In recent months Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen a rise in holidaymakers from the UK lured by its sunny climate and low rainfall. Since November the Gulf State had the fortunate status of being one of the few destinations on the UK government’s travel corridor list. This means British…
Airbnb turns vigilante by targeting hate groups ahead of US presidential inauguration
Accommodation listing site, Airbnb, wants to weed out guests with links to hate groups, such as the Proud Boys, or violent demonstrations. This is part of its newly announced seven-step “Capitol Safety Plan”. Customers partaking in criminal activity will be permanently banned. The company said it will review all reservations made in Washington, DC around…
What is the safest way to book a vacation?
With traveller confidence at an all-time low, this is an important question. Unfortunately during the ongoing pandemic, we have seen what can happen when things go wrong. Airlines such as Easyjet and BA scrapped flights, the refund debacle went into freefall and sometimes holidaymakers ended up stranded abroad. Many even lost money on hotel and…
Tourists to be banned from Amsterdam’s cannabis coffee shops
Amsterdam, immortalised by Max Bygraves in his song Tulips from Amsterdam, is perhaps more famed internationally for its red-light district, marijuana coffee shops and also for its picturesque canals. More than one million tourists descend on the city every month (pre-Covid stats) – a staggering number that’s larger than the local population (c. 830,000). And…
Returning Dubai holidaymakers forced to quarantine in Scotland
In recent months Dubai, a member of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has seen a rise in holidaymakers from the UK lured by its sunny climate and low rainfall. Since November the Gulf State had the fortunate status of being one of the few destinations on the UK government’s travel corridor list. This means British…
Travellers to UK must show negative test result to enter
 From today – Monday January 18 – travellers wishing to enter England and Scotland will have to present a negative Covid-19 test before departure. ——- The UK Government has announced that passengers (including UK Nationals) arriving in England and Scotland will be required to present a negative test for Covid-19 from Friday 15 January.…
EasyJet: Travellers urged to return home as flights are being axed
EasyJet has confirmed it is axing flights from the end of this week. British travellers are being urged to return home immediately, as airlines begin cancelling flights. The airline, which will only operate only a small handful of key domestic and international routes, is urging passengers overseas to switch to one of its repatriation flights; these…
UK hideaways: escape to one of these delightful cottages in 2021
Imagine a warming fire with a hot chocolate, playing your favourite board game or just curled up with a good book in one of these cosy cottages situated across England and Wales. Then you can explore the glorious British countryside on foot, by boat, or on a bicycle, away from the hustle and bustle of…
[ENDED] [ENDED] WIN a 2-night UK glamping getaway worth £3,950
After such a tough 2020, we are all desperately looking ahead to the spring for that light at the end of the tunnel. Never has it been more important to take the time to look after our wellbeing and plan a retreat to get back to nature. Imagine being able to get your nearest and…
48 hours in Ravenna in Italy
Art and history are in abundance in Ravenna in Italy, an impressive city best known for its exquisite mosaics, foodie culture and Byzantine architecture. Ravenna, positioned in-between San Marino and Bologna in the northern Italian province of Emilia Romagna is a various area of seaside cities and historic cities near the Adriatic Riviera. Base your…