2009 was a tough one for the travel industry, but if the latest survey from Skyscanner is anything to go by, things are beginning to look up. Read more

Airport delays aren't part of the holiday plan but they happen. Here are the world's top 10 most punctual airlines with the best record of getting you there on time. Read more

Spain, the timeshare favourite, is now even easier to fly to, whatever the season. British Airway's summer-only schedule from London City Airport to Barcelona will now operate year-round, the airline has just announced - good news for fans of the Costa Brava and Costa Dorada. Now those looking for a quick city break in one of Europe's best-loved and most vibrant cities will be able to hop over from London City Airport to beautiful Barcelona from the end of March 2010 and flights will continue through summer and winter. Read more

The Corn Exchange at Brighton's Dome is the venue for this year's 2010 Enjoy England Awards For Excellence. The finalists have just been revealed, and the event takes place on April 23, to mark St. George's Day. Competition in the various categories is exceptionally strong, and a large number of entries are in for the Sustainable Tourism Award.

Last year “Staycations” (holidays spent “at home” in the UK rather than overseas) were big news. There are a number of reasons to holiday closer to home – economising on the cost of travelling internationally, the convenience of driving or letting the train take the strain rather than heading off to an airport. Britain has no shortage of beauty spots to rival its European neighbours. There's Cornwall, The Lake District, The Peak District, The Scottish Highlands, The Northumberland Coast - everyone has their favourite and the list is a long one.

Some travel experts are even going as far as predicting that if global warming continues, British holidays will rise in popularity – all we need, it seems, is a bit more sun, because inspiring beaches, scenic landscapes and historic villages are all on our doorstep! Read more

From flamenco to The Fallas, there's always an excuse for a fiesta in Spain – here are the main ones on this year. Read more

Hotel or timeshare resort - which is better? With more families choosing timeshare as their preferred holiday option, these are five main reasons it makes sense to buy timeshare.

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Novaterra Resorts today announced that Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate in Cadiz, Spain, has affiliated with The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange network.

Located among the Andalusian hills and adjacent to the famed white village of Arcos de la Frontera in the province of Cadiz, the Arcos Gardens Golf Club & Country Estate is an exclusive low-density golf community designed for upscale luxury living. The 440-acre property was a former olive grove that was transformed through the transplanting of over 2,000 olive trees into a leading golf destination featuring a championship 18-hole course. Read more

El Bullí, Spain's top restaurant is closing. Food critics are shocked, while those hoping for a table may never get one. But with new Spanish chefs winning awards left, right and centre, Spain's still up there in the good food rankings . . .

There's a 3,000-long waiting list for a seat at Ferran Adriá's restaurant in northern Catalunya, but the long hours and financial losses have forced him to rethink. Adriá's experimental, ultra-modern cuisine knew no bounds as he blazed a trail through the dimensions of texture and taste with his crème brulée blow torch. After its closure next year, El Bullí will be re-born as a chef training academy - great news for would-be Ferran Adriás, but not good news for all those who dreamed of sampling Adriá's legendary multiple courses, each fantastic creation more delicious than the one before. Read more

The OFT and Trading Standards have launched a campaign to raise awareness of scams by encouraging people to drop scam mail they have received into ‘Scamnesty’ bins located at public places around the country between the 1-26th February 2010.

It is also possible to report bogus web sites, telephone calls, emails or even text messages through the Consumer Direct website. This has an online function for consumers to log/ forward scam emails and websites. Read more

As Britain freezes, Spain’s St. Tropez still hogs the top spot as Europe’s winter sun getaway. Fiona Klonarides writes about our love affair with the Spanish village that could. Read more