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Hong Kong in two days

Nick Easen packs as much as possible into two days in this Asian favourite. While the mainland Chinese cities of Shanghai and Beijing have grown to epitomise the modern, edgy face of this huge nation’s power, Hong Kong, the grand dame of Asian cities, still has her smouldering ...  More >

Home run: UK and Ireland breaks made easy

Our domestic tourism industry has a holiday to suit everyone, but are you in a position to deliver? Although massively diverse, there are certain types of breaks in the UK that all agents should be ready to sell. Here are a few suggestions that should enable you to cover your bases. ...  More >

Hotter than ever: The Gambia in 2011-12

Fire-eaters at Makasutu - courtesy of The Gambia Experience Sun-starved Brits have long beaten a path to the Gambia to escape the dreary UK winter. The tiny West African country’s hotels and resorts have gained a well-earned reputation for delivering value, and with temperatures ...  More >

Hotel prices rose in first half of 2011, HRG study finds

Hotel prices rose in first half of 2011, HRG study finds
The majority of hotels worldwide have been able to increase their prices in the first half of the year, according to a new study. Travel management company Hogg Robinson Group found that rates rose by 4% in the six months to June over the same period last year. Of the 50 cities surveyed, 33 ...  More >

Heaven can wait: Why Hawaii is worth a 20-hour flight

Waikiki Beach - photo courtesy of Hawaii Tourism Authority With the remake of Hawaii Five-O currently on British screens, the six main islands of the Aloha state are back on the radar. So what better time to take a fresh look at America’s 50th state? Hawaii has been a US state for ...  More >

Home from home: The ultimate hotel villas

It turns out that sometimes you can have your cake, and eat it too. If you’re staying in a private villa on the grounds of a luxury hotel, the chef will prepare it, the butler will deliver it, the maid will slice it and then they will all leave you alone to enjoy it in palatial and solitary ...  More >

Happy landings: Turn cruise excursions into new bookings

Wondering how to attract clients who don’t ‘do’ cruises? Cruise lines recommend emphasising the exotic destinations that ships visit and the exciting excursions on offer to reel them in. Lynn Narraway, Holland America Line’s managing director for the UK and Ireland, recommends retailers search ...  More >

Have it both ways: US twin centres

With so many flights between the UK and the US, and so many connections between the cities Stateside, why should clients stick to just one destination? Twin-centre holidays are double the fun and add real value to a well-earned break, offering a variety of experiences, landscapes and vibes. ...  More >

Hoseasons boss says 'staycation' is alive and well

Operator Hoseasons has hit back at surveys that purport to undermine domestic holidays after its latest trading figures for January suggested the 'staycation' is alive and well. The latest survey of consumers from online travel agent sunshine.co.uk reported that more than 50% Of Britons don't ...  More >

Hotel review: Cap Maison, St Lucia

Hotel review: Cap Maison, St Lucia
The lowdown: Set at the northern tip of Saint Lucia, near Pigeon Island, five-star Cap Maison is a hotel with a home-from-home feeling – if your home is a luxurious one. Accommodation: Spanish Caribbean-style villas are dotted through expansive gardens on top of a bluff next to the sea. ...  More >