Natural disasters can strike nearly without warning. Earthquakes, wildfires and tornadoes do not care that you are on vacation or have big travel plans. These unforeseen events bring up a lot of questions for travelers, including whether or not it is safe to visit the affected area and the best way to help a devastated […]
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Late last month, a helicopter and passenger airliner collided mid-air over the Potomac River in Washington DC, killing all 67 on board both aircraft. This week, a Delta Air Lines jet crashed on the runway […]
Friday 21 February at 2:00pm As we reach the end of half term, thousands of families are already looking ahead to their next big getaway. But should we actually be looking at Easter rather than summer for a better deal? With Easter falling late this year, travel expert Simon Calder has seen a growing trend […]
Emirates is on a recruitment drive, offering successful candidates a tax-free salary, paid accommodation in Dubai and travel perks. The international airline will host a recruitment open day on February 26 at the Marriott Hotel, Piccadilly, in Manchester as part of a series of events across the UK to hire new staff. Those who secure […]
By CHARLOTTE VOSSEN FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 13:05, 21 February 2025 | Updated: 13:18, 21 February 2025 In 2024, we splurged on bucket list destinations, embarked on scenic journeys on luxury sleeper trains and chased the Northern Lights in Iceland and Norway. So how will we be travelling in 2025? British Airways Holidays has analysed […]
A European country has been named the most peaceful place in the world, but one of the most expensive spots for a holiday. Iceland has been declared the world’s safest country for holidays numerous times, but it is also extremely expensive. The Nordic country has some of Europe’s most unique landscapes and breathtaking natural beauty […]
Both Stena Line and P&O Ferries have cancelled sailings from Belfast and Larne on Friday morning, while Strangford Lough ferries between Strangford and Portaferry are suspended until further notice. A number of flights from Belfast City Airport have also been cancelled, including routes to Edinburgh, Birmingham and Manchester. A yellow weather warning for wind is […]
In January 2025, British couple Craig and Lindsay Foreman were detained in Iran on charges of espionage after ignoring government travel advisories. The couple, who were touring the world on motorbikes, had entered Iran despite the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) advising against all travel to the country. According to Iranian authorities, the […]
Irish Rail tour company Táilte Tours CLG are continuing to organise special and memorable journeys across Ireland. This time they have successfully organised a trip that fans of the 2600 “Arrow” class will be particularly excited about. Set to run on Saturday April 5, the “Eyre Lee Bird” trip will run from Cork to Galway […]
With heritage sewn into its brand ethos, Italian-born Society Limonata is giving its age-old linen designs a new twist. Launched in 2000, it is part of the Limonata Group, a historical textile company based in Costa Masnaga (in northern Italy) founded at the end of the 19th century. The company is still considered a benchmark […]
