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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

In brief... - Easy air travel pack for men

Serial entrepreneur Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou has launched a new grooming product that frequent flyers can carry in hand luggage. Read

In brief...: Hotel chain eyes capital

Plans to expand the Guoman brand of hotels in the UK and internationally have been unveiled as part of a £100 million investment. Read

In brief...: Silverjet aims at expansion

Business class carrier Silverjet is to raise an extra £22million in funding as it plans expansion. Read

In brief...: Online travel agents' blow

The balance of power in the online travel market is shifting from online agencies to the suppliers, according to PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Read

Nellie the artist

Caroline Gammell packs her trunk for a unique Thailand trip Read

First class all the way

Iain Duff enjoys the ultimate in style on the Royal Scotsman Read

Exotic Canouan paradise

Chris Court discovers beautiful turquoise seas and spectacular golf courses on a tiny Caribbean island Read

In brief...: Green theme for WTM meet

The UK's biggest annual travel trade event - World Travel Market (WTM) - opened in London, with green themes dominating this year. Read

In brief...: US tops UK's travel market

The United States is expected to remain London's number one market for tourism over the next few years despite the weakness of the dollar and the slowing of the US economy, it has been predicted. Read

In brief...: 'Debauchery tourism' surge

Young people are indulging in "debauchery tourism" by following in the footsteps of celebrities and travelling to experience wild parties. Read

Experience the magic of Kenya

Imagine flying thousands of miles to escape the hassles of life and commune with nature in the raw. Read

In brief: Shetland joins 'desirable' list

Aremote group of Scottish islands has been named as one of the most desirable island destinations in the world. Read

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