Destinations

Agents – we can help you overcome your fear of selling France, says specialist

It’s time to push aside barriers to selling our neighbour, says Marcelle Hoff from Expressions Holidays, which is experiencing a trade boom for its tailor-made itineraries

Balearic Islands plans sustainable tourism tax hike in peak season

The Balearic Islands government has unveiled proposals to double its sustainability tax for many holidaymakers and crack down on rogue accommodation providers

A spontaneous bungee jump for a wheelchair user? No problem in this destination

Disability activist and seasoned traveller Sophie Morgan reveals how she bungee jumped, mountain biked and white-water rafted her way around New Zealand

‘This new law is a game changer for agents selling Thailand’

Now that this south-east Asian country has legalised same-sex marriages, agents have more options to play with when selling wedding packages to same-sex couples

FCDO issues 'coastal hazards' warning as Tropical Cyclone Alfred nears Australia

The category two cyclone is currently around 400 miles east of Brisbane and is expected to make landfall over the next couple of days

The Louisiana road trip that's also a culinary education

Local food heroes in the Southern US state help Rashmi Narayan understand the region’s culture and history through their gastronomy

Mauritius reopens airport following Tropical Storm Garance but passengers advised to stay away

Garance was the strongest storm to hit the country since January 1989, with winds hitting speeds of 100mph

The influential fairy godmother who saved an agent's Cyprus wedding

When agent Paula Hardman’s destination wedding was in jeopardy, a specialist operator came to her aid – and they’ve worked on many weddings together since

Tropical Storm Garance prompts Mauritius airport closure and Foreign Office alert

Mauritius shut its main international airport on Wednesday afternoon (26 February) while the nearby island of La Reunion will be placed under total lockdown later on Thursday (27 February)

Your clients can help fire-scorched Jasper to recover – here's how

The Canadian mountain town wants the world to know it is open for business this summer, after wildfires swept through the Rockies national park last July

Six cruise itineraries that will satisfy your clients' wanderlust

Itineraries calling at lesser-visited ports, offering off-the-beaten-track experiences, can help pique clients’ interest in cruising. We source six voyages of discovery

The simple hack to save your clients money on a tour of Japan

Travelling outside of peak season not only guarantees a cheaper tour, it also means fewer crowds, paving the way for more authentic experiences.

What do Svalbard's new rules mean for wildlife spotting?

Will a bear sighting now be a tiny dot in the distance or an exclusive thrill? We explore the implications of new regulations designed to protect wildlife in the region

Jet2CityBreaks adds Iceland self-drive packages

Jet2CityBreaks has introduced Iceland self-drive holidays featuring hotels outside the capital close to hot spring, mountain and beach destinations

Agents' love stories, and the love stories you've helped to write

It may come as little surprise that the travel industry is full of romance – we hear the trade’s tales of finding, facilitating and celebrating love

America's high-quality, low-key ski resort loved by celebs

View our short video about Sun Valley, which is almost unknown in the UK. The celebs like it that way, but things may change in March, when the Idaho resort hosts its first World Cup downhill event in 50 years

Santorini remains on sale for summer despite earthquake state of emergency

Operators are continuing to take forward bookings for Santorini as the threat of earthquake damage to the island shows no sign of receding

Norwegian Air puts budget Lapland and Nordic flights for winter 2025/26

Norwegian Air Shuttle goes on sale for next winter with destinations including Lapland and Tromso

‘I'm no longer selling Mauritius only to honeymooners’

Agent Bridget Perriman won a Mauritius holiday in a Sunlife competition with TTG with her idea for an island treasure hunt – and she got to try it out herself

Santorini residents evacuate despite earlier earthquake reassurances

Residents on the tremor-hit island of Santorini are fleeing despite earlier predictions seismic activity would diminish

Sand, souks and starry skies: the fam exploring authentic Morocco

’Trustworthy and immersive’ – six travel consultants reflect on Not in the Guidebooks’ Moroccan Adventure, from Marrakech to the Desert

Canada's most accessible twin-centre – endorsed by Prince Harry and Invictus

Destination Vancouver’s Megan Nelson explains why the Invictus Games is the perfect platform to showcase Vancouver and Whistler’s accessible credentials

Santorini seismic activity warning prompts Foreign Office alert

The FCDO has repeated advice from Greek authorities about seismic activity in and around Santorini, but ruled out a repeat of 1956 disaster

Jet2 expands city break network with two new Budapest routes

East Midlands and Newcastle International to gain twice-weekly services to the Hungarian capital this coming winter, while Athens and Rome added to Jet2’s Discover More range