The competition for the consumer dollar is more competitive than ever, with online hotel booking sites making it easy for guests to find a good deal and book from anywhere in the world, at any time they choose.

Tips for the over-packers: what do Lycra shorts, a cheap watch and a local map have in common?

Find out what the better alternative is to lace up shoes and high heels for in flight fashion.

Don’t get us wrong, we love to travel and if we had it our way we’d do it all the time! But there are some times when travel isn’t a great idea.

Travel agents are always on the lookout to grow their client base and in turn their business.

Tips on making your next beach trip different from the last one.

Thanks to pop culture, you could be well on your way to learning your next language.

Travel cards and Wi-Fi based apps are best in 2013.

Join Christ the Redeemer and the Pyramids of Giza as they go green in honour of this year’s St Patrick’s Day.

The dos and don’ts for celebrating International Women’s Day on the road.

From wheelchairs to caregivers, make sure you consider these points before your next family holiday.

Water bottles and books are the new money belts.

Is your local agent a swindler or saviour?

“You have a blood clot in your right calf. Have you been flying much lately?” - words a travel journalist would hope to never hear, but at only 25-years-old, words you’d never expect to hear.

Will you be packing your beach towel for the next winter trip?

Tips to help ensure your wallet comes home with you.

Avoid looking like a walking nightmare post-flight with Virgin Atlantic’s beauty tips.

Spacing out without offending ... too much.

Tis the season to travel with loved ones. Find out how to do it so that your Christmas vacation doesn’t end in tears or a criminal record.

From a portable hand-wash laundry machine to sunglasses that film your vacay, there’s a wealth of gadgets and gear out there for the traveller in your life. Read e-Travel Blackboard’s tips for the season.