BBC travel presenter Simon Reeve has explored more than 130 countries during his career, and now he has named his favourite city in the world. Istanbul looks beautiful from the water(Image: Getty) BBC explorer Simon Reeve has named a city straddling the East and West as his favourite destination worldwide. He expressed his profound connection […]
Expenses can quickly add up at the airport once you’ve checked your bags in and eagerly wait for time to pass as your gate is called open. Overpriced alocholic beverages to set the tone before the holiday and the resturant food bill to keep it all down can leave your budget a little lighter before […]
Climbing Mount Everest is a dream for many adventurers around the world – but the iconic mountain peak in Nepal is not just dangerous to climb, it’s also incredibly expensive 10:51, 10 Jun 2025Updated 10:52, 10 Jun 2025 Climbing Mount Everest is very expensive (stock image)(Image: Mint Images via Getty Images) Mount Everest, the towering […]
Affordable Luxury Travel has changed its name to Luxtripper following the acquisition of the failed tour operator’s brand name and core assets almost two years ago. Affordable Luxury Travel, part of the Moresand Group, said the rebrand would give the business a “new identity” and more of a “recognisable name” to operate under. […]
An initial 2,000 Guard troops ordered by Trump started arriving Sunday, which saw the most violence during three days of protests driven by anger over Trump’s stepped-up enforcement of immigration laws Thousands of National Guard troops have been sent into the city(Image: Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved) The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) […]
This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). There was a time when a perfunctory potter round the key sites with a dusty guide serviced by an even dustier script was the summit of our city-tour ambitions. Now, driven by a new breed of innovative and passionate advocates eager to exalt their home towns, […]
Jun 10, 202508:09 GMTby Isobel Turner London agency Swords Travel has unveiled an in-house tour operation to “deliver even greater flexibility, personalisation and value to clients and partners”. Signature by Swords will allow the agency to “address market gaps where existing products do not meet the high standards expected”. The launch will also help the company […]
A Travel Counsellors agent has confirmed a full world cruise voyage for new to cruisers with Cunard for £56,000. Sarah Jennings, who is based in Essex, made the booking for a pair of regular clients in a Britannia Club Balcony Stateroom on the 108-night voyage. The cruise on Queen Mary 2 will depart from Southampton […]
A Travel Counsellors agent has confirmed a full world cruise voyage for new to cruisers with Cunard for £56,000. Sarah Jennings, who is based in Essex, made the booking for a pair of regular clients in a Britannia Club Balcony Stateroom on the 108-night voyage. The cruise on Queen Mary 2 will depart from Southampton […]
The UK is home to many top stays, and some of the more luxurious sites are more accessible than you think. Today, Hotels.com has released its 2025 Hotel Price Index to find the best value stays and the destinations “where the pound will go further”. Here are the key findings, including where in the UK […]
