Of all the world's cruise destinations, Alaska has come out on top, according to a panel of 13 experts for the Cruise Show in London (March 27th and 28th) who selected the unspoilt region as their number one choice. Read more

This year's Cruise Show at London's Olympia Exhibition Centre on the weekend of March 27/28 promises to be a don't miss event for cruise fans and anyone contemplating a cruise in the future. As a timeshare holiday option it continues to grow in popularity because there's nothing quite like it – and with so many cruise lines offering so many varied itineraries, you'll never be bored onboard.

American author Mark Twain's quote has become a classic, and you'd be hard pressed to find a more apt one for the world of cruising: “Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bow lines. Sail away from the safe harbour. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.” Read more

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

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

Skyscanner's January search results show Spain still reigns, as Britons look for “sun, sand and sangria” to escape the winter blues. Malaga tops the bill and five Spanish cities made the top ten. Faro and Dalaman (Turkey) also appear, implying that British travellers are dreaming of sunshine and beaches while the snowy UK winter overstays its welcome.

Searches for city break destinations such as London, Amsterdam and New York show that people are also looking for urban getaways – shopping in New York, sightseeing in London or exploring Amsterdam's cafés and canals. Read more

EasyJet has announced four new routes to Turkey and the Greek Islands which will start running from Gatwick this coming spring.

The new services will be going to Antalya in Turkey, as well as the Greek Islands of Crete, Kos and Zakynthos - great news for timeshare owners heading to property in those areas. Read more

VisitBritain has launched its Cities Campaign, pointing out the various delights that cities such as London, Edinburgh, Bristol and Liverpool have to offer.

The initiative is looking to highlight contrasting themes of certain cities, such as Glasgow, which VisitBritain said offers both trend-setting and traditional treats for timeshare owners to enjoy. Read more

Early bird ticket sales for Fractional Summit 2010 have risen by 60 per cent based on the comparable period prior to this year's event.

Fractional Life has announced the sales increase for the conference, which will be taking place from February 18th to 19th.

The two-day event will be hosted by the Grosvenor Marriott Hotel in London, with delegates able to gain an insight into fractional property. Read more

The Registry Collection® exchange programme, the world’s largest luxury exchange programme, will be the headline sponsor of the Fractional Summit 2010 for the third consecutive year. The continued support of the event from The Registry Collection programme follows the success of the 2009 Summit and reflects the value of this international forum to the fractional trade market.

The two-day event, taking place on 18 and 19 February, 2010, at the Marriott London, Grosvenor Square, offers the unique opportunity for developers to meet key fractional real estate industry professionals from around the globe under one roof. The fractional model has helped in boosting the sales of luxury properties in today’s challenging economic climate. This year’s conference theme “Changing Times, Changing Markets,” together with its subject matter debates, is designed to help developers capitalise on the strengths of the fractional product and grow their businesses. Developers who are new to the fractional concept will also appreciate an introduction to the industry during the event. Read more

New York offers timeshare owners a great Christmas shopping trip and can still provide decent value for holidaymakers.

The third annual Christmas Shopping Guide by Post Office Travel Services revealed that British shoppers can save as much as 25 per cent on purchases by heading to New York when compared to London. Read more