Travel

China Southern Airlines is launching its fifth Australian route this December, opening up Queensland’s tropical north to UK passengers. The new route will fly from London Heathrow to Cairns, three times per week, via Guangzhou, from 13 December 2017 with fares from £578 return, including all taxes. Dubbed as “the gateway to the Great Barrier Reef”, Cairns is known for its tropical, laid-back environment and stylish vibe, with a wide range of attractions and activities to suit all travellers. Whether...

Exploring China can take you on mesmerizing cultural journeys and thrilling adventures. Since it was discovered over 700 years ago by the fearless adventurer Marco Polo, the large Asian country has been regarded as a prime destination for those looking for enchantment. Whether you are visiting some of the bustling cities, discovering spectacular nature or searching for tranquility in ancient temples, China offers endless potential, and so much of it is not widely known. Here are our top 3 picks...

The Mayor of London has today launched a new vision for tourism in the capital after figures revealed more than 40 million people expected to visit the city by 2025 - an increase of 30 per cent on last year. The Tourism Vision for London, which is backed by more than 100 industry partners and supported by the Mayor of London, also projects visitor spending to grow by almost 50 per cent to £22 billion a year, up from £14.9 billion...

I’m not one for flying, as I’m a natural coward, so I need at least a few pints to get on a plane. However, before the alcohol kicks it is very noticeable the difference in the quality of airport facilities across the UK. However, according to research by Which?, London Luton Airport has been named as the airport with the lowest customer satisfaction. Over ten categories it was only given one star in half of them. Staff, variety of shops...

Commuters faced fresh misery this morning as journeys in and out of London Waterloo were disrupted by faults with the signalling system. Following weeks of delays and reduced services due to a £800m project to increase capacity the re-opening got off to a rocky start with delays and cancellations expected until midday. A Network Rail spokesman said: "During the process of testing the complex signalling, we identified an issue in this safety-critical system which we are working to resolve. "This will...

Long distance space travel could be powered by - human waste, according to new research. Waste products - such as urine and carbon dioxide - could also be used to make tools, suggests the study. That's one of the ultimate goals of scientists who are developing ways to make long space trips feasible. Astronauts can't take a lot of spare parts into space because every extra ounce adds to the cost of fuel needed to escape Earth's gravity. Doctor Mark...

A remote narrow-gauge railway is finally being extended to Scotland's highest village. The quarter-mile section of track is expected to boost tourism in the 1,531ft high village and is hoped to be fully running from 2020 -- 82 years after the last one ran. Work has finally begun on the section of the railway which will run from Leadhills into Wanlockhead in Dumfries and Galloway. It comes 20 years after original plans to extend the half-mile-long track across the border...

Game of Thrones tourism has led to an increase in flight-searches to fictional lands such as Kings Landing and Dorne, according to flight data. Following the huge success of Game of Thrones season seven flight booking site Kiwi.com has noted hundreds of flight-searches to the mythical lands of Westeros and Essos as Brits confuse the locations on screen as real destinations. Furthermore, Brits searching for the fictional 'North' are coming across northern UK locations, sparking an increase in searches to the likes...

Whether you’re planning on helping your children with their progression into the world of driving or not, as soon as they reach their magical 17th birthday, it’s all that is going to be on their minds. According to a study from the RAC, nearly half of UK teenagers learn to drive when they were 17-years old whereas only a small 13% waited until they were 26 to learn. The majority of parents admitted to paying, supporting or sharing a car...