Holiday bookings have exploded as ministers are poised to confirm which countries will be connected to the UK through ‘air bridges’. Over the weekend, Britain’s biggest travel websites saw inquires for some European destinations rise by 350 per cent and bookings were up by as much as 80 per cent on the week before. Travellers … Read more
Holidaymakers planning trips abroad this year – even if not until the autumn – being warned to check their passports now to avoid disappointment By Toby Walne, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:53 BST, 27 June 2020 | Updated: 21:53 BST, 27 June 2020 Holidaymakers planning trips abroad this year – even if not until … Read more
Holidays are going to appear different this summer — and so are we. But we don’t have to cover ourselves in ugly PPE to stay safe as we jet off to Europe. Here are the best accessories to pack in these health-conscious times. SANITISER NECKLACES For the ultimate high-fashion hand sanitiser statement, New York designer Sarah … Read more
Caravans have not always enjoyed the best of reputations — at least not among those who have never experienced this essential British holiday pastime. Many of us will only be familiar with the infuriating situation of being stuck behind one on a narrow, winding country lane. But caravan parks could be set for a bonanza … Read more
It appears the majority of Britain plans to holiday at home this summer, if the latest booking statistics are anything to go by. Inspired by the current heatwave, coronavirus lockdown easing and not fancying their chances of getting away abroad by plane, thousands have scrambled to book trips in the great outdoors this week. Staycation … Read more
Boris Johnson has faced calls to open ‘air bridges’ to all of the EU at once because freedom of movement makes it impossible to stop tourists crossing borders. The British Prime Minister is due to give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. ‘Air bridges’ to … Read more
Furious holiday home owner slams police after claiming ARMED officers were sent to his rental property in Cornwall to check lockdown rules were being obeyed Shaun Pritchard, from Cornwall, said armed police raided his property on June 11 Rental home owner accused Devon and Cornwall Police of being ‘heavy handed’ He claimed that two officers … Read more
Boris Johnson will give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. Ministers will say Britons can visit any one of around ten countries without having to quarantine – reviving summer holidays after almost four months of travel restrictions. ‘Air bridges’ to France, Spain, Italy, Greece … Read more
Boris Johnson will give the green light to foreign holidays next Monday when the Government unveils its long-awaited travel corridor plan. Ministers will say Britons can visit any one of around ten countries without having to quarantine – reviving summer holidays after almost four months of travel restrictions. ‘Air bridges’ to France, Spain, Italy, Greece … Read more
British tourists are back in Benidorm – and have got the resort virtually to themselves. Julie Broom, 61, was one of the first to arrive after boarding a flight to Alicante airport from Leeds Bradford at 9am on Sunday. Sitting in a bar along the deserted seafront while enjoying a beer in the sun, she … Read more