Steve Vickers

Package holidays are selling well for summer 2012, or so says TUI travel. And that’s despite an average year-on-year price hike of £40 per person. Perhaps everyone’s trying to avoid the Olympics? (more about the Olympic Games...)

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Nearly half of all foreign holidays taken by Brits are spent in just three countries, a new survey suggests. And Spain, with its winning combo of sun, sea and sand, is still the most popular destination by far. (more about holidaying in Spain...)

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Smokers flying from Belfast International Airport are being given the chance to light up one last time before boarding the plane – but they’ll have to pay for the privilege. (more about airports charging to smoke...)

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In the words of President Obama, the world is now a ‘safer place’ due to Bin Laden's death. There’s even been talk of a quicker withdrawal from Afghanistan. So why are we thinking about stepping up airport security? (more on airport body scanners...)

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When all kids need to be strapped into car seats until they're either 135cm tall or 12 years old, costs can go through the roof. Is it too much to ask manufacturers to make these life-saving seats more affordable? (more about expensive child car seats...)

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