British holidaymakers in California can buy recreational CANNABIS from 2018

From tomorrow, adults in the American state will be able to get the drug from shops offering everything from ready-rolled joints to cannabis-infused cookies and brownies. Major Hollywood stars such as Whoopi Goldberg, Woody Harrelson and Charlie Sheen have been cashing in by investing in marijuana-related enterprises.  More than 4,500 retailers are expected to set […]

Is it safe to go to Morocco? Travel advice and update for holidaymakers 

Morocco has historically been a popular holiday destinations for Britons. It is particularly good for winter sun, reaching an average temperature of 23 degrees during January in some regions. Holiday company Thomas Cook recently announced new routes to Morocco to increase the number of British tourists heading there. However, Moroccan authorities have brought attention to […]

Winter sun: Forget Spain, THIS tiny island is the new hotspot for holidaymakers

Cyprus is back on the map for tourists to get some winter sun. There was a 30 per cent rise in passengers to Cyprus in 2017 compared to the previous year, according to Sunvil, the holiday specialist company. This is higher than the Cyprus Tourist Organisation’s recent report of a 14.7 per cent increase in […]

How safe is it to visit to Turkey? Foreign Office travel advice for UK holidaymakers

Turkey has in recent years become a hugely popular holiday destination. Tourist numbers increased 100 per cent between 2006 and 2015. It now has aims to become a top three destination for tourists.  But first it has to recover from the political turbulence that lost the industry almost 40 per cent of its generated income […]

Heathrow fog CHAOS: Holidaymakers ‘stuck’ as weather causes flight CANCELLATIONS

A thick fog forced Heathrow airport officials to cancel or delay flights flying to or from the venue this morning.  Foggy weather can cause visibility issues for airport operators, meaning flying in these conditions could compromise safety.  Photos reflect the hazy state of the sky, including one image of a British Airways plane on the […]

Blue Planet II – wildlife experiences for holidaymakers in the Maldives and Sri Lanka

Blue Planet is back on our screens tomorrow night with the best showing of life beneath the waves.  And if you’re feeling inspired to explore in the deep blue sea yourself, there’s no better time than now to book a holiday.  Whether you chose the Maldives, Sri Lanka or New Zealand: each has something different […]

Holidaymakers should avoid exchanging leftover holiday money due to THIS

The amount of foreign currency needed for a holiday can be tricky to estimate, especially in light of the fluctuation exchange rate. The pound to euro exchange rate has currently climbed in the recent climate, but it has affected the amount travellers could be getting for their money. However, for those who come back with […]

First Germany now NEW ZEALAND: Country announces tourist tax plans for holidaymakers

The New Zealand Labour Party has stated that they would introduce the tax by the end of their first term if they got into power. The proposal will create a “Tourism and Conservation Infrastructure Fund” which will invest $ 75 million back into the tourism economy. This will be funded by a $ 25 entry […]

British holidaymakers paying £261 just on holiday tax when heading abroad

Holidays can be expensive when booking a trip abroad with the family. New research by Taxpayers Alliance has found that the average Briton heading abroad now pays £68.71 in taxes. Yet a family of four heading to Florida could pay a whopping £261.27. Some of the taxes included are Air Passenger Duty (APD) and Insurance […]

Is it safe to travel to Spain? Holidaymakers WARNED over extreme anti-tourism riots

Spain is the most popular destination in Europe for Britons jetting off on summer holidays.  But some of its most prized locations have been targeted by rioters, fed up with the tourism masses.  A militant anarchist group named Arran Països Catalans has warned of more attacks after a series of violent campaigns in holiday hotspots […]