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BA accused of sneaking out price rise
British Airways has been accused of sneaking out fuel surcharges which will cost business passengers up to £48 on a return flight.
Turkey: culture and activity tour operators
Our comprehensive guide to the best cultural and specialist activity tour operators in Turkey.
Good buy guide: HQhair.com
Maggie O'Sullivan profiles the top-brand, traveller-friendly products offered by hqhair.com.
The Rose and Crown, Romaldkirk: Hotel Guru
Fiona Duncan has trouble finding fault with The Rose and Crown at County Durham.
Méribel: Testing my speed limit
Jeremy Skidmore tracks his day snowboarding on the slopes and is astonished how long he spends 'resting'.
Sophie Butler: travel advice
If you are recovering from a serious illness, a holiday is probably what you most need - yet travel insurance for convalescents can be hard to come by. Travel expert Sophie Butler explores the options.
Oslo: where to stay
Cheryl Newman tries out three of the Norwegian capital's finest places to stay.
Bellagio: My kind of town
Author Erica James likes to lose herself in the mazy, cobbled streets of Bellagio, where Milan's beautiful people come to lead the good life at the weekend.
All at sea: a West Indian welcome
The Grieve family sail into St. Vincent where they are besieged by local boatmen touting for trade, in sharp contrast to the easy-going charm of Dominica.
Hamilton Island: The perfect break afterall
After initial misgivings about toxic jellyfish, tower blocks and tattooed Australians, Edward Bishop is relieved to discover Hamilton Island is perfect for a break.
Anna Ford's heaven on earth
Broadcaster Anna Ford loves the other-worldy feeling of Bhutan and the palpable sense of peace that hangs over the tiny kingdom.
Tanzania: Set free on safari
Simon Horsford jumps at the chance to leave the hired guides and the comfort of home behind to travel unassisted through Tanzania's national parks.
Refunds for BA and Virgin passengers
Millions of British Airways and Virgin Atlantic passengers will be able to claim refunds of up to £10 per flight after the airlines agreed to pay compensation to customers who were victims of price fixing.
Big picture competition: We have a winner
A photograph of Tenby, South Wales, with a remarkably still seagull has won round one of our Big Picture competition.
Ryanair agrees to end ads for '1p flights'
No-frills carrier Ryanair has bowed to pressure and will remove its ads for "1p flights", writes Charles Starmer-Smith.
Philippines: The islands less travelled
Active volcanoes and tales of political corruption have put many tourists off the Philippine archipelago. Michelle Jana Chan finds out what they're missing.
Moscow: Rebuilt by the Tsars of Bling
The city's treasures are being flattened and replaced with fakes, says Susan Marling.
Mexico: The beauty of Baja California
Don't believe those who dismiss Baja California as 'Yankeelandia'. It's a fascinating region of Mexico that warrants its own road trip, writes Chris Moss.
Derbyshire: Walk of the month
Christopher Somerville feels the weight of history in Derbyshire as he follows in the giant footsteps of Little John and Charlotte Brontë.
Moscow: Rebuilt by the Tsars of Bling
The city's treasures are being flattened and replaced with fakes, says Susan Marling.
Croatia 2008: holiday planning guide
Seaside holidays, mountain hikes, island-hopping and all the advantages of other Mediterranean countries at affordable prices – Gill Charlton offers 10 good reasons to visit this year.
Croatia 2008: activities and tours
The best operators in Croatia for cultural tours, sightseeing by coach, walking, cycling and sailing.
Croatia 2008: where to stay
Our comprehensive guide to the most reliable operators and the best places to stay in Croatia, from small family-run affairs to city hotels and villas.
Derbyshire: Walk of the month
Christopher Somerville feels the weight of history in Derbyshire as he follows in the giant footsteps of Little John and Charlotte Brontë.
Jessie Wallace's Heaven and hell
Former Eastenders star Jessie Wallace was besotted by Elvis's Gracelands - and somewhat less thrilled by a run-in with the lid of a Cyprus hotel pool filter.
Hotel du Vin & Bistro: Hotel Watch
Oliver Smith stays at Bristol's relaxed, friendly Hotel du Vin & Bistro, a short walk from the city's revamped riverfront.
Mandarin Hotel, London: Hotel Watch
Adriaane Pielou enjoys the fine park views - and the close proximity of Harvey Nichols - at one of London's most ideally located hotels.
Llansantffraed Court Hotel: Room service
This week, Paddy Burt ventures to the Llansantffraed Court Hotel - and is quite taken with the precisely-cut triangles of butter that go with the home-made rolls.
Top tips for avoiding skiing injuries
Damage to joints while skiing is increasingly common. Nick Trend finds out how to avoid slipping down the injury slope.
Gill Charlton: on the case
Our expert Gill Charlton tackles your travel conundrums. This week: missing baggage claims, insurance companies that won't pay for extras and South African b & bs.
Confusion reigns over luggage rules
Some airlines are continuing to limit passengers' hand luggage, even though the Department for Transport has relaxed the one-bag-rule. By Charles Starmer-Smith.
Big picture competition: We have a winner
A photograph of Tenby, South Wales, with a remarkably still seagull has won round one of our Big Picture competition.
Craig Brown: Istanbul with teenagers
Can culture ever be cool? Craig Brown takes his teenagers to Istanbul to find out.
Holidaymakers warned of new travel company
A new company which has emerged following the collapse of tour operator Leisure Direction has no connection with the former ABTA member, reports Jeremy Skidmore.
Family diving: Buddies in Mauritius
Clive Aslet tells how he and his son took a PADI scuba diving course in Mauritius.
The whole family in flippers
Tim Ecott suggests places where families can learn to dive together.
Child fingerprint checks at European borders
British families, including children as young as six, face having their fingerprints checked at European borders under plans being drawn up in Brussels, The Daily Telegraph has learned.
Tickets sold for 'phantom' rail services
The rail industry has come under renewed attack after it emerged that passengers were sold tickets via the internet for non-existent trains during the New Year engineering fiasco.
Compensation for British holidaymakers
Five tour operators have paid more than £2.5 million to hundreds of Britons who fell ill at a hotel in southern Spain, reports Charles Starmer-Smith.
Radio tags trial for luggage at airports
Radio tags to prevent luggage going missing at airports are to be tested at Heathrow.
Zimbabwe ruling party expels Mugabe rival
The ruling party in Zimbabwe has expelled former loyalist Simba Makoni who is scheduled to run against President Robert Mugabe in elections in March, state radio reported.
Backpackers rescued from Whitsundays yacht
Terrified British backpackers were among nearly 40 people winched by helicopters from a yacht which ran aground in wild weather on Australia's Great Barrier Reef.
Travel books
Clover Stroud reviews the latest releases. This week: isolation in the Scilly Isles and the world's most luxurious hotels.
EU orders cut in cost of texts abroad
The cost of sending text messages while abroad is set to fall in time for the summer holidays after the mobile phone industry was told to cut its prices, writes Dominic White.
Farmers' Inn, Somerset: Hotel Guru
Fiona Duncan is charmed by a lovely inn with a former life as a rowdy nightclub.
Mahé, Seychelles: Where to stay
Chamonix: Magic mountain
So that he would have somewhere to store his antique furniture, a theatre impresario from Paris began buying and restoring chalets in Chamonix, eventually creating a small hamlet. It is now open to fairytale-seeking tourists, writes Jessamy Calkin.
Family Holidays: The world as a classroom
Handled sensitively, travel can be a handy reinforcement to school work, writes Sophie Butler.
Family holidays: Don't forget the fun
Stuck for ideas? Our panel of travel experts offer a range of summer holiday suggestions for four families.
Family Holidays: The expert's' advice
Consultant clinical psychologist Frances Goodhart on the art of planning a family holiday.