Float over the desert, party on a boat and eat like royalty in Dubai

WATCHING the sun creep up from Dubai’s desert and the colours of the sky turn from midnight black to a dozen shades of orange is nothing short of breathtaking. I’m in a hot-air balloon and it’s totally worth the 3am wake-up. 6 Dubai is a glittey gem on the cusp of the Arabian desert 6 … Read more

The sneaky way to book cheap flight deals during sale season without losing out

A TRAVEL expert has revealed a sneaky way to book cheap flight deals during the sales so you don’t miss out. Brian Kelly is the founder and boss of The Points Guy, a website that tracks travel trends and he thinks 2024 will be a bumper year. 2 Brian Kelly recommends a particular website to … Read more

The 10-day Caribbean cruise with go-kart track, 10-storey slide and Ibiza-style beach clubs

MY partner and I looked at each other and, in unison, asked: “Are you also having the best day of your life?” We were sunbathing on one of the most stunning beaches I’ve ever seen, with delicious strawberry daiquiris in hand and clear, blue water stretched out before us. 4 Norwegian Cruise Line can take … Read more

The European National Park that looks like a mermaid grotto with bright blue waters and pretty waterfalls

A NATIONAL Park just a few hours from the UK has been named the most searched in Europe. Plitvice Lakes is one of Croatia’s eight national parks, as well as the oldest. 5 A National Park in Croatia has been compared to a fairy kingdom and mermaid’s grottoCredit: Getty – Contributor 5 Plitvice Lakes is … Read more

The simple bumbag hack that will make your economy class flights much more comfortable

A TRAVEL expert has revealed a clever bumbag trick that can make all the difference on long haul flights. Plane cabins are notoriously uncomfortable places to sit, with passengers having to squeeze themselves in alongside strangers for hours at a time. 3 Zahra uses her bumbag as a makeshift footrest during her flightsCredit: TikTok/byzahrakhan 3 … Read more

Airport security guard reveals the simple clothing mistakes you’re making that could cause big delays

AIRPORT security is an annoying but necessary part of air travel. However, there are ways in which passengers make things much more difficult for themselves than they need to. 2 Wearing elaborate clothes can force passengers to have extra security scanning Eric Guthier, a guard from the American Transport Security Administration (TSA) revealed how small … Read more

The new direct train service that could link the UK to Switzerland without needing to fly

BRITS heading abroad without wanting to fly can already visit several destinations across Europe by train. France, Belgium, and the Netherlands are already accessible to Brits thanks to the Eurostar. 2 Swiss National Railways (SBB) has proposed a new route between London St Pancras and BaselCredit: Getty According to the Daily Mail, the Swiss National Railways (SBB) has proposed a … Read more

I’m a flight attendant at major airline – my tips on saving HUNDREDS on flying over the Christmas period

FLIGHT attendant revealed a lifehack that could save hundreds on flying over the Christmas period. Esther Sturrus is a flight attendant who regularly shares flying tips and tricks with her followers online.  1 The flight attendan has shared a tip on how to avoid splurging on flightsCredit: Alamy The 22-year-old has previously worked for TUI, … Read more

Why you should always book the window seat if you want to dodge illness on planes

TRYING to avoid getting ill when flying can be a tricky task, especially when stuck in a plane cabin with strangers. But the seat you choose when flying could help you dodge falling ill while travelling.  2 The window seat is the best to reduce your change of catching bugs, a study has shownCredit: Getty … Read more

Why you should always stay by the gate even if your flight is massively delayed – or you risk missing it

THIS is why you should always stay by the gate even if your flight is massively delayed. A travel expert has warned that you could risk missing your entire holiday despite being told you won’t be boarding any time soon. 1 The tip could save you hundreds of poundsCredit: Getty – Contributor If you’re travelling … Read more