Category: Travel
The hottest destinations in May with up to 36°C heat – 5 are in Europe
You don’t have to go far to find warm temperatures in May (Picture: Getty Images) With warmer days on the horizon, May might be your last chance to nab a cheap holiday deal before the summer price hikes. Europe is an obvious choice for the final days of spring; think of strolling along the cobblestones…
‘You only have to go once to fall in love’: Your favourite Greek islands that aren’t Santorini or Mykonos
Looking for paradise? Head to these stunning Greek islands for the perfect holiday (Picture: Getty Images) Azure waters, bombshell beaches, charming fishing villages, and traditional tavernas. We’re talking, of course, about Greece, the holiday hotspot blessed with a Mediterranean climate and over 250 days of sunshine a year. The European country, which boasts around 6,000…
‘Secret’ Irish beach beats Maldives hotspot as one of the world’s best
Fancy a trip? (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto) If you’re dreaming of lying on a beach right now, you might be picturing yourself on a Maldives atoll, or snoozing on a cove in Positano. But there’s a stunning spot much closer to home, described as a ‘secluded paradise’ with ‘tropical vibes’. It’s time to put Ireland’s Keem…
Two ancient cities that are 32°C in June get new direct UK flights
Pegasus Airlines has expanded Turkish routes for UK holidaymakers (Picture: Getty Images) If your idea of a perfect holiday is traditional culture, ancient ruins and decadent cuisine, then listen up. Turkish budget airline, Pegasus, has just announced direct flights from London Stansted to two ancient cities: Gaziantep and Kayseri. This comes as popular destinations like…
New direct train could link UK’s cutest seaside town to northern city for first time
Grand Central is planning to launch a new direct train route, but nothing is confirmed (Picture: Getty Images) New railway plans could see trains running from Brighton to Newcastle, connecting England’s north-east with the south coast. Arriva’s Grand Central could soon launch the first direct route via London Gatwick — bypassing the rest of the…
I love Greece, but there’s one city I’ll never go back to
I won’t be rushing back anytime soon (Picture: Getty Images) In the third installment of Metro Travel Hot Takes, Courtney Pochin reveals why Greece’s ancient capital left her cold. As much as I love the beach, I’ve never been a ‘fly and flop’ kind of gal. Personally, I much prefer a city break. My favourite has always been New…
UK resort with attractions ‘better than Center Parcs’ brings back £1 kids’ tickets
Popular holiday park Butlin’s is giving parents the chance to take their kids for just £1 each (Picture: Butlin’s/ Paul Underhill) Entertaining your kids is a full-time — and very expensive — job. But popular holiday park Butlin’s if offering a solution, with the return of its popular £1 offer. During term time, a child’s…
This new train journey links three of Morocco’s most beautiful cities
A new train link is set to make Morocco more accessible to travellers (Picture: Getty Images) A new golden age of train travel has dawned, and it’s safe to say we are now in the thick of the rail renaissance. For the first time in a century, trains are the It-girl of transport, and over…
Full list of cancelled flights after power outage plunges Spain and Portugal into darkness
People queue for a taxi at Barajas Airport in Madrid after a massive power outage across Spain and Portugal caused the cancellation of dozens of flights (Picture: Getty Images) Thousands of travellers will have their journeys disrupted today following a major power outage across Spain and Portugal. Yesterday, the largest blackout in recent European history…
‘Breathtaking’ pier named UK’s best despite nearly being destroyed last year
The Victorian pier is beloved by both locals and tourists alike (Picture: Getty Images) Few things are as quintessentially British as a seaside pier. A stroll along the dated wooden decking is a must when visiting any coastal town. Overall, the UK has around 60 piers – most of them built during the second half…
