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A ghost sauna, fireball swinging and a banana festive toast have ranked among the top 20 quirky Christmas traditions in Europe, with three quarters of Brits wanting to try something new for the holidays A special candlelight procession in an historic amusement park in Copenhagen, sharing a sauna with your ancestors in Finland and fireball swinging in Scotland have been revealed as the most popular alternative Christmas traditions to try out during December and the festive period. Krampus Night, when people dress as an Austrian folklore creature and parade through the streets, bellringing in a Swiss village and a medieval…
With people jetting off on their holidays or heading home to visit family and friends to celebrate the festivities, airports and flights all around the world are due to get extremely busy in the coming weeks. However, with busyness and wintery weather conditions can come the risk of flights being delayed and in some cases cancelled. With this in mind, eSIM travel company, Airalo, has analysed 2023 December Flight Punctuality data from the UK Civil Aviation Authority to reveal the best UK airlines to fly with this Christmas to avoid flight cancellations and delays…and the results are in. The best airlines…
With so many iconic countries to visit in Europe, many tourists extend their travelling across multiple destinations to experience as much as possible in one trip. However, the cost of travelling can add up very quickly when factoring in flights, accommodation, transport, meals, and visiting local attractions. This can increase even further with unexpected bills from medical emergencies or accidents. That is why finance experts from Finansplassen have shared their top tips for cutting costs when travelling in Europe, without limiting the experience. In fact, some of these tips will help make the trip feel more authentic than choosing the…
Reliving your cruise through the photos and videos afterwards can be almost as good as experiencing the real thing again if you capture the right parts and manage to get the angles and lighting spot on. So, you might find yourself asking yourself how to improve your photography skills and bring out your inner creativity. Our first cruise photography tip is to think about the little details. Consider what you’ll probably focus on when you tell people about your cruise and try to take photos of these things. Whether it’s a really well-made cocktail enjoyed out on the pool deck…
B&B HOTELS, Europe’s fastest-growing economy and value for money hotel brand, has officially launched its first UK hotel at London Heathrow, unveiling its B&B HOTELS product in the UK for the very first time. Following the takeover of the Arora Park Hotel in February 2024, B&B HOTELS today unveiled B&B HOTEL London Heathrow following a period of renovations, officially bringing their European-style hospitality and high-quality offering to UK guests whilst also diversifying the range of hotel options for travellers to and from Heathrow Airport. B&B HOTEL London Heathrow showcases a product that will soon be accessible in more locations across…
Over Half of The Nation Feel Nostalgic For a 1980s Christmas – Relive The Magic With Booking.com in a Tinsel-Tastic London Home Known for helping people experience the world, this December, Booking.com is offering the chance to travel back in time, as it opens the doors to the ultimate 1980s Christmas home, bookable for a one-off stay. From foil ceiling decorations to vintage baubles, this exclusive home stay will transport travellers back to the era that nearly 2 in 5 (39%) have declared as the best decade for Christmas and 27% say they want to relive – all hosted in…
Silves has been identified as the most affordable destination in Portugal during the off-peak season in a new study conducted by travel experts at Lisbon Tickets & Tours. The study analysed average costs for flights, hotels, food, beer, and taxis during the off-peak season, combining these into a weighted score out of 100 to rank the most affordable destinations. Travelling during the off-peak season has its pros and cons. While smaller crowds and lower costs can be enticing, travellers must contend with cooler weather and the possibility that more attractions and facilities may be closed during this time. Silves, a city in the Algarve region, ranks first, scoring 61.34 out of 100. The average flight cost…
In the heart of Harbin, the capital of northeast China’s Heilongjiang Province, trucks laden with colossal ice blocks make their way through the freshly fallen snow to the Harbin Ice-Snow World site. These blocks, preserved from last winter, will soon be transformed into breathtaking sculptures for the 26th edition of the iconic Harbin Ice-Snow World, set to open in mid-December. This highly anticipated event heralds the return of one of China’s most renowned winter theme parks, poised to welcome millions of visitors and significantly bolster the region’s winter tourism industry. According to Yang Liu of Harbin Ice and Snow World…
The Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT) officially launched its inaugural Philippine Dive Experience on Thursday, 27 November, reinforcing the nation’s reputation as a leading global destination for diving and marine biodiversity. The event showcased the country’s commitment to sustainable tourism and marine conservation. Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco led the initiative at LOVE Reef in Anilao, Batangas. The artificial reef, designed to encourage coral growth, create habitats for marine species, and protect shorelines, served as the focal point for the launch. The event highlighted the Philippines’ status as the World’s Leading Dive Destination for six consecutive years, as recognised by…
Travel experts at Seine River Cruises analysed data from skiresort.info and booking.com to determine the most cost-effective ski resorts in France this Christmas. The research covered 193 resorts, with the top 10 ranked based on a variety of key factors. Each resort was assigned an overall affordability score out of 100, which was used to create the final ranking. The factors considered included resort ratings, elevation differences, peak altitudes, total slope lengths, and the distribution of slopes across easy, intermediate, and advanced levels, as well as the number of ski lifts. The study also factored in ticket prices for adults and children,…