Strictly Come Dancing professionals ‘fight for a pay rise’ after their tours are cancelled

Strictly Come Dancing professionals ‘fight for a pay rise’ after their tours are cancelled amid the coronavirus pandemic By Ellie May Donohoe For Mailonline Published: 10:00 BST, 26 April 2020 | Updated: 10:02 BST, 26 April 2020 Strictly Come Dancing’s professional dancers are reportedly fighting for a pay rise from the show after their extra … Read more

SEBASTIAN SHAKESPEARE: American fans left upset as Highclere Castle puts Downton Abbey tours on ice

No stately home has captivated American hearts like Highclere Castle, the Earl of Carnarvon’s palatial family seat, since Downton Abbey was first filmed there a decade ago.  The series remains hugely popular in the U. S. with audiences in excess of 13million.  But the love affair has hit a hiccup thanks to travel restrictions owing … Read more

Estate agents offer virtual house tours to get around coronavirus lockdown

Through the 3D-hole: Estate agents offer potential buyers interactive cyber tours of properties placed off-limits during coronavirus lockdown by using special virtual reality cameras Estate agents have not been granted essential status during the Covid-19 crisis  House hunters are not allowed to visit properties which are up for sale in the UK  Software companies have … Read more

Families could wait up to FOUR MONTHS for a refund on cancelled package tours

Families could wait up to FOUR MONTHS for a refund on cancelled package tours as travel firms lobby ministers to relax rules and avoid ‘catastrophic’ damage to the industry Millions have had holidays cancelled after Government advised against all travel  Customers with package holidays legally entitled to money back within 14 days  Travel firms are … Read more

London homes worth up to £22million are being sold via VIRTUAL tours to high net-worth buyers

British real estate agents and property developers are using virtual tours to market prime London homes during the coronavirus lockdown, it has been revealed.   Mansions and apartments in ultra-desirable locations like Islington, Kensington and Notting Hill are being shown remotely by agents via 360-degree online tours, allowing prospective buyers to view the property without leaving … Read more

Estate agents turn to online tours in the hope of staying in business 

Anyone who thinks this is no time to consider buying or selling a home with the country in lockdown and estate agents’ offices shut, should think again — and head for their laptop.  Thousands of estate agents have accelerated plans to use digital technology to show off homes to buyers who they hope will remain … Read more

Green MP Caroline Lucas broke Commons rules by charging £150 a head for 30-minute guided tours

Green MP Caroline Lucas broke Commons rules by charging £150 a head for 30-minute personal guided tours of Parliament, standards watchdog rules Caroline Lucas has apologised for her actions following an investigation She offered the tours through a crowdfunding site to raise money last year Parliamentary tours cost £26.50 per adult, but are free for … Read more

ATP and WTA tennis Tours take measures to combat coronavirus

2020 OLYMPIC GAMES  In doubt  The scale of the outbreak in Japan saw senior International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound describe the disease as ‘the new war’ threatening Tokyo 2020 and he warned the Games may have to be cancelled if the virus was still around by May. Olympic organisers told athletes to train as normal … Read more

Meghan Markle adopts styling trick used by Kate Middleton on royal tours

A grand union! Meghan Markle adopts styling trick used by Kate Middleton on royal tours by wearing the national colours of the British flag during her final official appearances Meghan Markle, 38, has stepped out in red, white and blue outfits over last week Paid homage to the national colours of the UK with her … Read more

The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries, from Louisiana swamp tours to post-Brexit passport rules

What is the best Louisiana swamp tour and are dogs allowed on UK trains? The Holiday Guru answers traveller queries By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 10:19 GMT, 15 February 2020 | Updated: 10:19 GMT, 15 February 2020 The Holiday Guru is always on call to answer your questions. This week passport expiry rules after Brexit … Read more