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A Disney cruise ship in the theme of Mickey-Mouse has saved a family of four after their boat started to sink in the North Atlantic. The boat, known as the Serenity, suffered a gasket failure in the escape hatch, leading it to intake water.The Disney Treasure was only 80 miles away when a distress call was put out by the US Coast Guard. Lt Commander Michael Rauch of the US […]

Famed for its rich ancient history, mesmerising tombs and temples, fantastic desert adventures, breathtaking underwater experiences and delicious cuisine, Egypt is a destination on many travellers' bucket lists.And TUI has made holidays to Egypt even more possible with the launch of new flights to the enthralling destination, plus an exciting cruise.TUI Airways celebrated its inaugural flights to Luxor, Egypt on November 7, 2024, departing from Manchester and London Gatwick airports. […]

Visitors to the Scottish Highlands could soon face a five per cent tourist tax on accommodation under new proposals to be considered by councillors next week.The scheme aims to raise an estimated £10million annually to support local infrastructure improvements.The proposed levy would apply to all types of overnight stays, with no exemptions planned, even for local residents requiring accommodation for hospital visits.If approved following a 12-week consultation starting next Friday, […]

A Ryanair flight was forced to make an emergency landing before a man on board died on November 10. The aircraft was forced to land at London Stansted Airport, having been destined from Manchester Airport.Despite immediate medical assistance from crew and passengers, followed by extensive efforts from emergency services upon landing, the man was pronounced dead at the scene.A passenger on board described how the man began "having convulsions" before […]

Janine Marsh purchased a house in Pas-de-Calais some 20 years ago and after several years of dividing her time between the UK and France, decided to relocate permanently.Speaking exclusively to GB News, Janine revealed that her new life is a world away from where she used to live in Beckenham, London; she now has 52 pets and pays for beer at her local bar with chicken eggs.After acclimatising to rural […]

Some 20 years ago, Londoner Janine Marsh took a trip to Nord-Pas de Calais in rural France and spontaneously bought a house that "cost less than a designer handbag".For several years, she split her time between the UK and France, but eventually decided to relocate permanently and has not looked back since.The French kiss of friendship is still common in France post-CovidGETTY IMAGESFor those planning a move rather than a […]

A Tui flight from Tenerife to London Gatwick faced an eight-hour delay on 15 September due to a cockroach infestation onboard. The problem affected two flights that day, with both the outbound and inbound journeys between Gatwick and Tenerife experiencing significant disruptions.Holidaymakers were left frustrated and shocked when they learned the true reason for the delay. Michelle Coates, a 57-year-old foster parent, expressed her disbelief, saying: "I was gobsmacked. How […]

East Lothian Council has unanimously approved plans to develop a tourist tax scheme, which would see visitors charged an additional fee for overnight stays.The proposed levy would charge visitors to stay at the county's hotels, hostels, and holiday accommodations. Council officers plan to draft a scheme following new powers granted to local authorities, the East Lothian Courier reported.Early survey results suggest strong visitor support for the initiative, with 62 per […]

A budget airline has rejected climate change concerns to push ahead with extending its controversial "all you can fly" scheme. Wizz Air's chief executive József Váradi plans to open up the airline's scheme to another 15,000 members in the coming weeks. A similar number of passes were sold out within two days when the scheme first launched in August. Váradi claimed there had been "huge demand", leading to calls for […]