British Museum most popular London visitor attraction
The British Museum is the most popular visitor attraction in the capital, according to statistics released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) today.
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British Museum most popular London visitor attraction
The British Museum is the most popular visitor attraction in the capital, according to statistics released by the Association of Leading Visitor Attractions (ALVA) today.
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Shrek-themed attraction to open in London
Shrek and his friends will be stepping out of the swamp and onto the South Bank, with an exciting new attraction, set to open in the summer of 2015.
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Chocolate Kitchen opened at Hampton Court Palace
Since the humble cocoa bean arrived on our shores in the seventeenth century, Britain has been a nation of chocolate lovers.
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Holidaymakers ‘quids in’ as Sterling rises
Exactly 12 months ago sterling fell to a year low against most major holiday currencies including the euro and the US dollar.
Ancient step pyramid discovered in Egypt
A step pyramid, even more ancient than the oldest of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World – The Great Pyramid of Giza – has been uncovered by archaeologists in southern Egypt.
Scottish isle Lewis and Harris wins Europe's Best Island
Scotland's Lewis and Harris Island has beaten some of the most famous and idyllic destinations in Europe to win Europe's Best Island in the Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Islands Awards.
Genoa hosts Pesto World Championships
If you're a pesto-lover, then you might want to head to Genoa this March to witness Italian culinary masters and foodie fans alike battle it out to win the Pesto World Championships.
European hostels win big at the annual Hoscars
An outstanding 79 per cent of the Hostelworld Hoscars were awarded to hostels in European destinations, highlighting the continent at the heart of the budget travel industry.
Tourism to Egypt to be promoted 'without Cairo'
Visiting London yesterday, Wednesday February 14th 2014, Egypt’s Minister of Tourism, Mr Hisham Zaazou, spoke frankly of the challenges Egypt has faced during the last three years and continues to tackle moving forward.
New community of Komodo Dragons found in Indonesia
Dragons are creatures of legend but in a landscape as spectacular and biologically diverse as Indonesia, myths become reality – as demonstrated by the recent discovery of several Komodo dragons (Varanus Komodoensis) living in Mbeliling Forest on Flores Island.
Namibia named top country in Wanderlust Awards
Namibia has been voted number one in the Top Country category at this year's Wanderlust Readers' Travel Awards, with a satisfaction rating of almost 97 per cent.
2014 to be a great year for London events, Mayor says
This year is shaping up to be a bumper year for great events, says the Mayor of London Boris Johnson.
Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba favourite long-haul destinations
Vietnam, Mexico and Cuba have been highlighted as three of the fastest-growing long-haul holiday destinations for British travellers, according to a new report out today.
Ireland gets first Dark Sky Reserve
The Emerald Isle is sure to become a stargazing hotspot, after the announcement that the country is now home to its first ‘International Dark Sky Place’.