Travel expert Simon Calder has urged holidaymakers to ditch popular summer destinations such as Spain, France, Greece, and Italy in favour of one hidden gem that’s significantly cheaper. Year after year, countless families jet off to the Mediterranean as soon as school breaks begin, seeking sun-drenched coastlines and crystal-clear waters. However, Simon believes that Poland, […]
A freak storm saw huge hailstones fall from the sky in a holiday hotspot 12:11, 21 Jul 2025Updated 12:13, 21 Jul 2025 Split is a hugely popular destination(Image: Feng Wei Photography via Getty Images) Split is a stunning seaside city rich in Roman heritage which residents call “the most beautiful in the world”. With flights […]
Travel industry pioneer, Major Travel founder Mark Widdowson, has died aged 78. He was seen as a visionary who recognised the power of the internet long before it became mainstream and was one of the first to embrace online flight sales. London-based Major Travel, founded by Widdowson in 1974, evolved under his leadership […]
What were fields wedged between Interstate 95 and U.S. Route 1 are being converted into Virginia’s largest indoor water park, resort and convention center — with the hopes of bringing tourists and tax revenue to the area. Kalahari Resorts & Conventions — Spotsylvania is under construction and is expected to open in November 2026.(WTOP/Neal Augenstein) […]
Did you just have one of those midnight conversations with your partner where they said, “What if we just disappeared for a week?” And now you’re knee-deep researching places to go? Are you also looking for a power-packed tour while still being on a budget? You landed in the right place! Consider surprising your partner […]
THE most popular destinations for Scots holidaymakers this summer have been revealed – and Spanish hotspots took first place. Taking the prime spot was Malaga and Alicante in Spain for those seeking guaranteed sun, outstanding food, culture and natural beauty – closely followed by Faro in Portugal. 2 Alicante in Spain took joint top spot with […]
South Western Railway has told customers not to try to travel across its network after major signalling problems at London Waterloo. It said “very few trains” could move in and out of the station and that it had left trains and crews “already displaced”. It has issued a ‘do not travel’ message to customers after […]
A Status Orange warning for rain is in place for four counties in Leinster, with Met Éireann warning of widespread surface flooding and “hazardous” travel conditions. The warning for counties Dublin, Wicklow, Louth and Meath, is in place until 2pm. Persistent and heavy rain is forecast, with a chance of thunderstorms, leading to “very difficult […]
There’s nothing more stressful than travelling with young children, but a mum-of-two has shared a smart travel hack to keep all electronics charged more easily This small item will make travelling with children so much easier(Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Travelling with your children can be a joyful experience until their electronics run out of charge – […]
Luskentyre Beach on the Isle of Harris looks like it’s been plucked right out of the Caribbean and dropped onto the coast of Scotland. Now its beauty has been officially recognised Luskentyre Beach has been named one of the world’s best (Image: Daily Record) If you’re dreaming of pristine white sands, crystal-clear waters and serene […]
