[ Most holidaymakers don’t think of the Caribbean for a summer break, as hurricane season looms. The Atlantic storm season officially runs from 1 June to 30 November – but over the past 30 years the risk has been lower outside the period of mid-August to the end of September. So is it time for … Read more
[ Bemoaning your parenting skills and feeling besieged by guilt? The juggle is real. Here, five experts share tips that can make a difference – and no, they won’t take up any more of that time you don’t have… Use your smart speaker Seek help from the all-powerful Alexa. “From setting your kids reminders to … Read more
[ Since the UK officially left the European Union after Brexit, it has been more difficult for Brits to travel to the 27 countries remaining in the EU. Regulations have since tightened post-Brexit, as British passport holders wishing to travel to EU countries are treated as non-EU nationals. This means stricter rules for British passport … Read more
[ The start of the year tends to be serious. It’s ruled by self-improvement and goal setting. Fun is at a minimum while we’re hunkering down with blankets and sticking to daily schedules. For me, a strict January and February routine was both down to social pressure of “new year, new me”, but also seasonal … Read more
[ The US has issued travel warnings for two Caribbean countries, potentially sparking concern among British tourists. Jamaica has been given a Level 3 travel advisory by the US State Department. This suggests American citizens should reconsider travel to the island due to an increase in crime and on account of unreliable medical services. The … Read more
[ UK train tickets are set to be slashed by as much as half in a week-long sale. More than one million discounted tickets will be available for purchase across a number of routes in England and Wales, as well as cross-border trips into Scotland. Dubbed the Great British Rail Sale, the offer will apply … Read more
[ Cities pull the attention in tourism trends. Gentrified villages take the rest. But most people actually live, work and, arguably, play in the bits in-between. In our work-from-home world, some of Britain’s suburbs are building on their heritage to provide alternative spaces for culture, cuisine, good living and clean air. Here are five that … Read more
[ Cities hog the attention when it comes to tourism trends. Gentrified villages take the rest. But most people actually live, work and, arguably, play in the bits in-between. In our work-from-home world, some suburbs are building on their heritage to provide alternative spaces for culture, cuisine, good living and clean air. Here are five … Read more
[ Despite the shift to online booking and travel agencies shutting up shop along high streets, the trusted travel agent has seen a comeback since the pandemic. Abta’s latest trends report found that more than a third of people it surveyed had booked a holiday with a travel professional in the past year, driven largely … Read more
[ The search for low-cost holidays stepped up a gear in 2023. Going all-inclusive, travelling in the shoulder season and house swapping were among the tactics many Britons used to control their budgets. Related Article This year is set to bring a similar focus on cheaper travel as living costs remain steep. On 1 January, … Read more
