A former travel office which has been empty for a decade is still “available to let”, Metro bosses have said. There were hopes the shop at Monument Metro Station, in Newcastle city centre, would be transformed into an underground micropub after plans were approved in 2019. However, this fell through as the Covid pandemic hit […]
The popular free tours around Ernest and Mabel – the town’s Severn Class Lifeboat will be starting on Tuesday, March 4, at 10.30am and 11.30am and will run until October. A spokesperson for Weymouth Lifeboat Shop said: “Your very own tour guide will show you what’s involved in being on board our local lifeboat – […]
St. Alphonsus’ Church in Barntown, Co Wexford Wexford People Today at 05:00 Residents of County Wexford can now explore three of the region’s historic churches from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to innovative virtual tours created by Virtual Towns. Using state-of-the-art LiDAR technology, alongside high-quality photography and drone footage, these immersive digital experiences […]
I’ve booked a trip and want to make sure that I have a comprehensive travel insurance policy. Your Which? magazine article on travel insurance (Which?, July, p24) didn’t mention legal expenses cover and I’m wondering what the benefit of this is, and do you recommend it? Siobhan from Oxfordshire Get expert help with your money […]
A mom says she is in “disbelief” over a recent negative travel experience, claiming she doesn’t “ever want to travel” with her 2-year-old son again. The woman — who admitted she needed “to vent” — detailed her story on Reddit’s Parenting forum, explaining that she, her husband and their three children had just returned from […]
The shortest month of the year, February is flying by and that means it’s time to start planning March travel. Whether planning a spring break getaway, celebrating Mardi Gras, St. Patrick’s Day or the invaluable impact and influence of women or catching the basketball madness in person, there is no shortage of exciting places to […]
Millions of commuters are bracing for a nightmare start to the working week as Australia’s busiest rail network is plunged into chaos and confusion. Sydneysiders have been warned to expect cancellations and delays after the Rail, Tram and Bus Union won its latest case against the NSW government at the Fair Work Commission on Sunday. The rail union […]
Fabio Lovino As White Lotus season three is released, executive producer Mark Kamine explains the behind-the-scenes wrangling and key challenges when choosing a filming location. It’s being called the “White Lotus effect“: the way that major TV shows influence the way we travel, thanks to the hit TV show that’s back on 16 February 2025. […]
The White Lotus isn’t the first drama to have an outsized effect on the travel industry – the impact of films like Lord of the Rings and The Sound of Music on tourism has been well documented, as has the much-criticised Emily in Paris. But what’s interesting right now, in the digital age, is how […]
As the summer season approaches, many will be planning trips to popular holiday destinations like Spain, Greece and Portugal – but there are some rules to be aware of 14:23, 16 Feb 2025Updated 14:23, 16 Feb 2025 View over Albufeira in the Algarve Province of Portugal on a sunny day(Image: Getty Images) As the chill […]
