When is the best time to visit Thailand? Hot, cool and monsoon seasons explained

When is the best time to visit Thailand? Hot, cool and monsoon seasons explained

WITH its idyllic beaches and vibrant city life, Thailand has everything a traveller wants in a holiday. Here we take you through the best time to visit this incredible country, plus how to get the best deal. 3 Thailand is considered a dream holidayCredit: Alamy Thailand is considered by many to be the vacation of … Read more

The ‘Zeeland Riviera’ that only locals visit has huge beaches and the most sunshine hours

The ‘Zeeland Riviera’ that only locals visit has huge beaches and the most sunshine hours

A HUGE stretch of coastline in Europe is often overlooked as a holiday destination by Brits – despite being loved by locals. Dubbed the Zeeland Riviera, the three seaside towns are found in the South of the Netherlands. 4 The Zeeland Riviera is popular with locals – but not known by BritsCredit: Alamy 4 The … Read more

UK seaside town named one of the world’s top 2025 travel destinations with unusual steampunk festival

UK seaside town named one of the world’s top 2025 travel destinations with unusual steampunk festival

A SEASIDE town in the UK has been named one of the best places to travel next year. Tenby was included in Rough Guide’s top 2025 destinations, with it ranked highly for it’s amazing experiences. 4 A UK seaside town has been named one of the best to visit in the world next yearCredit: Alamy … Read more

Mum reveals how to do a day trip to Africa for £89 each with time for 27C beach sunbathing

Mum reveals how to do a day trip to Africa for £89 each with time for 27C beach sunbathing

A MUM who wanted some last minute sunshine revealed how she booked a day trip to Africa with her son for less than £200 overall. Melanie Evans, 42, decided to try Morocco for a taster of the country, without committing to a full trip there. 4 A mum booked a day trip to Morocco’s Agadir … Read more

Small Portuguese islands that Brits rarely visit have hidden cove beaches and just one restaurant

Small Portuguese islands that Brits rarely visit have hidden cove beaches and just one restaurant

IF YOU love Portugal but don’t love all the British crowds, then you can instead head to the Berlenga Islands. Located off the coast of Peniche, a seaside town in the Oeste region, lies a Portuguese archipelago consisting of three islands, Berlenga Grande, Estelas and Farilhões-Forcado. 5 Berlenga Grande is a little-known Portuguese island that’s … Read more

US destination loved by Harry and Meghan has huge vineyards and palm-tree lined promenades

US destination loved by Harry and Meghan has huge vineyards and palm-tree lined promenades

AFTER a trip to the American Riviera, I’m a new woman – up at the crack of dawn and bursting with energy. Maybe that’s down to the inviting breeze on the rooftop of the Courtyard by Marriott hotel as I watched my first Santa Barbara sunrise (in December, dawn is at a reasonable 7am). 5 … Read more

Exotic island country that’s 31C year-round welcomes record Brit tourists following new UK flights

Exotic island country that’s 31C year-round welcomes record Brit tourists following new UK flights

AN ISLAND Brits often overlook is seeing more UK tourists than ever thanks to easier flight access. Fiji is often an add-on holiday for tourists exploring Australia and New Zealand. 3 Fiji has seen record Brit tourists numbersCredit: Getty 3 New hotels are opening on the island in 2025 tooCredit: Alamy But new flights offering … Read more

Where’s hot in December? Warm destinations for winter sun holidays including Europe – The Scottish Sun

Where’s hot in December? Warm destinations for winter sun holidays including Europe – The Scottish Sun

WHEN the nights grow darker and the days get colder, the temptation of some winter sun is all too real. Britain may feel the freeze in December but there are plenty of locations in Europe and the rest of the world where the weather is hot, hot, hot. 7 We’ve rounded up the hottest destinations … Read more

The Spanish island that’s ideal for winter sun where it’s still hot right now and you can find £2 pints

The Spanish island that’s ideal for winter sun where it’s still hot right now and you can find £2 pints

A WARM breeze drifts through the open balcony doors just as I’m lulled to sleep by the sound of waves splashing lazily against the shore. It’s November, I’m steeling myself for the festive season’s craziness, and I can’t think of a better way to relax before it all than this. 6 A lovely courtyard main … Read more

New £6.8million seafront attraction planned for one of the UK’s most affordable seaside towns

New £6.8million seafront attraction planned for one of the UK’s most affordable seaside towns

ONE of the UK’s most affordable beach resorts has revealed what its new £6.8million attraction will look like. Hartlepool is one of the most affordable places to live in the UK, where homes are less than half the average property price. 4 Hartlepool’s Wingfield Castle paddle steamer is being restoredCredit: Supplied 4 The Museum of … Read more