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Britain’s roads are far safer today than they used to be, with around 45% fewer fatalities on British roads compared to 2015. However, that doesn’t mean that Britain’s roads are completely without fault. There is a lot of work that still needs to be done and while fatalities have reduced in number considerably, the amount of accidents hasn’t. So, if you’re planning to take a tour around the roads of the UK, here is some information on how to find...

To help out ideas-strapped parents in London, Family & Friends Railcard, which saves a third off most adult rail fares and 60% off kids’ fares, has compiled ten free activities and days out to keep families entertained in the capital city. 1. Make a date with a dinosaur at the Natural History Museum With over 80 million specimens spanning billions of years, it’s unsurprising that this attraction has over five million visitors every year – and best of all it’s...

As thoughts return to the mass return to work, there’s only one surefire way to get rid of the January blues: to book yourself a holiday. We’re already spoilt for choice, and in 2017, the thriving and ever-changing tourism market sees another shift as a slew of new offerings tempt us to visit new places. To help your decision, we’ve picked out just some of the new hotels and attractions on offer around the globe. Expansion at Universal Orlando Thanks...

Ditching Dubai for Ras-al-Khaimah: Why Dubai’s Quiet Neighbour is Proving a Holidaymakers’ Hit You’ve almost certainly heard of Dubai and there’s a good chance that “Dubai,” conjures up images of that iconic skyline. Dubai is a popular destination for a break amongst British tourists. But there’s a new kid on the block pulling tourists into the United Arab Emirates and you might never have heard of it. Ras-al-Khaimah is less than an hour by road from Dubai International Airport, boasts...

By Sean Sheehan As second cities go, Denmark’s doesn't jump out at you as a must see. It is less than a hundred miles from Copenhagen but only as the crow flies and the circuitous land route takes far longer. And much more enjoyable. Aarhus is located on the eastern coast of Jutland, a relatively unvisited pocket of northern Europe for world travellers. But change is in the air: it will soon be the European Capital of Culture 2017 and the...

Tourists no longer have to walk to the tourist information centre or walk around the capital with a map, trying to find attractions, and ending up missing out the delights of the capital. Now a new app is empowering visitors to make the most of the great deals and tickets to the best events, which add value to every trip in London town. The people behind the Official London Tourist app have set up the What Now?! app joining forces with...

Dubai has long attracted holidaymakers with the promise of guaranteed sunshine, lavish hotels, glamorous beaches and some of the world’s best water parks. There’s also the city’s many iconic sights, including the Palm Jumeirah island, Burj Al Arab and the breathtaking Burj Khalifa, which you may know better as the world’s tallest building. Combine all of this with the city’s magnificent selection of super-sized shopping malls and cultural attractions, and you’ll soon see why Dubai is the ultimate holiday destination....

By Chloe Hashemi Everyone claims that they know the ‘best’ places in London. But one of the beauties of London is that you can keep exploring for years and keep discovering secrets, some which may have been staring you right in the face. A Night in a Gothic Clock Tower Photo credit Air BnB Who stays in hotels anymore? A super unique and affordable Airbnb is where it’s at this summer. This Air Bnb property resides in the stunning interior of...

With Glasto diehards now making their way homwards, it's official: festival season has begun in earnest. There's plenty to keep us occupied at home, but if music plus sun is your dream holiday, here are six of the festivals in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Nos Alive Algés Promenade, Lisbon; 7th-9th July 2016 Nos Alive is one of the leading music festivals in Portugal. 'Think Glastonbury with guaranteed sun' say The Times, and the line-up suggests exactly that: it has...