Travel

Aside from the odd batch of sunny spells, autumn usually signals dreary, chillier weather for most Brits. Come October, summer's spell has well and truly worn off and the promise of exotic, warm, far-flung lands is all the more tempting. One plus side of having five major airports is the vast selection of cheap flights heading out from the capital, so why not take advantage of them? Here's five budget trips to sunnier lands, starting with Croatia and its Adriatic...

Air France is set to launch an airline for millennials in September. The so-called hipster airline, called Joon in reference to “jeune,” or young, in French, will be “aimed at a young working clientele, the millennials (18 to 35 year-olds), whose lifestyles revolve around digital technology", according to an official statement. It will be a digitally-savvy airline operating medium-haul flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle. Air France has released images of what the crew’s trendy-casual outfits will look like, with staff donning blue-and-white...

Barcelona is a thriving European business centre, it is now regarded as an international business destination. There are major conferences, exhibitions taking place throughout the year ensuring that the Catalan culture hub is a huge draw for businesses. The culture, cuisine, architecture and the temperature throughout the year are a big attractor as a holiday destinations, Barcelona has a lot to offer whatever the purpose of your trip. One of the most famous passions and activities in Barcelona is football....

By Joey Tyson There’s a sense of complete calm out in the middle of a fjord. Gliding along in a kayak among towering cliffs and thundering water falls, the only real sound is the soft white-noise of distant cascading water and the slosh of my oar as it propels the little vessel forward. It’s remarkably peaceful, almost zen-like. Fed by the icy waters of the North Sea, the mighty Sognefjord, which at 204km long is the second longest fjord in the...

New research has today revealed the most cost-effective staycation destinations in Great Britain, using the cost of fish and chips as a barometer. Looking at the top 25 domestic holiday destinations from the Great Britain Tourism Survey the Fish and Chip Index takes into consideration prices in 250 food outlets to discover the average cost of fish and chips across Great Britain, and uses this as the benchmark to see which locations offer better value for money. Blackpool towered above...

Discover London Timeshare Ownership: Luxury at its Finest The term "timeshare" has gotten a bad reputation over the years. Often times people purchase these properties that they don't really want at prices they can't afford after being pressured during a stressful sales pitch. The resale market has helped to shed a positive light on vacation ownership as a financially savvy way of owning a holiday home. While timeshares are known for being overpriced, the resale market debunks that myth. Without...

 People nowadays claim that the Earth seems to have shrunk during the past century. With the invention of modern means of transport and communication, there is rarely a destination that seems out of reach. Yet, most of us tend to go back to the same shabby beach house and spend our summer holiday at the nearby bar with the locals, enjoying major sport events. However, you can make some changes for your 2017 summer season with some of the most...

Malaysian paradise is more reachable than ever thanks to new routes launched by Asia’s largest airline China Southern Airlines from London Heathrow. The airline has announced a new route to Malaysian paradise of Langkawi after it increased its London Heathrow-Guangzhou service to twice daily, meaning passengers can now take advantage of improved connection times to 30 new destinations across its network. The new service was launched this month with fares from £398 return, including all taxes. Set 30km from North West Malaysia, Langkawi, officially...

The Hotel Felix is  a lovely, Victorian House with a sympathetic, modern extension. It's very easy to find, being located directly off Huntingdon Road, on the outskirts of the City centre of one of the UK's, if not the world's most iconic places. to visit. London is an hour away and the transport links make it an easy place to get to, for a weekend break. The four-star hotel was originally built in 1852 for an Addenbrook’s surgeon, the hotel boasts...