Planning and going on holiday is never the easiest of tasks at the best of times and the challenge only increases as soon as you throw children and a hot climate into the mix.

In recent years, many travel agents have gone independent and taken the leap into self-employment. Like the self-employed in any sector, going freelance requires a lot of commitment, including long hours, a high level of industry knowledge and a certain amount of risk.

Taking on the role of Managing Director for the Falkland Islands Tourist Board was never going to be a straightforward task.

The importance of the tourism industry to brand Spain
In Spain?s case in particular it is the tourism industry which best encapsulates and promotes the national characteristics that serve to underpin and inform global awareness of the Iberian Peninsula ? from bullfighting to tapas, the Costa del Sol to paella, the familiarity of Spanish culture, food and geography is without doubt largely thanks to its long and well established tourist sector.

Many people are confused by the star rating system used for hotels. To make matters worse, there is no consistent rating system from country to country.

It is undeniable that reading great books, whether fact, fiction, traveller?s tales or poetry provides some of our most satisfying experiences and is a pleasure most busy people only have the chance to indulge in on holiday and is also an integral part of the holiday experience.