Able ‘People are using the wheelchair support to try to get fast-tracked through the airport,’ says John Holland-Kaye Anyone listening to Nick Ferrari’s show on LBC would have been privy to a disturbing conversation he had with Heathrow airport boss John Holland-Kaye regarding the plight of 20 wheelchair passengers. Nick Ferrari put this to Holland-Kaye:…
Where to eat, sleep and sight-see in Vienne, France
A major harbour on the Rhone, it is easy to see why the Romans liked Vienne so much. You can see what the Romans liked about Vienne, literally. The amphitheatre on the banks of the Rhône used to seat 13,000 in their day, and the view from the top, built into a steep, steep hillside…
Hotel Review: The Old Ferry Inn, Fowey, Cornwall
The Old Ferry Inn is one of Cornwall’s oldest Inns has been rejuvenated, its rooms reimagined and it now even makes its own gin. The Old Ferry Inn is technically in Bodinnick on the east bank of the Fowey river, a place that comprises the ferry, the Inn, Daphne Du Maurier’s old house ‘Ferryside,’ and…
EasyJet raft of new initiatives to help customers
easyJet have bolstered their call centre, customer service opening times and “Helping Hands” at the airport easyJet is expecting that 6.2 million passengers will take to the skies across Europe over the summer holidays. After months of being pounded by the news of chaos in the airports, the extra bolster to their customer service is…
Travelling Brits warned: vaping in these countries could land you in jail.
Importing vapes into Australia risks two years in jail, Singapore fines vapers S$2,000 and vapers could get a 10-year prison sentence in Thailand. Brits who travel with vapes or e-cigarettes are being warned by to check for any restrictions on the devices in their destination – or they could receive a hefty fine or a prison sentence. The most serious punishments…
Things you Need to Know When Visiting Oman
Have you ever thought about visiting Oman? The Sultanate of Oman is a destination where your dreams of 1001 nights will come true. Only few countries have changed so dramatically in such a short space of time, from travelling on a donkey to the next village to a infrastructure most countries would be proud of nowadays. The…
Things to Do in Singapore for the First-Timer
If you plan on visiting the island nation of Singapore , just know that you are about to embark on one the greatest adventures around. One of the many attractions of this gorgeous location is the fact that there are plenty of things to do in Singapore! With the most incredible tropical climate, fantastic weather all…
Places to go swimming in and around Barcelona
In summer in Barcelona, beginning late May to early October, it becomes very warm in the city (much like all of Spain). You’re looking at around 30 degrees at the peak of summer, and of course, as lovely as it is, often we do need to cool down! There are plenty of places you can…
Why Tom Price is a TOP Australian Town
Finding the unlikely oasis of Tom Price in the red heart of Western Australia’s Pilbara region was a bonus. Here’s the top reasons why I’ll be coming back for more 1. Mt Nameless It’s the impressive peak that looms 1128 metres (3700 ft) above the town yet manages to find its way into virtually every photo. The local…
A Day in Bourton on the Water in the Cotswolds
Bourton on the Water is a charming village in the Cotswolds, located in the heart of England. With traditional stone buildings, quaint cottages and picturesque countryside, it’s not hard to see why Bourton on the Water is one of the most popular and beautiful places to visit in the Cotswolds. The River Windrush flows gently…