A pituresque coastline with sweeping golden sands and sparkling seas has been named as the UK’s “unlikely answer to the Italian Riviera”. With small fishing villages and colourful houses, the Fife coast has been described as similar to Italy’s “Cinque Terre” by The Telegraph. Stretching between the Firth of Tay and the Firth of Forth,...
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Flight attendant’s advice for ‘red eye’ trips comes with warning
Taking an overnight flight can be exhausting – particularly for those in the less comfortable standard seating. However, there are ways you can make it easier for yourself, according to a former airline staff member. Kat Kamalani, who posts online under the same name, is known for posting her travel advice online after working as...
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‘England’s best pub’ minutes from popular seaside cove
A traditional, cosy pub with a modern twist has recently been named as one of the very best in the country, and it’s clear to see why. The Peterville Inn, which is tucked away in the village of St Agnes, Cornwall, scooped the award for ‘Pub of the Year’ at the recent Visit England Awards...
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The countries with the ‘best value’ passports in the world – bad news for UK
The latest price increase to renew a UK passport occurred in April of this year, seeing the cost rise from £82.50 to £88.50, while the cost of a postal application rose from £93 to £100. Coupled with brand new visa regulations for Britons hoping to visit Europe, which come into force next year, the value...
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One of England’s most ‘elegant seaside resorts is among UK’s ‘sunniest’ spots
With its seafront lined with white-fronted Victorian hotels, a 19th-century pier stretching out into the English Channel and more than three miles of shingle beaches, Eastbourne has been described by Tripadvisor as “one of England’s most elegant seaside resorts“. According to data from the last 10 years, it’s also one of the best places to...
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‘Premier’ UK seaside town now ‘filthy’ and ‘swimming in litter’
A woman was left appalled after a nostalgic trip to her hometown. Penny Colegate, 68, who once worked in the seaside resort, historically one of the UK’s most famous, was left utterly dismayed after a trip down memory lane turned sour upon visiting. The pensioner, who had fond memories of working in the town, was...
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European beach hotspot named ‘best holiday destination for over 50s this summer
Home to more than 350 beaches across the country and countless holiday resorts, Portugal is a popular holiday destination in Europe. The United Kingdom accounted for over 2.3 million visitors to Portugal, with more than half arriving in the Algarve, according to the most recent data from Statista. This Algarve region of the country received,...
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World’s ‘most luxurious’ airport – complete with a 5-star hotel
The airport experience can be a stressful one, with long waiting times, delays and airport security rules to contend with. But in some locations around the world, the time at the airport can be the extension of your holiday, with VIP lounges, luxurious bars, designer shops and even hotels. A city known for its wealth...
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This beautiful ‘hidden gem’ seaside city is a direct flight from the UK
Britons looking for a summer getaway can now jet off to what has been described as a “hidden gem” on the Black Sea for as little as £49 from this week. Southend Airport has debuted a new service to Burgas, Bulgaria‘s fourth-largest city and a major cultural and tourist centre. The service, run by Balkan...
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Spain tourism crisis as ‘all’ UK travel operators urged to cancel holidays
UK holidaymakers are planning to boycott popular destinations and even cancel their holidays in favour of places where they would feel more welcome as protests continue to be held across the Balearic and Canary Islands against the threat of overtourism. Joining the discussions on Facebook, one wrote: “So if the deluded Spanish Islanders don’t want tourists, there are too many...
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Taylor Swift: Cardiff Eras show traffic warning
18 June 2024 By Peter Shuttleworth, Catherine Evans, BBC News Getty Images Taylor Swift’s Eras tour is on track to make more than $2bn (£1.56bn), making it the most lucrative concert tour in music history Thousands of Taylor Swift fans have shaken off travel warnings to see the US superstar perform in Cardiff. More than 70,000 Swifties are...
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Is this the worst parking in Britain? Dozens of drivers spark traffic chaos after dumping their cars on a busy city roundabout outside a mosque – but NO fines are issued
Angry drivers have slammed ‘Britain’s worst parking‘ after cars were dangerously abandoned on a busy city roundabout outside one of the UK’s biggest mosques. Thousands of Muslims descended on Central Jamia Mosque Ghamkol Sharif in Small Heath, Birmingham, after celebrating Eid-al-Adha on Monday. But shocking photos show how dozens of worshippers sparked traffic chaos by...