Financial details of the three year deal were not disclosed. The 40+4 page magazine, which is 280x210mm format, is printed on 100% recycled stock by Precision Colour Print three times a year with a print run of 60,000. The magazine is distributed to Frequent Virgin Club members and given away free in Virgin Holidays' v-room lounge at London Gatwick.

Julian Rowlands, head of customer relationship management at Virgin Holidays said: "Rock and Roam has just been nominated for Best Travel Information Publication at the British Travel Awards, and the renewal of our contract is a reflection of our happiness with the excellent work that River has done and the feedback we have received from our customers."