Travel

Flights: Shock as passenger carries out smelly procedure on plane Air travel can be long and often boring, so it makes sense that some passengers choose to pass the time ticking off as much of their “to do” list as possible. One lady was recently spotted tending to her manicure on board a flight, seemingly unaware of the affect it ...

Pound to euro exchange rate: Brexit buildup boosts the pound ahead of an uncertain week The pound bounced back to its highest level against the euro since late-June last week following the DUP’s announcement that it would modify planned policies for the Irish backstop. Meanwhile scheduled talks between British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and the EU Commission President Juncker brought ...

Hand luggage: Beat Ryanair and easyJet rules by choosing this item of baggage Hand luggage allowances on flights can be pretty limited these days, especially on such budget airlines as Ryanair and easyJet. It’s important to really streamline the packing process to make sure you only take the essentials and pack wisely. Holidaymakers also need to think carefully about what ...

Culloden Estate & Spa: The holy grail of luxury breaks VIBE Standing on the slopes of the Holywood Hills, the five-star Culloden Estate and Spa showcases stunning views over the impressive Belfast Lough and County Antrim coastline. Steeped in history, the grand palatial estate was built in 1876 for the Bishops of Down, before becoming a boutique hotel in the ...

Flights: Plane passengers horrified by what man does on tray table in Business Class Flights welcome all sorts of plane passengers on board, each with varying levels of hygiene and ideas of what is acceptable. Travel in Business Class can often see smart fliers enjoying the luxurious lifestyle. However, not all passengers in Business are like this – as one ...

Cruise secrets: Former cruise ship crew member reveals you should never book these cabins Cruise ship holidays can be made infinitely more pleasant if you are happy with your onboard cabin. However, if you end up in a room you dislike it could spoil the trip. When booking cruises it’s helpful to know where the cabins to steer clear of ...

Victory Cruise Lines Victory I: cabins, dining, entertainment and prices explained Victory Cruise Lines was bought by partly British-owned American Queen cruise company in 2019, heralding an impressive refurbishment of both ships with plans for more updates and a new ship to join the fleet in 2021. Very unusually, it sails all five of North America’s Great Lakes as well ...

Royal travel costs revealed – why not all money spent abroad is made public Although the overall bill for transport as part of royal duties is revealed annually, the cost of private travel is not included in the report. While the total bill for the 2018-19 fiscal year was reported as £4.6million, non-official journeys including Prince Harry and Meghan’s private ...

Hand luggage: Never travel without this highly important item in your cabin baggage Hand luggage is where plane passengers should keep everything they will need for their flight. For many people, this includes such key belongings as a spare jumper, a book or an eye mask. However, it’s not just creature comforts and items of entertainment that should be included ...

Spain holiday warning: Britons issued with ‘extreme risk’ travel warning by Foreign Office Spain tourists are being urged to take care after Spain’s meteorological agency (AEMET) issued an “extreme risk” weather warning for today. The travel warning was issued for the regions of Murcia, Almeria, Valencia and Alicante, with the latter two being the most severely affected. A cold front ...