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BA to expose 'true cost' of nofrills carriers' hidden extras - A new BA 'value calculator' tool will allow customers to compare costs with lowcost airlines such as Ryanair.

50 of the best longhaul deals - There has rarely been a better time to travel longhaul. Here are 50 of the best deals currently available.

Family holidays: bargain hunting this summer - With fewer holidays on sale France is one of the best options for families seeking holidays closer to home says Nick Trend.

Travel news in brief - This week's travel news in brief: Iran tour cancellations visiting the houses of sports stars and the appeal of houseswapping in a recession.

Longhaul holidays: Go further for less - If you have been thinking of a longhaul trip there has never been a better time to take it. Prices are 30 to 40 per cent lower than they were 12 months ago says Charles StarmerSmith.

Le Big Mac has conquered La Belle France - Complacency a weak economy and a taste for fast food are killing the French gastronomic tradition says Michael Steinberger.

Coming up: what's on in the world of travel - The new BugWorld attraction in Liverpool and an exhibition of paintings by Edward Lear are among next week's highlights.

10 of the best cruise deals - As cruise companies reduce prices to entice passengers to travel despite the recession we select 10 of the best cruise deals.

Peter Deilmann to end river cruise operation - The German company will stop operating river cruises at the end of this year's summer season.

Just back: romance among the olive groves - The latest winner in our travel writing competition is Richard Graves for evoking Italy's enduring romantic appeal in this account of his 'second honeymoon'.

Travel feedback of the week: June 2127 2009 - Readers offer their feedback on this week's edition of Telegraph Travel.

Cruises: new ships for 2009 - Profiles and pictures of 10 new cruise ships set to be launched this year.

Four of the best sculpture gardens - Sophie Campbell visits four of the sculpture gardens featured in 'Sculpture Parks ? Trails of England' by Alison Stace.

Sculpture parks: galleries without white walls - Summer is a great time to start exploring England's littleknown sculpture parks says Sophie Campbell.

Ask Gill: couple beats Barclaycard's nitpicking - Our travel expert helps obtain a refund for travel booked in a partner's name; checks up on flying with a cast; and gives tips on carryon baggage.

SkyEurope sparks fears of more airline failures - Consumer groups want safeguards as the lowcost airline carrier SkyEurope goes into administration.

Sign language: week 54 - Another selection of strange signs sent in by readers on their travels.

Mediterranean island guide: Greece part four - Stunning images and fascinating facts about the finest islands in the Med. Here we tackle the Sporades and the North Aegean.

Kaliningrad: Bismarck and blinis on the Baltic - Is Kaliningrad Russian or German? Intrepid travellers will discover it is a curious mix of both says Adrian Bridge.

Where in the world? - June 25 2009: Simply identify the location of this photograph for the chance to win a luxury suitcase worth £269.

Jerry Springer's heaven and hell - Jerry Springer's worst holiday experience was being abandoned by a woman in Paris the city of love.

Britons 'are ignoring malaria risks' - British travellers may be risking their lives by not seeking health advice before travelling to malaria hotspots.

'I just can't wait to give all of this away' - So impressed was businessman Brian Burnie with the treatment his wife received for cancer that he is selling his Georgian country pile and giving the proceeds to cancer charities he tells Emma Cook.

The Big Picture photography competition: round 56 - See the best of this week's entries in our travel photography competition.

Yotel Gatwick Airport: Hotel Guru - Fiona Duncan reviews the Yotel at Gatwick Airport a hotel with tiny cabins in which she would quite like to stay forever.

Peru: A history lost in the ruins - Done Machu Picchu? There's more to Peru's ancient past Nigel Richardson discovers in Caral and Cajamarca.

North Yorkshire Dales: All things bright and beautiful - The North Yorkshire Dales are at their best right now says Jolyon Attwooll.

Great walks around London: the South Bank - The fourth of five walks exploring London's architectural heritage.

Cruising Europe's canals - Europe's canals offer a unique insight into a country's culture and landscapes. We select five tranquil waterways that make an interesting base for a cruising holiday.

Brenta Canal cruise: At home in a watery hinterland - Adrian Woodford admires the many sumptuous villas that line the Brenta Canal as he cruises from Venice to Padua.

Nafplion Greece: My kind of town - The author James McCreet offers a guide to Nafplion one of mainland Greece's most beautiful destinations.

Top 10: Britain's best underground attractions - Ten of Britain's most fascinating subterranean attractions.

Picasso shines on Provence - The exiled Spaniard adored the South of France and this summer the region is paying homage with six exhibitions and the opening of his home. Nick Trend follows in his footsteps.

The bicycle diaries: censorship nationalism and the Old Man of the Sea in Turkey - Douglas Whitehead encounters memorable characters as well as a streak of authoritarianism and patriotic zeal in Turkey.

Marcus Wainwright's little black book - Secret addresses from stylish people. This week: fashion designer Marcus Wainwright.

Travel books: City Lit London and World Heritage Sites of Britain and Ireland - The latest travel books reviewed. This week: CityLit London and World Heritage Sites of Britain and Ireland.

Mailsports: Good buy guide - Maggie O'Sullivan profiles Mailsports a swimwear company stocking wellknown brands for the practical swimmer.

Travel advice: holidays with grownup children - Our travel expert Sophie Butler offers advice for parents going away with children aged in their twenties.

Antigua: Book club on the beach - Leave the holiday potboilers at home and join fellow guests in a getawayfromitall book club.

Air Canada to permit pets as hand luggage - Air Canada has announced that passengers with dogs or cats will be allowed to take them on board as hand luggage.

Lions rugby tour to South Africa: lastminute holiday deals - A selection of the best late holiday deals to South Africa for the final two tests in Pretoria and Johannesburg.

Ireland: Where the turf meets the surf - Ireland is the perfect place to enjoy beautiful scenery and a day at the races says Carl Evans.

Travel news in brief - A roundup of the week's travel news including availability on the Inca Trail and a dropoff charge for motorists at Luton airport.

Britain's 20 best coastal campsites - Clover Stroud selects the best places around Britain to pitch a tent by the sea.

Mexico: Alone with the Aztecs - The swine flu scare has kept tourists away from Mexico. Mark Hudson is one of the first to return.

Comment: Passenger tax will be a disaster for the Caribbean - The Government's proposed changes to air passenger duty are illogical and likely to damage tourism to the Caribbean says Hugh Riley.

Late holiday deals and lastminute bargains - Five great reasons to book a lastminute break including Sri Lanka from £499.

Dougray Scott's heaven on earth: Argyll and Bute - The actor Dougray Scott explains why the appeal of Argyll and Bute grows stronger with each passing year.

After scaling the heights Richard Branson plans to plumb the depths - With preparations well under way for liftoff for his first space tourists Sir Richard Branson the Virgin Galactic boss tells Mandrake that he is now turning his attention in an entirely different direction.

Coming up: what's on in the world of travel - A selection of next week's best festivals events and new exhibitions.

J.W. Waterhouse: The Modern PreRaphaelite - Beautiful paintings by John William Waterhouse part of a collection opening next week at London's Royal Academy of Arts.