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With children back at school and the nights beginning to draw in, there's no better time to start planning your next getaway. And if you fancy exploring the beautiful Great British countryside, Shorefield Holidays has an incredible sale on its remaining 2024 dates — with 60% off all its luxury weekend self-catering breaks.Prices start from just £83 per holiday. Best of all, the generous discount applies to dates in October […]

Nearly 200 passengers on a Ryanair flight had to use the emergency slide to evacuate a plane after it caught fire.The flight was ready for take-off at Brindisi Airport in southern Italy when flames came from the engine.Emergency services attended the scene which aborted its departure, and the 184 passengers were evacuated using the inflatable slide.The airport in the south of the country has been forced to close due to […]

Britons in Jordan have been given some essential new information on the situation in Israel, Lebanon and the Occupied Palestinian Territories.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided a factual update on the debris from ballistic missiles that targeted Israel on October 1 and the reopening of Jordanian airspace.Holidaymakers flock to Jordan for its unique adventures, including camel riding in the Wadi Rum desert and hiking along the Jordan Trail. […]

Today, Jet2.com and Jet2holidays launched their first flights to Morocco, giving Britons the opportunity to explore a new destination "as a fantastic escape from the gloomy UK weather".The new routes to Agadir and Marrakech from multiple UK airports offer year-round availability, catering to the growing demand for cultural destinations and "guaranteed sunshine".The inaugural flights to Agadir took off on October 3 from Birmingham, Leeds Bradford, London Stansted and Manchester. Additional […]

Britons holidaying in the UAE have been issued a fresh warning as external tensions could put them at risk.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) provided essential information on the conflict affecting Lebanon.The FCDO told Britons: "Ongoing hostilities between Israel and Lebanon could escalate quickly and pose risks for the wider region."Monitor this travel advice and other media as the situation is changing fast. Follow and contact FCDO travel on […]

Britons visiting Argentina have been warned they could fall victim to street crimes on holiday.Tourists should be aware of potential scams they could face, especially in the capital.Holidaymakers flock to Argentina to explore vibrant cities, beautiful national parks, UNESCO World Heritage Sites and Patagonia peaks. The capital city, Buenos Aires, promises cultural richness, electric nightlife, delicious food, an incredible passion for football and friendly locals.However, holidaymakers should proceed with caution […]

Jet2.com and Jet2CityBreaks have launched their largest-ever winter programme to Iceland for the 2024/25 season. The inaugural flights for the season took off today, October 2 from Leeds Bradford and Newcastle International airports, with services from Birmingham and Manchester set to begin the following day.This expanded programme represents over 30,000 seats on sale, marking a 13 per cent increase in capacity compared to the previous winter. The initiative offers customers […]

Britons in Germany have been issued a fresh warning as new information has been added regarding border controls.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told holidaymakers: "A temporary reintroduction of border controls is currently in place at Germany’s land borders."Britons were advised to see information from The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community.The Federal Ministry of the Interior and Community explained that it has ordered the temporary reintroduction of […]

Jet2.com and Jet2holidays have announced the launch of flights and holidays to Amalfi Coast (Salerno) Airport for Summer 2025. The expansion marks the company's ninth Italian airport destination, offering customers from Birmingham and Manchester direct access to the iconic Amalfi Coast region.The new routes will operate weekly on Mondays from May 26 to September 29, 2025, with both Birmingham and Manchester services being exclusive to Jet2.com and Jet2holidays.This comes amid […]