Archive of articles from 2013
10 reasons to visit Greece in 2014
Next year is going to be a big year for Greece, from new museum openings to big anniversaries of people and places. Here’s 10 reasons why you should visit, according to the Greek Tourism board.
Top 5 magical after dark events this festive season
From candlelit walks to enchanted parks, check out our pick of fun and atmospheric after dark events across the UK.
Take to the ice: Top 10 open-air ice rinks in the UK
Get your skates on and channel your inner Torvill or Dean at these open-air ice rinks around the UK – the perfect way to soak up the festive atmosphere this winter:
Lights, Camera, Action…Film tourism in 2014
Film tourism is a growing trend and it's not hard to see why. What better way to see and experience new things than following in your favourite film characters’ footsteps in locations near and far? With an epic lineup of films set to hit the big screen in 2014, here’s what destinations should be top of your film-inspired bucket lists.
The perfect day in Rio de Janeiro: An itinerary
Nowhere is quite like Rio, one of the most iconic cities in the world. Famed for its buzzing party atmosphere, unique coastal landscape and laid back beach lifestyle, the samba city never fails to make an impression. Already top of many travellers’ Brazil bucket lists, the vibrant city is set to welcome even more visitors in 2014 for the FIFA World Cup.
Destination of the week: Durham
The medieval city of Durham is set to be transformed into a kaleidoscope of dazzling colour this weekend, with the launch of the annual Lumiere Light Festival.
Infographic: Infographic: The Ultimate 'Bucket List'
What's on your ultimate bucket list?
Discovering Dahab's Blue Hole
The Blue Hole in Dahab, on Egypt's Red Sea coast in South Sinai, is one of the most famous dive sites in the region. Katherine Lewis gives a blow-by-blow account of her dive.
Gallery: In pictures: What’s on in November around the world
Here’s what’s on around the world this month:
Destination of the week: Mexico
The Day of the Dead festival (Día de Muertos) held in Southern Mexico on November 1st and 2nd – is one of the most iconic celebrations in the world.
Competition: Win a six-month online Rosetta Stone course!
Are you interested in learning a new language before travelling abroad or as a new challenge? If so, then this competition is for you!
Destination of the week: Manitou Springs, Colorado
Colorado is known for its spectacular landscapes, great skiing and…coffin racing! (Yes, you heard that correctly!).
Top 5 things to do this Halloween weekend
The spookiest time of year is around the corner…From nerve-shredding fun at Chessington World of Adventures to horror and hocus pocus at Warwick Castle, here’s some fun Halloween ideas for all the family this weekend.
UK’s 10 spookiest haunted hotels
Ever heard spooky noises in the night or spotted suspicious shifting shapes when staying in a hotel?
On the 'tail' of the resplendent quetzal in Costa Rica
Rich Ward heads to the Costa Rican jungle in search of one of the world's most beautiful and elusive birds – the resplendent quetzal.
Medieval Ireland an hour from London
Jack Peat escapes the hustle and bustle of London and finds a quintessentially medieval Irish town just an hour away.
Top 5 Spanish cities to visit in winter
Spain is one of the most popular holiday destinations in Europe, but its best known for its sunny beach holidays. So, is Spain worth visiting in winter too? Here are our top five alternative places for a winter city break in Spain.
Halloween events in Philadelphia
Philadelphia is known as one of America's most haunted cities, and this October and November it will be putting on a range spook-tacular events. This historic US city does Halloween like none other and this year is set to be no exception.
Celebrations in York for National Chocolate Week
York, UK’s home of chocolate is celebrating this addictive treat this week for National Chocolate Week from October 14 – 20. In a city rich with over 150 years of chocolate history, visitors to York can experience seven days of chocolate indulgence.
Destination of the week: Brussels
In honour of National Chocolate Week next week, from October 14th – 20th, we’re focusing on Brussels – one of the most famous chocolate capitals of the world.
X Factor Judges’ Houses: The locations revealed
Want to know where the lucky X Factor contestants got to jet off to in the popular Judges’ Houses part of the ITV show? See below!
US shutdown: Alternative ‘outdoorsy’ locations to visit
Holidaymakers heading to the US have found their plans scuppered after the US Government closed all ‘non-essential’ operations as part of a Government ‘shutdown’, including all 401 National Parks across the county, Smithsonian museums and even the Statue of Liberty. So where should you travel to instead?
Top 5 Bear Grylls-inspired destinations
Our favourite adventurer, explorer and survival expert Bear Grylls has taken us on a journey through inhospitable deserts, wild jungles and frozen landscapes in his series Born Survivor and now he is back for a brand new series set to hit our TV screens in October – Bear Grylls: Escape From Hell. If you want to follow in his footsteps, here’s our pick of the best adventure destinations that have featured in his series so far.
Five minutes with…teen polar explorer Parker Liautaud
Epic polar adventures aren’t the usual pastime for today’s teens, but for Parker Liautaud isolated days skiing across barren, frozen landscapes in bitterly cold temperatures have become more than a little familiar.
Destination of the week: Munich
Why we’re loving Munich this week…
