(ARA) - Whether packing the minivan for Thanksgiving or heading out for a big city holiday shopping trip, finding true deals is a necessity for many travelers this year. According to the Bureau of Transportation Statistics, 91 percent of holiday travel is done in a personal vehicle.

Olympics host China breaks Golden Week holiday records (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

China's top tourist destinations received a record number of visitors during last week's Golden Week holiday, the government said on Monday, with Olympic venues major draws.

Tourist boom expected for Reykjavik as holiday prices plunge by 40 per cent (Evening Standard)

Iceland has became one of the most affordable holiday destinations overnight after its currency nose-dived following one of the worst days for the world's stock markets.

Tui Travel enables in-store video service (VNU Net via Yahoo! UK & Ireland News)

Tui Travel is using desktop computers enabled with video streaming at its shops to let customers view holiday destinations before booking.

Holiday proves golden for tourism (China Daily)

The weeklong National Day holiday proved profitable for Shanghai's tourism sector, which reaped record revenue despite concern over the impact of typhoon Jangmi.