in the Philippines. Mark Selby, 45, had been...
View ArticleRare species of killer whale caught on video
File under: Travel news Photo credit: YouTube The anti-whaling group Sea Shepherd has caught video footage of a pod of extremely rare killer whales in the South Indian Ocean. The ship, called Bob...
View ArticleWin! A holiday to Tenerife
File under: Win Photo credit: Adrian Hoteles With an unbeatable year-round climate, spectacular green and volcanic landscapes and beautiful beaches, Tenerife is a dream holiday destination for...
View ArticleWin! A pet-friendly weekend cottage break in the Lake District
File under: Win Photo credit: SallyâÂÂs Lake District Cottages We've teamed up with Sally's Lake District Cottages to offer one lucky AOL Travel reader and up to 11 guests the chance to win a...
View ArticleRail commuters warned of more delays
File under: Travel news London Bridge station fully reopened today - only for passengers to be hit by long hold-ups. The busy rail station in London partially closed over the festive period due to...
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