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According to the ONS, around four million Brits ventured overseas in December 2023. Unfortunately, this also opens the door to numerous scams designed to exploit unsuspecting travelers This usually involves extorting or stealing money in some way, which can be a huge risk for holidaymakers, especially during the Christmas period when money is often tighter. With this in mind, Kayla Anzalone, Director of Marketing for student travel company Rustic Pathways offers her essential tips to help you recognize and avoid some of the most common travel scams, this winter. Fake booking scams When booking for an upcoming holiday, be on…
Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience Extends Its London Run for Six Months Named TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice Winner for Four Consecutive Years Composer and producer Jeff Wayne, in partnership with Layered Reality, the UK’s leader in immersive entertainment, is delighted to announce the extension of the multi-award-winning Jeff Wayne’s The War of The Worlds: The Immersive Experience. With consistently sold-out dates and critical acclaim, the production will now run through September 2025, with tickets for February to September performances on sale from today. Having grossed over £8 million and received 14,000+ five-star reviews, this award-winning experience remains a cornerstone of London’s entertainment scene. Named one of…
Exploring the open road in a Hymer motorhome offers the ultimate travel freedom, combining luxury with practicality. Whether you’re venturing across the UK’s scenic countryside or heading into Europe’s diverse landscapes, finding the right campsite can elevate your journey. To help you make the most of your motorhome adventures, we’ve compiled a list of top campsites in the UK and Europe tailored for Hymer motorhome owners. These destinations offer excellent facilities, breathtaking surroundings, and easy access for larger vehicles like Hymer motorhomes. Top Campsites in the UK 1. South Lytchett Manor, Dorset Nestled in the heart of Dorset’s countryside, South…
A new study reveals that Big Ben is the most Instagrammable tourist attraction along the Thames, with more than 3.5 million posts featuring its hashtag. Travel experts at Thames River Cruises analysed Instagram data for popular tourist attractions visible from the River Thames to reveal which ones users have tagged the most on the platform. The 10 most Instagrammable tourist attractions along the Thames Rank Destination No. of posts featuring the hashtag 1. Big Ben 3,549,006 2. London Eye 3,527,454 3. Tower Bridge 2,897,383 4. Tower of London 700,841 5. St Paul’s Cathedral 581,990 6. Westminster Bridge 149,485 7. Southbank Centre 89,519 8. Waterloo Bridge 68,072 9. Palace of Westminster 63,751 10. Shakespeare’s Globe 58,320 Big Ben takes the crown as the most Instagrammable tourist attraction along the Thames, with an impressive 3,549,006…
Bristol Airport has launched a consultation setting out a masterplan to 2040 to meet the strong and growing demand of people in the region using the Airport.The proposals would enable the Airport to provide more connections and serve new destinations, including a limited number of new longer-haul flights, connecting the region directly with destinations such as the east coast of America and the Middle East.The future development is forecast to support more than 37,000 jobs in the South West and South Wales – including an additional 1,000 jobs at the Airport, with employment focused on areas including Weston-super-Mare and South…
Just in time for Black Friday, Air Transat, the award-winning Canadian airline known for its friendly service, is offering direct flights from London Gatwick to Toronto this winter season from £379 per person return. Travellers seeking a good deal on winter trips can take advantage of Air Transat’s promo on its direct flights to Toronto between 21st November and 4th December for travel from 21st November 2024 to 30th April 2025*, starting at just £379 per person return. These attractive fares allow UK travellers the opportunity to enjoy the many events on offer, from the Winter Village in the Distillery District (13 November-5 January 2025), the…
The Krakow to Zakopane and Thermal Hot Bath Day Trip is revealed to be Europe’s best-rated tour for tourists. Travel experts at Miro & Sons Kotor Tours analysed Tripadvisor reviews for 1,489 tours in Europe to determine which ones are best rated. To create the ranking, each tour’s number of reviews, star rating, ticket price, available languages and number of reviews that contain positive keywords such as ‘excellent’ and ‘beautiful’ were analyzed. Based on these factors, an overall score out of 100 was calculated for each tour, which the final ranking is based. The 10 best-rated tours in Europe Rank Tour Number…
Leading mobility retailer CareCo has researched across the UK, looking at each City to find out where the UKs most accessible Cities are. With 41% of working age adults in the UK with a disability, mobility is the most common. As a result, CareCo wanted to find out where the most accessible cities in the UK are. Using methodology in which we used a crowd sourced map from toilet map with a radar key filter, wheelchair accessible attractions filter on visit revisit, blue badge parking spots from blue badge parking, and the wheelchair accessible filter on trip advisor. We a…
Paris becomes a winter wonderland during the colder season, with Christmas markets offering festive treats, unique gifts and holiday cheer. Whether you are a food lover, gift-seeker, or someone searching for cosy holiday vibes, finding the perfect hotel is crucial for a seamless Parisian Christmas experience. Travel experts at Paris Tours & Tickets have compiled data to reveal the most convenient hotels for travellers looking to experience the magic of Paris’s Christmas markets. Hôtel Le Milie Rose tops the list with an impressive convenience score of 76.36 out of 100. It boasts a high guest rating of 9.00 out of ten and an average cost of €282.26 (£235.19) per…
A cruise holiday can really pack a lot in to a short space of time, with many destinations and miles travelled during your cruise, but that doesn’t mean you can’t squeeze out even more value and get more bang for your buck. Book a Cruise & Stay package Cruise & Stay holidays are extremely convenient because the cruise expert does all the heavy lifting for you with flights, transfers and even some excursions. On top of this, they can also be more affordable because the cruise experts are able to book rooms, flights and transfers in bulk, passing the savings…