An outbreak of dengue fever has been declared in a Pacific country beloved by Australian travellers. The Cook Islands Ministry of Health declared the outbreak last week, with a total of seven cases of the illness in the past 18 days now confirmed. So far, the ministry said, the cases were confined to the main […]
Turns out, planning and booking for a Christmas getaway during summer is one of the smartest things you can do, despite it feeling bonkers. That’s because one travel expert believes that June is the month where you could get a golden ticket when it comes to major holiday savings. Savvy travelers already know that June […]
Buckley Travel owner Jacqui Bowring has revealed plans to open a third shop, in June, which she expects to be the agency’s top-selling branch. The store in Chester will join sites in Buckley and Hawarden, both in north Wales, which opened in 2007 and 2023 respectively.Bowring said: “I always said I wanted a shop 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 With 44 countries to choose from, our European neighbours offer endless city break possibilities, from classic capitals to smaller, lesser-known destinations. And, in amongst sky-high prices in Swiss hotspots and the […]
The Foreign Office has issued fresh travel warnings for Egypt, Tunisia, Turkey and Morocco, advising Brits against all forms of travel to parts of the countries. For Brits planning a summer trip to Turkey, the Government urges travellers to stay aware and be vigilant at all times. Terrorist attacks in the country are very likely, […]
European cruise-and-cycle tour operator Boat Bike Tours has opened a sales office in Fairfield, CT, to meet growing demand for active travel experiences among North Americans. The Amsterdam-based company offers over 70 itineraries across 15 countries and is known for its deeper, more active spin on exploring the continent by barge, motor yacht, sailing ship […]
Shirley Ward has been organising non-profit coach trips for the Upminster and Cranham community since the early 1980s, visiting everywhere from Broadstairs to Slovenia. In June, Shirley Tours will run its last trip to Liverpool – in what Shirley’s son Simon called the “end of an era”. Shirley has reflected on some of her best trips, […]
Travellers planning a trip to Tamil Nadu must reconsider their plans as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an orange alert for Chennai along with 16 other districts in the state for heavy rainfall. This could disrupt travel and daily life with waterlogging, traffic delays, and other conditions.Travellers should expect potential delays and road […]
Phuket in Thailand has been named as the world’s most overcrowded travel hotspot, with 118 tourists for every single local resident, and one traveller said you’d be faced with ‘wall to wall people’ Phuket has been struggling to control its tourism numbers(Image: Getty Images) Tourists are growing tired of a holiday hotspot that has become […]
The saying that the best things in life are free is often true when it comes to travel. Being able to explore a city on foot, instead of spending precious time trying to navigate confusing public transport systems or money on renting a car, at no extra cost to your trip, is one of the […]
