The title of ‘World’s best beach’ has been bestowed upon a stunning location with golden sands and sparkling blue waters. And you can fly there from the UK in under three hours – for as little as £17.99. Typically, when global rankings for the most exquisite beaches are announced, jet-setters might expect to venture to...
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British expat explains the problem with life in Australia
Over a million British expats live in Australia with many Britons drawn by sunny weather, job opportunities and beautiful beaches. However, life Down Under isn’t always everything it’s cracked up to be, according to one British expat who shared their experience on Reddit. They claimed: “Australians are very insular. It’s very hard to break into...
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Britain’s ‘wettest city’ has been named with the most rainfall
Compact and hilly, Edinburgh is the vibrant and historic capital of Edinburgh, attracting over four million visitors annually, injecting £1.2 billion into the local economy. While tourists from around the world come to admire the city’s ornate streets and long-standing buildings, one thing they might not come for is the weather. According to new research...
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UK tourists issued urgent Caribbean travel warning by Foreign Office
British tourists have been issued an urgent travel warning by the UK Foreign Office. The Foreign Office told holidaymakers going to the Caribbean that the Tobago authorities were forced to temporarily close a marine park due to a shark attack. The UK Foreign Office warned: “Following a shark attack on a tourist at Turtle Beach/Courland...
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Tourists given travel warning after receiving huge bill at UK airport
Holidaymakers travelling from one of the UK’s busiest airports have been warned to be careful of “meet and greet” parking scams as the summer holiday season approaches. According to the police, several “rogue” companies have been looking for unsuspecting victims at Gatwick airport. Sussex police warned that vehicles had been returned damaged and even with more...
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Euro 2024: How to follow England and Scotland in Germany this summer
Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email The stage is set for Europe’s summer festival of football: the Euro 2024 finals in Germany. We now know all the teams who have qualified for the continent’s greatest football tournament, and when and where they...
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Beautiful UK seaside town named Britain’s best kept secret
A coastal village clinging to a hillside in North Yorkshire has been named one of Europe’s 18 best hidden gems for this year. Staithes joins holiday hotspots in Spain, Croatia, Denmark, Germany and Portugal on the list. With its winding cobbled streets and charming cottages, Staithes is described by judges at European Best Destinations as...
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Four British B&Bs named among ‘best in the world’
From Scarborough to Weymouth, Exmoor to Torquay, four British B&Bs have been named among the “best of the best” in the entire world based on reviews from previous guests. The prestigious accolade was given to the four bed and breakfasts as part of Tripadvisor’s Best of the Best Traveller’s Choice Awards for 2024. Although the...
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‘Hidden gem’ in Devon is one of Britain’s ‘poshest villages’
Nestled in the creek of the the Salcombe-Kingsbridge estuary is a picturesque. Village which has been described as one of Britain’s “poshest villages”. Devon‘s South Pool village is lined with chocolate-box cottages, complete with thatched roofs, and surrounded by rolling hills of green. The tiny village is home to approximately 150 residents, meaning peace and...
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One of the UK’s ‘best hidden beaches’ has featured in multiple films
Tucked away in East Sussex is a quiet pebble beach which has been described as one of the “best hidden beaches” in the UK despite having starred in multiple films due to its incredible views. The beach was included in the top 10 best hidden beaches in the UK compiled by Sykes Holiday Cottages, who...
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Britons issued travel warning as cases of ‘potentially life-threatening’ disease rise in England, Wales and Nothern Ireland
Britons have been warned of a rise in travel-acquired malaria cases, with an increase in diagnoses across England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Malaria is a disease caused by a parasite that can be passed on to humans by mosquitoes. The number of imported malaria cases diagnosed in 2023 was higher than they have been in...
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Two thirds of UK adults unaware of EU’s new Entry/Exit System
A significant chunk of UK adults say they have no idea about how the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) will work when it kicks off in October. ADVERTISEMENT Almost two thirds of UK adults are unaware of the EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) which is scheduled to launch later this year. That staggering statistic comes...