British billionaire Sir Richard Branson is one of the few people in the world to own their own private island cut off from use by the public. Necker Island is based in the British Virgin […]
The ‘idyllic’ village that’s one of the most beautiful in the world
The United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) has ranked the world’s most beautiful villages. The Best Tourism Villages award celebrates villages around the world. Villages are given the prestigious award for their efforts to preserve culture, […]
Eurostar tickets for Paris 2024 Olympics go on sale as hotel prices skyrocket
Brits wanting to watch the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games can now book their Eurostar tickets – and if they do so quickly they’ll pay less than expected. While many flights and hotels see […]
Hidden cheap European gem to retire for under £800 a month
With the cost of living crisis affecting many Britons, retirees may be tempted to up sticks and head to the continent in search of a cheaper way of life. The average UK retirement pot is […]
‘I visited one of Germany’s most historic cities and it was spectacular’
Located near the Vaalserberg, the point where the Netherlands, Belgium and Germany meet (Dreilandenpunt) is a charming German city steeped in European history. Aachen is home to one of the oldest cathedrals in the world, […]
‘Pretty’ Greek island is an affordable and less crowded alternative to Santorini
Souvlaki, sunsets and black sand beaches, it’s no wonder that Santorini is one of the world’s most romantic holiday destinations. But a break on the island doesn’t come cheap. Along with Mykonos, Santorini is one […]
Gorgeous Italian island will pay you £13,000 to move there
Searching for a place to settle down can feel like one of life’s eternal tasks. It encompasses the financial situation, the sorts of neighbours we want to keep company with and the area we want […]
Woman says Benidorm was ‘transformative’ and left her with ‘indelible mark’
A woman has described her Benidorm holiday as a 'transformative' experience that left her with 'an indelible mark' and having an 'epiphany'. Although the Spanish resort is known as a party hub with 88p pints, […]
Brits slam UK hotel that’s ‘absolute dog hole’ with urine and mould in rooms
Tourists staying at a hotel in Birmingham have slammed the venue as an "absolute dog hole" and complained of urine and blood around rooms, and mould in the bathrooms. A number of UK hotels have […]
Top travel trends for 2024 – including ‘Destination Dupes’ and ‘Tour Tourism’
Forget package holidays and staycations – the top holiday trends for 2024 are “Destination Dupes”, “Tour Tourism”, “Dry Tripping”, and “Go-cassions”, according to Expedia Group. The travel giant reckons the “dupe” trend sweeping TikTok – […]