I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

I’m a travel expert – the four steps you need to take to mosquito-proof your holiday

GETTING bitten by a mosquito can ruin any holiday – especially if the bites flare up and get infected. They’re sore and itchy and can stop you from really enjoying yourself when you’re meant to be having a break away. 4 Travel professional Leanne Rees has shared her four-step method to avoid getting bitten by mosquitosCredit: SUPPLIED … Read more

From glamping in Wales to partying at Butlins – 5 top staycations to welcome in the New Year

From glamping in Wales to partying at Butlins – 5 top staycations to welcome in the New Year

DECEMBER is drawing closer – and with the festive season fully upon us, it’s time to start thinking about New Year’s Eve. Plenty of cosy cottages and plush hotels across the UK still have availability – but be quick. 4 We reveal the top staycation spots to ring in the new yearCredit: Getty Sophie Swietochowski … Read more

Foreign Office travel advice for Maldives | Travel News | Travel

Foreign Office travel advice for Maldives | Travel News | Travel

Brits who are planning to take a swim on holiday in the Maldives have been issued with a new warning. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), which gives advice to British travellers, provided some new information to ensure safety. It said: “The sea around Maldives can have strong tidal currents that can drag you … Read more

Clever packing trick that even celebs swear by that stops you forgetting anything important

Clever packing trick that even celebs swear by that stops you forgetting anything important

PACKING for a holiday can be a lengthy task and can sometimes result in forgotten items. New Girl star Zooey Deschanel has revealed her top travel tip, which is guaranteed to simplify any trip. 2 Zooey Deschanel says she swears by her genius hackCredit: The Mega Agency 2 She said that she will do it … Read more

Why ‘tourist syndrome’ can get you in trouble on holiday – and thousands do it

Why ‘tourist syndrome’ can get you in trouble on holiday – and thousands do it

OVER half of tourists have admitted to experiencing troublesome “tourist syndrome” – and you may discover that you are guilty too. The latest survey of 1,231 adults by travel analysts at Radical Storage has found the behaviour “threatens the future freedom of travel”. 2 The research has even found the most common offences that tourists … Read more

The beautiful French city home to champagne that’s perfect for a weekend getaway – and with flights from just £29

The beautiful French city home to champagne that’s perfect for a weekend getaway – and with flights from just £29

FOODIE fanatics and champagne champions stop your holiday search now. When in Reims, you’ll find delicious gourmet feasts on glamorous French streets. Bon voyage! 6 Tour the sumptuously decorated Villa Demoiselle 6 Step inside the gothic Reims Cathedral GET FIZZY WITH IT In a city known for champagne, you must treat yourself to a glass, … Read more

Mum reveals the best airline for flying with young kids – where they are made to feel like VIPs even in economy

Mum reveals the best airline for flying with young kids – where they are made to feel like VIPs even in economy

A JET-setting mum who has explored the world with her toddler reveals the best airline for flying with kids. The parent, who has flown to the Caribbean, North America and across Europe with her little one, has also revealed helpful hacks for child-friendly travel. 1 Tiny flyers have their own menu and branded blankets and … Read more

Songs you should never listen to on a flight – as they will make you more stressed

Songs you should never listen to on a flight – as they will make you more stressed

STUDIES show which songs you should never listen to on a flight and why. Music can impact our mood in many ways, depending on its speed. 3 Bilie Eilish has a song on the best and worst list of songs to listen to when flying 3 One of Gracie Abrams’ songs is on the list … Read more

Owners’ joy as family’s pet cat is found safe and well after 250-mile trip in back of delivery van

Owners’ joy as family’s pet cat is found safe and well after 250-mile trip in back of delivery van

A CAT ended up almost 250 miles from home after sneaking a lift from a delivery van. Owner Alan Vickery, 58, became worried when he could not find one of his two cats — Bella — on Monday evening. 5 Alan Vickery reunited with Bella after her near-250-mile jaunt in the back of a delivery … Read more

I went to the Spanish island ideal for winter sun – with new family hotels, golden beaches and world’s best waterpark

I went to the Spanish island ideal for winter sun – with new family hotels, golden beaches and world’s best waterpark

MY EARS begin to crackle as we wind higher and higher up the mountainside. At 610 metres above sea level on the southern tip of Tenerife, Oliver’s Out Of Town — our dinner destination for that evening — is simply breathtaking. 6 El Duque beach at Costa Adeje, TenerifeCredit: Getty 6 The villas at Los … Read more