The national entitlement scheme operates UK-wide but there are different eligibility age rules under devolved governments. Pension Credit – Could you or someone you know be eligible? Nearly 80,000 people have signed an online petition supporting calls for changes to be made to the English National Concessionary Travel Scheme (ENCTS) and bring it into line […]
The coastal town is known for its historic connections to the sea and has been hailed as one of the best places to live in the UK, according to Zoopla. Deal has been named one of the best places to live in the UK(Image: Chris Mansfield via Getty Images) As the summer season arrives, many […]
A European capital has been crowned the most liveable city in the world but it’s bad news for the UK as three of its major cities have slipped down the ranking since last year. The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Liveability Index assesses the world’s biggest cities across 30 categories, including stability, healthcare, culture and environment […]
The Foreign & Commonwealth Office has issued fresh travel guidance following hostilities between Israel and Iran, and it says visiting certain nations could invalidate your travel insurance 23:46, 16 Jun 2025Updated 01:16, 17 Jun 2025 People queue in departures (file image)(Image: Kenny Brown | Manchester Evening News) Two more countries have been added to the […]
Great Little Escapes has lost its ATOL licence, meaning some holidaymakers could be left out of pocket Milo Boyd Digital Travel Reporter and William Morgan Reporter 01:33, 17 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers should book with a credit card if they want to safeguard their trip(Image: Oscar Wong via Getty Images) A leading UK travel firm has […]
For a member who wanted to book the notoriously busy Osteria Francescana in Modena, Italy, they not only secured a table but permission from the Ferrari family for their client (a car collector) to visit the famed car factory, as well as VIP access to the Ferrari Maranello Museum, while in town for their meal. Seemingly active […]
A major UK travel company has had its operations thrown into disarray after losing an essential accreditation, sparking anxiety for countless holidaymakers over potential summer holiday cancellations. Some fuming at the loss of yet another budget tourism provider described such options as a false economy, saying: “Go cheap, pay twice.” Great Little Escapes, a Berkshire-based […]
Why Intrepid Travel is Calling Out Tourism’s Biggest Lies PHOTO PORVIDED BY INTREPID TRAVEL “Let’s be honest,” says James Thornton, CEO of Intrepid Travel. “The travel industry has lied to people for decades.” It’s a sharp opening to a conversation about sustainability. But it cuts to the heart of what makes Intrepid unique. Why Intrepid […]
Exploring the Mekong Delta by river cruise For centuries, the mighty Mekong River has been a primary source of life in Asia. It flows through China, Myanmar, Laos, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam, passing villages, farms, cities, and temples. My husband, Ben, and I found that a river cruise on the Mekong was the perfect introduction […]
If you want the perfect UK seaside holiday you need to look beyond the traditional favourites on the South Coast or Cornwall. The towns with the best beaches are in Northumberland, Tyne and Wear, and Wales. Our survey of almost 4,000 Which? members – who took around 9,000 trips to British seaside towns – shows, […]
