Dubai cheaper than Doncaster as room rates tumble

Five-star at £60 a night? There’s a catch (it’s in Dubai); plus all-you-can-drink cruises and no more space

My hols: Kelly Jones

The Stereophonics singer loves to do the rock-star thing in LA, or just enjoy a walk and a pint in Brecon

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News in brief

The weird and wonderful world of travel — according to this year’s best books

Best travel deals: December 5

Be first for £178 Isle of Wight Festival tickets; cruise to the Caribbean from £899 and a week in Egypt for £490

Frequent flyer: Annie Mac, Radio 1 DJ

Tips for doing the Ibiza trip

School’s out: Holidays for adventurous families

Live Q&A: find the perfect ski resort for you

Join our live debate on Monday to ask a question or add your advice about the best places to ski this season

Council bids £40m for Blackpool Tower

The bid to take control of the landmark is part of a plan to revive the resort and strengthen its appeal as a family destination

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Enter one of Times Online Travel's competitions for your chance to win a holiday

Late travel deals: December 2

A week for four in Devon for £202; seven days’ skiing in the French Alps for £364; a week’s all-inclusive deal in Cuba for...

The top 10 wacky festive events

The co-author of Wacky Nation picks his ten favourite madcap events taking place in Britain and beyond this Christmas

Britain’s tourist industry is in need of a break

Government plans to change tax rules on self-catering holiday properties could lead to eight out of ten going under

Gatwick buyer sends in squad to fix woes

Global Infrastructure Partners is preparing to send in team of 'fixers' to help to overhaul operations of the airport

Nightclub death ‘covered up to protect tourism’

Family of 17-year-old Briton found dying outside Greek nightclub claim police covered up his death to protect tourism

Cumbria's Christmas isn't cancelled

Hotels in Cumbria have sent a plea to guests not to cancel festive breaks in the wake of the devastating floods

The 23 best travel gifts for Christmas

Forget socks and hankies — this Christmas, give them a travel experience they’ll never forget

Your next trip may be powered by weeds

Airlines have high hopes for a new range of biofuels after the success of the first passenger flight powered by a shrub

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British hotels are charging clients more per day to use the internet than most consumers pay per month for broadband services