Children and young people have taken more than 250 million free bus journeys since the Scottish Government introduced free travel for those under 22 three years ago. The scheme was launched in January 2022, offering free bus travel to those under 22 across the country. More than 80% of eligible young people now have access […]
Ever fancied a quick snooze in one of IKEA’s snug bedrooms? As it happens, you can do precisely that. Travel influencer Chelsea Dickenson, recognised online as the ‘Holiday Expert‘, recently visited the furniture giant’s world-first hotel and shared her assessment of its amenities. Fittingly called IKEA Hotell, this lodging is located in Älmhult, Sweden, but […]
Democrats and Republicans lauded Trump’s announcement of the first phase of a peace plan to end the war in Gaza, with some Republican senators saying he is deserving of the Nobel Peace Prize. Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pa., said on X: “I congratulate @POTUS on this historic peace plan that releases all the hostages. Now, enduring peace […]
The place is so cheap that a travel journalist was once laughed out of a nightclub because he paid the equivalent of 55p for a local tasty pie, which should have been close to free Asuncion in Paraguay is the world’s cheapest city(Image: IG) If you’re seeking maximum value for your holiday budget and fancy […]
Emmy Award–winning Travels with Darley host Darley Newman‘s explored nearly every corner of the globe—and says cruising is one of her favorite ways to see it. Featured often on her show and podcast, Newman loves how cruises can take travelers to remarkable places you simply can’t reach any other way. Newman calls this year “the […]
This story was originally published on Hotel Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily Hotel Dive newsletter. As of Thursday afternoon, the U.S. has lost more than $1.2 billion in domestic travel spending as a result of the government shutdown, according to a real-time cost ticker on the U.S. Travel […]
Donald Trump has declared the Gaza deal ‘all finalized and done’ and will travel to Israel next week for the welcoming home of the hostages held by Hamas. The president confirmed the remaining hostages, believed to number around 20 survivors, will be released to Israel on Monday or Tuesday. ‘I’ll be there,’ Trump confirmed at […]
Trafalgar has confirmed plans to add a third river cruise ship to its offering in 2027. The escorted land tours specialist, which is part of TTC Tour Brands, opened sales in May this year for its first itineraries on two ships, Trafalgar Reverie and Trafalgar Verity, along the Rhine and Danube, sailing from spring 2026. […]
As Canadians look to book their 2026 vacations, Skyscanner has revealed the destinations catching the attention of travellers. They’ve also compiled the trips seeing the biggest drops in prices. In fact, Skyscanner found, through a global survey of 22,000 travellers, conducted in June and July, that 62 per cent of Canadians see the cost of […]
There’s no shortage of excellent stuff to see and do in London this weekend, from BFI London Film Festival and the opening of Tate Modern’s immense new ‘Nigerian Modernism’ exhibition to the delights of London Cocktail Week. If you’re heading into town for these events (or anything else), however, you’ll need to navigate some notable changes […]
