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AS a veteran showbiz reporter, I’m used to free- flowing champagne, egomaniacal celebrities and all-round general excess. So who knew a Caribbean cruise could beat any A-lister party? Drawing back the curtains every morning, before me was a beautiful new backdrop. Different every day, and every day seemingly more stunning. No need for Instagram filters....

CORNWALL isn’t short of cracking coastal escapes, but the newly-renovated Pedn Olva is a step above the rest, not just because of its rooms but its excellent pub grub, too, Here’s everything you need to know. Where is Pedn Olva? Its name translates to Lookout on the Headland in old Cornish - a rather accurate...

RYANAIR has scrapped all flights to a popular destination often compared to Hawaii. The low-cost airline has axed its direct service as a result of soaring airport fees. From today - March 29, 2026 - all services to and from the Azores - which are famous for their stunning beaches and vibrant greenery - have...

RYANAIR has scrapped all flights to a popular destination often compared to Hawaii. The low-cost airline has axed its direct service as a result of soaring airport fees. From today - March 29, 2026 - all services to and from the Azores - which are famous for their stunning beaches and vibrant greenery - have...

IN our trusty motorhome, my family and I have gone across much of Europe – but somehow never quite made it to Germany. Perhaps that was because of my ill-fated attempts at learning ­German at school, which lasted little more than a term. But keen to head off the beaten path, we loaded up our...

ON hearing that I was going to Malta, my grandfather insisted I check out a street in Valletta affectionately known as “The Gut”. A quick Google search revealed that this “historically notorious” alleyway used to be the city’s premier red-light and entertainment district for British and American servicemen. Given that Grandad was in Malta during...

ON hearing that I was going to Malta, my grandfather insisted I check out a street in Valletta affectionately known as “The Gut”. A quick Google search revealed that this “historically notorious” alleyway used to be the city’s premier red-light and entertainment district for British and American servicemen. Given that Grandad was in Malta during...

TRYING to find an affordable, but clean and safe hotel can be tricky when exploring London. So here's everything you need to know about The Drey, one of the newest on the block. Where is The Drey Hotel? Tucked down a quiet side road of London, The Drey Hotel is a short walk from Earls...

A TRAVEL app is being rolled out across Europe in a bid to prevent massive airport queues. From April 10, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being fully rolled out across countries in the EU. This will replace the current passport stamping with biometric checks instead, including photographs and fingerprints, as well as additional questions....

A TRAVEL app is being rolled out across Europe in a bid to prevent massive airport queues. From April 10, the new Entry/Exit System (EES) is being fully rolled out across countries in the EU. This will replace the current passport stamping with biometric checks instead, including photographs and fingerprints, as well as additional questions....

GETTING to step into London's incredible museums is a must for anyone visiting the city - but being able to enter for free could change. Top attractions like the British Museum and the Natural History Museum might become paid-for attractions. The British Museum has been free for everyone since 1759. Previously, other of the capital's...

THE conflict in the Middle East has resulted in thousands of cancelled holidays and it's set to continue. loveholidays has now announced it won't be selling any of its package holidays to the likes of Qatar and Dubai until June 2026. loveholidays, which offers affordable breaks all over the globe, is not selling package holidays...

THE conflict in the Middle East has resulted in thousands of cancelled holidays and it's set to continue. loveholidays has now announced it won't be selling any of its package holidays to the likes of Qatar and Dubai until June 2026. loveholidays, which offers affordable breaks all over the globe, is not selling package holidays...

THE conflict in the Middle East has resulted in thousands of cancelled holidays and it's set to continue. loveholidays has now announced it won't be selling any of its package holidays to the likes of Qatar and Dubai until June 2026. loveholidays, which offers affordable breaks all over the globe, is not selling package holidays...

AS Brits frantically try and choose their summer holiday destination this year amid the Middle East crisis, let me sell you a slightly different place to go. Lima, the capital of Peru, almost feels European, and has much cheaper food, hotels... and booze. The seaside city is the second largest desert city in the world...