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In 2018, Georgia and Sri Lanka were the buzzworthy places to be, and my, weren’t hotels clamouring to upgrade their restaurant experiences. In London, we also noticed a weakening of the ‘Trump slump’ – meaning we began to creep back to the States again – and activity holidays were more popular than ever. We’ve also begun to balance our Instagram use, with Vienna leading the way in a ‘put your bloody phone away and look up’ style of travel. And...

A trip to a Christmas market in winter is always a lot of fun, especially aboard. So we were excited as we headed, very early, to Gatwick airport for a short trip to Prague. With less than 48 hours to explore this beautiful city there was no time to waste. Home to a plethora of galleries, museums and David Cerny sculptures Prague undoubtedly has a lot to see, and we were in the mood to fit in as much as...

People are really upset they're stuck in the airport just days before Christmas.

Great British Bake Off winner Candice Brown has unveiled an elaborate gingerbread model of Heathrow Airport to surprise travelling passengers this Christmas. The 50kg construction, built in collaboration with food artist Michele Wibowo, was unveiled at Terminal 5 as passenger numbers ramp up ahead of the big getaway. The hand-made creation required ten people to install, took more than 200 hours to make, features over 1,000 gingerbread pieces and measures 40m2. Using more than 20kg of flour, 30kg of sugar,...

All inclusive holidays set to grow in popularity in 2019 According to tourism experts, the demand for all inclusive breaks will increase in 2019, especially among Brits. Here are some of the reasons why: Brexit Uncertainty  In a recent survey, it was revealed that 49% of 18- to 34-year-olds will be considering a non-EU destination for their holiday. They are concerned about passport issues (having to apply for visas) and worried that the cost of holidays to the EU will...

Seven major train companies offer vegan options on-board their trains now, compared to just two earlier this year, thanks to a campaign by a leading vegan charity. At the beginning of 2018 The Vegan Society launched the next phase of their popular Vegan on the Go campaign, which sought to get more plant-based options onto UK trains. Virgin Trains, East Midlands Trains, Greater Anglia, Grand Central, Crosscountry, Great Western Railway and Hull Trains all provide vegan options since the launch of the...

Britons will pay €7 (£6.30) every three years to travel to EU countries following Brexit.  The European Commission said that UK travellers don't need a VISA but they will need to apply for and buy another document, to enter into EU states. The document is called an ETIAS (European Travel Information and Authorization System) and is expected to come into force in 2021. The travel requirement is not just specific to the UK but for many other non-EU countries. As...

From a trendy Eastpak cabin case to a quick-dry London map towel, these are the best gifts for travel lovers. Skull Candy Noise-cancelling headphones Noise-cancelling Skullcandy headphones Any travel lover worth his/her weight in gold will tell you noise-cancelling headphones are a game changer. Why not treat someone to a noise-free holiday future? No screaming kids, no humming aeroplane jets just the soothing sound of the music of their choice. Great for planes, beaches, bus rides or relaxing poolside, these...

It isn’t good news for travellers at UK airports as tourists are being offered almost one pound for one dollar. The rate is always poor at airports compared to other currency exchange outlets,however this is a clear indication of the trouble sterling is in. Those exchanging pounds at the UK's biggest airport, Heathrow, are finding as little as $1.05 coming back across the counter. Since 16 April the pound has fallen by 11.77% against the US dollar. In some currency...