14 BOURNEMOUTH is one of the UK’s most popular seaside towns, with an award-winning beach that frequently ranks among the world’s best. But how to avoid the tourist traps? Here, some of its savviest locals everything from how to watch free fireworks displays to where to find space to lay your towel in a heatwave … Read more
AIRPORT bosses have been branded “greedy” over a controversial new departure charge for travellers. From the start of next month anyone catching a taxi at Aberdeen Airport will be hit with a £7 fee. 3 Bosses at Aberdeen Airport are introducing the new £7 departure feeCredit: Alamy 3 Airport cabbies are unhappy about the new … Read more
A QUIRKY house with a grass roof and stunning views has been named the best holiday home in Scotland. Over the past couple of months judges have been visiting properties across the country as part of the BBC’s Scotland’s Greatest Escape show, fronted by Grado. 5 The Broch took the top spot in the competition 5 … Read more
A TINY ‘super village’ in the UK is home to a 400-year-old pub right on the riverfront – which is perfect for the summer. Just an hour from London, Wye in Kent was named one of the best places to live in the UK back in 2013. 5 A tiny ‘super village’ was named one … Read more
THE country’s top hidden gem attraction is just a short bus ride from my family home. This is how I find myself exploring Birmingham’s Back to Backs on a recent visit to my hometown. 5 My family and I went on a 90-minute guided tour around the National Trust siteCredit: Supplied 5 A National Trust … Read more
A SCOTTISH seaside town has been ranked among the world’s best surfing spots. Thurso dubbed Scotland‘s equivalent to Hawaii, made the list alongside legendary global hotspots for the water sport. 2 Thurso was named among the world’s most iconic places for the sportCredit: Alamy 2 Three-time Scottish National Surfing Champion Mark Boyd riding the waves … Read more
EVER since the Warner Bros. Studio Tour opened in 2012, fans of the boy wizard have been flocking from all over the world to see the sets and the props. The tour’s popularity is both a blessing and a curse – with lengthy queues and large crowds becoming part of the experience. 7 Earlier this … Read more
VILE visitors to the North Coast 500 keep pooing outside and dishing out abuse to locals, a shock report revealed. Rangers in the Highlands were forced to call in cops to deal with outbursts of extreme aggressive behaviour from tourists. 2 The number of tourists and camper vans in the Highlands has hit record levelsCredit: … Read more
A SECRET wild walk right by the beach is said to be one of the most beautiful places in the world. Tucked away along the Folkestone coastline in Kent, The Warren once had its own train station and cafe as well as child’s playground and gardens. 4 Folkestone Warren has been named one of the … Read more
ALTHOUGH summer is the most expensive time to go on a staycation, we might have found a way to work around the high prices. Haven has released new deals starting from £59 per stay, but only for those willing to travel during the week. 2 Haven has released new deals starting from £59 per stay, … Read more
