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A £10 railway adventure combining vintage steam travel with English wine tasting will depart from Kingscote Station throughout August, courtesy of ride-hailing platform Uber. The half-day excursion features a journey through the countryside aboard a historic Pullman carriage to an acclaimed Sussex vineyard.Passengers will experience traditional rail travel whilst sampling locally produced wines at Highweald vineyard, which has earned recognition for its vintages. The offering represents Uber's move into experiential […]

British Airways has unveiled Cape Town as its newest destination for Avios-Only flights, opening more than 500 seats for members to book using their loyalty points during the Christmas holidays. The South African city becomes the latest addition to the airline's rewards programme, with the release marking a milestone of 7,500 Avios-Only seats made available since the scheme began in 2023. Travellers can secure seats from 70,000 Avios plus £150 […]

The UK has everything you could want from a holiday, from camping and walking routes to beaches and city breaks.While staycation prices have crept up in recent years, you don't need to spend a lot to have a memorable holiday this year. Speaking exclusively to GB News, a travel expert suggested three northern holiday locations with lots of excursions you can enjoy "without parting with a penny". Places in the […]

Swiss International Air Lines revealed its SWISS Senses cabin design at Zurich Airport today, marking the carrier's largest-ever product investment. The airline's new Airbus A350-900 aircraft will feature completely redesigned First and Business Class seats when deliveries begin in October. This will involve changes like updated restrooms and fully flat beds, but even Economy Class will benefit from updates. Boston will become the first long-haul route for the new aircraft […]

Qatar Airways will run 10 flights daily to London Heathrow during the upcoming winter schedule, marking a huge increase in its presence in the UK. The Doha-based airline has revealed plans to boost services across more than 15 international routes for the winter period, with Manchester also benefiting. The Heathrow airport expansion will be the most flights to London in its history. This enhanced schedule will be supplemented by British […]

Holidays are made for indulging, which should, of course, include some nice dinners and drinks with your loved ones. However, you don't need to overspend to have a good time. An expert shared the dining tips that can help you save on food and drink costs when on holiday. While it is worth sampling local cafés and restaurants in a new country, having some of your meals at your accommodation […]

UK holidays are becoming increasingly popular, with 52 per cent of Britons choosing one over travelling abroad this year. And some British destinations really do have it all. New research has named the best "all-rounder" UK city for your next getaway. The data was collated by UK Holiday Park Provider, Away Resorts, who crowned "the top UK getaway destinations no matter what you enjoy".Coventry ranked highest, having "something for everyone". […]

British travellers will soon be able to enjoy visa-free entry to Sri Lanka after the island nation unveiled plans to waive fees for visitors from 40 countries. While this has been discussed for many months, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath has confirmed the change following a cabinet decision.This will make it easier for Britons to travel to the Asian holiday spot, and they will join Americans, Canadians and Australians among […]

Fish and chips are a staple dish that many Britons enjoy on the beach during the summer months. The chippy capital of the UK has been named in new research which analysed where there are the most fish and chip restaurants. The north Yorkshire town of Scarborough was in the number one spot, with a total of 93 fish and chip shops - a huge 85.4 for every 100,000 people.This […]