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In brief...: Aer Lingus expands

Irish airline Aer Lingus is launching four new international routes from Belfast. Read

In brief...: Cruise 'boom is under way'

Cruising is setting a cracking pace in holiday bookings - and despite recession fears, the boom is probably only just beginning. Read

In brief...: UK tourism funds blow

The uk Government underfunding is "greatly inhibiting" Britain's tourism industry from competing with foreign rivals, a UK visitor attractions chief has said. Read

Happy island hopping

Chris Rowland drops anchor in the historic ports of the Aegean Sea Read

In brief...: Go East for ski bargains

Although France is by far the most popular destination among skiers, its prices leave most rival destinations far behind, says a survey of 33 resorts in 14 countries compiled by PriceRunner.co.uk Read

In brief...: West End's 'time is over'

The West End's time in the spotlight is over, with the East End emerging as London's rising star, according to a new Lonely Planet guidebook just out. Read

In brief...: Lodge offers eco-holidays

Now there's a solution for those who fear damaging the environment by jetting around the globe - just load up the car and check into a lodge for the ultimate in "eco-holidays". Read

Romancing the Taj

Monument of love to queen has stood the test of time Read

In brief...: Air travellers 'will treble'

The number of airline passengers worldwide is expected to grow threefold over the next two decades, plane-making company Airbus has forecast. Read

In brief...: Paris place to pop question

Paris is the place to pop the question, with the Eiffel Tower being seen as the best spot in Europe to propose. Read

In brief...: Disneyland goes Welsh

Minnie Mouse will be dressed more like My fan wy Mouse when a Disney park holds a Welsh festival at the end of this month. Read

Guilt-free getaway

Eco-friendly resort shows off Thailand at its best Read

In brief...: South Korea to lure visitors

South Korea's next president has vowed to boost the country's struggling tourism industry. Read

In brief...: QE2 leaves market gap

When the QE2 finally goes into retirement as a floating hotel in Dubai in November, she might leave a huge gap in the cruise market which many think is almost impossible to fill. Read

In brief...: Maldives still top choice

The Maldives will remain the top choice for a long-haul holiday in 2008 - closely followed by Thailand and the US, says leading long-haul operator Kuoni Travel. Read

Cruising Italian style

Louise Cahill discovers northern delights by water Read

Long-haul boom fires expansion

agent opens three new shops Read

Braving Colorado

Gareth Llewellyn feels on top of the world cat-skiing in the States Read

In brief...: Size matters for travellers

British travellers are more likely to be satisfied with their holiday packages from a small, independent operator, rather than the "Big Two" firms of Thomas Cook and TUI Travel, claims Holiday Which? magazine. Read

In brief....: Hotel staff in language bid

The opening of a new hotel is likely to set tongues wagging - foreign tongues that is. Read

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