A man from North East Somerset says he was “humiliated” and “ridiculed” at Bristol Airport recently after his restricted mobility left him unable to respond to a security officer’s requests quickly. The passenger, who was due to fly to Ibiza on holiday with his wife, said that while going through …
Read More »How tourists in Britain are getting the royal treatment for King Charles’ Coronation
With King Charles’ Coronation less than two weeks away on May 6, Britain is gearing up for an almighty celebration. Here we present the weird, wacky and wonderful ways in which the country’s tourism industry is honouring the historic event – and giving tourists the royal treatment. Royal-inspired undertakings range …
Read More »Shoppers face travel chaos but if they make it to the shops there are bargains galore
Lovethesales.com, one of the country’s biggest online sales websites, said there had already been significant bargains available in the run up to Christmas, with more expected over the January sales period. Mark Solomon, from lovethesales.com, said: “We have seen a large number of retailers launch Christmas deals early this year, …
Read More »UK strikes in air travel and Royal Mail could impact Irish Christmas plans – TheJournal.ie
Strikes are planned in the UK this month by rail workers, passport control officers, and in Royal Mail. Source link
Read More »This weekend is right time to start preparing for Christmas, says psychoanalyst
Santa’s Lapland, the festive family tour operator, has worked with expert psychoanalyst, practising coach, and therapist Steve McKeown to reveal that, despite the fact that pumpkins and sparklers are still to come, this weekend is the optimum date to start getting in the holiday spirit. This weekend has been specifically …
Read More »Video shows how construction of Royal Caribbean cruise ship Utopia of the Seas is well under way
By gross tonnage, these behemoths are the five biggest cruise ships on the high seas: 1. WONDER OF THE SEAS – ROYAL CARIBBEAN Launched in 2022, the record-breaking ship has a gross tonnage of 236,857, and measures 362m (1,187.8ft) in length and 64m (210ft) in width. With 2,867 staterooms, she …
Read More »Chubb and Royal Brunei Airlines enter into travel insurance partnership
By Chubb Wednesday, 13 Jul 2022 10:30 AM MYT SINGAPORE – Media OutReach – 13 July 2022 – Chubb and Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) announced a partnership to offer travel insurance to the airline’s passengers. The partnership has been launched in Brunei with more countries and territories to follow in …
Read More »Travel news: Cruising season in Ontario, ballet shows by the Atlantic Ocean, and Switzerland’s latest arts district
Sail away Ontario’s small-ship cruising season is now underway. In Muskoka, you can climb aboard Muskoka Steamships‘ 1887 RMS Segwun — the only steam-powered Royal Mail Ship in the world — or the Wenowah II, its fully accessible modern-day counterpart. Kingston 1000 Islands Cruises’ three-hour Heart of the Islands cruise …
Read More »The seaside town near London where hundreds of people will be going for a naked swim later this summer
Temperatures have been soaring recently to over 23C in the past few weeks, and naturally many people like to cool down by taking a dip in surrounding waters. However, there is a seaside town near London that’ll see hundreds stripping down to their ‘birthday suits’ in the name of charity. …
Read More »Splash the lolly on a royal jolly: Hotels are wooing us with tempting Jubilee packages
The country’s hospitality industry is gearing up for big celebrations from June 2 to 5. Many hotels and inns are offering special packages over the bank holiday weekend. UNIQUE WARRANT The Goring in Belgravia is the only hotel with a Royal Warrant. It’s offering special Jubilee afternoon teas, a royal-themed …
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