Turkey is a holiday destination almost designed to appeal to visitors from around the world, combining fascinating historical and archaeological sites, a delicious cuisine and an active sports scene with great weather, stunning scenery and warm hospitality.

Having being recognised as the World’s Leading Airline to South America in 2012 by the World Travel Awards, TAP Portugal has continued to build upon its strengths in the UK market. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with UK general manager Rui Lemos to see what the airline is doing to stay ahead of its competitors in 2013.

A new travel and leisure magazine is launching today on the Mediterranean island of Mallorca. Explore Mallorca is a 70-page, bi-monthly travel and leisure magazine which aims to inspire and inform Mallorca’s independent tourists. Published in English and German it is distributed freely throughout the island in selected hotels, agroturismos (rural hotels), tourist information centres, golf, yacht and beach clubs, restaurants and cafés.

Having been schooled in the Rixos philosophy in Turkey, Mouhamad Hadla has now been appointed hotel manager at Rixos the Palm Dubai. Here Breaking Travel News catches up with him to discus what is on offer at the property, what separates it from its competitors in the busy Dubai luxury sector, and what it means to be nominated by the World Travel Awards.

Just The Flight’s revolutionary new tipping tool helps to ease the discomfort that comes with unknown social etiquette while abroad, ensuring that users will be able to fit in with cultures and customs wherever they visit. Just The Flight (http://www.justtheflight.co.uk/) has released a new tool that will enable users to tip correctly after any service while holidaying or travelling. The tool, aptly named How Much Should I Tip (http://www.howmuchshoulditip.co.uk/) aims to help relationships between tourists and those offering a service.

Arriving at Görvälns Slott manor house there is no question that one is arriving in a designer-boutique hotel near Stockholm city. Maria and Johan Eklund, the owners of the hotel, have themselves picked out every detail so that guests can enjoy the relaxing environment, the beautiful rooms and the splendid cuisine and beverages.