JetBlue to launch all-business-class flights to London this summer

In a move it’s claimed will ‘shake up transatlantic premium air travel’, low-cost American airline JetBlue this summer is launching flights to London for the first time. The services will be operated by a long-range version of the single-aisle Airbus A321 aircraft, which will be fitted out with 24 individual reimagined ‘Mint’ suites, including two … Read more

UK holiday homes: Prices are higher than last year but these beauties are worth paying a premium for

One balloon bursts and another rises into the sky. Yes, Boris’s ‘red list’ of quarantine countries has put a halt to many families’ hopes of an Easter getaway, but that opens the door wide for holidays within the UK once the shackles are off. With tens of thousands of gorgeous cottages, country boltholes and seaside … Read more

UK holiday homes: Prices are higher than last year but these ones are worth it

One balloon bursts and another rises into the sky. Yes, Boris’s ‘red list’ of quarantine countries has put a halt to many families’ hopes of an Easter getaway, but that opens the door wide for holidays within the UK once the shackles are off. With tens of thousands of gorgeous cottages, country boltholes and seaside … Read more

The Holiday Guru tackles Brexit and Covid-related travel issues

Scam health insurance card websites and Jet2 refunds: The Holiday Guru tackles Brexit and Covid travel issues By Daily Mail Reporter Published: 18:22 GMT, 27 January 2021 | Updated: 18:22 GMT, 27 January 2021 The Holiday Guru is always on hand to answer your questions. This week he offers advice on booking a trip to … Read more

Skytrax hygiene audit team left shocked by Zanzibar airport’s ‘complete lack of Covid-19 measures’ 

‘A complete lack of Covid-19 measures’ at an airport on the paradise archipelago of Zanzibar has left a hygiene audit team shocked. Respected UK-based air transport rating agency Skytrax said that Abeid Amani Karume International Airport was ‘failing on Covid-19 safety protocols’ after it assessed measures and standards at the airport earlier this month. It … Read more

Architects design incredible 384ft-tall tree-shaped skyscrapers for Vancouver

A design that really branches out! British architects behind New York’s ‘Vessel’ seek planning permission to build incredible 384ft-tall tree-shaped skyscrapers in Vancouver The design for the two high-rise towers has been drawn up by British-based firm Heatherwick Studio  Inside the towers there will be over 400 apartments, a childcare facility and a five-storey public … Read more

Britons’ top takeaway choices during lockdown 3.0 revealed – and it’s fish and chips that’s No1

Britons’ top takeaway choices during lockdown 3.0 revealed – and it’s fish and chips that’s No1, followed by egg-fried rice and pizza Chippies are the most popular takeaway outlet, supplying 33% of all orders   Orders for fish and chips have increased by 330% this year compared to 2020  Britons’ favourite main dish from an Indian … Read more

Bali beats London to title of most popular destination in 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

16. Elba Island, Italy  17. Maastricht, Netherlands 18. La Rochelle, France 19. Lugano, Switzerland 20. Male, Maldives 21. Miyakojima, Japan 22. Tobermory, Canada 23. Alexandria, Egypt 24. Mar del Plata, Argentina 25. Dunedin, New Zealand POPULAR NATIONAL PARKS – WORLD 1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2. Jim Corbett National Park, India 3. Maasai Mara National … Read more

Bali beats London to title of most popular destination in 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards

16. Elba Island, Italy  17. Maastricht, Netherlands 18. La Rochelle, France 19. Lugano, Switzerland 20. Male, Maldives 21. Miyakojima, Japan 22. Tobermory, Canada 23. Alexandria, Egypt 24. Mar del Plata, Argentina 25. Dunedin, New Zealand POPULAR NATIONAL PARKS – WORLD 1. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania 2. Jim Corbett National Park, India 3. Maasai Mara National … Read more

Ryanair ‘jab and go’ advert described by advertising watchdog as misleading

Ryanair ‘jab and go’ offer described by advertising watchdog as misleading, irresponsible, and in poor taste with an ‘inappropriate tone’ The ad promoted flights to European destinations and offered seats for €19.99 It said: ‘Vaccines are coming, so book your Easter and summer holidays today’  ‘Vaccines will mean an end to Covid travel restrictions in … Read more