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Pound to euro exchange rate: New Prime Minister’s Brexit plan could ‘weaken the pound’ The pound is currently trading at 1.1142 against the euro, according to Bloomberg at the time of writing. And low GBP levels could be set to continue as the week begins with political uncertainty. The new Conservative Party leader is set to be announced tomorrow, meaning ...

Is it safe to travel to Egypt? BA grounds flights to Cairo over ‘heightened risk’ British Airways have had to cancel flights from London’s Heathrow airport to Cairo, Egypt, due to security concerns. The airline made the decision shortly before the departure of its usual daily flight from Heathrow to the Egyptian Capital on 20 July. The cancelled flights indicate ...

Sunny Skye’s ahead: Sealife seals deal by raising spirits The sands of Luskentyre on the Isle of Harris in the Outer Hebrides (Image: VisitScotland / Kenny Lam) As we pulled off the single-track country lane, it was quite a sight that greeted us. A deserted mile-wide, white-sand beach was spread out below, split by a blue stream meandering down to ...

36 hours in Marbella: Why the party town of Spain is perfect for a flying summer visit I was one of those myself recently – but instead of lounging around for a week of debauched partying, I packed it all in to just 36 hours. While Barcelona, Madrid, Seville and Valencia are well known Spanish weekend break destinations, Marbella is ...

Flights: Passengers should do this one simple thing to improve their holiday – it’s free Flights are the gateway to many Britons’ overseas holiday experience – yet some struggle with the journey to their dream destination. Long haul flights in particular can prompt issues with jet lag, travel sickness and general lethargy. Yet travellers can be reassured to know there ...

Holidays 2019: Never do this one popular activity in Turkey or risk serious consequences Turkey holidays are a popular choice for Britons but it’s key to be aware that other countries may have different rules to the UK. It can be important to research your destination ahead of a trip to ensure you don’t land in hot water on arrival. ...

Dubai alcohol rules: Strict booze laws could be relaxed for tourists When it comes to the purchasing of alcohol, Dubai is renowned for its strict rules, with the country requiring venues serving alcohol be attached to hotels or private clubs. It is illegal to drink in the street or a public place and the legal drinking age is 21, and ...

Croatia travel: Intoxicated by Zadar’s siren call The Croatian city of Zadar was once a Roman settlement (Image: Getty Images/iStockphoto) It was golden hour on the Dalmatian coast, and as the sun sank toward the Adriatic, I could hear the sea singing to me. Not as some whimsical fancy of my imagination, you understand. The big blue was literally serenading ...

Jersey travel: Enjoying simple pleasures on a family trip Having two-year-old twins can be tough. They tend to run off, giggling, at the slightest opportunity – and in opposite directions. That’s not a problem on this beach. We are in St Brelade’s Bay, Jersey, where a vast expanse of spotless sand slopes gently to an absurdly turquoise sea. On this sunny ...

Cruise secrets: Crew member reveals what passengers should never do for this foul reason Cruise ship holidays see a huge number of crew tending to the needs of the passengers. It’s not rare for a rapport to be struck up between passengers and crew. However, there’s one thing that cruise holidaymakers should not do onboard. Ex cruise ship crew member ...