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• 03/09/2010 -

  Hurricane Earl could cause transatlantic flight cancellations

  Hurricane Earl has already caused some disruption to holidaymakers in the Caribbean and along the east coast of America. Some Caribbean cruises were forced to re-route, while warnings have been issued along the east coast. Thousands of locals have been evacuated from their homes, even though Hurricane Earl has lessened in strength.

• 02/09/2010 -

  The Queen to name new Cunard cruise ship 'Queen Elizabeth'

  On 11 October 2010, the Queen will be in Southampton for the naming of a new Cunard cruise ship. Like all the ships in the Cunard fleet, the new addition will be given a regal name – Queen Elizabeth. The Queen was also in attendance of the naming of a Cunard cruise ship in 1938, which was also called the Queen Elizabeth.

• 01/09/2010 -

  Ferry crossings offer green travel option

  Many holidaymakers consider green travel options to be an important aspect of their holidays. Ferry crossings offer a green travel option to Britons who wish to travel to Ireland or Europe and keep their carbon footprint low.

• 31/08/2010 -

  British Asian kidney patients suffer surgical complications in Pakistan

  In Britain, thousands of kidney patients are awaiting organ donation, and many of them are British Asians. British Asian kidney patients are more likely to suffer from renal failure, and finding a suitable donor in Britain can be difficult.

• 27/08/2010 -

  Donation from BP helped tourism in Florida stay afloat

  When the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico threatened the beaches on the Florida panhandle, BP donated million to help promote tourism in Florida. The campaign was successful; in fact tourism in Florida rose during the first couple of months of the oil crisis.

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