Holidaymakers face losing thousands of pounds as travel companies become overwhelmed by the effects of the coronavirus crisis. Travellers fighting for refunds are being met with a chaotic response from airlines, hotels and tour operators. Many are being told they won’t get their money back, despite airlines cancelling flights and Government advice against all non-essential … Read more
How to fly to America on a Dreamliner and the best voyages for first-time cruisers: The Holiday Guru serves up some top traveller tips BA flies Dreamliners (Boeing 787s) to Baltimore, New Orleans, NYC and more Check flight details before booking to be absolutely sure it’ll be a Dreamliner The Queen Mary 2 cruise ship … Read more
Rightmove is facing a backlash from estate agents who claim it is not doing enough to help them throughout the coronavirus crisis which is seeing them lose business amid plummeting home viewings and sales. The property listing website has offered estate agents a 75 per cent discount for the next four months as the housing … Read more
Business Secretary Leadsom welcomes financial watchdog’s decision to extend probe into collapse of holiday giant Thomas Cook The FRC announced it will analyse financial statements by auditors EY Thomas Cook collapsed in September after failing to find a funding lifeline By This Is Money Published: 11:43 GMT, 19 December 2019 | Updated: 11:45 GMT, 19 … Read more
I arranged a holiday to Italy this June and paid a deposit of £400 to Tui when I initially booked and the full balance was due on Saturday, 21 March. I phoned Tui on Thursday 12 March to enquire whether it would be possible to transfer the holiday without additional cost to the same time … Read more
Thousands of Airbnb-style holiday rentals in Madrid could be rendered illegal after the city limits the unlicensed leasing of homes The city council has placed a 90 day limit on the unlicensed leasing of homes Licences can only be given if he lodging has its own, independent entrance It is estimated the new rule could render about … Read more
Britons across the UK today flocked to beaches and parks up and down the country to take a stroll with their loved ones for Mother’s Day, despite social distancing advice from the government surrounding the coronavirus pandemic. Many headed out and enjoyed the balmy spring weather after the government forced pubs and restaurants to close … Read more
How to survive and thrive at home: Turn staying into your house during the coronavirus crisis into a holiday By Lowri Turner For The Daily Mail Published: 22:03 GMT, 20 March 2020 | Updated: 09:40 GMT, 21 March 2020 Weeks, possibly months, of enforced home-dwelling stretch ahead of us. For some, this may seem a … Read more
Just over 20 years ago on the Kentish coast, Dermot Cronin was retired as Britain’s last lighthouse keeper when automation took over. Many others were decommissioned and now operate as highly unusual self-catering or bed and breakfast establishments. Here are six of the best… North Foreland lighthouse was home to Dermot Cronin, Britain’s last lighthouse … Read more
Britons will see their money stretch further in almost all of the world’s most popular holiday destinations in 2020, a new report has revealed. Researchers looked at the cost of eight tourist staples – a three-course evening meal for two with wine, a bottle of beer, a glass of wine, a can of Coca-Cola, a … Read more