The best train ride in Europe is in the UK according to Lonely Planet- it costs just £10 and has ‘unmatched views’

The best train ride in Europe is in the UK according to Lonely Planet- it costs just £10 and has ‘unmatched views’

A TRAIN route in the UK has been named the most scenic in Europe due to its “unmatched views” and picture perfect stations. There are some pretty breathtaking stretches of track running through the UK countryside, making it a great country to travel through by rail. 4 The train stations along the route have been … Read more

Cambodia defends family relocations for tourism around Angkor Wat temple complex, saying only squatters are being removed

Cambodia defends family relocations for tourism around Angkor Wat temple complex, saying only squatters are being removed

Paris-based Unesco responded that it was “deeply concerned about the allegations” and ordered Cambodia to report on the state of conservation at the Angkor site about a year earlier than previously planned, while urging “them to ensure that any relocation is voluntary”. Squatters who have been coming in, and these squatters are the people who … Read more

First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways’ brand-new short-haul seats, unveiled as part of a £7bn investment that will also bring an upgraded website and app and a new A380 first-class cabin

First look: MailOnline tries out British Airways’ brand-new short-haul seats, unveiled as part of a £7bn investment that will also bring an upgraded website and app and a new A380 first-class cabin

British Airways was recently voted among the worst airlines for both long and short-haul travel in a survey by consumer champion Which? – but the carrier is likely to be more confident about its standing in 2025’s ranking. That’s because it has announced a £7billion ‘transformation plan’, with upgrades unveiled across the business, including brand-new … Read more

Best Mother’s Day hotel and spa deals starting from £54 | UK | Travel

Best Mother’s Day hotel and spa deals starting from £54 | UK | Travel

Plenty of UK hotels and spas are offering deals in time for Mother’s Day gifts (Image: Getty Images) This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Mother’s Day is rapidly approaching and if you’re still looking for a last-minute gift, what better way to … Read more

Saudi Arabia unlocks multi-billion dollar investments as part of its wider drive to become a global tourism powerhouse

Saudi Arabia unlocks multi-billion dollar investments as part of its wider drive to become a global tourism powerhouse

KSA unlocks SAR 42 billion ($11 billion) in new investment for the hospitality sector Hospitality Investment Enablers initiative aims to create 120,000 new jobs RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, March 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The Saudi Minister of Tourism, His Excellency Ahmed Al-Khateeb unveiled a program that will significantly boost the country’s fast-growing tourism sector. The ambitious Tourism Investment … Read more

Debate heats up as Singapore PM says Taylor Swift deal isn’t ‘unfriendly’

Debate heats up as Singapore PM says Taylor Swift deal isn’t ‘unfriendly’

Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said Tuesday that a closed-door deal for Taylor Swift to perform in the city-state ensured she would not perform in other Southeast Asian countries during her Eras tour. “(Our) agencies negotiated an arrangement with her to come to Singapore and perform and to make Singapore her only stop in … Read more

I’ll still take my kids out of school during term time even though fines are to rocket – & it’s due to the huge savings

I’ll still take my kids out of school during term time even though fines are to rocket – & it’s due to the huge savings

FINES for parents who take their children out of school during term time are due to rise by £20 to £80 per parent and per child from September in England. But while its very much a postcode lottery with some local authorities imposing penalties automatically, others issue none at all. 3 Helen Wright with partner … Read more

How Singapore’s main shopping street Orchard Road is seeing the rise of its more tranquil western end with new hotels and rejuvenated malls

How Singapore’s main shopping street Orchard Road is seeing the rise of its more tranquil western end with new hotels and rejuvenated malls

Next come the huge white iron wrought gates of the Botanic Gardens, at the junction of Cluny and Holland roads, across from the British High Commission, on the tree-lined boulevard of Tanglin Road. Singapore’s Istana Woodneuk palace. Photo: Instagram/mandameus The iron gates of the Singapore Botanic Gardens. Photo: Shutterstock Off Tanglin Road, smaller roads lead … Read more

Disney fanatic SLAMS park’s insane price hikes – revealing just how wildly ‘expensive’ a single day trip has become – suggesting vacationing overseas instead

Disney fanatic SLAMS park’s insane price hikes – revealing just how wildly ‘expensive’ a single day trip has become – suggesting vacationing overseas instead

The happiest place on earth is also becoming the most unaffordable; with a Disney fanatic declaring it’s cheaper to take a family on an overseas vacation than visit the famous theme parks. Longtime Disney fan Jake Williams slammed the park as being ‘anti-consumer,’ noting the removal of some of the once-complimentary services adds hundreds of … Read more

Tiny North Yorkshire village is a hidden gem of ‘unspoilt beauty’ with ancient history | Travel News | Travel

Tiny North Yorkshire village is a hidden gem of ‘unspoilt beauty’ with ancient history | Travel News | Travel

When it comes to unspoilt beauty, North Yorkshire is nothing short of magnificent, with a seemingly endless list of places to be explored. However, there are some that are lesser-known to the public and thus hold extra significance for those looking to explore. One such gem is a tiny village nestled within the North York … Read more