Although classed as a relatively young nation, America has a rich and diverse history and, unsurprisingly, cultural and heritage tourism is fast becoming a lucrative sector within the country’s tourist industry. Every year an increasing number of visitors are flocking to key historical sites to enjoy the myths and stories that have shaped and defined American culture. This boom in popularity is due in part to the efforts of the Part-ners in Tourism, an organization that devised effective and innovative methods to improve the growth of her-itage tourism throughout the US.

There is something really invigorating about spending a day on the slopes skiing or snowboarding and there is nothing better than staying in a luxury ski chalet, so you know you have somewhere to go to curl up in front of an open fire at the end of a long day on the runs. Luxury chalets come in all shapes and sizes, from chalets that sleep more than 40 people through to more intimate chalets that are ideal for couples. Before you begin shopping around for the ideal chalet, you will need to set out a budget as some of the world’s most luxurious chalets can go for £100,000 per week, while others for just a couple of thousand.

The 9th of January is known in the travel industry as ‘Sunshine Saturday’ the busiest day of the year for holiday companies as Brits look to beat the winter blues by booking their summer holidays! According to research by a voucher code website the most popular destination for Brits this year is Spain with plenty of great deals available.

France’s economic policy has long been criticized by proponents of laissez faire economics, accusing French lawmakers of stifling the country’s economy and preventing it from becoming the powerhouse many believe it has the potential to become.

Dubai will witness another dazzling display of fireworks this year, with Burj Khalifa at the centre of the New Year Eve celebrations, says Breaking Travel News presenter Phil Blizzard. This video goes behind the scenes as master developer Emaar Properties reveals how workers braved the dizzying heights to put the finishing touches to what will be one of the most impressive firework displays this New Year’s Eve.

InterContinental Hotels & Resorts was recently recognised Mexico & Central America’s Leading Hotel Brand by the World Travel Awards, with Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole here chatting with IHG vice president Gerardo Murray to discover what separates the company from the competition.