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One in ten holidaymakers? travel plans affected by expiring passport

A new study by www.sunshine.co.uk has revealed that a tenth of British holidaymakers have previously planned or attempted to travel abroad with an expiring passport, only to discover they were unable to do so.?

Lost your luggage? You?re in good company

If nothing?s ever happened to your luggage on holiday, then youre in the distinct minority; according to HolidayExtras.com.?

2011 Census to reveal travel agency employment statistics

Ten years ago, the 2001 Census gave us a snapshot of the shape of employment in travel agencies. There were over 46,000 people aged 16-74 employed as travel agents in England and Wales, and over 17,000 employed as travel agency managers.?

47% of Brits believe they are "too busy" to volunteer abroad

A straw poll conducted by international volunteering company Projects Abroad, has found that the main barrier holding Brits back from volunteering abroad is the required investment in time.?

Top 10 ways to score a free flight upgrade

Gone are the days where a smart suit, puppy-dog eyes and a nice smile during check-in could send you Champagne sipping in business. Free flight upgrades are rare and sometimes just a matter of pure luck. However, luxury hotel reviewer, Kiwicollection.com, has some ideas agents can advise their clients to try to increase their odds...?

Study finds a fifth of 17-21 year olds want a cruising gap year

A new study by an independent cruise comparison website has revealed that 19% of 17-21 year olds want to ?work on a cruise line? for a gap year, a quarter of which state it is because it would be an ?exciting experience.?

Half of Britons claim UK breaks ?aren?t proper holidays?

A study conducted by online independent travel agent, sunshine.co.uk has revealed that 56% of Britons don?t view UK breaks as ?proper holidays;? with a fifth going as far as saying they would ?never? go on a holiday that wasn?t abroad.?