With over a decade of Big Brother footage, it can seem like we’ve seen every crazy shenanigan under the sun. However, if you take the highly charged atmosphere of the Big Brother house and fill it with celebrities, many of whom are eccentrics to start with, then there’s always something new and shocking to see.
12 per cent of Brits are intending to escape the Olympics in 2012 by heading off on a holiday abroad, according to new research.
Mexico is a destination with a wealth of historical attractions, and the country is hoping a new campaign will increase the profile of its national treasures.
More than a million British holidaymakers headed to Egypt for their holidays in 2011, despite the political protests taking place in the country.
The ground-breaking ceremony for the new visitor centre set to house the retired space shuttle Atlantis has taken place at the Kennedy Space Centre in Orlando, Florida.
With January being one of the busiest travel months of the year, it’s the ideal time for travel experts to make their predictions on the best up-and-coming spots across the globe. Lonely Planet and National Geographic are no exception.
The Malaysian tourism board is keen to highlight the Asian destination as an outstanding holiday option in 2012, drawing attention to the various events and experiences on offer this year.
Brits in particular have a bit of a love affair with the Spanish islands, every year flocking to resorts in Lanzarote, Majorca, Tenerife and the rest, for sunshine and sand within easy reach of UK airports.
Travellers wishing to take in the majestic sight of Ayers Rock in Australia’s Northern Territory now have an extra incentive to visit the destination, with the launch of a hot air balloon tour service this year.
The tourist board of Canadian province Ontario has teamed up with outdoor brand Berghaus to promote the region’s opportunities for adventure travellers.
Sweden is enjoying a boost in popularity among foreign visitors thanks to the huge success of The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo and the other novels and film adaptations in Stieg Larsson’s acclaimed series.
Lovers of art and design may want to grab some cheap flights to Helsinki this year as the Finnish capital takes on the role of World Design Capital for 2012.
The small Caribbean island of St Kitts is looking to attract more UK visitors to its shores now that British Airways has started twice-weekly flights to the destination from London Gatwick.
The Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) has released a list of its travel predictions for 2012, including a list of destinations it expects to attract increased numbers of visitors in the coming year.
The national tourism board of Iceland has predicted that the country will experience a “bumper year” in terms of the number of visitors expected in 2012.
Travel publisher Hg2 has put together a list of top travel destinations for 2012, and has highlighted Toronto as a particularly good choice thanks to the opening of some new accommodation options.
NatGeo vs Lonely Planet: 2012 Travel Top 20 (In Photos) 57040 view(s) | posted on January 17, 2012 
Girl with the Dragon Tattoo Boosts Tourism in Sweden 372 view(s) | posted on January 6, 2012 
Ultimate XV: Greatest Rugby Players of All Time 162 view(s) | posted on October 21, 2011 
7 Weird Wonders of the Theme Park World 117 view(s) | posted on November 29, 2011 
The Most Brilliantly Bizarre Bits of Celebrity Big Brother 112 view(s) | posted on January 27, 2012 
The Terrific Tastes of Turkey 65 view(s) | posted on August 30, 2011 
London Gets Emirates Cable Car in 2012 53 view(s) | posted on October 7, 2011 
Top to Toe: Portugal Laid Bare 45 view(s) | posted on August 19, 2011 
1m Brits Chose Egypt holidays in 2011 45 view(s) | posted on January 23, 2012 
Helsinki World Design Capital 2012 38 view(s) | posted on January 4, 2012 
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