Venezuela is no place for tourists
First Choice has cancelled all departures to Venezuela's Margarita Island until 15 January after the Foreign and Commonwealth Office advised against non-essential travel to the South American country. Holidaymakers already in Venezuela, which is suffering from turmoil during a national strike, are being repatriated.

Virgin city breaks
Virgin Holidays (0870 990 4215) has launched a dedicated cities brochure featuring long-haul destinations such as Cape Town, Dubai, Kuala Lumpur and New York. Three nights in Boston start at £379 per person with flights.

Birmingham bargains
Birmingham-based low-fare airline MyTravelLite is expanding its routes to feature Amsterdam from 6 February, with one-way fares from £19. It is also adding Pisa, Rimini, Murcia, Barcelona and Palma from 30 March, with flights from £29 one way; and Knock from £19. Further information on 08701 564564.

Airport strikes off
A planned series of strikes over the Christmas period at some of the country's main airports has been averted following an improved pay offer for airport fire crews and security staff.