Travel

I've never been to Newmarket, but like most people I know I've lost quite a lot of money there, the town's racecourse getting the better of me on numerous occasions. Despite being well aware of how much Newmarket folk like their horses it wasn't until I arrived that I realised just how much they like them. In Newmarket it isn’t just a sport, nor just a tool for draining your bank balance on misguided punts, it’s almost a religion. But...

An African tourist in Africa: Cote d’Ivoire, Otherness and Ebola. By Audrey Sebatindira   There are few things better than being a tourist. It’s that sense of wonder that comes with seeing the ordinary from the perspective of an outsider; nothing is taken for granted. Everything is strange and new and therefore worth stopping in the middle of the street for, camera in hand, oblivious to locals who sidestep you in pursuit of lives that seem far too banal for...

Did your holiday romance stand the test of time? At 100 days since the start of summer, loveholidays.com reveals the secrets of the British holiday romance By Neil Kook     Results of a new survey by leading online travel agent loveholidays have revealed the true secrets of Briton’s holiday romances, but are we as naughty as we are often made out to be? Summertime, a time to let down your hair down and hit the beach with your friends,...

Nearly one in three flights to Spanish winter sun destinations delayed By Neil Kook  Tenerife worst for delays from UK, with Lanzarote, Mallorca, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria close behind Incredibly one in three (30%) flights to Spanish winter sun destinations is delayed, according to new figures from flightright.co.uk, the consumer portal for air passenger compensation for delayed, cancelled or overbooked flights. Flights to Tenerife South, Palma de Mallorca, Lanzarote, Fuerteventura and Gran Canaria have all seen a high number of delays...

The highlights of Tenerife’s First Walking Festival By Neil Kook   For those who wish to venture to the rugged and beautiful north of the island, now is the time, as organisers of the first Tenerife Walking Festival announce highlights of the four day event. Taking place in Puerto de la Cruz from 10th – 14th March 2015, individuals who have an interest in walking and a good sense of adventure, could find what they are looking for. Nestled in...

By Steve Taggart Halloween is upon us and if you don't have a party, pumpkin or even a some cheap plastic fangs yet, don't worry, we have teamed up with lastminute.com to tell you about some great deals you get still get for that evening. The only thing that isn't scary about these activities is the price (boom boom) 1. Ghost hunting experience –  £69 for 1 or £138 for 2   This ghost hunting experience is available in 120 locations nationwide. Lasting...

By Steve Taggart Ever stole the posh soaps? nicked a towel? maybe even a tv?! Well you are not alone, research has today revealed almost a quarter of Britons disregard manners in hotels and treat rooms with far less respect than at home. The survey by lastminute.com has revealed Brits’ wasteful behaviour in hotels with 33% of those polled saying they have no problem leaving the lights on all day and a fifth (21%) using fresh towels everyday whether they...

It's been a long time coming, but an airline may have finally cracked the low-cost transatlantic flight market. The trick to their success; the half way house that is Iceland. Iceland’s only low-cost airline, WOW air, has today launched flights from London Gatwick to Boston and Washington DC via Reykjavik with fares from as little as £99 one way including taxes. The routes will be operational from April 2015 and will be the cheapest connection between Europe and North America. Flights to...

By Alex Ure Hong Kong is the place to be. Here are the top ten places Alex Ure, a visitor and short-time resident of Hong Kong, feels fascinated by. 1. Victoria Peak With 360 degree views towering over Hong Kong’s distinguishable skyline and mountainous sea views this is undoubtedly one of the best ways to see Hong Kong in all of its glory. Where else can you see skyscrapers, mountains and ocean views simultaneously? I visited the peak in the...