Marian Keyes reveals she’s writing a sequel to Rachel’s Holiday 22 years after its original release

Marian Keyes reveals she’s writing a sequel to bestseller Rachel’s Holiday 22 years after its original release – and admits she’s ‘terrified’ it could go wrong Marian Keyes has revealed that she’s writing a sequel to Rachel’s Holiday  The Irish author, 56, from Dublin, appeared on ITV’s Lorraine this morning  She admitted that she’s terrified … Read more

The motorways to avoid this bank holiday weekend

Get ready to queue: A massive 16.5m vehicles will be hitting the road over the bank holiday weekend, transport analysts have predicted Transport data experts have calculated that 16.5 million motors will hit the road over the next few days as Britons pack up their vehicles to enjoy the bank holiday sun away from home. … Read more

Should we take a mortgage holiday and save or invest the money?

Would there be any benefit in taking a mortgage holiday even though I don’t need one? Both me and my partner are still working full-time and able to meet our mortgage payments, but we were discussing about whether we should ask for a mortgage holiday anyway and save the money instead. How do the holidays … Read more

What the coronavirus crisis could mean for your summer holiday plans

Will my package break still give peace of mind? What the coronavirus crisis could mean for your summer holiday plans Tour operator Tui says beach holidays will be cancelled until at least June 11  While Jet2 has already cancelled holidays until at least June 17  Neil Simpson explores options in case your holiday doesn’t go … Read more

No refunds for Sykes Holiday Cottages booked in lockdown

Holidaymakers who booked a stay through Sykes Holiday Cottages that coincides with coronavirus crisis being told they will not get a full refund By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 21:57 BST, 2 May 2020 Holidaymakers who booked a stay through Sykes Holiday Cottages that coincides with … Read more

The Holiday Guru answers questions on coronavirus travel rights

Can I postpone my flights to Kenya due to the coronavirus? And what about a refund on travel insurance? The Holiday Guru solves traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:47 BST, 2 May 2020 | Updated: 11:30 BST, 2 May 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week … Read more

UK holiday letting firms reported to competition regulator by Which? over denying Covid-19 refunds

Some of Britain’s biggest holiday lettings firms have been reported to the competition regulator after an investigation raised concerns they could be using unfair contract terms to deny customers refunds for coronavirus cancellations. They have been reported to the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) by Which? after frustrated customers of companies such as Sykes Holiday … Read more

Dreamliners to the US and a laid-back cruise, the Holiday Guru advises

How to fly to America on a Dreamliner and the best voyages for first-time cruisers: The Holiday Guru serves up some top traveller tips BA flies Dreamliners (Boeing 787s) to Baltimore, New Orleans, NYC and more  Check flight details before booking to be absolutely sure it’ll be a Dreamliner  The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship … Read more

How to give your Zoom photo a touch of the exotic: Holiday companies make beautiful photos available

Zoom video meetings are all the rage – and most people have now discovered that they can change their background, with many choosing an exotic backdrop to ‘virtually travel’. Luxury holiday firm Kuoni has delved into Google Trends data and revealed the most popular destinations for Zoom background pictures, and it’s the Caribbean that’s in … Read more

Benidorm holiday prices are being searched for the most 

Revealed: Britons’ top 20 most-searched-for holiday prices for end-of-the-year getaways – and it’s Benidorm that’s No1, followed by the Maldives, Las Vegas and Tenerife A study looked at package holiday price searches this month – from April 1 to 28 In a top 20 package holiday search ranking, long-haul destinations dominate Researchers say that it’s … Read more