Britons hit the parks and the beaches as they throw caution to the winds ahead of Happy Monday

Lockdown-weary Britons have thrown caution to the wind and left their homes as temperatures started to climb – but police chiefs warned people it was not the end of restrictions. Families, joggers and weightlifters flocked to parks and beaches across the country as the UK braced for near-record 76F (24C) heat next week. Amateur athletes … Read more

Britons hit the parks and the beaches as they throw caution to the winds ahead of Happy Monday

Lockdown-weary Britons have thrown caution to the wind and left their homes as temperatures started to climb – but police chiefs warned people it was not the end of restrictions. Families, joggers and weightlifters flocked to parks and beaches across the country as the UK braced for near-record 76F (24C) heat next week. Amateur athletes … Read more

Drivers are fined as they flock to beaches and beauty spots

Police turned away hundreds of cars from beauty spots this weekend and broke up a party after revellers travelled 120 miles to attend – while in London a woman was stopped and quizzed by officers after going to buy coffee two miles from her home.  Merseyside Police turned away more than 100 cars from Formby … Read more

Drivers are fined as they flock to beaches and beauty spots

Police turned away hundreds of cars from beauty spots this weekend and broke up a party after revellers travelled 120 miles to attend – while in London a woman was stopped and quizzed by officers after going to buy coffee two miles from her home.  Merseyside Police turned away more than 100 cars from Formby … Read more

Discovering Croatia comforts all year round, from fantastic beaches to Christmas markets

With a beautiful coastline that stretches for more than 1,000 miles and home to picturesque towns and cities, Croatia makes for a perfect holiday destination, whatever the time of year.  SUMMER Even during the busiest months, Croatia’s huge number of islands means nowhere feels totally overrun. Brac and Losinj are great options for families, with … Read more

Tripadvisor’s best beaches for 2021: Australia’s Whitehaven Beach No1 overall, Bournemouth 20th

TOP BEACHES IN THE WORLD 1. Whitehaven Beach, Whitsunday Island, Australia 2. Santa Maria Beach, Cayo Santa Maria, Cuba 3. Baia do Sancho, Fernando de Noronha, Brazil 4. Grace Bay Beach, Providenciales, Turks and Caicos 5. Saint Pete Beach, Florida 6. Turquoise Bay, Exmouth, Western Australia 7. Eagle Beach, Aruba 8. Spiaggia dei Conigli, Lampedusa, … Read more

Britons head to parks and beaches on first weekend of fine weather

Britons have flocked to the great outdoors on the first weekend of fine weather after weeks of dreary lockdown misery – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his highly-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to freedom on Monday. Pubs are set to serve people outdoors from April,  while two households of any size are set to be able to meet outside as … Read more

Britons head to parks and beaches on first weekend of fine weather

Britons have flocked to the great outdoors on the first weekend of fine weather after weeks of dreary lockdown misery – as Boris Johnson prepares to unveil his highly-anticipated ‘roadmap’ to freedom on Monday. Temperatures are set to skyrocket today, with highs of 63F (17C) – and the potential to hit the 64F (18C) mark in some … Read more

Bali’s pristine beaches have turned into garbage dumps as the island struggles without tourists

Bali’s iconic beaches have transformed into rubbish dumps with tonnes of filth piling higher than the deck chairs where Australian tourists once sunned themselves on holiday. The once-popular Kuta and Jimbaran beaches are now deserted and strewn with washed-up bottles, bags and plastic, leaving them looking more like a tip than an idyllic tourist destination. … Read more

Bali’s pristine beaches have turned into garbage dumps as the island struggles without tourists

Bali’s iconic beaches have transformed into rubbish dumps with tonnes of filth piling higher than the deck chairs where Australian tourists once sunned themselves on holiday. The once-popular Kuta and Jimbaran beaches are now deserted and strewn with washed-up bottles, bags and plastic, leaving them looking more like a tip than an idyllic tourist destination. … Read more