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Read More »Tourists warned to stay away from popular UK attraction by furious locals
A beloved road trip route has become a victim of its own success, according to a list of the world’s over-tourism hotspots. The Scotland North Coast 500, despite only running for nine years, has quickly become a major attraction. Each year, a vast array of bikers, caravanners, drivers, cyclists and …
Read More »Mum facing criminal record for taking daughter on holiday during term time fears career is ruined – Crime
A mother has been left fearful over the security of her career after being given a penalty fine for taking her daughter out of school during term time for a holiday. Natalie Saunders travelled to Bodrum, Turkey, on holiday with her eight-year-old daughter for a week-long getaway in May of …
Read More »Owner of Surrey salon wrecked after Mini crashed through it left ‘devastated’
The salon owner says she thinks staff might not want to stand at the front of the building anymore A car crash that left a shop owner of 26 years “devastated” after a Mini ploughed into a shopfront in an up-market Surrey village. The Virginia Water salon, The Glasshouse, was …
Read More »The fairytale-like town unchanged by time and known as ‘Queen of the Cotswolds’
Painswick, often dubbed “The Queen of the Cotswolds”, is a gem tucked away in the region and makes for a perfect day out. This charming village stands as one of the most well-preserved spots in the Cotswolds, having retained its enchanting character over the years, all while being surrounded by …
Read More »A knight to remember: Inside new medieval-themed Warwick Castle Hotel, complete with talking portraits and royal bedchambers with sword-laden walls
It’s a property that offers a knight to remember. No matter your age. The new Warwick Castle Hotel will no doubt delight kids – and those adults who are big kids at heart. I fall into the latter category and its medieval-themed rooms filled me with childlike glee on a …
Read More »The best cruise lines to sail from England on and the most popular destinations
The cruise industry is experiencing a remarkable surge in popularity this year, with a record 35.7 million people expected to embark on oceanic adventures by the end of 2024. This boom has been highlighted by a new study from Bounce, revealing the best cruise lines of 2024, based on a …
Read More »The beautiful European city with £23 flights named cheapest for a Christmas holiday
Although we’re in the middle of summer, many of us will be booking our Christmas holidays to get the cheapest deal. There will be many deciding factors as to what constitutes a good Christmas holiday, including where the best value Chrimbo market is. Fortunately, the Post Office has sorted it …
Read More »ScotRail issues major Open Championship update as thousands set to head to Troon by train
ScotRail has confirmed it will provide extra services to the Open Championship this week despite its ‘temporary’ timetable. The national rail operator has been widely criticised for slashing services over the summer with revellers at the TRNSMT festival in Glasgow at the weekend impacted. Golf fans have been told there …
Read More »St Swithin’s Day fears for a gloomy summer… but Scottish travel agents are rubbing their hands
Scots fed up with our glummer summer are begging travel agents ‘Get me out of here!’. Barrhead Travel report a 25% jump in last-minute bookings as the weather here shows no sign of improvement. Families are clamouring for flights to foreign resorts where sunshine is guaranteed, like Turkey, Spain and …
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