Travel

By Harry Bedford Thirty years ago Boracay was a desert island paradise, with no electricity supply or motorised vehicles in the heart of the Philippines archipelago. Today, Boracay’s beautiful White Beach is lined with McDonalds, Starbucks, Seven-Eleven and countless hotels, bars, restaurants and clubs, rapidly becoming the country’s number one tourist destination. For many in the western world the Philippines can feel like a remote, isolated and inaccessible destination; further away and more expensive than the likes of Thailand and...

Between checking everybody’s passport is in date, stocking up on suncream, arranging airport transfers and washing and ironing countless pairs of shorts and t-shirts, there is little time when planning a family holiday to consider what may happen should something go wrong, either before the trip or during. What happens if your youngest falls ill the morning of the flight and no-one can travel? If you arrive at your hotel and it is totally different to the one in the...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  Travelodge is a hotel chain synonymous with towns and cities across Britain. Booking a city break? Attending a wedding? Away on a business trip? Chances are that we have all stayed in one of their 521 hotels that span across England, Scotland, Wales, Ireland and Spain at some point. It started with a single customer paying £19.50 for a room in 1985. Now – 110 million visits, 25 million breakfasts and 220,000 abandoned books later –...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  An adventurer has traversed the World in record time, without leaving London. Globetrotter Lee Thompson, 32, circumnavigated the globe in 12 hours by 'visiting' ten countries in the capital in only half a day. He created a video documenting his "travels" to Germany, Turkey, Russia, Thailand, India, China, the United States, Jamaica, Ghana and Lebanon. The 32-year-old starts off by telling viewers that the following footage will show his attempt to circle the globe in...

By Beth Roberts The great British summertime is upon us, which can only mean one thing – notoriously unpredictable weather. That's why more Brits than ever are ditching their wellies in favour of sunnier climes, heading to Europe for some epic music getaways. A staple on the jetsetter's festival calendar, Barcelona’s Primavera drew record crowds last weekend thanks to a combination of cheap flights, sure-fire sunshine and an impressive roster of acts. But if you missed Primavera don’t worry -...

By Harry Bedford Thailand is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the world with almost 27 million travellers visiting in 2013 alone. With its stunning beaches, delicious food and compelling history and culture, it is easy to see why it has become such a popular holiday spot. While the south of Thailand, particularly the islands, are so beautiful and inviting, the north is often forgotten. But take a trip up to the quaint old cities and mountain towns...

By Nathan Lee, TLE Correspondent  Dressed in bizarre costumes, downing cheap pints of lager and knocking back a variable smorgasbord of alcoholic concoctions in a 'Britain abroad' location, the stereotypical lads holiday has long been a debauched and unruly affair. I remember my first trip away with the boys. 18 years old and spotty faced my friends and I graced the party town of Kardamena in Kos, living the antics that were later documented in the Inbetweeners' hilariously accurate portrayal of...

by Shilpa Ganatra, Travel Editor Ever fancied getting away from it all on a private island custom-made for maximum luxury? Us too. That's why we extensively researched into seven private island destinations to rent for your next getaway. The bill will undoubtedly run into five figures for such high-class pampering - but even if you're not looking to buy such a holiday straight away, a little window shopping doesn't hurt.. 1. Cayo Espanto, Belize Three miles off the Belize coast and spanning four-acres, Cayo...

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