By James Dowling For Nca Newswire Published: 07:50 BST, 3 May 2024 | Updated: 09:07 BST, 3 May 2024 Employees of budget airline Bonza were ‘screaming and crying’ when they learnt they would not be paid a month’s wages after its fleet of aircraft were grounded. The airline suspended all flights at 11.51pm on Monday … Read more
The world’s biggest cruise ships often have more than 15 decks so passengers have a lot of choice when it comes to selecting their cabin. But if they want a good night’s sleep, they might want to carefully consider their choice, according to a sleep expert. Rebecca Swain, sleep and mattress expert at Winstons Beds, … Read more
While it may not be one for the faint-hearted or those scared of heights, the world’s ‘longest’ suspension bridge is sure to wow thrillseekers as they pass hundreds of feet above a canyon. The £3.8 million (€4.5m) Skywalk Willingen bridge, near to the German ski resort Willingen, is 664m (2,170ft) long, and sits around 100m (328ft) above … Read more
Passengers can now carry bottles containing up to two litres in their hand luggage and keep electrical items like laptops in their carry-on bags when they pass through the new 3D scanners. This change has reportedly reduced queue times by 50 per cent due to the elimination of manual bag checks. However, it was recently … Read more
Visited Paris? If you’re looking for an alternative French city break, why not travel to Lille, one of the country’s most underrated destinations? Situated in northern France and the region’s largest city, Lille is often overlooked by British tourists. But the thriving city is a fantastic destination for Britons looking for a weekend getaway as … Read more
Spain is perhaps the UK’s top holiday destination and despite anti-tourist protests in some top hotspots such as Tenerife, millions of Brits are expected to holiday there this year. Travel expert Simon Calder joined the team at ITV’s This Morning to explain why one beautiful coastal region is the country’s cheapest spot this year. Looking … Read more
Seeking a healthier lifestyle? Moving abroad as an expat could be the answer, according to a study from CEOWORLD magazine. The study looked at data from the United Nations Population Division, the World Bank, the Lancet study and the World Health Organisation to find the world’s healthiest country. Italy came out on top. The Mediterranean … Read more
Ever dreamed of living somewhere else? Whether your dream is sunny Spain, fashionable Italy or happiness in Finland, many Britons are interested in moving abroad. But they might not have to as a new study has found Europe’s best city to live is right here in the UK. A new study from the team at … Read more
Looking to book a holiday? The travel experts at Lonely Planet have shared their best tips to get the cheapest prices on flights and hotel rooms. From scoring a free upgrade to saving money on a hotel room, the team have a few tried and tested methods for budget travellers. Tom Hall, head of Lonely … Read more
Amsterdam has had enough of tourists. A new campaign targeting stag parties is trying to discourage rowdy Britons from visiting the Netherlands’ capital. On Reddit, a local resident has described their impression of British tourists saying that some of them “trash the city”. The person opined: “As a person who has lived in the city … Read more
