Category: Travel
Every country on the Foreign Office ‘do not travel list’ right now
There are many reasons the FCDO may advise against travel to certain places (Picture: Getty Images) The holiday checklist goes something like this: think about your budget, Google the weather, and check that your passport and travel insurance are in date. But it’s also important to consider the safety of your destination, and what the…
Is it safe to travel to Turkey? UK government warning after 6.2 magnitude earthquake in Istanbul
Buildings shook in Istanbul during a 6.2 magnitude earthquake on Wednesday (Picture: Getty Images) Istanbul has been rocked by a series of earthquakes, something scientists have been warning about for years. But if you have holidays booked, is it still safe to travel? Buildings shook and people fled onto the streets of Turkey’s biggest city…
The ‘bucketlist’ UK town that had starring role in iconic 00s TV show
People say the town is a ‘bucketlist’ destination (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) Next week the Prince and Princess of Wales will be heading to the Isle of Mull, off Scotland’s west coast for a two-day visit. The trip happens to coincide with the couple’s 14th wedding anniversary, which seems serendipitous as the couple first met in…
UK’s most ‘walkable’ city is a creative seaside hub one hour from London
Locals and tourists alike love this spot on the south coast (Picture: Getty Images) As many European hotspots continue to battle overtourism — from Venice doubling its controversial tourist tax to Barcelona announcing a new tourist zone — there’s never been a better time to plan holidays closer to home. Thankfully, the UK is bursting…
Huge UK theme park is scrapping entry fees – but you’ll need to grab tickets fast
The deal is only available for two days (Picture: Drayton Manor) Theme parks have long been a go-to choice for a family day out. But they’re not exactly cheap. Even if you manage to get a discount on tickets, once you factor in travel, food, and overpriced teddies from the gift shop, a family of…
I adore this UK seaside town – despite people calling it a ‘dump’
Blackpool’s charm may have faded, but 20 million visitors still flock there every year (Picture: Getty Images) In the second installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Jessica Hamilton makes the case for Blackpool, a town described as grotty, tacky, and the ‘land that time forgot’. Suggesting a trip to Blackpool to people who have never…
‘Flying without the riff raff’ — Travellers react to new ‘glamourous’ UK airline
Global Airlines is set to launch its first flight very soon (Picture: Global Airlines) A new UK airline says it is preparing for its maiden voyage from Glasgow to New York. The start-up claims not to be an ordinary airline, pledging to put the ‘glam’ back into flying, and ‘bring back the golden age of…
Jet2 is launching a UK flight to ‘paradise on earth’ next summer
New flights are set to launch to the island in 2026 (Picture: Getty Images) If you’re already planning a summer 2026 getaway, Jet2 has announced a new route to a ‘paradise’ island from London Luton Airport. The budget airline launched its inaugural flight from Luton earlier this month and has just announced plans for a…
It just got easier for Brits to visit this secretive country home to the ‘Door to Hell’
Turkmenistan is shrouded in mystery (Picture: Getty Images) Imagine living in a country where Whatsapp is banned, the internet and Wi-Fi are virtually non-existent, and you can drive any car you want — as long as it’s white. That’s exactly how life is for the citizens of Turkmenistan, one of the most secretive countries in…
The worst British airport for flight delays revealed
Gatwick trails behind other UK airports when it comes to punctuality (Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire) Gatwick has ranked as the UK’s worst airport for flight delays for the second year in a row, after yet another year of disruption. Flights from the West Sussex airport recorded average delays of more than 23 minutes in 2024,…
