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Just several decades ago, Cancun was an uninhabited island and only a chosen few even knew that it existed. Since its location is in such a desolate region of the South Caribbean it seemed almost as if it were a...

The island of Tenerife is one of Europe's top holiday destinations, attracting millions of tourists from Britain, Germany and Scandanavia every year for a week or two's holiday. But the island's tour

With over 7 million inhabitants it is not surprising that many of us believe Hong Kong to be a highly urbanized region - and in many parts it is. Yet, three quarters of its 1,000 plus kilometre squar

Unlike its Caribbean counterparts, Dominica is relatively underdeveloped in terms of facilities and accessibility for tourists. Yet for those who want the Caribbean experience with a greater focus to

As the capital of Australia, Canberra's relatively recent establishment as the centre of government for the country and its inland location mean it is often forgotten by tourist who instead opt for th

Low cost airlines with great airfare deals, package tourism and big discounts are making ski holidays more affordable - and now for skiing in Austria there's not just great packages available but gett

Few European countries remain in recession in Europe, but Spain is one of them, and with over ten per cent of her economy dependent on tourism the country will be hoping for a sparkling summer next ye

Environment Canada senior climatologist David Phillips has predicted that we could be in for a mild, dry winter. Phillips has stated that the unseasonably mild temperatures that we have been experienc

There is perhaps one image that comes to mind when people imagine a holiday in Benidorm - it's mass market package holidays.

But be prepared to be pleasantly surprised if you decide to take a holiday there next year.

Few holiday destinations have been left completely unscathed by the current worldwide economic slump. While most holidaymakers remain undeterred in their quest for fun and relaxation, some of them hav