9 reasons a Galapagos cruise should be on every travel bucket list
The Galapagos is often described as the most unspoiled destination on Earth (Picture: Getty Images) Nestled in the eastern Pacific Ocean some 1,000km off the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are as otherworldly and remote as you can get. Indeed, the isolated location is the main reason behind its unique flora and fauna, much…
Jamie Oliver’s ‘dirtiest’ food secret — and why supermarket own-brand is better than Heinz
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What are the bank holiday opening times for McDonald’s, Greggs and KFC?
What’s your fast food outlet of choice? (Picture: Getty) The May bank holiday is an excellent opportunity to treat yourself to a takeaway or some fast food. It’s an ideal time to kick back and relax instead of cooking yourself a full meal – and with the weather forecast to be cooling down, you might…
The ‘best beach in the world’ is only four hours from the UK
Visitors describe it as ‘like a paradise’ (Picture: Getty Images) The best beach in the world has been revealed for 2025, and you don’t have to travel to a far-flung destination to find it. Tripadvisor’s annual Traveller’s Choice Awards has crowned Elafonissi Beach in Crete as the number one beach on the planet, thanks to…
I trekked Earth’s second-largest rainforest to meet one of our closest ancestors
The Republic of Congo, not to be confused with neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo, is home to some of the most diverse wildlife in the world (Picture: Scott Ramsay) You’ve heard of the beard of bees — well, I’m wearing a full balaclava of them. They’re enveloping me so thickly I look like a…
I got an early taste of Aldi’s brand new bubble-less prosecco — here’s the verdict
How will the bubble-less drink compare to actual fizz? (Picture: Aldi/GETTY) Correct me if I’m wrong, but isn’t the whole point of Prosecco its bubbles? Apparently not, as Aldi has just launch a first-of-its-kind supermarket Prosecco… minus the fizz. The bubble-less drink is called Costellore Still Prosecco DOC and it retails for just £5.99. I managed…
I visited Lake Como and the Amalfi Coast – but which Italian holiday was best?
Weighing up the pros and cons of Lake Como and Portofino (Picture: R Collection) Ah, Italy. Home of pasta, leaning towers and some of the world’s best beaches. There are hundreds of reasons why La Dolce Vita is at the top of almost everyone’s bucket list. But with a rich tapestry of destinations boasting an…
Christina Haack finally ‘moves on’ as she finalizes bitter divorce from Josh Hall – details
Christina Haack has finalized her divorce from her third ex-husband Josh Hall after a bitter 10-month battle
The common cruise ship passenger mistake that drives crew mad
Lucy shares tips on her YouTube channel (Picture: YouTube/Cruising As Crew) Cruise ships have their own set of rules, and a holiday at sea isn’t like your average getaway. Lucy Southerton, 28, from Birmingham, has been working on cruise liners for the past decade, meaning she knows all the tips and tricks to get the most from…
Overlooked but ‘remarkable’ Spanish gem has just got new UK flights
Summer in Andalusia? (Picture: Getty Images) Tired of holidaying in the same places? A new route to one of Spain’s most underrated cities could broaden your horizons this summer. The first Jet2 flights from the UK to Jerez have taken off today, bringing travellers from London Stansted, Birmingham, Manchester and Leeds airports to the heart…
