Category: Travel
The ‘dazzling’ UK seaside town that’s like being on the Amalfi Coast
This town in Kent has received high praise (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re dreaming of summer in Italy but can’t afford the trip, we have an alternative that’s easier on the wallet. A coastal town in the UK has been compared to the Amalfi Coast, widely hailed as Italy’s most beautiful destination — the only…
Jet2 slashes £100 off trips to European ‘paradise’ after UK travel company folds
It’s been dubbed ‘paradise on Earth’ (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Holidaymakers have been left ‘devastated’ after Balkan Holidays shut down with immediate affect, cancelling hundreds of holidays. But Jet2 could be coming to the rescue, as they’re giving £100 off on all trips to Bulgaria – the destination that Balkan specialised in. A statement from Jet2holidays…
Major UK travel company forced to shut immediately with all future holidays cancelled
The travel company had been in business for nearly 60 years (Picture: Getty Images) A major UK travel company has been forced to shut its doors, with all future holidays under its service now cancelled. After nearly 60 years of providing package holidays, Balkan Holidays has ceased trading as of April 24. The operator, which…
Italian island with perfect ‘little Tahiti’ beach gets new direct UK route
Olbia is located on the Northern coast of Sardinia (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) With white sandy beaches, ancient ruins, a quaint town square filled with cafes and restaurants, and easy access to the popular Costa Smeralda, Olbia has everything you could want from a Sardinian getaway. And if that sounds like your dream holiday, you’re in…
‘The only place that still does free tapas’: Your favourite Spanish cities that aren’t Barcelona or Madrid
Many say the southern Spanish city of Granada is underrated (Picture: Getty Images) Spain has long been the destination of choice for British holidaymakers. In fact, UK travellers are the largest group of tourists to the country: in 2024, over 18 million of us flocked to the Mediterranean hotspot to soak up the sun. But,…
10 unmissable Time Out deals – including champagne, cocktails and live jazz
These are London deals you won’t want to miss (Picture: Searcys St Pancras Bar & Brasserie) Looking for 10 things to do in London? Luckily, there’s lots to do in this city for cheap in 2025! At least… There is now. Metro has teamed up with Time Out to bring you the best deals across the…
The world’s narrowest city, where residents use ‘every inch of space available’
The city is crammed with high-rise buildings (Picture: Alamy Stock Photo) If you’re claustrophobic, you might want to think twice before visiting Yanjin. Located on the banks of the Heng River in a valley between two steep mountains, it’s widely thought to be the narrowest city in the world. At its narrowest, Yanjin, in China’s…
Virgin Atlantic launches UK airline’s only flight from London to ‘futuristic’ capital city
Tickets are available to buy next month (Picture: Getty Images) Virgin Atlantic has launched long-awaited flights to South Korea’s most bustling city, Seoul. From March 29 next year, the airline will operate daily flights to the South Korean capital, marking its expansion to one of Asia’s most popular cities. The airline will be the only…
European gem that’s ‘better than Monaco’ is 23°C in May with £55 flights
Move over Monaco, this coastal spot in Montenegro offers glamour on a budget (Picture: Getty Images) Lavish superyachts, sun-soaked streets lined with glamorous boutiques, waiters serving bubbles by the water. It sounds like summer on the French Riviera, but you don’t have to break the bank in the South of France to get a taste…
The ‘ridiculous’ trick that stops flight anxiety before it takes off
Have you tried this? (Picture: Getty Images) Having a fear of flying is no joke, and being told that you’re more likely to get into a car accident than a plane crash often does little to assuage your anxiety. But a new tip for nervous fliers has been doing the round online and people claim…
