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Britons have been issued a travel warning for Iceland as it has experienced another volcanic eruption in the Reykjanes peninsula.The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) said: "Recently there has been a series of volcanic eruptions on the Reykjanes peninsula in south-west Iceland."The eruptions have affected the town of Grindavik and the area to the north of it with roads being closed this morning between Grindavík and the Blue Lagoon […]

Tenerife has announced it will be enforcing a ban on access for large tourist coaches to Anaga Massif next year, restricting holidaymakers from accessing the Anaga Rural Park.The aim of the ban is to improve traffic flow for locals in the area and "address the concerns of the thousands of residents and visitors."Restrictions in the area will begin in January 2025 and will impact British tourists into the spring and […]

A couple's £4,000 luxury Caribbean holiday turned into a nightmare after they were forced to spend two nights in a "soaking wet and stinking" hotel room in Mexico.Andrew Atkinson, 61, and his wife Jill, 57, from Middlesbrough, arrived at the five-star rated Bahia Principe Grand Coba hotel on June 10 to find their "Junior Suite Superior" flooded from wall to wall.Despite immediately complaining to reception, the couple were told there […]

easyJet holidays has announced its first-ever package holidays to Cape Verde, with prices starting from £679 per person.The new destination will launch with flights beginning March 31, 2025, offering holidaymakers breaks ranging from three to 28 nights.The expansion marks a significant move for the tour operator, which will operate flights from London Gatwick to the tropical island destination.Located on the eastern side of Cape Verde, the island of Sal is […]

The UK has many beautiful places for Britons to explore and enjoy, even during the cold winter months. Rutland, England's smallest county, has been crowned as the UK's top destination for a relaxing countryside break this winter, according to a new study.The East Midlands county achieved an impressive score of 64.17 out of 100 in comprehensive research analysing the nation's most peaceful rural retreats. The study examined 96 rural council […]

Two women have been arrested and charged following a disturbance on a Jet2 flight from Turkey to Scotland which led to a mid-air emergency declaration.The incident occurred on Saturday, November 16, on the aircraft bound for Glasgow Airport.A 33-year-old and a 50-year-old woman were taken into custody upon the flight's landing.Both women are due to appear at Paisley Sheriff Court, with reports to be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.The Jet2 […]

Sadiq Khan has been accused of "squandering Londoners' hard-earned cash" on a "woke vanity project" as a new rebrand of the capital's Overground train lines comes into force today.Overground trains will today see six new names for each of the network's six lines as part of a £6.3million-valued redesign, including the Windrush line, Suffragette line and Lioness line.READ THE FULL BREAKDOWN ON THE OVERGROUND'S 'WOKE REBRAND' HEREBut with London in […]

Virgin Atlantic has announced the launch of new direct flights between London Heathrow and Cancun, marking its return to the Mexican holiday destination.The service, set to begin on October 19, 2025, will be the only direct route from London Heathrow to the popular resort city.Passengers will travel aboard the Airbus A350-1000 aircraft, offering access to Mexico's renowned beaches, cultural sites and historic attractions.The new route will connect travellers to the […]

A Ryanair passenger has come after trolls who targeted her on social media and told her to purchase two plane seats.Lindsay McGlone, 26, received criticism on TikTok after she filmed her experience travelling as a plus-size person.Her video, filmed as she boarded a flight to Bulgaria, showcased how she asked staff for a seat extender and demonstrated pulling the table down.The TikTok was aimed to help other plus-sized travellers feel […]