Why visit Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland offers spectacular mountains, acres of calm pastures, lakes, fjords and even the odd active volcano.
Is this the end to having to take your shoes off at the airport?
738 The hassle of having to undress when going through airport security has long been the scourge of airline travel. It’s inconvenient and causes frustrating delays. So it’s great news…
UK: The Big Freeze causes flight chaos
492 Britain is under siege by severe weather conditions and the Big Freeze is inevitably causing flight delays and cancellations. Tens of thousands of travellers have been affected by the…
Post Office survey says: Half of holidaymakers injured while skiing were not covered by travel insurance
813 Avid skiers know that an injury on the slopes is always a risk. But you may be surprised at just how many injuries are sustained. According to new research…
Ryanair boss is threatening to ground his planes so Brits “rethink” Brexit
403 Michael O’Leary, the boss of Ryanair has something to say to the British: You are “no longer going to have cheap holidays”. He wants the British public to realise…
Rohan’s “Gift Your Gear” initiative: donate unwanted outdoor gear and receive a 15% discount in store
474 British outdoor clothing supplier, Rohan, is urging outdoor enthusiasts to donate their unwanted outdoor clothing to their Gift Your Gear campaign. The clothing retailer will then donate all usable…
30,000 free Interrail travel passes for 18 year olds
569 If you are 18 this year, here is a freebie you should know about: this summer, the European Commission is offering up to 30,000 18-year-olds a free month of…
Eurostar trains cancelled today and tomorrow as French railway workers strike with more action for the next 3 months
428 Eurostar has been forced to cancel a number of trains to and from Paris, Lille and Brussels today and tomorrow as French railway workers go on strike. Why are…
Virgin Atlantic unveil three new ways to fly Economy to reflect the needs of the modern flyer
759 From Spring 2018, Virgin Atlantic customers will be able to choose to fly “Economy Delight”, “Economy Classic” or “Economy Light”. All of these fares include food and drink and…
Robert de Niro opens new hotel in Tel Aviv, Israel
869 Hollywood actor Robert de Niro together with partners Nobu Matsuhisa of sushi empire fame, and actor/producer Meir Teper have set their sights on Israel. The trio who founded Nobu…