The practice of adding credit & debit card surcharges on travel purchases has become epidemic in the UK over the past few years, and now the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has concluded the activity is unfair to consumers.

Get your new travel insurance policy now, before rates go up in 2011.

One of the largest travel companies in Ireland, Budget Travel, suddenly collapsed this week, sparking fears of further bankruptcies.

With the credit crunch, it seems that ’green travel’ isn’t getting us to open up our wallets. Travelers aren’t taking the typical eco-friendly trips anymore, because they’re not willing to pay the premium associated with the privilege.

Britain isn’t known for the best service, and during this credit crunch, that could mean the end of a vast range of UK budget hotels and other travel companies

Wildlife is maybe the one thing those of us who live in major cities are missing the most in life. Luckily, there are eco-travel companies out there that are willing to get you up close and personal with both dangerous and timid beasts without disturbing their lives

Eco-travel has gone through a honeymoon period and become a mainstream trend. It's easy to find information about where to go and where to stay if you want to be eco-friendly. And it's getting both cheaper and easier to do so. However, many travel companies have jumped on the trend and turned quite a number of former eco-travel destinations into something less than eco-friendly. Here's where the green wash can be at its worst

Did you think that paying $800 a night for your room would get you the best service at your luxury hotel? Think again, you may end up treated as a second class traveller anyway.