Fancy avoiding the hordes of tourists clogging up the streets in popular travel destinations on your next break? If so, you’re best off avoiding certain hotspots known for suffering from overtourism and crowding. Fodor’s, a publisher of travel guides, put together an annual ‘No List’, a useful guide of places to skip on your next holiday. Th […]
When Porto was named Europe’s Best Tourist Destination 2025 at this year’s World Travel Awards, the announcement resonated far beyond Portugal’s borders. More than a celebratory moment, the accolade marks a significant shift in what travellers increasingly value — authenticity, walkability, cultural depth and sustainable urban experiences. In a line-up that included Amsterdam, Barcelona, Berlin […]
A COUPLE have revealed why they walked away from their “hamster wheel” life in the UK to world-school their two daughters – and insist they’re never looking back. Tim and Emma Portor, from Spalding, Lincs, packed up their lives after feeling crushed by bills, long hours and barely any family time. Sign up for the […]
The United Kingdom will begin strict enforcement of its Electronic Travel Authorisation requirement from 25 February 2026, meaning visitors from 85 non-visa countries will no longer be able to board flights or ferries to the UK without securing advance digital permission. The announcement was issued by the UK Home Office as part of its broader plan to […]
AAA predicts over 82 million people are traveling for Thanksgiving this year. Nearly 82 million people are expected to travel for this Thanksgiving holiday. Across planes, trains and automobiles, it’s looking forward to being a busy next few weeks for travel. AAA projects over 82 million people are going to travel at least 50 miles […]
It will be no surprise to anyone to hear that Japan’s tourism industry has been absolutely booming for the last few years, largely because of its bustling city life, natural beauty, and cultural heritage. Now, there are numbers to back up its reputation as a world-favourite travel destination: Wanderlust’s readers have voted Japan the most […]
Asian destinations have been getting some major buzz over the past year or so, with the continent recognised on the world stage for its prosperous cities, adorable villages and creative hubs. Based on the recent pulse check from the travel experts at Travel + Leisure, Asia’s tourism appeal is showing no signs of slowing down […]
Disneyland Paris chiefs have revealed upcoming park Disney Adventure World, featuring World of Frozen, will open on March 29, 2026. A total of €2 billion has been invested in transforming the existing second park, Walt Disney Studios Park, into an expanded space that will be nearly double the size of the existing offering. […]
The state pension is set to rise by more than £550 a year from April under the triple lock, the government has said. Under the triple lock policy, the state pension increases by whichever is highest out of inflation, wage growth and 2.5%. Wage growth was the highest of the three figures at 4.8%. Under […]
‘My husband died before getting his state pension. Am I entitled to any of it?’ Every Tuesday, we get an expert to answer your financial problems or consumer disputes – you can WhatsApp us here or email moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s is… My husband was born on 28 June 1959 and began working in September 1975. We were married on […]
