Category Archives: Travel

The surprising answer to every parent’s Easter ski holiday nightmare

Norway’s largest ski area, Trysil, offers plenty to please the whole family – Ola Matsson If you’re a family wanting a ski holiday with a snow guarantee, traveling during school holidays is a nightmare. Opt to visit many of the most popular French holiday destinations during half term in February or Easter; The pistes are… Read More »

The best Star Wars spin-offs ranked

Star Wars spin-off series Ahsoka (Disney+/PA) (AP) The Star Wars series doesn’t end with epic movies. It has spawned numerous spin-off TV shows that are equally, if not more, loved by fans. From successful hits like The Mandalorian, Obi Wan Kenobi, and Andor to the more recent and well-received Ahsoka series following former Jedi Ahsoka… Read More »

When cruises are cheaper than trains and planes

Transatlantic crossings are one area where you can find bargains at sea – if you time it right – Jonathan Atkin/CUNARD Planes, trains, and automobiles may be the obvious and often the most cost-effective ways to get from point A to B, but surprisingly so can cruise ships. Sails repositioning is the unspoken bargain of… Read More »

How Southend Airport wants to bring back its glory days

Southend Airport hopes to return to days of serving two million customers a year – SOUTHEND AIRPORT Five years ago Telegraph Travel reported on the “remarkable renaissance” of London Southend. Two million passengers departed from Essex Airport on 9,467 flights in 2019; This means an increase of approximately 30 percent compared to the previous year.… Read More »

Cotswold village traders warn tourist bus ban will create ghost town

The picturesque village of Bourton-on-the-Water – David Clapp/Getty Images A Cotswold village is considering banning carriages from plying its streets, despite warnings that they would drive tourists away. Authorities in Bourton-on-the-Water are investigating the creation of a no-go area for buses carrying visitors. Parish councilors say they want to address ongoing problems, including a lack… Read More »