The Interested Traveller: A Guide To Hotel History

Hotels haven’t always been the comfortable retreats they are today. Back in the Middle Ages, you’d have been more likely to find yourself crashing out on the alehouse floor with a blanket rather than ordering room service to a penthouse suite. Times have clearly changed, so following on from our Hungry Traveller infographic series from Hotels4U.com, here’s something for the history buffs among you.

Magical Maldives: A Nation In Numbers

The Maldives are renowned as paradise islands – ideal destinations for a luxury holiday or honeymoon on picture perfect beaches fringed with palm trees. Yet there is far more to this nation than tourism. Explore its geography and culture with this infographic.

The Top 20 Holiday Apps For 2013

When you’re heading off into the unknown for your next great adventure, having detailed information about where to go, what to do and what to avoid can make or break your trip. Smartphones enable us to keep all this info to hand, so HRS has rounded up the very best travel apps that will enhance your holiday of a lifetime.

Winter Sun: Hot Spots To Visit in Winter Months

For anyone who wants to escape the ferocious freeze this winter, here is an alternative option to wearing five layers a day and facing the office radiator like a plant does towards the sun. These seven destinations will help you chill out without the arctic climate.

Are Frequent Flyer Programs Worth the Money?

Obtaining elite status with an airline is a dream for most. Many people imagine elite flyers sipping cocktails in luxurious airport lounges, receiving exclusive customer service and getting priority boarding. The following infographic takes a look inside the frequent flyer programs of major US carriers to figure out how much elite status is really worth.

A Little Slice of Edinburgh

My Destination has created a brand new infographic that shows facts and figures about the great land of Edinburgh, along with a timeline of golf and its connection with this historical capital.

Visit NYC!

So you are planning a trip to Manhattan? You may have some preconceived notions about what New York City is all about, so The Beekman Tower Hotel has put together a fun infographic to help you learn a little bit more about The Big Apple.

Hungry Traveller: Foodie Facts

It’s been a busy couple of months for Hotel4U.com’s mascot, Harry Hotel. Having been off on his travels, rounding up the food on offer in some of the most popular city and beach destinations around the world, he’s now back in Blighty with a wealth of facts under his belt. They’ve put them all into this infographic, so you can enjoy swotting up on your culinary knowledge with the Hungry Traveller’s Foodie Facts.