Hollywood unleashes its latest sci-fi blockbuster this month as ‘Journey to the Centre of the Earth’, inspired by the classic novel, hits UK cinemas on 11 July. Visit the breathtaking setting of Iceland this summer for a stunning summer break.

New studies claim Portugal is losing its normal influx of tourists. To combat the loss of the visitors and to encourage more tourist visit during winter, Portuguese government have announced a whole host of new developments!

If you love music festivals, don’t miss France's Largest Greenfields Music Festival, Les Vielles Charrues 2008, this 17th – 20th July 2008 in Carhaix, Brittany.

Millions of Brits abroad are putting their health at risk by buying medication without really understanding what they are taking, new research suggests. Judith Chalmers offers advice on avoiding a holiday from hell.

One of the most popular city break destinations in the world, Tokyo is the unique and vibrant capital of Japan, and with a population of over 12 million people it’s also one of the busiest. Find out more about this stunning holiday location.

With higher mortgage rates and soaring fuel prices, holidaymakers are being forced to budget more carefully than usual this summer – but travellers are being warned that cutting back on key holiday experiences may be a saving too far.

easyJet passengers are more satisfied with the airline’s service than people who fly with no-frills rival Ryanair – but neither of them scored highly compared to smaller no-frills airlines, according to a survey of more than 30,000 people by consumer group Which?

Already hailed as Europe’s biggest and most spectacular medieval event, Tewkesbury Medieval Festival is planning to make its 25th anniversary bigger and better than ever this 12th – 13th July.

Happily married couples (and marriage sceptics) take note: The Dunmow Flitch Trials, which are held every leap year, are steeped in tradition as couples try to convince a jury that they have not wished themselves unmarried for a year and a day – in an attempt to win a flitch of bacon.....

The German city of Cologne will welcome a brand new music festival to its beautiful Stadtgarten park this August. Read on for ticket information, line up news and more.