The rail operator said the storm would disrupt its network and advised customers not to travel north of Newcastle (Picture: Kumar Sriskandan/Alamy Stock Photo) Rail customers are being advised not to travel north of Newcastle tomorrow as the UK braces itself for Storm Floris. An amber weather warning has been issued across much of Scotland […]
A travel expert has revealed how travellers can avoid sitting next to crying babies during flights. Dawn Morwood, co-director of Cheap Deals Away, a company dedicated to helping people avoid overpaying for holidays, said people have ‘more control over their seating situation than they think’. She noted that the nightmare scenario – settling in for […]
Norway is known for being able to encompass its dramatic mountains, crystal-clear waters, and idyllic fishing villages all in one view, attracting millions of tourists each year to try and catch a glimpse of the Scandinavian paradise. While summers in classic European destinations like Spain and Greece seem to be getting hotter and hotter, many […]
Global travel site Big 7 Travel has officially released its sixth annual list of The 50 Best Islands in The World, and Achill Island, located off the west coast of Ireland, has ranked number eight on the list. This year’s island ranking highlights a mix of trending destinations, remote escapes and iconic favorites. The list […]
If you are dreaming of a paradise sun-kissed tropical island this summer you are not alone. There has been a huge rise in global interest for some island escapism. Perhaps you fancy a luxury villa in the Caribbean or a five star hotel on a Greek island? However these island getaways can come with a […]
The world’s largest cruise ship, a floating megastructure that is five times the size of the Titanic, first set sail from Miami at the start of last year. Owned by Royal Caribbean Group, Icon of the Seas stretches 1,197 feet in length, spans across 20 decks, and carries a gross tonnage of 248,663. It was […]
The tours are part of the National Heritage Open Days and offer an insight into the building’s rich history. Visitors can explore the council chamber, old prison cells and more. The building has been a grand mansion, tavern, magistrate’s court, police station and is now the premises of Thornbury Town Council. This year’s Heritage Open […]
A revolutionary rail link has officially ended decades of travel hardship between Laos and China, with the launch of the £4.6 billion Laos-China Railway. The Boten–Vientiane railway, stretching 414km through Laos, opened in 2021 and has completely transformed the way people travel in this once-remote Southeast Asian nation. Known locally as the Laos China Railway […]
Las Vegas remains the go-to destination for millions of tourists from all over the world. The bright lights of the Vegas Strip entice more than 40 million visitors each year looking to party or gamble the night away. But just 30 minutes outside of the city lines, a very different destination is proving wildly popular […]
Popular destinations like Italy, Spain and Portugal are no longer summer hotspots, with tourists increasingly opting to travel to those locations in spring instead. David, a Kiwi currently travelling through Southern Europe, said being outside during Greece’s most recent heatwave “felt like being in an oven”. In Athens, his group managed to visit the Acropolis […]
