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Travels through words: 10 books that inspire journeys
Skyscanner takes a look at various books where exotic, and sometimes not so exotic locations, are key to the mood of the novel.
Orkney: Skyscanner Staff Favourites
Quiet sandy beaches, stunning scenery, wildlife, fresh cuisine and warm welcoming hospitality make Orkney a must.
Escape from Little Britain: 10 Low-Brit Holidays
Skyscanner introduces 10 places to avoid the British crowds this summer
Top 10 family holidays: best destinations for summer fun
10 family holiday ideas which should keep mum, dad and the kids happy
Kolkata (Calcutta): Skyscanner Staff Favourites
A city left behind by modern India, Communist led Kolkata (Calcutta) is a metropolis like no other.

Bargains of the Week: Bucharest | Istanbul | Barcelona Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpick's three cheap destinations.
UK’s favourite summer holiday countries revealed Spain is the most popular summer destination for Brits followed by France, Italy, the USA and Turkey according to new data released by Skyscanner.
Bargains of the Week: Perth | New York | Malta Looking for bargains? Skyscanner handpicks three good value destinations
Foreign visitors flocking to UK says Skyscanner Interest in the UK as a holiday destination for mainland Europeans and Americans is increasing
World's Funniest Airport Names: rudest, weirdest and strangest From Batman to Bloodvein, Skyscanner presents the funniest, rudest and weirdest airport names in the world

Skyscanner runners up in TravelMole Annual Web Awards 09Skyscanner were runners up in the airline category of the TravelMole Annual Web Awards 2009.
Fly/drive with Skyscanner Skyscanner launches car rental - now you can find the cheapest flights AND the cheapest car hire
Skyscanner on Jo Whiley Show - BBC Radio 1Skyscanner was given a big thumbs up on Jo Whiley's BBC Radio 1 show
Skyscanner listed in GP Bullhound Media Momentum Top 50 2009Skyscanner listed as in top 30 companies in 2009 Media Momentum league table of fastest growing digital media companies
Skyscanner users won’t let Swine Flu stop them travelling85% of Skyscanner users will continue to travel despite the Swine Flu threat.

Bad Travelling Partners: Nightmare neighboursWho really are the worst people to sit next to on a plane? VOTE NOW!
What type of traveller are you?There are many types of traveller in this world, but what type of traveller are you today? Vote Now!
Choosing an airline: what are the most important factors?Will you sacrifice everything for the lowest price, or are you happy to pay a bit more for more convenient flight times, a reputable airline or a few airmiles? Vote Now!
Swine Flu: Will it stop you travelling?Are you worried about the threat of Swine Flu? Will it stop you taking that business trip or that holiday? Have your say here!
What are the most essential factors for your holiday?When you're planning your next holiday, what do you look for in a holiday destination? What are the 'must haves' in a location?

Bmibaby will introduce new flights to Prague Cheap flights carrier bmibaby will launch new flights to Prague from East Midlands Airport as part of its winter schedule.
New flights to Melbourne will be introduced by Qatar Airways this winter Qatar Airways will launch new flights to Melbourne in December in time for the busy holiday season.
Canadians could be tempted to book flights to Northern Ireland More travellers could be booking flights to Northern Ireland from Canada after the province was described as a "must-see destination".
London viewed by business tourists as a value-for-money city Europeans who have booked flights to London have found the British capital to be a value-for-money destination.
Wizz Air to introduce flights to Slovakia Cheap flights carrier Wizz Air will launch new flights to Bratislava from Rome later this summer.