If, thanks to Netflix, you’re enjoying 1993’s Jurassic Park all over again and now feel the urge to experience the real thing – you could do a lot worse than a trip to the island of La Reunion. The Indian Ocean island has got everything you need for a Jurassic Park-style holiday (minus the dinosaurs, … Read more
Some of Europe’s most famous landmarks are still nearly deserted even as the continent starts to emerge from lockdown. St Peter’s Square in the Vatican – often heaving with worshippers – has been nearly empty except for a handful of visitors and nuns even after the basilica re-opened its doors. In Venice, gondoliers are back … Read more
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, April and May 2021 have become the most popular months for Britons to book overseas package holidays for. That’s according to UK data gathered over the past month by TravelSupermarket, which revealed that the most booked destination is Paphos in Cyprus, followed by the Costa Blanca then Orlando. … Read more
Thousands of holidaymakers risk losing their right to a refund as airlines plough on with plans to restart flights. A raft of UK carriers have now said they plan to resume summer routes despite government advice against foreign holidays and plans to quarantine travellers for two weeks. Many passengers with health concerns, and those unable … Read more
Mortgage holiday debt threat: FCA warns homeowners face paying thousands of pounds in extra interest By Money Mail Reporter For The Daily Mail Published: 22:01 BST, 26 May 2020 | Updated: 22:01 BST, 26 May 2020 Interest threat: The FCA has warned on mortgage holidays Homeowners who have deferred their mortgage payments are being warned … Read more
Portuguese holiday island of Madeira will welcome tourists again from July 1 – and all visitors will be tested for coronavirus for free if they can’t prove they’re negative Tourists will have to undergo the test before they are allowed onto the island Alternatively, they have to prove they’ve had a negative test in the … Read more
The glass of chilled Cypriot white wine was slid across the wooden table with a knowing smile. Towering over the counter with both hands stretched out, the bear-like winemaker waited while I took a sip. Anticipating it to be sweet and sickly, I smiled politely and drank — only to discover something light, dry and, … Read more
Most British holidaymakers are resigned to the fact that they won’t be able to head abroad this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic causing travel havoc. However, if lockdown restrictions are lifted in the coming weeks, swathes of Britons will be placing a trip somewhere in the UK firmly on the agenda. A rise in staycations … Read more
Bank Holiday tragedy as teenage girl and man drown on same stretch of Cornish coastline as UK comes out of coronavirus lockdown Teenage girl died after an inflatable boat upturned in Porthilly Rock, Wadebridge Man was pulled from the water and pronounced dead at Treyarnon Bay, Padstow Devon and Cornwall Police described a ‘very tough day’ … Read more
School’s IN for summer? Ex-Ofsted boss says end-of-term holiday should be scrapped to help pupils catch up and prevent a ‘lost generation’ Michael Wilshaw says it is a ‘great tragedy’ that youngsters are missing school Suggested teachers hold extra classes at the weekend and during holidays Called for schools to begin reopening, according to PM’s … Read more