MY seaside town has been overlooked by holidaymakers for years – but finally it’s set to be huge in 2024. I’m one of many who turned a mad lockdown idea into reality by quitting London for the big blue. 5 Writer Halina Watts in her hometown of Hastings, which is tipped to be big with … Read more
AN airline is scrapping flights from another UK airport, just days after it confirmed they would do the same at another. Lufthansa is to ditch it’s flights from Bristol to Frankfurt in 2024. 2 An airline has scrapped all it’s flights from Bristol AirportCredit: Getty The German airline launched the routes from the regional airport … Read more
THERE’S an ancient tourist attraction in Europe that’s said to be older than Stonehenge, but it’s arguably less well-known. Newgrange is a large circular mound, with an inner stone passageway, that attracts holidaymakers during the winter solstice. 5 Newgrange has been dubbed the “jewel in the crown of Ireland’s Ancient East”Credit: Photolibrary – Getty 5 … Read more
THE UK is becoming a world-leader when it comes to wine – and a small English town has one of the best vineyards in the country. Dubbed the “jewel of the weald,” the town of Tenterden in Kent is just a short drive from Chapel Down. 6 A tiny town in the south of the … Read more
IF YOU fancy a getaway with a twist, then you’ll be buzzing at the chance to spend a night inside a holiday home that comes with its very own pub. Set in Rushton Spencer in Staffordshire, Chalet Du Lac has incredible views overlooking Rudyard Lake. 6 Chalet Du Lac has incredible views overlooking Rudyard LakeCredit: … Read more
IF you’re a parent who’s ever struggled to entertain a child on a long train journey in the UK, you might want to read about the family-friendly train launching in February. Passengers will be able to board the half-term attraction in Pickering, before going on a family-friendly trip to Grosmont. 2 The green locomotive rose … Read more
A CITY in the east midlands has been named the country’s nightlife capital thanks to its nightclubs and pubs. Recent research from Monzo (a digital bank) revealed where Brits spent the most money on nights out in 2023. 4 A city in the east midlands was named the UK’s top spot for nightlife spendingCredit: Paul … Read more
A BRAND new holiday resort could be set to open in a British holiday hotspot. If it gets the go-ahead, the Green Ridge Resort would have 400 lodges for guests, near Newquay in Cornwall. 3 400 lodges will be built if the plans get the go-ahead from the councilCredit: CAD Architects / Kingsley Leisure Developments … Read more
DESPITE the first snowfall of winter just a few weeks ago, forecasters believe the chances of a white Christmas are slim for most parts of Scotland. The Met Office said the climatic ingredients needed for a snow-covered December 25 are missing for most of the country this year. 4 The picturesque village was ranked among … Read more
AN ICONIC Glasgow market is set for a major shake-up when it is transformed into a Christmas-style street market this month. The major street and indoor market in the city’s east end will celebrate the festive period with a Krampus experience. 3 The famous market is known for transforming to celebrate important events throughout the … Read more
