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In brief...: Money worry hit gap-year

Money worries are forcing students to cut short the traditional gap-year, according to a survey. Read

In brief...: Tourists write at home in UK

British Isles' destinations dominate the world's top 10 literary spots in a list compiled by Trip Advisor website. Read

Ski trip was last resort

Girls have fun in the Alps after being forced to head off alone Read

In brief...: Shame of Brits abroad

Bad behaviour by Britons abroad has seen a soaring number of arrests in Spain and France, Foreign Office figures showed. Read

In brief...: Outraged by hidden fees

Holidaymakers hate hidden charges for using credit cards and mobiles phones abroad more than any other travel irritation, it has been revealed. Read

In brief...: UK top spot for US visitors

The number of Americans visiting Britain may have dipped but the UK is still the top European destination for US tourists, figures showed. Read

Saddle up in the sun

Discover a different side of Portugal with special horse riding packages Read

In brief...: Butlins lifted by UK boom

Holiday firm Butlins has announced a significant jump in the number of bookings it has taken for its peak season from July to September 2008. Read

In brief...: Brits booking for next year

Canny, currency-conscious travellers are booking next year's holidays to try to beat possible euro fluctuations, it was revealed. Read

In brief...: Folio exhibits new ambition

Uk hotel group Folio Hotels, which owns properties across Scotland and England, has been named as one of 10 new exhibitors from the UK at the World Travel Market in London. Read

In brief...: Crisis fails to hit breaks

Despite the ongoing gloomy economic outlook Britons are reluctant to give up on their annual two weeks in the sun. Read

In brief...: Eagle vision a top hol high

Seeing a Golden Eagle is one of the top 10 things to do on a perfect break in Scotland, an online survey of UK holiday makers has revealed. Read

In brief...: UK gap-year snub blow

Gap-YEAR students worldwide are turning their backpacks on Britain and heading further afield. Read

Amazing Azores

Slow down to explore these quiet islands in the Atlantic Read

In brief...: Lochs cruise is launched

Great Rail Journeys has launched its 2009 cruising brochure with seven new itineraries, including the firm's first-ever UK cruise heading to the Scottish lochs and islands. Read

In brief...: OAPs shun foreign travel

As many as 15 per cent of British adults have never holidayed abroad, a new survey shows. Read

In brief...: Travelodge's £150m plan

Budget hotel chain Travelodge has announced plans to build 55 new hotels in seaside resorts to capitalise on increasing numbers of Britons holidaying at home. Read

Forgotten paradise

Idyllic Northumberland coast still a treasured holiday destination Read

In brief...: Travel crime high in Spain

As many as 12 per cent of Britons travelling overseas have been victims of crime in the last five years, figures have shown. Read

In brief...: Frequent flyer rethink

Frequent flyer air miles schemes could be scrapped by airlines due to new accountancy rules and the tough economic climate. Read

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