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Britons head to the US for a wide range of vacations. The North American country provides beach holidays, skiing trips, city breaks, historical tours, treks and spectacular landscapes, so there's something for everyone.However, Britons heading to the US have been given a new warning as current winter storms could endanger their lives."Winter storms can threaten lives, create dangerous driving conditions and impact buildings," holidaymakers were told by the FCDO in […]

Archaeologists off the Greek coast have discovered 10 shipwrecks, including one estimated to be more than 5,000 years old.Using Homer's Iliad as a guide, researchers made the discoveries during a four-year survey off the coast of Kasos, a small island in the Aegean Sea.Diving teams found the remains of 10 doomed ships, spanning thousands of years of history, with the oldest one dating back to 3000 BC.The vessels spanned from […]

Hundreds of drivers could be forced to make a U-turn every day when on the road ahead of major changes to the M25 motorway.Motorists will see a five mile stretch of the M25 close from Friday until Monday with work demolition work taking place between Junction 10 (A3 Wisley) and Junction 11 (A320 Chertsey Interchange).This will be the first of five scheduled closures of the vital motorway network between March […]

Moving abroad requires a high degree of commitment, warranting thorough research and informed decision-making.One destination that never fails to tick all the boxes for British expats is Spain, where coastal cities like Malaga are gaining an increasing number of buyers thanks to their mild climate and affordability.In 2023, the Spanish hotspot recorded 22.3 million arrivals at its airport, marking the highest number since pre-Covid 2019.A growing number of visitors have […]

An expert has called on motorists to find other things to do this weekend, including decorating the bathroom, rather than being caught in traffic from the M25 closure.The M25 will be closed between today, Friday, 15 March, and Monday, 18 March, between Junction 10 (A3 Wisley) and Junction 11 (A320 Chertsey Interchange).The closures, which will take effect from 9pm later today, will see the demolition of the Clearmount bridleway bridge […]

British expats are being urged to make themselves aware of new driving licence changes which could see them benefit from a more convenient way of displaying their documents.The French Government has introduced new legislation to allow motorists to carry a valid electronic copy of their driving licence and identity card via an official mobile app.During roadside checks, expats can utilise the app to share licence data securely, allowing police officers […]

Spain tops the list of travel destinations for Britons, but the country's unwavering popularity has led to overcrowding at tourism hotspots.It may now be a matter of time before a tourist tax is implemented in the southern region of Andalusia as cities struggle to cope with the saturation of tourism. Spanish authorities are calling for a tourist tax to be levied in the region to help cities pay for projects […]

Greece, a country graced with sun-kissed beaches and turquoise waters, welcomes millions of tourists every year.Thousands of Britons start flocking to the Mediterranean destination in the early weeks of spring to avoid the busy summer peaks. With tourism growing year on year, however, authorities on the island are battling to save beaches from the invasion of commercial sunbeds.The Meditteranean hotspot has now approved a new bill to make crowded sandy […]

The Caribbean is a region that is synonymous with paradise. Home to over 700 islands and 13 independent countries, there is plenty to experience, from breathtaking beaches to local cultures to mouth-watering cuisines. Jamaica, Barbados, and The Bahamas are particularly popular tourist destinations. But despite its incredible appeal, Britons visiting the Caribbean must remain vigilant when visiting some destinations. Britons have been warned holidaymakers that a curfew has been imposed […]