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Legoland Florida: Building excitement

Shaun Hinds took his young family to Florida to try out the new Legoland Like this article? Click here to download and save as a PDF . Anyone lucky enough to take a holiday in Florida will know that there is only so much magic one family can take. Especially when travelling with ...  More >

Latin America: Mayan Mystique

They tracked stars and solar eclipses, built elaborate cities and monuments without machines, and developed one of the world’s first written languages – so it’s no wonder the ancient ruins of the Maya civilisation fascinate tourists. This year is expected to see a record number of visitors ...  More >

Latin America: Adventures afloat

There are plenty of reasons for clients with sea legs to love Latin America. The area is home to one of the world’s mightiest rivers – the Amazon – and the most unique wildlife habitat – the Galapagos Islands – both of which are really best viewed from the water. But this isn’t the beginning ...  More >

Legoland Florida on track to grab slice of UK market

Legoland Florida on track to grab slice of UK market
Between 5 and 10% of the 1.3 million UK visitors to Florida every year could buy tickets to the new Legoland Florida theme park, according to DoSomethingDifferent.com owner Oliver Brendon. He estimated that proportion of his own customers would buy tickets to the new park, due to open on October ...  More >

Liguria: Med and mountains on the Italian Riviera

Long and thin, with sinuous curves: the shape of Liguria on the map is actually rather similar to the contours of the beautiful people who patronise its most famous resort, Portofino. Here, yachts fill the small harbour, and celebrities are regularly spotted wandering its winding streets ...  More >

Libya violence condemned by UK government

Britain has strongly condemned as “deplorable and unacceptable” lethal force used against anti-government demonstrators in Libya. Foreign secretary William Hague said: "The UK is gravely concerned about the situation in Libya which is deplorable and unacceptable.” The Libyan ambassador to London ...  More >

Luxury Canada: top-end food and spa tips

Canada is a country that invites exploration. Its stunning landscapes make such a wonderful backdrop for adventure that there’s a tendency to focus on active pursuits, but tourists looking for relaxation will find plenty to satisfy them – whether their explorations focus on the gourmet cuisine, ...  More >

Luxury travel overview: Features, links and selling tips

The cliche is that 'luxury travel' means something different to every traveller, and like every cliche, it contains more than a grain of truth. On one end of the scale lies gold-plated opulence and 24-7 stimulation; on the other understated chic and total privacy. And at some point between ...  More >

Let's dance: Active and cultural tours in Latin America

In Britain, our indigenous jig is the morris dance. No wonder people would rather head for Latin America to pick up the far sexier steps of the samba, the tango and the salsa, which originated in Brazil, Argentina and Cuba respectively.   Dancing Dancing in Latin America doesn’t have to ...  More >

Luxury: 5 holiday ideas from tour operator bosses

Where is your boss going on holiday this year? The chances are, with their connections, expertise and deep pockets, they will be jetting to off to one of the world’s finest and most luxurious locations. Although the rest of us are unlikely to be able to afford to go to the same places – unless ...  More >