Tenerife in the Canary Islands off Spain has been named as the favourite beach destination for UK families in a new survey. A study conducted by beach holiday specialist On the Beach surveyed 1,000 families to identify the most-loved beaches on the continent for Britons. Tenerife attracts two million British holidaymakers to its shores each year and […]
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Best UK walks: Top 10 walking holidays in Britain revealed
Best UK walks: Top 10 walking holidays in Britain revealed (Image: Celtic Trails) Walking holidays the UK are an inexpensive way to explore the beautiful countryside, whether alone or with company, and they offer plenty of opportunities for adventure. Self-guided walking holiday specialist Celtic Trails have shared their top ten UK walks with Express.co.uk. “In this country […]
Holidays 2018: Least relaxing city breaks in Europe mapped – but is the UK included?
City breaks in Europe offer excellent culture, food, nightlife and more, but if you’re not careful if you could finish your holiday more stressed than you started. The least relaxing city breaks in Europe have been revealed by spa booking specialist SpaSeekers. The research analysed 28 European cities on the following ranking factors: how busy […]
Holidays 2018: Where is best to go in August? Last minute deals to Turkey and Menorca
Holidays 2018: The best destinations have been revealed by lastminute.com (Image: Express.co.uk) Where is best to go on holiday in August? Reigo Eljas, Country Director for lastminute.com, advises travellers to try Bournemouth, Menorca, and Turkey for a trip and great last minute deal. Bournemouth The coastal charms of Bournemouth enjoy an average of seven hours […]
Beach holidays: Cheapest beach resorts in Europe mapped
The cheapest beach resorts in Europe have been unveiled in a new report by Post Office Travel Money, with Turkey taking the top place. The tenth Post Office Travel Money Family Holiday Report has revealed that families heading to European hotspots can look forward to seeing their pounds stretch further in two-thirds of the destinations […]
Spain holidays warning: Forest fires devastating popular tourist island of Mallorca
Spain holidays to Mallorca have only just been blighted by mini-tsunamis, but now forest fires are threatening the popular tourist island. The country is currently enduring one of its hottest summers in living memory. Tourists in Mallorca are now being warned that the forest fires could bring their holidays to a sudden end. The alarm […]
Dubai announces new tourist visa rules to make summer holidays much cheaper
Dubai has been making a number of changes to entice visitors to the UAE. Last month, the country announced free transit visas for tourists for 48 hours, meaning people travelling through the airport for a connecting flight could explore the city. An even longer 96-hour visa can be purchased for just £10 for a longer […]
Walking holidays: Top 10 walks in the UK mapped – is one near you?
Getty Images Walking holidays: Jurassic Coast and West Highland Way among best UK walks – top 10 revealed Walking holidays are an excellent way to explore the great outdoors this summer and see the UK at its finest. Scottish endurance athlete and GP Dr Andrew Murray has visited over 100 countries but maintains that the UK […]
Spain holidays: Is it safe to travel to Benidorm after DOUBLE shooting at tourist resort?
Benidorm in Spain was the scene of chaos yesterday after a double shooting sent the holiday spot into a “lockdown,” according to local media reports. The shootings – which occurred at 11pm Wednesday night local time – were not fatal and are believed to be related to drug trafficking. Spanish police are now investigating, but […]
Package holidays: New EU rules will affect every Briton's holiday from TODAY
Package holidays are a very popular choice for British holidaymakers looking to save time and avoid stress. But many tourists may not realise that up until now they have not been protected when booking through a third party provider. However, from today, the 120 million holidaymakers who book a package holiday this summer will enjoy […]