Many holidaymakers go on a cruise for the first time – then get hooked. Before deciding if you want to discover what’s so addictive about them, heed the advice of Nicky Kelvin, Editor at Large of The Points Guy, who has narrowed down seven questions to consider before taking to the high seas on a floating … Read more
FC Barcelona manager Xavi Hernandez was not afraid to admit that his side completely failed in their attempt to defend their Spanish Super Cup title. The Catalans lost the 2024 final against eternal rivals Real Madrid 4-1 on Sunday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Real Madrid completely outclassed the Blaugrana, with a hat-trick from Vinicius Junior … Read more
TICKETS on a high speed train that connects Spanish hot spots loved by Brits are on sale for just £7. Private operator Iryo is now offering seats on routes across Spain from just £7. 2 Iryo has slashed prices on popular routes across Spain 2 Brits can now consider alternative ways of reaching their favourite … Read more
Greece’s fury over Rishi Sunak’s snub of its prime minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has upset tour companies and one or two locals who escort millions of British visitors to the bleached Acropolis. ‘The Acropolis is our most important monument; just imagine if someone removed the clock from Big Ben, or sold the Eiffel Tower?’ says the founder … Read more
Tired of the usual sights or craving a break from the travel herd? These five travel spots may be the getaway you’re looking for. Adventure travel company Intrepid Travel’s new “Not Hot” list is out — spotlighting overlooked travel spots around the world. The company’s annual list attempts to combat overtourism by helping travelers “beat … Read more
Barcelona coach Xavi Hernandez said his team “gave away two points” to Valencia in a tense 1-1 draw on Sunday in La Liga. The champions moved third, a point clear of Atletico Madrid, but trail Real Madrid by four and surprise leaders Girona by six, having played one game more than all three sides. Atletico … Read more
Not many California downtowns feature an idle F-4 Phantom supersonic jet tilted on a cement perch, but that’s exactly how the east end of main street in Lancaster begins. The jet is in Boeing Plaza, at the mouth of a central boulevard in the Southern California city. From there, the road diverts into two slow … Read more
Aerial view of Barcelona downtown with a view of the Salesforce Tower’s twin: Torre Glòries. Frank Bienewald/LightRocket via Getty Images Bay Area residents will get a new option for nonstop flights to one of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations next year when United Airlines introduces service between San Francisco International and Barcelona, Spain. The airline … Read more
A NEW train service will link Barcelona directly to another major European city. The route will make it easier to travel between the holiday hotspots without having to board a plane. 3 A new sleeper service will run between Barcelona to ZurichCredit: Getty 3 The service will be operated by NightjetCredit: AFP The service will … Read more
