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Environmentalist Donnachadh McCarthy sparked debate today on GB News when he argued holidaymakers are responsible for a large amount of damage being caused to the planet.He said Gatwick Airport is responsible for masses of emissions as he called for a drastic reduction in flights.COMMENT NOW - Should holidays be banned to help save the planet? Source link

Britons have been issued a new Europe travel warning, with the Czech Republic recently being named as a country that "cannot rule out" terrorism.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) told holidaymakers: "There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times."UK Counter […]

Britons going on holiday abroad should always consult the UK Government's up-to-date advice for their chosen destination.The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) recently issued a travel warning for Romania. Holidaymakers were warned: "There is widespread military activity in neighbouring Ukraine."Public demonstrations are common. Marches and gatherings are mostly peaceful and well-policed but take extra care in crowded places. Holidaymakers were told to 'take extra care in crowded places'GETTY IMAGES"Demonstrations, […]

Moving to a different country is a life-changing experience that requires a great deal of preparation and thought. Since adjusting to the Spanish way of life takes time, expats with experience have shared their pearls of wisdom online.Content creator Betty (@bettyabroadd) has offered some advice on the back of her own experience, claiming there were three things she wishes she knew.Taking to TikTok, the content creator shared: “The first thing […]

Two Just Stop Oil protesters have sprayed paint on departure boards at Heathrow Airport just a day after a sit-in protest at Gatwick.At around 8:35 am, two protesters entered Terminal Five and proceeded to paint the entrance hall, as well as the departure boards in the departures lounge. It comes a day after the campaign group said seven activists entered Gatwick's South Terminal at about 8am and "used suitcases with […]

With summer 2024 well underway, many Britons will already be planning ahead for next summer. Getting a holiday sorted can be a laborious and often stressful process, especially when there are little ones involved. But Britons with young ones can benefit from Jet2's latest initiative as the British carrier announces new Free Child Place holidays in summer 2025. Free Child Place ages depend on the hotel that is selected as […]

Cornwall Airport Newquay has introduced its first Aurigny airline flight from Guernsey, giving holidaymakers the chance to visit turquoise waters in less than an hour.The inaugural flight marks the beginning of a new airline service and destination for the summer 2024 season. The route will operate weekly throughout the peak summer season and open up direct connections between Guernsey and Cornwall. Guernsey, the second-largest island in the Channel Islands, is […]

The Government has updated its advice for Britons thinking of visiting Nigeria this summer as the destination faces security threats. The Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) gave a warning that there is a “high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals”. The FCDO website reads: “There is a high threat of terrorist attacks globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals […]

Travel expert Simon Calder has discussed his experience staying in Paris amid chaos in the city.It comes after sabotage on the French railway sparked issues across the city. Source link