We’ve noticed a real surge in demand for breaks to the filming location for period television drama Downton Abbey even though a new series of the popular show isn’t due to air for months!

A pensioner, Keith Wright, from Queensland Australia will be embarking on his latest back-packing trip at the grand age of 95 when he’ll fly to Europe on 28 May 2012.

Many of us will be opting for the traditional way of seeing the sporting events of The Olympics by watching it on TV or through being a spectator in the crowds, but for some there’s another option on the horizon…

April has certainly lived up to its reputation of being a showery month but this has been an advantage to most travel companies as they have seen an increase in holiday sales due to the bad weather.

A recent study by Halifax, with results issued today, has shown that the high cost of living is having a negative impact on people being able to have fun – with many having to go without!

Recent figures released today have shown that Scotland is proving a huge hit with holidaymakers attracting approx. 4 million more visitors last year.

It would appear that the Government has had a rethink regarding issuing fines to parents who insist on taking their children out of school during term-time.

A recent survey by London Stansted airport has revealed that women are relying on the men in their lives to accommodate their luggage overspill when it comes to going on holiday.

Queasy cruiser finds herself feeling quite sick on whilst on land. Barbara Ferrand is no stranger to life on the ocean waves. The sea-faring pensioner has sailed on a mammoth number of cruises in the last 17 years; on no less than 47 ships!

Vegas has always been crowned as the place to head for a quick wedding, and now a concept of hotels in the Netherlands are offering a chance for guests to divorce over a weekend break.

You wouldn't think that Thailand, Jamaica and Bognor have much in common, but now seaside resort Bognor is the latest in a line of somewhat more exotic destinations enjoying the Bond effect after being chosen as a filming location for the latest Bond instalment, Skyfall.

Londoners have already been advised of tube and transport delays during this summer's games, but now the UK's leading airlines have warned of "severe delays and disruption" unless the Government put appropriate procedures and training in place.

Upon launching a new rating system for restaurants and hotels TripAdvisor receives huge complaints from business owners claiming that the new system is "unfair". Trip Advisor have since confirmed that they have taken the new system down.

A tour bus company is facing a civil lawsuit after an accident that left reining Ms Nevada 2011 with numerous broken bones.

A recent survey suggests that Brits' over-packing tendencies fly the flag for excess baggage costs.

This may not appeal to the average holidaymaker, but a local coach company has launched coach tours of the congested M25 and believe it or not, but their first coach tour is a complete sell-out!

Many of us will be looking for the best deal possible when considering holidays for 2012 and with this in mind, it might be worth opting for an all-inclusive break so you can reign in those pennies!

This is the question resting on the minds of industry insiders with many believing that tailor-made holidays are swiftly overtaking the traditional beach holiday among Brits.

Recent research from a poll carried out by ABTA has shown that at least one in ten Brits will be heading abroad specifically to avoid the summer events taking place in London this year.

It would appear that ‘Staycations’ have had their day, with more and more people looking to save pennies, the ‘Savecation’ is the way to go now!

Figures show that less people are opting for Valentine breaks this year.

Recent research has shown that although the UK is hosting come big events in the Summer 2012, this will not increase the number of visitors to our shores as originally first thought.

Even though cruise holidays during Hurricane Season are generally cheaper sometimes it is worth adding up the pros and cons of travelling during this time to see whether it is really worth it or not!

Here’s a little something that’s completely different for the New Year and you could enjoy – that’s if you’re a ‘fang’ of horror movies?

It would appear that approx. 95% of the population will be within 10 miles of the Torch in 2012 as it makes its way across the UK to the Olympic Stadium in London.

It has been reported that Leisure and Tourism workers are simply not welcoming enough and need to up their game in preparation for the major events taking place in the UK during 2012.

A survey carried out by Travelvision on behalf of the British Travel Awards 2010/2011 shows that luxury holidays will be affected by holidaymakers tightening their financial belts.

It would appear that even though many of us were considering holidays on a budget in 2011, it didn’t stop us from spending the Christmas/New Year Break overseas.

A recent report on Global Travel Trends at the 2011 World Travel Market shows that holidaymakers are looking for adventure and interaction when booking their holidays instead of the usual sun, sea and sand.

Fans of the popular 2009 film Avatar will be happy at the news that an Avatar Land is due to be constructed at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Florida.

VisitEngland is planning to launch a three year project to persuade Brits to stay in the UK and take their holidays closer to home instead of travelling abroad.

With many tour operators claiming that the Olympics are deterring international tourists from visiting the UK, VisitBritain has produced a report showing that the host cities are becoming increasingly popular with tourists.

Here’s something a little unusual for the start of the New Year! Usually after the festivities of Christmas we all want to shift a pound or two and that’s when diets begin in the New Year, but here’s a slight alternative to the usual gym routine!

A panel of experts have sifted through hundreds of entries and have narrowed the list down to just a few in contention for being one of the Seven Wonders of Nature to be awarded in 2012.

Recent research has shown that Brits chose to avoid the USA this summer and instead opted for short haul holidays or taking breaks within the UK.

Crusader Holidays, based in Clacton-on-Sea, has called in administrators Ernst and Young.

Recent studies show that Northerners are more likely to holiday at home therefore being the biggest contributors to the UK holiday market.

Although the cruise industry has been booming lately, it would appear that Brit holidaymakers are still rather sceptical of cruise holidays with many feeling that they are too expensive or too posh.

Before all the travel options were available, people used to simply pack a suitcase and head to their nearest seaside resort for a break but, it would seem that although we now have all these holiday options, we are starting to prefer ‘staycations’ in the UK and shunning European coach tours.

There’s going to be all manner of celebrations to mark the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee including a flotilla on The Thames and a special concert at Buckingham Palace but is there anything else?

Did you know that you can make huge savings before you even leave for your holiday? People who went away during the recent Half Term break could have slashed their bills by £600 if they had followed a few simple tips.

Almost 50% of Brits believe that theme parks are too expensive according to research from a price comparison website. Many see theme parks as now being a very expensive holiday treat.

This week, plans were unveiled for a new airport to be constructed in the Thames Estuary but many are wondering whether it's really necessary?

Spare a thought for families wanting to entertain their children during the school holidays as the costs still head sky-high even during the current economic environment.

It’s fair to say that Buckingham Palace always features high on any tourist’s ‘To Do List’ when in London. This summer though, an unprecedented number of people visited the Palace and it’s all because of a certain Wedding Dress being on display!

You’d have thought that with the current economic climate and everyone pulling tighter on their purse-strings than ever before, price would be the most important factor when booking a holiday but it would appear that this isn’t so.

Even with all the social-networking sites and holiday websites out there, it would appear that holidaymakers still prefer to go into a building and speak to a person when it comes to arranging and booking their holiday.

Sometimes it can be difficult finding a suitable destination that caters for all the family needs but with the help of recent research from ABTA, it would appear you needn’t travel far for that perfect family-friendly holiday.

Recent research from ABTA has shown that at least one fifth of travellers holiday without taking out the appropriate Travel Insurance so that they are protected whilst exploring the world.

It would appear that when considering a well-earned break, many Brits try to avoid the school holidays knowing that this would bump up the total cost of their holiday which they simply cannot afford!

Greece may be on the brink of an economic crisis that will send ricochets across the world, but this has not dampened the appeal of Greece tours from those people looking to grab a bargain.

If you are one of the millions who use social networking sites such as Twitter or Facebook, you should take heed of the warning issued by The Association of British Insurers.

Holidays are supposed to be fun and relaxing but should something go wrong, it could turn your ‘holiday from heaven’ into the ‘holiday from hell’ – that’s if you’re not properly insured!

Pester power from children are the main reasons why the amount actually spent on holiday is so much more than what their parents had originally budgeted for.

Traditionally after A-level results have been issued, the majority of students decide to experience the world during their Gap Year before hitting the books at University. Recent research has shown that this isn’t necessarily the case!

A recent survey of British cruisers has shown that New York City is their favourite port as opposed to Venice.

It would seem that us Brits spend an average of 22 minutes a time telling our co-workers all about the holidays we’ve just had.

Door2Tour.com has gone live with national brand and multi-award winning tour operator Leger Holidays on its successful marketing portal. The Leger ‘launch’ marks a milestone for the coach holidays consolidator, who has already gone live with three new operators this year.

It would appear that fewer Brits are choosing to fly to destinations within the UK according to a recent report from British Airways and the Iberia parent company, International Airlines Group.

Research has shown that more of us are choosing to leave it later than ever to confirm and pay for holiday bookings.

Now this is a novel way to attract more people to fly with you, Bmi has introduced freshly made cakes on board flights for customers who buy flexible economy tickets.

According to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office (FCO), approximately 5,700 Brits were arrested overseas last year but this is 10% fewer than in 2009/10.

A recent survey by ING Direct has shown that the economic downturn is still having an effect on families with at least two in five deciding not to go away this summer in a bid to protect their finances.

A recent study has shown that social networking sites, such as Facebook, are having a positive effect on bookings with at least one in four booking an exotic break because of being envious of a friends holiday snaps.

If you’re lucky to be aboard the P&O Oceana on 03 Sept 2011, you’ll get to enjoy a special performance from Pop Idol, Gareth Gates.

It would appear that the Olympics is not as popular as first thought according to a survey carried out by PriceWaterhouseCoopers, at least 4 million Brits plan to avoid the event by heading abroad on coach holidays.

The British Heart Foundation (BHF) is requesting that when we have finished with our holiday reads, instead of leaving them at the resort, we bring them home with us and help raise essential funds for the charity.

The success of TV series The Only Way Is Essex (TOWIE) is having a positive effect on the number of people choosing to holiday in the Spanish resort of Marbella.

The recent riots are not only affecting the people in the towns and cities where it is taking place but it is also have a damaging effect on Britain’s reputation as a tourist destination.

Book a Christmas market, Christmas break, turkey and tinsel or New Year getaway this August and get £20 off your next holiday!

It would appear that bookings for European escorted tours have bounced back this summer according to ABTA which shows that maybe ‘staycations’ are not as popular with holidaymakers as first thought.

With most of us tightening our purse strings due to the current economic situation, it will come as no surprise that us Brits remain careful with our pennies when considering booking a holiday.

Respondents to a recent Poll carried out by TripAdvisor has voted Birmingham as one of the ‘least romantic cities in the world’ in addition to the accolade of ‘most boring’ for the second year running.

Even though we may be experiencing tough times financially, us Brits still consider a good holiday as an essential part of life and not simply a luxury that we can really do without should it pull hard on the purse-strings.

You can more or less hear the subtle groaning from parents up and down the UK as they contemplate what to do with the children this summer but if you’re considering days out, you may need to have second thoughts…

A recent poll has shown that the marriage of William and Kate has made us Brits feel more patriotic, with almost a third of those interviewed saying that they were proud to be British.

A survey carried out by CPP (credit card protection company) has shown that whilst many see airports as marking the start of their holiday, others find negotiating them as traumatic as moving house!

With news that Ford has withdrawn its partnership with the News Of The World, a selection of travel companies including Virgin Holidays and Co-Operative Travel have followed suit in response to the recent phone hacking scandal.

With more and more people being crippled by rising fuel costs, tax increases, poor pay rises and the general high cost of living – staycations are proving a popular holiday choice!

When considering a holiday, many Brits are put off by other people’s children preferring to avoid family-friendly destinations so they can enjoy their holiday in peace.

It is common knowledge that everyone has their favourite hero or heroine and this was no exception for a couple of Robin Hood fans who travelled hundreds of miles just to marry in St. Mary’s church.

Increased air taxes for long haul destinations, stagnating salaries and other financial hurdles are adding to the woes of Brits looking for a great-value holiday which is why many have rekindled their love affair with France.

Instead of using conventional means of PCs and laptops to search for and book coach holidays, more and more of us are turning to our mobile phones in order to research our travel plans.

Be wary when you decide to book Italy coach holidays to Venice this summer as they are introducing a new Tourist Tax next month.

It’s that age old dilemma, you want to go on holiday but financial hurdles are putting a strain on your holiday plans. How about this, if you fly on a week day, you could save up to £800?

Gone are the days when taking UK coach holidays would be great-value for holidaymakers. Now it would appear that holidaying in The Med would offer a far better deal for those trying to save the pennies.

The rumour mill is in full swing with weather forecasters predicting that we’ll experience a barbecue summer this year. As a result, there has been a sudden rush for coach holiday bookings that depart in the autumn.

A recent report carried out by VisitBritain shows that only 13% of the 30 million people who visit Britain choose to visit coastal towns and cities.

To help the poorest of families to get away on a short break in the UK, the Family Holiday Association is hoping to launch a voucher scheme.

Due to recent bad publicity, Dubai has decided to clampdown on the behaviour of tourists and as Davina McCall would say ‘You’re in Dubai, please do not swear’!

Maybe it’s because the weather is getting warmer, or perhaps we’re just feeling generous, but we’ve decided to reward our customers with a £10 voucher for Marks & Spencer!

Recent figures have shown that more than 3 million passengers flew from London Heathrow to New York over the past year. This means the route continues to be the most popular transcontinental run worldwide.

News programmes have been filled to the brim with stories about the civil unrest taking place in Egypt so the discovery of new pyramids will come as a welcome boost to tourism in the country.

The World Wide Fund for Nature recently celebrated its 50th birthday so how about a holiday with a difference this year and get close to nature whilst you’re there?

A recent report from Saga has alarmingly shown that millions of Over 50’s are ‘far less comfortable’ than they were a year ago.

After visiting Ireland, US President Barack Obama visits the UK today and as a result VisitBritain are planning to try and rekindle the US love affair with the UK.

A recent survey by TripAdvisor has found that more holidaymakers are opting to stay on the ground for their holidays this year and choosing against flying.

New research has found that parents still prefer to take their children on holidays during term time despite restrictions laid out by the schools.

It’s not something that most people would do but Alexandra Sharpe from Cumbria spent £500 in an auction for a slice of William and Kate’s Wedding Cake!

Recent editions of holiday guides by The Lonely Planet have shown Great Britain to be one of the most overpriced countries in Europe, not only for overseas visitors but for locals too!

The Peter Pan of Pop has no intention of slowing down as he announces his ‘Soulicious’ tour. Enjoy a fantastic evening with Cliff and some of the world’s greatest soul legends, such as Percy Sledge and Candi Staton, in venues across the UK this Autumn.

A recent survey carried out by The Lonely Planet has found that famous sites are not always the attraction when choosing a holiday but can sometimes be an added bonus!

Record load factors were reported by Gatwick Airport for April as Brits took advantage of the extra Bank Holiday weekends and chose to travel abroad.

Still trying to work out where to go for your holidays this year? Orlando could be a good option with many travel companies declaring the ‘Sunshine State’ to be the most popular travel spot in 2011.

Experience travel from a bygone age, hear the creak of the rigging and watch huge rigged sails billow in the wind – with the added bonus that Lulu will headline the opening celebrations at Greenock, Scotland.

It’s been top secret news for weeks, ever since Wills and Kate got married, the country has been wondering where the happy couple will honeymoon and now the destination has been revealed…

With William going back to work as a pilot, plans for the honeymoon had to be postponed but the question on everyone’s lips is where will the newly-weds be heading to?

Mary Portas from ‘Queen Of Shops’ fame was left speechless by a Travel Agent during her key note speech at this year’s Advantage 2011 Conference in Madrid.

The European hotel sector is noticing a revival according to figures recently released by The American Express Business Insights for luxury and business travel during the first quarter of 2011.

With everyone pulling tight on their purse strings, cruise holidays have seen a significant rise in bookings with holidaymakers constantly looking for value for money.

Blackpool’s Golden Mile, the British equivalent to the beaches of Palma de Majorca, is going to have a name change and will soon be called the ‘Queen Elizabeth Promenade’.

A new study published by holiday website Sunshine.co.uk has revealed that the most number of holidays booked in the last year were with friends or family.

Canada has been rated the best country for expat Britons, according to a survey by NatWest Personal Banking.

Queues have been stretching around Westminster Abbey since Saturday with visitors flocking to catch a glimpse of the Duchess of Cambridge’s bridal bouquet.

The ticket application for the London 2012 Olympic Games closed at 1am this morning, one hour over the official midnight deadline, due to a last minute surge in demand from those registering for tickets.

Those who are travelling on USA touring holidays or Caribbean tours with Virgin Atlantic next Friday (29 Apr 2011) will have the opportunity to celebrate the marriage of Wills and Kate with street parties on board.

With the ever increasing air taxes and fuel prices coupled with pay freezes and job losses, holidaymakers have been put in a confusing whirl concerning their holiday plans for 2011 and beyond. Many are considering replacing their overseas tours with a ‘staycation’ this year.

A Hong Kong airline has gone to imaginative measures to keep drunk and unruly passengers under check - by making kung fu lessons compulsory for cabin crew.

The fifth series of Britain's Got Talent kicked off with a bang this weekend, showcasing dancing dogs, husband and wife hand bell-ringing, hula hooping en-masse and two new faces on the judging panel.

China will be opening its doors to its first Disney® theme park after construction finishes in 5 years time.

According to flight comparison website, Skyscanner, British travellers are using the long Easter holiday break to escape the Royal Wedding and it would appear that Spain is their destination of choice.

To celebrate her Diamond Jubilee, The Queen will head an armada of 1,000 boats on the River Thames and it is expected that more than a million people will be on the riverbank to watch.

Research has shown one leading tour operator that All Inclusive holidays remain popular with their customers, therefore have chosen to sell these breaks only from summer 2012.

The ‘2010 International Visitation to the United States Report’ presents some good news for the USA as results show that the country greeted five million more International visitors during 2010 compared to 2009 (60 million in total).

We are delighted to announce that during last night's UK Coach Awards 2011 ceremony, held in Manchester, we won the award for Industry Support Solution Of The Year!

The Grand National (08-09 Apr 2011) has been a famous Sporting Institution since 1839 with Lottery being the first horse to win the race. As expected with The Grand National, it's always full of high-quality horse racing and tension as the winners cross the line. Who knows, maybe your horse will come in?

Iceland has opened a new museum devoted to the Eyjafallajökull volcano, which erupted one year ago and brought chaos to the skies as air traffic was halted until the ash cloud disappeared.

Holidaymakers on a budget will find that they get more for their money if they keep to city breaks in Eastern Europe rather than staying in Western Europe where exchange rates are not the best.

If you thought all the Royal Wedding excitement is narrowed down to Britain only, think again.

A survey by YouGov, on behalf of DK Eyewitness Travel Guides, has found that London is the second unfriendliest city in the world, just behind Paris.

A poll of 1,382 British found out that a third of the first time cruisers are under the age of 30.

Travelodge are offering lucky married couples by the names of William and Kate a complimentary honeymoon package.

Small household budgets and the appeal of cheaper holidays at home stimulated a 6 % booking rise for national coach operator Shearings, say their 2010 trading figures.

The F1 Grand Prix season 2011 got off to a thrilling start in Australia yesterday, with a drive-through penalty, disqualifications and last year’s world champion Sebastian Vettel starting as he finished in 2010 – with a dominant winning performance.

Almost half of British people are considering a main holiday in the UK this year, suggesting that the ‘staycation’ phenomenon seems far from a one-off.

Rumours that soon-to-be newlyweds Prince William & Kate Middleton are considering spending their honeymoon on the Isles of Scilly have led to a doubling of bookings to the islands.

South West England is one of the most stunning parts of the UK with its dramatic coastlines and quaint harbour villages so entering our Brit hotspot chart at Destination #4 is the beautiful city of Exeter.

The UK is such a vast area that sometimes it can be easy to focus on England and unintentionally forget our neighbours in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland! As a result, we have included Cardiff as Destination #3 in our chart of Brit Hotspots.

The UK is full of so many great places that narrowing them down to show the best bits of Britain is proving a little difficult but after a lot of deliberation we have chosen Great Yarmouth as our Destination #2 in countdown for Brit’s Hotspots.

To coincide with the launch of British Tourism Week 2011 (12 Mar – 20 Mar 2011), we’ve decided to take a look at a variety of destinations that make the UK so special. For Destination #1 we’ve chosen the beautiful city of Oxford.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to be in a film studio then Warner Bros have the perfect tour for you especially if you are fans of Harry Potter!

According to recent research, tourism in Essex has soared by 140% since reality TV show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’ hit our TV screens.

Multi-award winning British film The King's Speech is billed for yet more success at this weekend's 83rd Oscars, leading the field with 12 nominations.

A recent survey carried out by Teletext Holidays has revealed that on average, we will take approx. 120 holidays during our lifetime with Brits spending more than £168,000!

The latest sales figures from Door2Tour.com reveal that despite all the hype, annual events such as Royal Ascot and the Chelsea Flower Show are outselling tours to the Royal Wedding.

It’s an exciting time for us here as we add another tour operator, Buzzlines Travel, to the mix and you’ll be reaping the benefits too as the choice of touring holidays to book online has grown dramatically!

Despite volcanic ash and economic doom & gloom, London Theatre shows have bucked the trend with fantastic performances at the box office during 2010. Strong ticket sales have led to record revenues and near-record attendances – even the snow couldn't affect the popularity of West End shows.

Despite the current economic environment and with everyone pulling tight on those purse-strings, London theatre breaks appear to be more popular than before with Wicked The Musical taking approx. £1,002,885 in 1 week – the highest ever in London theatre history!

Hold onto your hats! The range of tours has just got better with coach holidays from National Holidays and Caledonian Travel now available on Door2Tour.com!

New York City broke visitor records last year with around 48.7 million people choosing to visit during their holidays to America. This 6.8% rise was higher than originally predicted and means that that the city is close to achieving its target set in 2007 of attracting more than 50 million visitors by 2012.

Research carried out by VisitBritain has shown that the majority of visitors to the UK prefer to explore castles in Wales rather than visit Buckingham Palace. Approximately 10,000 holidaymakers from overseas were asked what they would most like to do out of 18 choices when joining UK tours.

Those travel companies who have been panicking about the VAT rise and people cutting back on their spending will take comfort from recent research by Sainsbury’s Travel Insurance that shows more than 13 million people will book a holiday before the end of February.

Come and celebrate what is predicted to be THE wedding of the year the whole world is talking about! A once in a lifetime opportunity to be among the crowds and experience the unforgettable pomp & pageantry of a Royal Wedding.

Although there have been numerous cuts in public sector budgets and a recession to deal with, many of us are still determined to get away for the New Year in the hope that 2011 will be economically positive for everyone. With this in mind, many of our New Year breaks are beginning to sell out fast so book your place now!

With Christmas just around the corner, Door2Tour.com is delighted to announce the launch of its Gift Voucher range. Gift vouchers can be purchased online via the website or by calling the team on 0845 956 9686.

Industry insiders believe the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate Middleton will certainly boost inbound tourism but bookings for overseas touring holidays are set to decline in 2011 as Brits decide to stay at home or delay their holiday plans until after the wedding.

According to recent research by travel insurer LV, the number of people choosing to holiday on their own has practically doubled over the last two years. Out of those people who holiday solo, many are married or are in a relationship.

Foreign visitors who saw a show during their holiday are more likely to recommend the UK to friends than those who didn’t – according to a recent report from VisitBritain. The findings show that a tenth of the 30m travellers who came to the UK in 2009 went to see a show as it enhanced their holiday experience.

According to the readers of holiday review site, zoover.com, the most beautiful islands in Europe can only be found in Greece. Out of the 14,000 holidaymakers who responded to the survey, approx. 44% said that they were the most impressed by the Greek Islands when on European coach holidays.

Two music icons, but who's sold the most? Barry Manilow and Cliff Richard battle it out for our top of the pops title.

Coach holidays consolidator Door2Tour.com has added to its extensive travel guide section by uploading over 30 new destination videos to the site.

Door2Tour.com is delighted to announce the launch of their brand new travel blog, 'Tours, Tales and Trails'.

Almost everyone has a favourite time of year to travel and according to research by Travel Guard, many senior citizens prefer to take their coach holidays during the Autumn. This could be as there are less children around due to the schools reopening after the Summer Holidays.

It’s official, according to figures from the Passenger Shipping Association (PSA), us Brits just love cruise holidays for our annual yearly break. Figures from the PSA show that there’ll be 7% more Brits taking cruise holidays in 2010 compared to last year.

‘Staycations’ seem to still be the trend at the moment and those travellers who opt for UK holiday breaks have great value accommodation & cheaper train travel voted high on their travel wish lists. So what else is high on the travel wish list?

So what’s you’re favourite place in the world for a city break? According to a survey by online shopping comparison website Kelkoo, Lisbon is the hot favourite among holidaymakers.

If you missed out on some of the hottest event coach trips taking place last year then you’ll not want to miss them in 2011 so to avoid disappointment, it would be advisable to book your seats now!

Breathe a sigh of relief all you workers out there because we have a long weekend coming up in the shape of the August Bank Holiday (27-31 Aug 2010) so if you’re looking to get away then NOW is the time to begin your coach holidays search.

Kenya’s tourist board has seen a 14% rise in visits by British holidaymakers in July compared to the same month last year. Approx. 23,973 Brits travelled to the East African country in July 2010 - a rise of 7% year on year according to recent research. The UK is the biggest market for Kenya in terms of Tourism.

A recent survey carried out by VisitBritain has shown that the Royal Family has helped to generate over £500 million a year to UK Tourism from overseas visitors and this is simply because they cannot get enough of our history & heritage!

Many holidaymakers are choosing to avoid booking holidays by air through fear of disruption to their travel plans for reasons such as another volcanic ash crisis or Airline strikes. This is according to a survey carried out by Mintel.

With the current economic climate, many Brits (almost a third) are contemplating going into the red in order to fund their summer holidays this year! This is according to a survey carried out by Lonely Planet.

Blockbusting Hollywood films such as Alice In Wonderland, Robin Hood, The Duchess and many more are not only proving to be massive hits at the cinema but are also helping UK Tourism by boosting the number of visitors to many UK coach holiday destinations.

Travel companies up and down the UK have noticed a surge in bookings for romantic city breaks since England got knocked out of the World Cup! The top 5 post-World Cup holiday destinations are New York, Las Vegas, Paris, Amsterdam and Dublin.

You’ll notice a huge change to the number of sightseeing coach tours, cruise holidays and rail holidays that are available to book online via Door2Tour.com because your number one coach holidays website has partnered with Cosmos Tours & Cruises to now feature their entire touring holiday programme online!

Any keen gardener who missed out on Chelsea Flower Show coach trips will not want to miss Hampton Court Flower Show coach tours & at only £99.95 per person – these Event coach trips could be the ideal gift for Fathers Day too!

The Wimbledon Tennis Championships begin on 21 June 2010 and you could be there on Event coach trips to Finals Weekend (3 or 4 July 2010) with fabulous value Event coach trip packages from Door2Tour.com!

The recent economic downturn is having an effect on everyone so you’ll be delighted to hear of some fabulous savings to be made when you book UK coach holidays or European coach tours via Door2Tour.com!

Mark Webber has the Spanish Grand Prix & Monaco Grand Prix titles but will he succeed at the British Grand Prix or will Jenson Button & Lewis Hamilton win it for the Home Crowds? You’ll find out on British Grand Prix coach tour packages and you’ll SAVE £40 per person too!

The new 'Sex & The City 2' film is due for cinema release on 28 May 2010 – just in time for the May Bank Holiday so girls grab your girlfriends & follow in the footsteps of Carrie Bradshaw, Samantha Jones, Charlotte York and Miranda Hobbs to create your very own ‘Sex In The City’ style city breaks by coach.

If you’re looking to save some money when booking UK coach holidays or European coach tours then the latest batch of special offers featured on Door2Tour.com will hopefully make your purse strings breathe a sigh of relief! First Child travels free on coach holidays to Disneyland Paris staying for 2 nights at the Santa Fe.

Cruise holidays are rising in popularity among families who are looking for cheaper holiday alternatives compared to hotel packages, overseas beach holidays, adventure holidays or safaris. Families are drawn to cruise holidays because they offer value for money and have plenty of child-friendly facilities onboard.

Holidaymakers must be wondering what they are going to do for their summer coach holidays what with the constant changing direction of the Volcanic Ash plume & the proposed strikes by British Airways hindering holiday plans. Maybe it would be a good idea to change holiday plans and go for UK coach holidays instead?

A representative from Travelsupermarket.com advises that any holidaymakers planning to book a British Airways flight between May 18 and June 9 should seriously consider a different form of transport such as UK coach tours or European coach holidays to get away this summer.

A poll created by TripAdvisor to discover European beach and sun finalists has ranked Oledeniz in Turkey as the best destination for sun, sea and sand. Other finalists within the poll were Mykonos and Ayia Napa in Cyprus. Surprisingly, London coach breaks failed to finish as one of the World’s top 25 destinations.

A recent survey compiled by TNS RI Travel & Tourism suggests that only one in ten people are considering postponing their annual summer holidays as a result of the Eyjafjallajokull volcano erupting.

New York City received the ‘Fun City’ accolade almost 30 years ago and recent research by Portfolio.com/Biz Journals has found that it is still Number One today in a variety of categories for visitors on escorted tours to the USA.

A study has shown that after the chaos surrounding the Iceland volcanic eruption, air-fares are predicted to soar by more than 5%. This proposed increase (due to be enforced this year) is also due to increasing oil prices. Brits can expect to be paying on average an additional £48 per person when travelling by air.

VisitBritain believes that since the volcanic eruption, Brits will change their holiday plans for the Summer and opt for ‘staycations’ instead of taking holidays by air. People are becoming cautious when it comes to booking overseas trips mainly due to the flight chaos that the volcano caused.

Bookings for Cruise Holidays has almost doubled since the travel chaos began after the Icelandic Volcano eruption. Many customers are choosing those cruise holidays that have a no-fly option so as to hopefully avoid a repeat of what happened during the last 6 days!

Get those red & white face paints at the ready & don your England football shirts to celebrate all things English as it’s St George’s Day today! You can discover the best of this beautiful country with England coach holidays - from Lands End to London, there’s something for everyone on UK coach holidays.

Your online package coach holidays website, Door2Tour.com, has today come to the rescue helping stranded Brits get back home whilst flights are grounded because of the Volcano eruption in Iceland.

High street Travel Agent, Thomson Holidays, has noticed that ‘staycations’ are on there way out with their customers as more holidaymakers are looking to travel further afield for their summer holidays this year! There has been high demand for holidays outside of the Eurozone such as India, Egypt, Morocco and Tunisia.

If you missed out on the Grand National this weekend, fear not. There's still time to enjoy some of the hottest events in the horseracing calendar with coach tours to Royal Ascot or the Prix de L'Arc Races in Paris.

An annual survey published by VisitEngland’s ‘Easter Holiday Tracker’ has shown more than 10.5 million people holidayed in the UK this Easter with at least 90% of holidaymakers taking a break in England.

The popular 'Dancing On Ice' TV series may have finished but you can still catch newly crowned winner Hayley Tamaddon and the other skating stars by booking your seat for the 'Dancing On Ice Live Tour', from only £155.00 per person with Door2Tour.com!

Research by ABTA has found that almost 2 million holidaymakers are planning to travel this Easter Weekend (April 1-6). Even the poor exchange rates are not deterring people from holidaying in Spain this Easter. Many are looking to escape the recent cold snap in the UK and head off on holidays to The Canary Islands.

Destination #7 – Edinburgh. The beautiful city of Edinburgh is our final entry in our hit list of Brit Hotspots to visit in conjunction with British Tourism Week. Did you know that this mighty city is located on a series of rocky crags & extinct volcanoes?

Destination #6 – Stratford-upon-Avon. Who can forget those immortal words ‘Romeo, Romeo where for art thou Romeo’? And we would be foolish to forget the home of Shakespeare, Stratford-Upon-Avon, in our countdown of Brit Hotspots.

Destination #5 – Llandudno.  What with the recent release of ‘Alice In Wonderland’, we could hardly ignore the beautiful seaside town of Llandudno in our countdown of Brit Hotspots in conjunction with British Tourism Week.

Are you feeling sporty with the build-up to Sport Relief 2010? Why not check out our range of active coach holidays and breaks.

Destination #4 – Isle of Wight. It’s Day Four of our fabulous countdown of Brit hotspots in celebration of British Tourism Week. Today’s featured destination is the beautiful Isle of Wight.

Destination #3 – Newquay. It’s Day Three of celebrating British hotspots that just happens to coincide with British Tourism Week. Newquay is our featured destination today.

Destination #2 - The Lake District. It's Day Two of our British Tourism Week celebrations, where we feature our pick of top Brit hotspots. Today's featured destination is the lovely Lake District.

Destination #1 - London. World-class attractions, iconic landmarks and a history more colourful than Elton John's wardrobe. It's little wonder that London is one of our most popular destinations, all year round.

Recent research by Mintel has found that a quarter of Britons took day trips to places such as Alton Towers and Thorpe Park. Approx. 1.2 million people visited a theme park for the first time in 2009 with 23% making a return visit. The illustrious theme park market was valued at 315m in 2009 - up 27% since 2004!

Experience one of the most hotly anticipated Grand Prix seasons ever with a range of 2010 Grand Prix packages across a range of European destinations - including our very own British Grand Prix.

Our very special coach package to see Cliff Richard in concert at the Royal Albert Hall is now on sale! Prices start from just £190 per person, but hurry – tickets are selling out fast!

If you're living in the West Midlands, you can now take advantage of the fantastic range of Express Breaks from Johnsons Coaches, featuring 2-day UK coach breaks from just 109!

A recent poll carried out at the World Travel Market has found that the over-60s are not going to give up their holiday simply because of the recession. Many are spending their children’s inheritance on the basis of ‘living today as who knows what tomorrow may bring’!

Greenlight has again analysed the natural search results for UK markets on Google and has found that ‘Turkey Holidays’ is the most popular destination specific term in July 2009 accounting for 637,000 searches (6%).

If you’re ever wondering which destinations in the world offer the best value, then think no more as The Lonely Planet has recently published a Best Travel 2010 book to capture some of the world’s hottest travel trends, destinations, journeys & experiences.

One of the featured tour operators on Door2Tour.com, David Palmer Travel has had a magnificent 2009 scoring a hat trick of awards proving our popular they are with not only the holidaymakers who book with them but also receiving fantastic acknowledgements from the Travel Industry too.

The rise in Air Passenger Duty is likely to mean that fewer British holidaymakers (more than half) will be travelling overseas for their holidays in 2010. The poll of 1,030 people for the World Travel Market shows that 13% would stop overseas travel all together.

A recent poll carried out by Travel Comparison website Hotelly.com has seen a 41% increase in bookings from customers desperate to find that last minute autumnal sunshine after the predicted ‘Barbecue Summer’ failed to appear this year!

A recent poll carried out by Travelodge to discover the most popular iconic landmarks in Britain has seen Stonehenge being voted the best. The survey of 2,500 British young people aged 8 to 15 years saw Hadrian’s Wall awarded 2nd place followed by The London Eye in 3rd.

Recent research by The Co-Operative Travel has shown that Egypt is overtaking Spain as the most popular destination for family holidays pushing Majorca into 4th place. This is mainly due to the weakness of sterling against the euro.

Holidaymakers searching for great value winter coach holidays should look to The Far East for sunshine before the end of 2009. Sterling has been on unstable ground against both the euro & the dollar, so Brits are likely to get more for their money on coach holidays to the Far East or other worldwide destinations.

Door2Tour.com would like to congratulate two of their featured tour operators: InterChoice Holidays for scooping the Best Coach/Tour Operator Award and Travelsphere for being awarded the Best Group Tour Operator – Long Haul at the Group Leisure Awards 2009.

A survey carried out by YouGov of British cruise holiday passengers has shown that Venice is their favourite port in the world with 5% of people interviewed choosing the Italian city. Barcelona was second favourite with 4% of the vote.

A gentleman by the name of Roy Chamberlain loves Great Yarmouth so much that he has taken his annual holidays at the resort every year for the passed 80 years! He first visited the beautiful seaside resort with his parents when he was a small boy and loved it so much that he has kept going back.

According to figures released by the Office of National Statistics, overseas travel by UK holidaymakers fell by 12% to 63 million for the 12 months leading up to July 2009 compared to the same time last year.

Recent research by cruise reviews and news website CruiseCritic.co.uk has shown that more Brits than ever before are expected to take cruise holidays during 2010. This boost in bookings means that 2010 is being forecast as a record year for the entire UK cruise industry.

A survey by First Rate Exchange Services has found the most popular tourist attraction for overseas visitors to the UK is Trafalgar Square in London. The survey of 2,000 visitors from America, Ireland, Spain, France & Germany found that Tower Bridge & Buckingham Palace were the next popular

A recent poll carried out by both Thomson & First Choice has found the majority of people interviewed plan to take a holiday next year despite the Recession. Approx. 1,000 people took part in the independent online survey and results showed that 80% plan to take a break in 2010 despite the current economic environment.

If you’re living in the South West, you may be pleased to hear that your choice of great value coach holidays & day trips has been extended further with the arrival of award-winning Bakers Dolphin Coach Travel on Door2Tour.com!

Teletext Holidays has recently carried out a survey of more than 2,000 children aged between 5 & 15 to discover their favourite holiday destination. The survey has shown that Florida’s Walt Disney World is clearly the favourite with 22.65% of the vote.

A report released by VisitLondon has found that more and more people are visiting museums, galleries & other London attractions, an increase of 8.4% in June, compared to the same time last year. The total number of visitors between April and June 2009 was up by 12.8% compared to the same period in 2008.

National Cruise Week is due to take place between 20-27 September 2009 and celebrates the success of the cruising industry as it reports a record number of Brits embracing cruising last year. If you’re new to the idea of cruise holidays, then let Door2Tour.com help you to decide!

If you’re looking to get away from it all this August Bank Holiday then look no further than Door2Tour.com! Whether you’re looking for UK or European coach breaks, you’re sure to find something suitable here.

The Office for National Statistics has found that the number of Brits travelling abroad has dropped by 10% in the past 12 months leading to June 2009. The number of visitors travelling to the UK was also down by 8% from 30.1 million to 30.5 million.

A survey recently carried out by VisitEngland has found that 13% (1.2 million) UK trips have been taken by British residents during the first 4 months of 2009 compared to the same time in 2008. Overall, trips including those for business & for visiting friends & family have remained the same at 1.2 million.

Weather forecasters are backtracking on their early predictions of a ‘Summer Sizzler’ in the UK. Instead they predict rainfall to be near or above average over the UK & much of Northern Europe for the rest of the summer! Temperatures are expected to be near or above the August average of 14.7°C.

A report by eDigitalResearch, who benchmarked 18 Travel Websites, has shown that price remains an important factor for UK travellers in the current recession. Online discounts are giving The Internet the upper hand as consumers search between the web, the high street & call centres for the cheapest deal.

If you’re over 55 and looking for great-value Coach Holidays then you’ll be pleased to hear you can now book online all tours provided by Grand UK Holidays via the Door2Tour.com website – 24 hours a day/7 days a week!

Popular travel community website, Tripadvisor.com, has recently carried out a poll of the Top 10 European holiday destinations for holidaymakers. The nation’s capital, London, came top with Madrid coming in at number 10.

Online travel agent sunshine.co.uk has recently researched what holidaymakers are looking for when booking a holiday & they’ve found that the new priorities for many are cheap package holidays with free on-site activities when deciding on where they holiday this summer!

Many UK cruise companies are welcoming a record amount of early bookings for Cruise Holidays departing in 2010 and 2011. If you’re thinking of taking Cruise Holidays next year, then now is definitely the time to start looking before spaces go so let Door2Tour.com help you.

Scientists in the US have found that CO² levels in the atmosphere are at their highest for more than 2 million years. Peak levels over the last 2.1 million years averaged at 280 parts/million but today the level is up by a staggering 38% to 385 parts/million.

Door2Tour.com would like to congratulate one of their featured tour operators, InterChoice Holidays, for winning the award for ‘Best Group Tour Operator’ at this year’s Group Travel Awards held in London.

Google has carried out an analysis on search queries to find out what customers are searching for when it comes to holidays and their choice of destinations to visit. They report that overall, travel queries have increased by 12% year on year.

Independence Day is only a few weeks away (04 July 2009) so now could be the perfect time to consider Holidays By Air to explore the great USA. Let Door2Tour.com help you decide where to go on Coach Holidays & what to do whilst you’re out there on escorted coach tours.

Woods Coaches of Leicester have unleashed their award-winning programme of Day Trips on Door2Tour.com so customers in the Leicestershire area have even more exciting places to visit when considering day tours with friends or family. 

Hop on executive coach tours to see the spectacular 2010 Oberammergau Passion Play. Not only will you get to witness this amazing ‘once in a lifetime experience’ but you’ll see the whole event in absolute style and comfort – enjoying the best seats in the house!

Smash hit Broadway musical, 'Billy Elliot', swept the board at the Tony Awards walking away with no less than 10 awards on the night. Find out the reasons why the show won so many with Theatre Breaks By Coach to London’s West End.

One of the most iconic landmarks in London, Big Ben, celebrated its 150th birthday at the weekend and with London Coach Tours from Door2Tour.com you’ll soon be able to marvel at this architectural masterpiece.

Fathers Day is just around the corner (21 June 2009) so now is the time to start looking for a present to say a special ‘thank you’ to your dad for everything he has done for you. If you’re struggling with ideas on what to buy, then let Door2Tour.com help you in your quest for the perfect Fathers Day present!

Looking for sightseeing Coach Holidays? Then check out Evan Evans whose tours can now be booked online 24/7 via Door2Tour.com! With over 75 years of industry experience, they will certainly bring you the best that Britain has to offer – they’ll even pick you up from your London Hotel (just ask at time of booking)!

The fourth Coach Tourism Awards was held last night in the RICOH Arena in Coventry and Door2Tour.com would like to congratulate 3 of its featured tour operators for their award wins. These Awards acknowledge and reward the best in coach tourism so the companies who won are at the top of their game.

The waters might be choppy but you can ride the financial storm with recession busting Coach Holidays from Door2Tour.com. Whether you’re looking for London Theatre Breaks from only £89 or fantastic event packages to  Flower Shows from £150 – you’re sure to find something to accommodate all budgets here! 

If you followed the trail of the “Da Vinci Code” in 2006, you’ll love its prequel “Angels & Demons”, due for release in cinemas everywhere this week (14.05.09). To celebrate the UK release, why not hop on Coach Holidays to visit the romantic city of Rome which was used as the film’s backdrop?

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With a sizzling summer forecast for the UK this year, now is the time to book Coach Holidays & enjoy the beautiful weather closer to home. Weather experts at the BBC predict that temperatures are likely to soar to 30°C with hardly any rain forecast for the entire three months of Summer!

Edwards Coaches have beaten their competitors to clinch two amazing star deals. They will be transporting the British & Irish Lions during their training sessions but not only that, they will also provide coaches for pop sensations Take That when their tour comes to Cardiff in Summer 2009.

We are delighted to announce that the diverse range of tours available on Door2Tour.com has dramatically increased now that Welsh award winners Edwards Coaches has partnered with us! Did you know they have successfully taken over 50,000 satisfied passengers away on Coach Holidays each year?

So ‘Suralan’s’ contestants had to spot the gems from the junk in last night's episode of “The Apprentice” and you too could spot a bargain with some fascinating Coach Holidays to continental flea markets, local antique fairs or haggle in the street bazaars of Marrakech or Cairo.

Hells Kitchen may be over with Linda Evans declared the winner, but why not feed that Coach Holidays palate of yours by choosing delectable gourmet Coach Trips from Door2Tour.com? With so many to choose from, you're sure to find Coach Breaks to suit every palate and budget.

Make the most of a long weekend by enjoying fabulous great value Bank Holiday coach trips to fantastic UK & European destinations. Take the kids to Disneyland Paris from as little as £109.00 per child or cruise the canals of Amsterdam from only £265.00 per person.

Gold Crest Holidays is the fourth in a very long list of coach tour operators to sign up to Door2Tour.com and have their extensive range of Coach Holidays promoted on this ever-expanding website!

Award-winning tour operator Titan HiTours has become the 26th partner to feature their fantastic range of worldwide escorted tours and Cruise Holidays on Door2Tour.com so start searching for your dream Coach Holidays today!

For those who don't already know, St George's Day is just around the corner (23.04.09) so let’s celebrate all things English with fabulous Coach Holidays highlighting all that’s great about England. Take time out to see the dazzling Blackpool Illuminations or perhaps soak up the sun in the English Riviera.

Smash hit musical ‘Mamma Mia’ is 10 years old in April and if you’ve not yet seen the show then perhaps 2009 is the year that you should? Don your sequinned flares, sky high platforms & fine tune those singing voices for ‘Dancing Queen’ from as little as £89.00 per person with fabulous London Theatre Breaks from Door2Tour.com!

We are pleased to announce that there are even more tours available now that David Palmer Travel has decided to feature their coach tours on Door2Tour.com. You can choose from leisurely Coach Holidays in Lake Garda, touring holidays in St Anton or Paris Coach Breaks plus much more.

Who needs a better excuse to go on Ireland Coach Holidays than to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Guinness? It really was 250 years ago when they starting brewing the famous black & white stuff at St James Gate, Dublin and you can find out how they did it with interesting Ireland coach trips.

You’ll be seriously spoilt for choice when it comes to Coach Holidays now that InterChoice has joined Door2Tour.com! With more than 50 years of individual know how, InterChoice certainly know how to provide that extra ingredient to help you enjoy successful coach holidays.

What will the coach industry look like in the future? That is the question being asked by Leger Holidays and coach manufacturer SETRA as they launch a national design competition. They have teamed up with design students from seven UK universities to explore how coach travel will evolve over the next 25 years.

It’s all over for The Oscars but you can still revel in the winning glory of ‘Slumdog Millionaire’ by going on fantastic escorted tours to India - where this stunning film was made! Explore this fascinating country with Holidays By Air and you’ll soon be wondering why you didn’t visit sooner.

Did you know it’s The Oscars this week (22.02.09)? You too could enjoy Oscar fever with some great Holidays By Air to the USA. You could soon be admiring the homes of the stars in Hollywood, shopping on Rodeo Drive, following the Hollywood Walk of Fame & much more so what are you waiting for?

With the Pound in freefall, now has never been a greater time to rediscover the delights of the UK – so why not spend Coach Holidays at home this year? Not only will you be saving money, someone else will be doing the driving for you – plus it won’t be a squeeze on the back seat with all your luggage!

If you did, then don’t worry because you can make it up to your loved one by whisking them away on romantic Paris Coach Trips or Bruges from as little as £159.00 per person. Take the man in your life to see the Grand National, a tennis match at Wimbledon or book a trip to a Grand Prix race.

For those who do not already know, Mothers Day is just a few weeks away (22 Mar 2009) so why not say ‘thank you’ to your mum with something special this year? You could treat your mum to London Theatre Breaks and take her to see Mamma Mia or Dirty Dancing from as little as £85 per person.

It always pays to book your Coach Holidays early, especially if you’re planning something really special - perhaps the holiday you’ve always dreamed of! It’s wise to get your booking in as early as possible as most hotels and airlines plan way in advance of the departure date.

It was 1633, when a small Bavarian village was ravaged by the bubonic plague. Pleading for the lives of loved ones & friends, the local villagers made a vow that if God would spare them from this dreadful disease then for every decade that passed they would re-enact the life & death of Christ.

More and more people are descending on London’s West End to see the latest musicals, plays, operas or dance performances according to The Society of London Theatre. Figures show that 2008 was a record-breaking year with more than 13,807,286 people (twice the population of London) attending shows.

With a recession hot on our heels and the credit crunch tugging at our purse-strings, now has never been a better time to search for budget busting holidays. And what better way to travel than by coach? Not only are coaches friendlier on the environment than Holidays By Air, they are also great value for money.

With over 18,000 departures to exciting new destinations from Africa to Antarctica alongside popular places across the UK and Europe from London to Lisbon, the world really is your oyster with Door2Tour.com! Read more about our new departures and fabulous Coach Holidays here.

When going on holiday, people used to visit ruins to find out more about the history and culture of the country they had visited. This is no longer the case as more and more people opt for visiting modern landmarks when taking Coach Holidays.

VisitBritain is trying to attract more tourists to England by focusing on the country's funny side. A comedy map has been published showing some of the places where favourite comedy shows have been filmed.


 

Liverpool which is home to The Beatles, The Zutons and Cilla Back was recently voted Britain's most musical city. Ten cities competed for over 6 weeks for the coveted title that was voted for by the public.

According to website Jet2Holidays.com - All Inclusive Holidays are becoming more and more popular due to the weakening pound against the Euro. Savvy Brits are cashing in on all-inclusive packages to popular tourist destinations and the travel website has seen bookings increase by 37%. Also a recent survey by Halifax Travel Insurance has shown that 1/3 of all holidays booked by Brits are all-inclusive suggesting that consumers are taking the safer resort-based holiday option.