The longest government shutdown in the nation’s history may soon be over. Once it is, federal museums and monuments will reopen. SNAP payments will start flowing again. And tens of thousands of essential federal employees, including air traffic controllers, will get paid for the first time since October. But air travel won’t go back to […]
Travel agents in the Gatwick area have welcomed news that Jet2 will offer flights and holidays out of the airport next summer, saying it will give clients more choice and potentially reduce prices. The UK’s largest tour operator confirmed this morning that 29 destinations will be served from Gatwick for next summer, with the […]
Church Housing Association is eyeing plans to build homes when it redevelops St Michael’s Church in Hall Green, Birmingham St Michael’s Church in Hall Green, Birmingham, is in poor condition. Tiles are crumbling from the ceiling of the sparse 1971 building. An older wing of the church, built in the 1930s, has been closed for […]
A village named the world’s prettiest by Forbes in 2025 is introducing new bans and restrictions to stop visitors from frustrating locals and overwhelming the place Locals complain of being overwhelmed by visitors (Image: Mike Kemp, In Pictures via Getty Images) A UK village named the most beautiful in the world is considering new ways […]
The Transoceânica bus provides a direct link between Peru’s capital Lima and Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro, but despite the luxury destinations, the bus’s journey is far from glam 10:52, 12 Nov 2025Updated 10:52, 12 Nov 2025 The world’s longest bus journey travels an entire continent Taking a long bus journey while travelling the globe may […]
A UK beach town that was named a trending destination for next year was previously named one of the country’s worst seaside towns. It stated the reason as to why the seaside town is making a comeback is “thanks to a renewed love for quintessential British beach breaks.” Sign up for the Travel newsletter Thank […]
KUCHING: Sarawak won two awards at the recent World Travel Market (WTM) London 2025, highlighting the state’s efforts to share its natural and cultural heritage with a global audience. The Sarawak Pavilion’s LED arch installation was recognised as the Best Stand Feature under the WTM Best Stand Awards, the Sarawak Tourism Board (STB) said in […]
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The world’s largest Pixar-themed attraction will open in London next year. The Mundo Pixar Experience will enable fans to get up close to characters from some of the animation studio’s most […]
HB/FVW Medien Paolo Guariento (Alpitour, obscured), Dennis Urbschat (Dertour Group), Alexander Sieland (Suntrips), Peter Glade (TUI Airline), Hauke Moll (RTK) and Harco van Uden (ITG), who joined virtually, discussed Caribbean sales with fvw|TravelTalk editor-in-chief Alexander Krug. The Caribbean wants to strengthen its position as a competitive destination in the international travel market. To achieve this, […]
Jim worked for the company for 43 years, starting off as a reporter and rising to be chief reporter at the Shropshire Star’s head office, and an assistant news editor. He became business and travel editor before transferring to Wolverhampton to take the same role for the Express & Star in the 1990s, finally taking […]
