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Cheryl Cole and Stephen Fry are the nation's most-wanted celebrity travelling companions, according to a new poll.Social travel site Gogobot found that while younger travellers prefer the intellect of

90 per cent of European beaches have met excellent water quality standards, making a dip in the sea even more inviting than before, dailymail.co.uk reports.Those heading off on a continental holiday will

Preparations for the 2014 Winter Olympic Games in Sochi, Russia, have been praised by the head of the International Paralympic Committee.Philip Craven said that the organisers had delivered on their infrastructure

The concept of in-flight internet, regardless of destination, has moved a step closer thanks to a new deal between the UK and the US.While on-board Wi-Fi does already exist on some aircraft, it is typically

More British people are planning to go on overseas holidays, proving the 'Holidays at Home' campaign to increase domestic staycations has failed, dailymail.co.uk reports.You Gov figures confirmed that

The cost of using a mobile phone while abroad will be cut from next month, dailymail.co.uk reports.It's one of the biggest annoyances for people travelling overseas on holiday, but now the European Parliament

Britons heading overseas this year should take advantage of the pound's strength at present by investing in their holiday money now.That's according to Stephen Hughes, the director of currencies.co.uk,

Those wishing to get in shape for their summer vacation need to start working on it 12 weeks before they jet off, experts have advised.This is because losing weight gradually is safer and more effective

The aircraft set to 'revolutionise long-haul travel' has arrived in the UK on its world tour, independent.co.uk reports.With orders first taken in 2004 (Thomson, BA and Virgin Atlantic will all take delivery

Pharmacist Raj Aggarwal has shared his top tips for Brits heading off on holiday this year - claiming it doesn't take much effort to stay healthy whilst out in the sun.Speaking to Walesonline.co.uk, Aggarwal