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Long-haul boom fires expansion

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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

In brief...: Skiers urged to take train

It isn't just skiers bound for the French Alps who can slash their carbon footprint by taking trains to the slopes. Read

In brief...: Hotel one of world's best

A british establishment has made it into the top 10 of the world's best luxury hotels, it was revealed. Read

In brief...: Stars line up for tour event

A tourism organisation is hoping to lure affluent Londoners to Scotland with a star-studded Burns Night event at a luxury store. Read

In brief...: Airport chiefs' record hope

Airport bosses are expecting a record-breaking year in numbers flying to and from the west of Ireland. Read

Peaceful Lourdes

Kevin Pilley takes the pilgrim's route to sublime serenity Read

In brief...: 1m airline tickets sale

Irish regional airline Aer Arann, which flies to Edinburgh, Glasgow Prestwick and Inverness, has announced one million seats for sale in January. Read

In brief...: Chasing the winter sun

Popular winter sun destinations lured more bookings this Christmas and New Year as Britons looked ahead to 2008, according to online travel firm lastminute.com. Read

In brief...: Beijing opens new terminal

The newly-constructed Terminal 3 at Beijing Capital Airport is to open its doors in March, with Air China confirmed as the first carrier to use the facility. Read

Hats off to Panama

Central American destination reveals nature at its finest Read

Ski with the stars

Nicola Boden heads to the resort of Chamonix in the French Alps for a luxury weekend break Read

In brief... - Union slams rail fares hike

Rail union leaders have launched a fresh attack on the level of train fares after discovering it is cheaper to fly to the Caribbean and back than a return trip by rail from London to Scotland. Read

In brief... - Long festive breaks taken

Savvy sun-seekers are turning just a few days' leave into two-week breaks this Christmas. Read

In brief... - Girls-only trips prove popular

Three in four women have been away on a girls-only trip but only just over half of men have travelled abroad with their friends, a survey out this week shows. Read

When in Rome.. just become a gladiator

Tanya Russell dons her toga for a five-star stroll into ancient city Read

In brief... - Virtual holidays on holodecks

Holidaymakers will be able to get afeeling for a resort by the use of holograms, it has been predicted. Read

In brief... - Web win for quirky hotels

Travel website unusualhotelsoftheworld.com has won the award for best website of 2007 at the World Hospitality Awards. Read

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